La Lupa - Poole

The atmosphere is lovely and authentic, and the service is excellent—these two aspects warrant a five-star rating. However, when it comes to the main focus of the visit, which is the food, I was let down. The pasta carbonara I ordered was a far cry from what a true carbonara should be; it contained none of the traditional ingredients, such as Parmesan cheese, pancetta, or guanciale. Instead, it was made with the cheapest ingredients and was overwhelmed by single cream, a dish I could easily make better myself. I don't mean to sound overly critical, but I have high standards when it comes to culinary experiences. I sincerely hope improvements can be made in this area.

This charming and welcoming Italian restaurant seems to be run by a lovely Italian family. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was enjoyable—especially the delicious pizzas. However, I found my carbonara to be a bit lacking in flavor, which was surprising. Despite that, I would still recommend this place!

We just made it in time for last orders and enjoyed a delicious calzone pizza packed with hot, flavorful fillings. My friend and I both ordered the same thing, along with a pint of Coke, and had a nice catch-up. However, it felt like the staff were eager for us to finish up so they could go home, as they followed us out the door. The food was great and the service was good, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that we might have been a bit of a nuisance for arriving so late.

Delicious food.Quaint place with a view of the Quay. Fillet steak was fab Risotto lovely and the Tiramisu was mouthwatering. Definitely recommend this place.The waiter was such a lovely funny man.We will be going frequently. And good decor too.Highly recommend.

The place needs a major redec. The veal was probably one of the worst we have had. The tomato sauce for the pizza quite poor. Shame what happened to the place.