At a glance
#6 of 18 Restaurants in uMhlangaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★61%
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4 ★26%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lupa Osteria?
- Lupa Osteria is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 1,333 reviews.
- How does Lupa Osteria rank in uMhlanga?
- Lupa Osteria is #6 of 18 Restaurants in uMhlanga by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lupa Osteria located?
- Shop 4, Lighthouse Quarter, 14 Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga, uMhlanga, 4320, South Africa — 0.1 km from the center of uMhlanga.
- How can I contact Lupa Osteria?
- Phone: +27 31 940 6689 · Website: lupa.co.za
The food was not great, we had pasta which were a bit too rich and overcooked. The meatballs was not great and the caprese salad… they should have kept it simple instead of adding the basil jelly which ruined the taste. There are better options in Umhlanga
Friendly staff, exceptional service from Zama Z. My friend had the meatballs pasta which she enjoyed but I can’t say the same about my marinara. The portion was fine but it tasted quite bland, even after being returned to the kitchen. I had to add salt, chilies, cheese, basically everything on the table just to give it some life.
Great food, good service! The snails are delicious, especially paired with a sauvignon blank! Don't forget to try the homemade cheese cake 10/10
Olivia, our Waitress, was on point when coming to service. Pity there was no manager checking up on us. We had a long island ice tea cocktail, which was yummy. I had the parmsian chicken on special, which was very delicious.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Umhlanga. The food is impeccable and affordable! I had a pork pasta which was so creamy and perfectly al dente. Drinks were beautifully presented and delicious. The waiters are always so welcoming and friendly. Been to the restaurant a handful of times that they even remember my family & I. Atmosphere is wonderful; good music, warm light. Very cozy restaurant, will always be a favourite. Keep up the great work :)
Visited the Umhlanga branch today, the plating out of the food looked sad, and unappetizing, the food was even worse, the kingklip fish was in a watery base, the prawns had no sauce, the fish was over cooked and abit tough, without any taste, the chicken snitchel was also bland, mushroom sauce was worse than canned sauce, actually canned mushroom sauce tastes way better, the waiter even asked why no tip given, the food is definitely not worth the price you pay, not up to standard, the only thing that was tasty was the mash, chips and the steak. I visited the ballito and Suncoast branch and the food was divine! The Umhlanga restaurant was such a poor experience but the staff were friendly.
Went today & I loved it!! A smiling & welcoming waitress (didn’t catch her name), but a very happy bubbly lady who was extremely helpful.
We had cocktails (loved the Gin trolley), beer, wine & pizza and will definitely return soon…
We had cocktails (loved the Gin trolley), beer, wine & pizza and will definitely return soon…
I went there for dinner with four other friends.
Positives:
1. Their chicken salad was crispy and fresh, although it needed more dressing and the chicken was a tad dry.
2. Their ribs were tender and flavourful.
3. The burger with fries were good and their mash potatoes were creamy and paired well with the lamb shank and veg.
4. They had clean facilities and the restaurant was well-decorated.
Negatives:
1. We had an issue with the size of their R300 lamb shank; it was comparable to a chicken drumstick. The manager apologised and gave us a proper portion size after we spoke to him.
2. Their Starter Meatballs were quite salty and a bit dry. It's flavour felt one-dimensional.
3. The service was lackluster; our waitress seldom came to the table to check up on us. We wanted condiments, more dressing for the salad etc. Even getting our bill was time consuming.
Overall, their food was okay but overpriced considering the portions size. It was not the best Lupa I've been to; I recommend some staff training to ensure all costumers gets the consistent excellent service that would make this restaurant even better.
Positives:
1. Their chicken salad was crispy and fresh, although it needed more dressing and the chicken was a tad dry.
2. Their ribs were tender and flavourful.
3. The burger with fries were good and their mash potatoes were creamy and paired well with the lamb shank and veg.
4. They had clean facilities and the restaurant was well-decorated.
Negatives:
1. We had an issue with the size of their R300 lamb shank; it was comparable to a chicken drumstick. The manager apologised and gave us a proper portion size after we spoke to him.
2. Their Starter Meatballs were quite salty and a bit dry. It's flavour felt one-dimensional.
3. The service was lackluster; our waitress seldom came to the table to check up on us. We wanted condiments, more dressing for the salad etc. Even getting our bill was time consuming.
Overall, their food was okay but overpriced considering the portions size. It was not the best Lupa I've been to; I recommend some staff training to ensure all costumers gets the consistent excellent service that would make this restaurant even better.
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