Lupo

Beautiful decor. We had a date night there and we found a perfect place for a date night but also for drinks and dinner with friends.
They had Gin cocktail on special which was heavenly.
They sat us down quickly with no booking and the food came so quickly it was unbelievable.
We loved every single item in the menu so I don’t think I need to make specific recommendations as I’m sure it will all be good.

Italian with an Aussie twist. The bread, burrata and squid ink pasta are all amazing!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great food and even better service - I had the spanner crab linguini and tiramisu and it was absolutely delicious! Another winner from Scott Picket!

We were excited to come in and try out the menu of Lupo, Scott Pickett’s recent venture onto humble Smith Street in Collingwood. Having dined at Estelle of old we anticipated a feast of flavours and creativity and were not disappointed. The venue was very atmospheric and suited its locale with its relaxed Italian vibe, high ceilings and worn style.

With great tunes playing, we drank our champagne aperitif and perused the exciting a la carte menu. Trying not to be distracted by the masters at work in the open kitchen, we settled on dishes from most sections of the menu.

From the antipasti we ordered the Gnocco Fritto and the Anchovy & Ndjua on toast. The anchovy stack was a delicious snack was smack bang full of spicy tomato and capsicum flavours, with a nice level of heat, wonderful vinegary anchovy on a fresh focaccia base.

The gnocco fritto was a very clever little dumpling sized puff. We loved the hidden cheese sauce, what a delightful surprise and very clever execution.

For primo we ordered the Port Phillip Octopus. The wonderfully smokey charred tentacles where paired to perfection with crunchy garlic breadcrumbs and a wonderful light lemon and finger lime aioli.

We also ordered the King fish, this can only be described as OMG next level. Generous pieces of king fish were surrounded by mouthwatering whipped fish roe, sweet and salty flavours of green tomatoes and fennel. My taste buds have died and gone to heaven.

For mains we ordered the Squid Ink Mafaldine pasta, the Cheese & Pepper Gnocchi, and side of Broccolini.  The fragrance from these dishes had me instantly salivating. Each dish was packed with well balanced, rich deep flavours with clever notes of citrus refreshing the palate and keeping you going back for more. The broccolini can only be described as flavour on steroids and the best I have ever had.

Despite being full, we decided to share a dessert and opted for the Italian meringue. This masterpiece of meringue, rhubarb, blood orange and Campari was the sublime combination of sweet yet tart, crunchy and soft, fresh yet creamy. My brain can’t figure out how this is achieved but my taste buds are on a rollercoaster and they love it.

To finish off the night you are presented with a piccolo dolce assortment of the sweet treats which included light crostini, spicy orangey biscotti (that reminded me of Christmas) and nutty nougat. What a delicious way to end a perfect evening.

Staff were attentive and knowledgeable as you would expect from a fine dining venue such as this.

We really appreciated the invitation.

Had a superb dinner here with a friend a few weeks ago. The wait staff were friendly & the food was amazing. We sat up at the chef's bar, shout out to the chefs who were super engaging whilst they cooked, they really made the night.

Highly recommend this French bistro. The food is to die for and the ambience makes you feel like you are somewhere altogether away from Melbourne. The staff are amazing and know exactly how to guide you through their dining experience. The drinks recommendations were an added plus. Make a booking for your next occasion and know you will have a gastronomic experience that will tempt you to return again and again.

After seeing some pictures of this beautiful place on its opening I had to go and experience it for myself. Plus I love French food. My partner and I absolutely loved our evening here. It’s an amazing experience of incredible food, service, decor and charm. Highly recommended 💝

Drop-dead gorgeous venue in the heart of Collingwood that really embodies the spirit of Paris. Have yet to try the full menu but based on the snacks and (very strong) drinks I’ve had, it’s bound to be great.

Great service & delicious escargots & grilled flounder ! beautiful interior design classic as always from Scott Pickett group.