courgette flowers) and supplì al telefono (mozzarella-filled rice balls). Expect mains like porchetta, grilled lamb cutlets, and seasonal sides including braised artichokes and spring vegetables in broth.
Sundays will offer special dishes like lasagne and cream-filled buns, while match days will feature porchetta sandwiches to go.
Lupa’s interior is designed to be relaxed and intimate, echoing the feel of a Roman osteria. The project is a passion effort from Theo and Ed - both Highbury locals - along with actors Georgia Maguire and Ruth Kearney, who helped with the design.
For drinks, the restaurant will focus on cocktails, spritzes, and affordable wines. Lupa is designed to be a neighbourhood favourite - casual, fun, and deeply delicious.
Ed Templeton said: “Theo and I are both Highbury locals and share an ambition to open an enduring neighbourhood classic. It's taken eighteen months to make it happen, but we knew it was a special corner of Highbury from the start, we just needed a special chef who could help us bring the Roman dream to life.
"Working together with Naz, we've conceived a menu that's casual, fun and delicious.
"We want people to enjoy it in its entirety, making sure they save room for the homemade dolci. Lupa is the kind of place we've always wanted to have on our doorstep. There are certain Roman dishes that people know but much is still largely to be discovered."
Written by ABi Kinsella
