Bar Lupo

Great atmosphere and delicious food! They do offer $17 dollar spaghetti so bring your black card. The meatballs are absolutely worth it though. It wasn't very crowded when I took some out of town visitors there and it wasn't near closing but it definitely felt like the waiter was impatient for us to leave after eating.

Bar Lupo has a great atmosphere, great staff, and delicious cocktails. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and relax. However, the food had some problems. I arrived slightly before dinner started, and the appetizer I ordered was excellent. When I was able to order off the dinner menu, however, the food arrived with problems. My chicken parm was very undercooked, and my Date's pasta was unpleasantly al dente. It's possible that the kitchen was just rushing to get out food out to us, and made some mistakes. Maybe our experience was not representative of the whole. But it was very disappointing for such a nice place to have significant errors with the main entrees. I'd love to go back again for a drink, but I will be staying away from the food for now on.

This review only covers lunch, and after one visit I can certainly see myself coming back. This combination of speed, price and quality is a rare find for lunch in this part of River North. I walked over a bit before noon and wasn't sure what to expect, knowing that Bar Lupo was more of a restaurant than a deli-counter. Any uncertainty was immediately dispelled when I walked in to see a simple setup composed of a cooler of sodas, a bin of chips, a box of pre-made hoagies and a check-out counter. There was no one else in line so all I had to do was order and pay and then I was out of there. I probably spent 2 minutes in there max. Verdict: very very fast. I had the Butcher's Hoagie and based on taste alone I thought it was very good but not top-tier, which is understandable given that it was pre-made. It's a decent portion and for the price I thought it was a good value. I think the trade-off in quality for speed and price is more than worth it though. Overall, I recommend it and am looking forward to trying some of their other hoagies.

Great location with an awesome selection of food. The head chef has masterfully selected a range of items that pair well with the environment. If in doubt, ask your server for what they suggest and do not miss out on their amazing drink menu! A great place for a group based on the layout and space provided to each table. This will be a hometown favorite for sure!