Welcome to Pizza Lupo, a welcoming Italian Restaurant in Frankfort Ave, 1540 Frankfort Ave, where great food, drinks, and atmosphere come together. Guests rate us 4.60 out of 5 based on 1161 reviews, and we’re proud to offer great service and quality with accessible facilities for a comfortable visit.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Pizza Lupo
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
milled organic san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
imported buffalo milk mozzarella from Campania, evoo, basil, organic milled tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano
vegan pie (no cheese) with soleggiati tomatoes, milled organic san marzano tomatoes, fresh oregano, fresh basil, local garlic, extra virgin olive oil
fresh stracciatella, Benton's country ham, local arugula, milled tomato sauce
organic milled tomatoes (no cheese), soleggiati tomatoes, garlic, anchovy, capers, olives, herbs and olive oil
soppressata, spicy local honey, milled tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
pepperoni cups, milled organic san marzano tomatoes, house hot honey, aged mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
a blend of local roasted mushrooms from Frondosa Farm: elm, blue, shimofuri, chestnut, phoenix oyster, lions mane, shiitake with taleggio, fresh mozzarella, pecorino cream, parmigiano
cambozola, fresh mozzarella, local garlic, pecorino cream, fresh basil, house hot honey, parmigiano
3D Valley Farms house-made pork sausage, rapini, aged mozzarella, solegiatti tomatoes, pickled Fresno peppers (contains anchovy)
milk-braised 3D valley farms pork shoulder, paccheri pasta, ceci, roasted leeks
handmade gnocchi parisienne, frondosa farms mushrooms, taleggio cream, pepitas
30 day dry-aged 3D valley pork belly, 3D valley yolk, parmigiano, pecorino, black pepper
3D Valley Farms ground beef meatballs, house stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, almond breadcrumbs
house-made chickpea fritters, sesame pita, frise, hummus, cucumber, pickled red onions, side of garlic toum
napa, parmigiano broth, chili crisp
baby ice berg lettuce, gorgonzola dressing, crispy proscuitto, soleggiati tomatoes, pickled onions, dukkah (contains nuts)
Curly endive, frisée, baby arugula, anchovy dressing, white anchovy filet, soft boiled egg, almond breadcrumbs
castelvetrano olives & fennel pollen togarashi
buffalo milk stracciatella cheese, 8 year aged balsamic, wood-fired pita bread
milled organic san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
imported buffalo milk mozzarella from Campania, evoo, basil, organic milled tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano
vegan pie (no cheese) with soleggiati tomatoes, milled organic san marzano tomatoes, fresh oregano, fresh basil, local garlic, extra virgin olive oil
fresh stracciatella, Benton's country ham, local arugula, milled tomato sauce
organic milled tomatoes (no cheese), soleggiati tomatoes, garlic, anchovy, capers, olives, herbs and olive oil
soppressata, spicy local honey, milled tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
pepperoni cups, milled organic san marzano tomatoes, house hot honey, aged mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
a blend of local roasted mushrooms from Frondosa Farm: elm, blue, shimofuri, chestnut, phoenix oyster, lions mane, shiitake with taleggio, fresh mozzarella, pecorino cream, parmigiano
cambozola, fresh mozzarella, local garlic, pecorino cream, fresh basil, house hot honey, parmigiano
3D Valley Farms house-made pork sausage, rapini, aged mozzarella, solegiatti tomatoes, pickled Fresno peppers (contains anchovy)
milk-braised 3D valley farms pork shoulder, paccheri pasta, ceci, roasted leeks
handmade gnocchi parisienne, frondosa farms mushrooms, taleggio cream, pepitas
30 day dry-aged 3D valley pork belly, 3D valley yolk, parmigiano, pecorino, black pepper
3D Valley Farms ground beef meatballs, house stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, almond breadcrumbs
house-made chickpea fritters, sesame pita, frise, hummus, cucumber, pickled red onions, side of garlic toum
napa, parmigiano broth, chili crisp
baby ice berg lettuce, gorgonzola dressing, crispy proscuitto, soleggiati tomatoes, pickled onions, dukkah (contains nuts)
Curly endive, frisée, baby arugula, anchovy dressing, white anchovy filet, soft boiled egg, almond breadcrumbs
castelvetrano olives & fennel pollen togarashi
buffalo milk stracciatella cheese, 8 year aged balsamic, wood-fired pita bread
this is a beautiful sparkling sangiovese rose from emilia-romagna - clean and bright with strawberry, rhubarb, and raspberry notes
100% cattaratto from sicily - a traditional method sparkling wine on par with some of the best champagnes of france. almond, pine, soft herbal notes with white peach and a crisp, dry finish
a slightly dry & funky sparkling rose with raspberry, rhubarb, and mint notes
a lovely, alcohol-free sparkling Chardonnay from France. all of the minerality, fruit, and bubbles with none of the booze!
a complex white wine from the slopes of Mt Etna, produced by one of Italy's most acclaimed vintners, Frank Cornelissen - orange peel, white flower on layers of honey and smoky volcanic minerality
this textural, full bodied white wine from slovenia features soft wildflower and peach notes. this wine is made of 100% malvasia istriana - an expressive and aromatic grape varietal grown widely across slovenia, croatia, and northern italy.
this bright and fresh white wine from piedmont, italy has prominent citrus, apple, and herb notes - medium body, vibrant acidity, a lightly tropical finish
a lovely, unconventional chardonnay from california - soft pear notes, pronounced minerality - not your typical buttery, oaky chard
this is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley of France - grown on old vines in volcanic soil, this wine offers bright green apple, lime, and mineral notes
an unconventional orange wine, 100% chardonnay grapes grown in sonoma, california - this wine has an ultra aromatic character with apricot, chamomile, orange pith, almond, and spice - gentle tannins and acidity
an unusual blend of vermentino, picpoul, and albarino, all grown in california - this is an elegant but full-textured orange wine with ginger, grapefruit, and tangerine notes - complex, vibrant, and full of character
this is a 100% Malvasia di Candia from Emilia Romagne from Podere Pradarolo that sees, as advertised, 240 days of maceration in cement tanks that produces a clean, complex, balanced wine. you'll find prominent stone fruit notes and light sage-y herbaceousness on the nose, tea tannins and more balanced fruit on the palate, and a long finish with the perfect amount of crispness and grip.
with a classic blend of lambrusco grapes, this wine has everything you want from a sparkling red - balanced sweet and tart black fruit, lively bubbles, and bright acidity. this bottle could be a patio-pounder or friendly to red sauced dishes.
this bottle was born in sardinia and is made of 100% canonau grapes - canonau is to italy as garnacha is to spain. this wine has a rustic style with some powerful black and red fruit - you'll find plum, baking spice, blackberry, and a little citrus on the nose
this is a lovely, versatile chianti with everything you'd want and expect from the region for a great value - red fruit, medium body, balanced and a perfect pair with pizza, pasta, pestos, and more!
a beautiful example of an willamette valley pinot noir with rhubarb, cherry, strawberry on the nose, light bodied with well balanced acidity and minerality
100% blaufrankisch from slovenia - a sophisticated and complex red wine with lush red fruit, light sweetness, and baking spice galore. ultra soft body while still maintaining its structure - crushable on its own or a friend to red sauce italian cuisine
italy's premium lager - 12 oz bottle, 5.1% ABV
gluten-removed, <0.5% ABV
gluten-removed, <0.5% ABV
an alpine style botanical soda - mandarin orange, mint, juniper, chamomile, and grapefruit notes
this is a beautiful sparkling sangiovese rose from emilia-romagna - clean and bright with strawberry, rhubarb, and raspberry notes
100% cattaratto from sicily - a traditional method sparkling wine on par with some of the best champagnes of france. almond, pine, soft herbal notes with white peach and a crisp, dry finish
a slightly dry & funky sparkling rose with raspberry, rhubarb, and mint notes
a lovely, alcohol-free sparkling Chardonnay from France. all of the minerality, fruit, and bubbles with none of the booze!
a complex white wine from the slopes of Mt Etna, produced by one of Italy's most acclaimed vintners, Frank Cornelissen - orange peel, white flower on layers of honey and smoky volcanic minerality
this textural, full bodied white wine from slovenia features soft wildflower and peach notes. this wine is made of 100% malvasia istriana - an expressive and aromatic grape varietal grown widely across slovenia, croatia, and northern italy.
this bright and fresh white wine from piedmont, italy has prominent citrus, apple, and herb notes - medium body, vibrant acidity, a lightly tropical finish
a lovely, unconventional chardonnay from california - soft pear notes, pronounced minerality - not your typical buttery, oaky chard
this is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley of France - grown on old vines in volcanic soil, this wine offers bright green apple, lime, and mineral notes
an unconventional orange wine, 100% chardonnay grapes grown in sonoma, california - this wine has an ultra aromatic character with apricot, chamomile, orange pith, almond, and spice - gentle tannins and acidity
an unusual blend of vermentino, picpoul, and albarino, all grown in california - this is an elegant but full-textured orange wine with ginger, grapefruit, and tangerine notes - complex, vibrant, and full of character
this is a 100% Malvasia di Candia from Emilia Romagne from Podere Pradarolo that sees, as advertised, 240 days of maceration in cement tanks that produces a clean, complex, balanced wine. you'll find prominent stone fruit notes and light sage-y herbaceousness on the nose, tea tannins and more balanced fruit on the palate, and a long finish with the perfect amount of crispness and grip.
with a classic blend of lambrusco grapes, this wine has everything you want from a sparkling red - balanced sweet and tart black fruit, lively bubbles, and bright acidity. this bottle could be a patio-pounder or friendly to red sauced dishes.
this bottle was born in sardinia and is made of 100% canonau grapes - canonau is to italy as garnacha is to spain. this wine has a rustic style with some powerful black and red fruit - you'll find plum, baking spice, blackberry, and a little citrus on the nose
this is a lovely, versatile chianti with everything you'd want and expect from the region for a great value - red fruit, medium body, balanced and a perfect pair with pizza, pasta, pestos, and more!
a beautiful example of an willamette valley pinot noir with rhubarb, cherry, strawberry on the nose, light bodied with well balanced acidity and minerality
100% blaufrankisch from slovenia - a sophisticated and complex red wine with lush red fruit, light sweetness, and baking spice galore. ultra soft body while still maintaining its structure - crushable on its own or a friend to red sauce italian cuisine
italy's premium lager - 12 oz bottle, 5.1% ABV
gluten-removed, <0.5% ABV
gluten-removed, <0.5% ABV
an alpine style botanical soda - mandarin orange, mint, juniper, chamomile, and grapefruit notes
Hear from our valued guests
It feels criminal I haven’t written a review yet. I’ve been three times since I moved here. The mushroom pizza was to die for and so was the scifione. I also got the gnudi and it was really good. All fresh ingredients and you can tell. Apparently they change their menu up for this reason. They have the best pizza crust in town and they’ll give you toom as a dipping sauce. The only thing I haven’t liked here is the Caesar salad I think the greens were too bitter, but I will continue to keep trying new things here because it’s always so fresh and inventive. Best pizza in town.
We shared a delicious meal at the community table- which is a super neat concept! We enjoyed a margarita pizza, the one with the hot honey and pepperoni (our favorite) and a simpler margarita pizza for the kids (no basil). All were cooked to perfection and hit the spot!! Our service was great and we will be back!
We got three pizzas for take out and salad. Everything was super delicious. Would definitely recommend dining in or take out.
My new favorite spot. Parking is always hard because it’s no secret how good they are. I ordered the Amatriana which was SO good! The pasta was al dente as it should be. The chilis gave it just the right amount of heat. The pita bread was a surprise. So big and wood oven baked with yummy charring to add flavor. It was all just what I needed for dinner.
Pizza Lupo is the best pizza you can get that didn’t come from a Gloria Estefan pizza party. The pizza is traditional Neapolitan style, and the toum sauce was phenomenal. The cocktails were great and a good time was had by all.
Everything was delicious, my partner was in love with the Chicken liver mousse, & I (not a liver lover) enjoyed it too! The Milk & Honey and Salsiccia pizzas were also fabulous. Wish we lived in the area so we could be regulars!
This was easily one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. My go-to toppings are ham and mushrooms and not only did they have ham, it was Benton’s Country ham! The mushrooms were fresh and you could tell this was made with love. Our server was so nice and helpful as well. They make their own lemonade and it was delicious, too. Hands down a must-go place when you’re in town but make a reservation.
Pizza Lupo is a shining star in Louisville. I ate here once before and honestly wasn’t blown away, but I’m glad I saved my review and gave this place another shot. Don’t let the line forming outside before opening scare you away, there’s plenty of indoor, outdoor, and community seating that you likely don’t need a reservation. Parking at the overflow lot across the street is easy and accessible. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the pizzas on menu, but the Sfincione with added Detroit pepperoni has been my favorite so far. One pizza will feed 2 easily with a high likelihood of taking home leftovers. The only thing I haven’t been crazy about is the Caesar salad, I found it to be pretty bland and overpriced for what it was. I look forward to going back and trying all the different pies they offer.
This is an absolutely incredible restaurant with delicious, authentic pizzas! First, please do yourself AND the staff a favor and book a reservation to dine here via the Resy app. This will make everyone's lives much easier AND stress-free. This is a smaller location than it may look in the pictures, and it is a popular restuarant (after all, it has been voted BEST PIZZA in Louisville multiple years in a row since 2021, so it's safe to say the secret is out). Plus, if you're a Murder By Death Fan like my husband and I are, you'll be VERY happy you made a reservation because this guarantees you'll have a seat. No reservation means you might not get a seat here. So, as for our visit, we made a 2-and-a-half-hour drive from Ohio to be able to enjoy this restaurant, so we made reservations. Upon our arrival, the staff was incredibly kind and attentive. We got our table immediately. As soon as we entered and walked to our table, we saw that the atmosphere was exactly as I had hoped it would be - that cool, dark vibe that makes evening dining feel intimate, cozy, and fun, just like an evening on the town should feel. For an appetizer, we had the "Heirloom Tomatoes", which are sliced local tomatoes with fresh stracciatella cheese and green crunch oil. These came with a side of wood-fired pita bread. These heirloom tomatoes were delicious and fresh! I found the stracciatella cheese to be delightful. I'm an Italian-American, so it is hard to find stracciatella cheese in the basic Italian restaurants that are around (like Olive Garden, for example), which is what really makes Pizza Lupo such a great, stand-out establishment. And it's why Pizza Lupo was a hit initially (and still is, truly) - "Lupo’s opening menu of Neapolitan pizza and seasonally-focused pasta dishes was a hit in the Louisville market, not accustomed to Neapolitan pizza. A big key to its initial success, Max Balliet says, was 'guiding people and letting them know this is a little bit different than what you ar
Absolutely PHENOMENAL pizza joint in an unassuming, quaint little brick building. When you walk in you can smell the wonderful scents of freshly made and baked sourdough pizza crust mingling with the heart and welcome wafts of faint woodsmoke and crispy toppings. The pizza was incredible. The drinks were good too. It was a little pricier but you can definitely taste the quality of the ingredients that are being used. We went on a Saturday night and it was really busy and well worth reserving a table in advance. There is a large italian-kitchen style group table that is available and from what I can tell, very popular. The service was good, obviously during a very busy time, but they still came by to check and refill waters and drinks. The pizza came quicker than I was expecting as well.
Common questions about Pizza Lupo
Pizza Lupo is located at 1540 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, United States , Frankfort Ave, 1540 Frankfort Ave, United States.
You can reach Pizza Lupo by calling +1 502-409-8440.
Pizza Lupo has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1161 customer reviews.
Pizza Lupo features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Pizza Lupo features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Pizza Lupo features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Pizza Lupo features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Pizza Lupo features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Pizza Lupo features the following dining options: Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Pizza Lupo features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Pizza Lupo features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
Pizza Lupo features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Pizza Lupo features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Pizza Lupo features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Pizza Lupo features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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