Lupo - Collingwood

The restaurant has a fantastic decor and the staff are very polite. The macadamia puree with octopus was amazing, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The pasta was decent but nothing extraordinary. However, the standout dish that you must try is the tiramisu - it's absolutely delicious. I will definitely be returning to Lupo just for the tiramisu.

The restaurant had a beautiful atmosphere and was perfect for both a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends. We were pleasantly surprised to find that they had a special on Gin cocktails, which were delicious. Despite not having made a reservation, we were seated promptly and our food arrived incredibly quickly. Every item on the menu was fantastic, so I don't think specific recommendations are necessary - everything is sure to be excellent.

This restaurant offers an Italian cuisine with a unique Australian twist. The bread, burrata, and squid ink pasta are all exceptional!

Food: Curiously Italian.Ambience: Touch of class, yet not pretentious. Family friendly.Service: Excellent well mannered staff on all levels.Value: Fine food at a reasonable price.

Intrigued to try Scott Pickett's recent foray into Italian dining, I stopped by Lupo for a beautiful, long lunch. Firstly, I was impressed by the beauty of this gorgeous space on busy Smith Street. A large, open venue with high ceilings, beautifully rustic walls and comfortable bistro style furniture. I loved the open kitchen as it makes you feel more at home.<br/ <br/ We were welcomed warmly and picked some fabulous wines from a fairly extensive drinks menu. The staff were attentive and delightful, talking us through the menu and offering suggestions when we asked about house specialties.<br/ <br/ We decided on one lighter dish, and a heavier option with the gnocchi and this proved to be a fantastic decision, as it allowed us room for an amazing dessert. Starting with the kingfish crudo, this elegantly plated dish was a perfect combination of fresh kingfish with a delicious whipped fish roe, thinly sliced green tomatoes, fennel and a beautifully refreshing dressing. The fish was so tender, and the combination of salty roe and sweet tomato really worked. This dish was an amazing start, and as delicious as it looked.<br/ <br/ Onto the cacio e pepe gnocchi. Perfect pillows in a delicious peppery sauce. So much cheesy goodness in every bite, and surprisingly light gnocchi, with the most divine, creamy texture. I found the serving size to be quite generous for lunch, and both these dishes complemented each other quite well.<br/ <br/ Despite being impressed by these dishes, we certainly saved the best for last. Our dessert was a tiramisu, but in no way was this the traditional version dished up by Nonna. Spectacular to look at, and absolutely delicious to eat, this dessert was heaven for a coffee lover like myself. Two beautifully thin meringue wafers sandwiched layers of mousse, mascarpone and caramel; all topped of with cooling icecream and a mountain of shaved chocolate. This is easily one of the best desserts I've had this year.<br/ <br/ After visiting Lupo, I'm impressed with the modern twists on classic Italian fare; and combined with the serene and elegant ambience, this new establishment is sure to be a huge success.