Lupo Verde
Category: Italian, Wine Bars, Romantic
Neighborhood: U Street
Price: $$$
Address: 1401 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009
✨ Vibe
Lupo Verde is a lively and rustic two-story Italian osteria that blends the charm of a neighborhood cheese shop with an intimate, upscale atmosphere featuring Carrara marble bars and floor-to-ceiling windows.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, birthday celebrations, wine enthusiasts, and authentic Southern Italian dining.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Authentic Fare: Recently recognized as one of the top Italian restaurants in DC, the kitchen serves mouthwatering, hand-made pastas like their signature gnocchi, cacio e pepe, and savory salt-crusted branzino.
- In-House Cheese Shop: The first floor features a premiere market where guests can enjoy or take home over 50 varieties of imported and house-made cheeses, artisanal salumi, and fresh house-made sauces.
- Boutique Beverage Program: Enjoy a curated list of 100 Italian-focused wines alongside innovative cocktails crafted with house-made vermouth and liquors aged in oak barrels.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- While walk-ins are welcome, reservations are highly recommended via Open Table, especially for the popular "Sophia Loren" cupola dining table which seats up to eight.
- Located just three blocks from the U Street Metro, the venue offers a gated outdoor patio perfect for spring and summer dining.
🔄 Weekly Events
Weekend Brunch 🥂
Authentic, rustic Italian brunch featuring a variety of small plates, house-made breads and pastas, antipasti, and specialty Italian fare.
📰 In the News
Top 10 Italian Restaurants in DC for Delicious Dining
Lupo Verde offers an authentic Southern Italian dining experience within a rustic and intimate 100-seat interior on T Street. The menu features traditional favorites such as decadent cacio e pepe, spaghetti al nero di seppia, and a savory salt-crusted sea bass branzino.
Weekend Inspiration: Washington, D.C.’s 14th Street, NW
Lupo Verde is a lively two-story Italian osteria in Washington, D.C., featuring a Carrara marble bar and a rustic dining atmosphere. The menu highlights homemade pastas like the thick and chewy spaghettata, along with highly-regarded cheese and charcuterie boards featuring imported salumi and giardiniera.
Lupo Verde adds to the Italian on 14th Street
Lupo Verde is an Italian restaurant and cheese shop located at 14th and T streets NW in Washington, D.C. Founded by veteran operator Med Lahlou, the venue features a rustic atmosphere with a first-floor market offering a curated selection of meats and cheeses.
From Rome with Love (of Pasta): Chef Marco De Rossi Joins Lupo Verde
Lupo Verde on 14th Street in Washington D.C. welcomed Chef Marco De Rossi to lead its kitchen, bringing 25 years of experience from Rome and the U.S. to the restaurant's authentic Italian menu. The culinary program emphasizes house-made pastas prepared fresh daily alongside seasonal dishes like herb-infused risotto and traditional Italian meat and seafood selections.
First Look: Lupo Pizzeria Opens On 14th Street
Lupo Pizzeria, a sister concept to Lupo Verde on 14th Street, offers an inventive menu of Neapolitan-style pizzas with unique toppings like squid ink and carbonara ingredients. The 60-seat restaurant also serves South American-influenced sandwiches and Italian-inspired cocktails in an interior designed to resemble a traditional Italian alleyway.
Recent Reviews from Google
Lupo verde is a very comfortable place to be at. The music sets the vibe, the service matches the esthetic the quality of food and restaurant. Our server was Nepel I believe, they treated us nice,...
Everything was incredible! Food, service, and ambiance were all a 10/10. My husband and I greatly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back.
Went for dinner date on Tuesday and was seated right away without reservation, great service by authentic Italian accented servers, esthetic design of the inner dining area, and delicious pasta! Also,...
Had a craving for Italian food and stumbled upon this restaurant on a night out. Absolutely mouthwatering and full of flavor. You can tell a lot of love went into it and it’s made by hand. The one...
Not just great food, but spectacular service as well!! I felt welcome and taken care of the moment I stepped through the door. This place is awesome and I cannot recommend more. Ivino is the best...
