TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Lupa Osteria Westville

84/100 (2448 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Pizza

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Veal Marsala

Pesto

Fish

Baked Cheesecake

Cocktails

Tiramisú

Burgers

Pasta

Porchetta

Wine

Salad

Chargrilled Steak

Chocolate Brownie

Calamari

Slow Braised Veal

Risotto

Wood-Roasted Prawns

Calamares

Creme Brulee and Tea

Gelato Per Scoop

Parmesan Wheel Fettuccine Carbonara

Chargrilled Sirlon

Kingklip & Prawns

Langustine La Dolce Vita Pasta

Prawns

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Chicken Masala

Penne Oriental

Focaccia

Sit down

Pizza

Italian

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I love the brand and haven’t had issues with the food and service so this was an easy choice. I didn’t like the entrance - I walked up the stairs..."

Khuthala Worx

"I've been to the Lupa franchises in Westville, Kloof and Umhlanga and I've yet to be disappointed. The Westville one, in particular, fills up fast,..."

Yovanna Reddy

"Had a team lunch here. Catered to all requirements as agreed on email. Had to send through preselected menu to management. Steaks were minute steaks..."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"I’ve always had a great time at Lupa. Great service, great wine and great food. Cannot complain at all. I’ve been multiple times and I’ve never..."

Samantha Anne Larter

"Had a lovely time with the family here and really enjoyed the food as well! The staff was great and never to far away to refill our drinks. One..."

Danielle

"For Italian food lovers The ambience was good, they serve rustic type food with nice big portions, mostly Italian food pizza, pasta etc, service..."

Tencia

"Love the set up of this place ! Staff are energetic and always go the extra mile. We have had the margherita on several occasions and it never..."

Foodie

"Great food, great atmosphere. Gets really packed though so reservation is very important. The stuff is really friendly which is great. Had pasta, was..."

Boipelo Molefe

"Went to Lupa with my boyfriend today for my birthday. They had a really great special on. Any pizza and a carafe of wine or a beer for R89. Such..."

Stephanie

" The place is clean, the food is fabulous. Great ambiance. The staff was very effecient. Will definitely make a habit of eating here. Great service..."

Mbali

"Good food and generous portions was the highlight. The fettuccine marinara is excellent and a pasta I wish I could find in JHB. Service was a..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Excellent restaurant- been there twice now and have been impressed both times by both the food and the atmosphere. Can't wait to go on a Friday to..."

Kathy Oliver

"Visited the place on a date recently, and was suitably impressed with the service. The pasta was also freshly prepared and well priced. The..."

Nikhil Amaidas

"Food: 4Service: 4Ambiance: 3Friendly and welcoming staff. Food is always great. Set up is really cosy. The Lola pasta is sooo..."

Bhavsha Sudesh Badul

"Loved my experience at Lupa.Service was unfortunately a little bit slow, we were seated and waited for about 15 minutes to place our drink..."

Devin Sage

"Been here with my family v gd ambience , food and service. Rissoto , ceaser salad , lemon and herb chk , chk livers basically all food we ordered..."

King Bindra

"Went to Lupa with my family on Friday night! 👍 3 things : Brilliant service 👍 Great food👍 and amazing ambience!! 👍 couldn't ask for a..."

Rahul Brambha

"Pizzas are really good, love the wood iron chicken in lemon and herb basting. Their risotto is also fine perfectly. Service excellent , staff are..."

Chetty Malanie

"Lupa Osteria in Westville!!!I had been here with my family on mothers day and it was a lovely restaurant.Everyone had to order..."

Prina

"I absolutely love this restaurant!From the service to the food, it is amazing!The Spago pizza never disappoints.I recommend everyone..."

Nadine Blunden

"The food here is fabulous, the pasta dish was so tasty and the steak my husband ordered was the best ever, the staff are so friendly and welcoming,..."

Beverley Lowe

"Pastas are good and its a great ambience as well. Also includes a gluten free option. Been there twice now and favourite dish would have to be the..."

Caleb Varathaiah

"Amazing set up, friendly people, great looking menu but it didn't live up to expectations. The food was mediocre at best... If I had to try Lupa..."

Kreesan Pillay

"Divine Italian food; average service, decent atmosphere. The portions are generous enough to share if you going with your girlfriends, and that way..."

Tashti

"This was quite literally the best Italian food I've ever had! We had a starter of double cheese ravioli (or something along those lines) which was..."

Simon Boulle

"The food here really is good! We have been here on plenty of occasions and have never been disappointed. We usually order a focaccia bread for the..."

Jodi

"One word to describe the food: incredible! Shared a grilled calamari to start and it was perfect. For mains I had the seafood (Marinara) pasta (with..."

Robyne Stephenson

"The folks at Lupa never disappoint. Generous portions, authentic taste, warm and cosy feel to the place. You'll leave feeling well fed and defitnely..."

Bryce Reaver Arnold

"My first time at LUPA was outstanding and the Italian food that gets made in that Restaurant is amazing from someone that loves making food and..."

Michael

"My first experience was a dinner date with friends weeks ago, and even now I find myself craving the awesome Lupa pasta! It seems simple enough -..."

Larissa Bhagwandin

"My first experience at Lupa: Chicken Marsala with a side of wood roasted vegetables were lovely, but a rather large portion for such a rich dish. The..."

Ash Robyn

"Veal Masala is must people .. Very Rich but so delicious. Accompanied by the Hartemberg Alchemy (a blended dry white). Sunday atmosphere is very..."

Dianne Williams

"Good food, atmosphere is a bit lacking depending on whether or not you dine with a group. If not, it can feel a little like you are too close to the..."

Debra Hughes

"The Foccucia is SOOOO delicious!! The staff here are just Absolutely friendly!!The vibe is amaze! Be it young or old the place caters for..."

Andrea Govender

"Great food and great service. Definitely order the antipasto platter if you're a table of 2 or more - it's a perfect starter. The fettuccine was a..."

Meegan Rourke-McGill

"Great foccacia,the pastas are brilliant as far as restaurant pastas go, highly recommend the lupa pasta as well as lasagna. Desserts are excellent,..."

Melissa Eva

"Desserts to die for! So many options. Service was great. Pizza was divine. I found the fresh pasta was a bit soft. Lots of choice for vegetarians. A..."