Lupa Osteria Midstream Menu
If you're looking to explore some mouthwatering Italian-inspired dishes, the Lupa Osteria Midstream Menu offers a delightful variety to choose from. Located at Shop No 1, Shopping On Ridgeway, Ridgeway Ave, Midstream, Johannesburg, this spot brings the heart of Italy right to the local dining scene. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional pizza with a perfectly crispy crust or craving a fresh, flavorful pasta dish, there's something here to satisfy every craving.
The menu is designed to provide a warm, inviting experience, with a range of options that showcase the best of Italian culinary traditions. From hearty mains to lighter bites, each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. The seasonal specials also bring in exciting new flavors, perfect for any food enthusiast looking for variety. No matter what you choose, you'll be treated to a plate full of flavor, all served in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a celebration.
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Starters
Focaccia, Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A classic wood-fired Italian bread.
Focaccia, Red Wine Caramelised Onion & Feta
A classic wood-fired Italian bread.
Arancini Balls
Deep-fried Italian white wine risotto balls served on a bed of spicy arrabbiata sauce, topped with rocket & garnished with Italian Parmesan.
Chicken Livers
Chicken livers sautéed in a creamy white wine sauce with sliced chorizo. Delicately seasoned with chilli & garlic. Served with toasted sourdough.
Italian Nachos
Light & crispy three-cheese ravioli served with spicy arrabbiata dipping sauce — seasoned with a touch of chilli
Pork & Beef Meatballs
Italian-style pork & beef meatballs slow-cooked in Napoli sauce with a dash of cream. Served with toasted sourdough
Falkland Calamari
Grilled OR pretzel dusted & shallow fried served with spicy arrabbiata sauce OR tartar sauce
Oven-Baked Snails, Gorgonzola
Snails topped with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce & baked in a wood-fired oven. Served with toasted ciabatta.
Oven-Baked Snails
Snails baked in a wood-fired oven in a garlic butter sauce. Served with toasted sourdough
Tomato Basil Soup
Creamy tomato soup with a dash of red wine vinegar topped with a dollop of basil pesto & fresh basil. Served with toasted sourdough
Carpaccio DI Manzo
Thinly sliced raw beef with sliced mushrooms, Italian Parmesan & dollops of Mr Cipriani’s dressing, served with breadsticks.
Insalata
Caesar Salad
Cos lettuce, croutons & a boiled egg. Topped with Parmesan shavings & a creamy anchovy Caesar dressing.
Caesar Salad, Add Bacon Bits
Cos lettuce, croutons & a boiled egg. Topped with Parmesan shavings & a creamy anchovy Caesar dressing.
Caesar Salad, Add Chicken Strips
Cos lettuce, croutons & a boiled egg. Topped with Parmesan shavings & a creamy anchovy Caesar dressing.
Caprese Salad
Fior di Latte mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & fresh basil topped with a drizzle of basil pesto, olive oil & balsamic dressing. Served with toasted sourdough.
Grilled Chicken salad
Tender grilled chicken strips with sliced avo, feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, olives & croutons. Served with a white wine vinegar honey mustard dressing.
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Sliced pear served on a bed of crispy lettuce with Gorgonzola cheese, candied pecan nuts & a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette
Crispy Artichoke Salad
Crispy artichokes served with fresh rocket & mint. Topped with Parmesan shavings & balsamic dressing.
Pasta
Napoli, Half Portion
An Italian culinary classic of Napoli sauce & fresh basil.
Napoli, Full Portion
An Italian culinary classic of Napoli sauce & fresh basil.
Bolognese, Half Portion
Beef & pork ragù slow-cooked in Napoli sauce with a touch of cream.
Bolognese, Full Portion
Beef & pork ragù slow-cooked in Napoli sauce with a touch of cream.
Zingara, Half Portion
Bacon & mushrooms tossed in a creamy Napoli sauce with garlic & a touch of chilli.
Zingara, Full Portion
Bacon & mushrooms tossed in a creamy Napoli sauce with garlic & a touch of chilli.
Chicken Alfredo, Half Portion
Sautéed chicken strips & mushrooms tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Chicken Alfredo, Full Portion
Sautéed chicken strips & mushrooms tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Alfredo, Half Portion
Ham & mushrooms, tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Alfredo, Full Portion
Ham & mushrooms, tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Penne Oriental, Half Portion
An Asian-inspired pasta dish made with spiced chicken strips, Napoli sauce, light cream & Mrs. Balls Chutney™ with fresh coriander.
Penne Oriental, Full Portion
An Asian-inspired pasta dish made with spiced chicken strips, Napoli sauce, light cream & Mrs. Balls Chutney™ with fresh coriander.
Pork & Beef Meatballs, Half Portion
Slow-braised meatballs served with al dente spaghetti in Napoli sauce with a dash of cream. Topped with Italian Parmesan.
Pork & Beef Meatballs, Full Portion
Slow-braised meatballs served with al dente spaghetti in Napoli sauce with a dash of cream. Topped with Italian Parmesan.
Lupa, Half Portion
A crowd-pleaser made with tender chicken strips, sweet cherry tomatoes & roasted peppers tossed in a creamy basil pesto sauce.
Lupa, Full Portion
A crowd-pleaser made with tender chicken strips, sweet cherry tomatoes & roasted peppers tossed in a creamy basil pesto sauce.
Lupa Signature Pasta
Our homemade fettuccine with crispy bacon, mushrooms, egg yolk & truffle oil. Finished at your table & served directly from a flamed Italian Parmesan wheel.
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Gnocchi served in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce, topped with microgreens.
Gnocchi Del Sol
Sliced chorizo & prawns tossed in a white wine, chilli, garlic & Napoli sauce with a dash of cream.
Basil & Bacon Gnocci
Gnocchi served in a creamy béchamel & basil pesto sauce, topped with crispy bacon.
Spinach & Ricotta Panzerotti
Delicate homemade pasta filled with spinach & ricotta cheese, tossed in sage butter. Topped with crispy sage & Italian Parmesan cheese.
Vegan Artichoke Risotto
Risotto made with artichoke purée, grilled zucchini, balsamic glazed artichoke hearts & toasted almonds.
Melanzane Al Parmigiano
Layers of aubergine, mozzarella, Italian Parmesan & Napoli sauce.
Gardienera
A vegetarian’s dream: Fresh pasta & grated zucchini in a creamy garlic & chilli sauce. Topped with crispy fried spinach balls.
Calamari Pasta
Grilled calamari, garlic, olives, fresh tomatoes & red onions tossed in a golden butter sauce. Topped with lemon zest.
Lasagne AL Forno
Layers of pasta sheets with slow-cooked beef & pork ragù, Napoli sauce, mozzarella & a velvety béchamel sauce. Topped with Italian Parmesan
Prawn Aglio E Olio
A traditional pasta recipe made with chopped garlic & chilli sautéed in olive oil. Topped with prawns & fresh parsley.
Fillet Pasta
Tender fillet strips tossed in a creamy mushroom, green peppercorn & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Marinara
Pan-fried calamari, mussels & prawns tossed in a creamy white wine & Napoli sauce, seasoned with garlic, chilli & fennel
Seafood Risotto
Slow-cooked white wine risotto with pan-fried hake, calamari & prawns. Flavoured with prawn stock & lemon juice
Spinach & Ricotta Raviolo
Delicate handmade raviolo filled with creamy spinach, ricotta, topped with Grana Padano, pumpkin seeds & crispy sweet potato shavings
Cheese Raviolo with Chicken & Prawns
Creamy three cheese raviolo with tender chicken and prawns in a velvety cream sauce with a hint of spice
Pizza
Margherita, Authentic
Mozzarella & fresh basil leaves.
The New Yorker
Inspired by a New York City classic, topped with mozzarella & spicy pepperoni.
The Amy
A meat-free favourite, topped with roasted butternut, crumbled feta & caramelised pumpkin seeds. Garnished with fresh rocket.
The Vegetarian
Artichokes, spinach, olives, crumbled feta, creamed leeks & mushrooms.
Regina
Ham & mushroom.
Spago
Crispy bacon, crumbled feta & sliced avo.
The Popolare
Sticky BBQ chicken strips, crumbled feta & mushrooms.
Cajun Chicken
Cajun-spiced chicken strips, crumbled feta, Peppadew® piquanté peppers, garlic & sliced avo.
The Nacho Libre
Cajun-spiced chicken strips, sliced avo, tomato-onion red wine vinegar salsa & thinly sliced jalapeños. Finished with dollops of sour cream & crushed nachos. Garnished with fresh coriander
Quattro Stagioni
A beloved classic of artichokes, mushrooms, olives & prosciutto.
Mexicana
Hearty bolognese, red onion & green pepper. Seasoned with a hint of chilli.
Bianco
A traditional white pizza topped with creamy Fior di Latte cheese, prosciutto & sundried tomatoes.
Del Bosco
Chorizo, salami, mushrooms, Peppadew® piquanté peppers, sliced avo & crumbled feta.
Meat Lovers
An undeniable South African favourite topped with crispy bacon, ham & salami.
The Massimo Calzone
A folded wood-fired pizza filled with creamy mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, feta, & caramelised onions. Brushed with garlic butter & topped with sliced avo & grated Italian Parmesan.
The DI Mare
Inspired by the seas, topped with pan-fried prawns, mussels & garlic calamari with chilli, fennel & fresh parsley with a drizzle of garlic oil.
Meatball Calzone
Soft pizza dough folded over tender meatballs, sweet red onion, smoky BBQ sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Sweet Heat
A rich combination of savoury bolognese, pepperoni & fresh red onion on a classic margherita base, finished with BBQ sauce & mozzarella.
Alfredo Pizza
Creamy béchamel, mozzarella, ham, and mushrooms, finished with shavings of Grana Padano cheese for a creamy, savoury bite
Hawaiian Pizza
A classic: ham & caramelised pineapple
Secondi
Bunless Vegan Burger
Falafel patty topped with grilled aubergine, red onion, sliced avo, tomato, crispy lettuce & gherkins. Served with Parmesan fries
Chargrilled Bacon & Cheese Burger
BBQ-basted beef patty, topped with Fontina cheese, crispy bacon & red wine caramelised onions on a toasted bun. Served with Parmesan fries
Vegetarian Burger
Falafel patty served on a toasted bun topped with grilled aubergine, red onion, sliced avo, tomato, crispy lettuce & gherkins. Served with potato fries.
Chicken Marsala
A classic Italian dish featuring pan-seared crumbed chicken breasts, simmered in a creamy Marsala wine, Gorgonzola & mushroom sauce. Served with a side of your choice.
Hake
Wood-roasted in lemon butter white wine sauce with capers on a bed of wilted spinach, served with a side of your choice.
Falkland Calamari
Grilled OR pretzel dusted & shallow fried served with spicy arrabbiata sauce OR tartar sauce. Served with a side of your choice
Chargrilled Sirloin
Sirloin steak chargrilled to perfection & served on a bed of mushroom white wine risotto. Topped with crispy onion rings
Kingklip
Wood-roasted in lemon butter & white wine sauce with capers on a bed of wilted spinach, served with a side of your choice.
Kingklip, Four Queen Prawn
Wood-roasted in lemon butter & white wine sauce with capers on a bed of wilted spinach, served with a side of your choice. Add four large grilled prawns 85.
Mushroom & Italian Parmesan Fillet
Fillet steak chargrilled to perfection served on a bed of wilted spinach, topped with crispy onion rings & a creamy mushroom sauce.
Wood-Roasted Prawns
Eight succulent Queen prawns grilled in a creamy lemon butter OR peri-peri sauce. Finished off in our wood-fired oven, served with Parmesan fries.
Beef Short Rib
Slow-braised beef short rib, simmered in a rich red wine Napoli sauce. Served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with wood-roasted vegetables
Wood-Roasted Chicken
Tender & juicy wood-roasted chicken marinated in mild, peri-peri OR lemon & herb. Served with a side of your choice.
Dessert
Gelato Per Scoop
Indulge in a scoop of velvety-smooth Italian Gelato. Available in various flavours: Chocolate | Strawberry | Vanilla | Double Toffee | Passion Fruit & White Chocolate
Gelato Per Scoop, Pistachio
Indulge in a scoop of velvety-smooth Italian Gelato. Available in various flavours: Chocolate | Strawberry | Vanilla | Double Toffee | Passion Fruit & White Chocolate
Affogato
Creamy vanilla Gelato served with a shot of espresso.
Creme Brulee
Enjoy a rich & creamy custard infused with vanilla extract & topped with a layer of caramelised sugar
Cremino AL Cioccolato
A dessert inspired by a classic Italian chocolate candy. Made with layers of Nutella™ crème brûlée, smashed Amaretti biscuits, indulgent double toffee Gelato & Italian meringue.
Pistachio Zabaione
Our Lupa rendition of the famous Italian dessert is made with layers of cranberry jelly, creamy zabaione, strawberries & a sprinkle of pistachio nuts, topped with a ladyfinger biscuit.
Nutella™ Stuffed Crepes
Delicately rolled crêpes filled with Nutella™. Served with a Cointreau™ orange sauce & vanilla Gelato.
Cannoli
Crisp cannoli shells filled with a silky mascarpone cream & topped with pistachios.
Baked Cheesecake
Homemade cheesecake served on a caramel treat & creamy vanilla Gelato.
Tiramisu
A popular homemade Italian dessert. Made with layers of ladyfinger biscuits infused with a sweet Marsala wine, mascarpone mousse & espresso.
Gelato Shakes, Vanilla
Gelato Shakes, Strawberry
Gelato Shakes, Chocolate
Gelato Shakes, Double Toffee
Gelato Shakes, Passion Fruit & White Chocolate
Gelato Shakes, Pistachio
Hot Beverages
Cafe Americano
Espresso, Single
Espresso, Double
Cappuccino, Petite
Cappuccino, Regular
Cappuccino with Cream, Petite
Cappuccino with Cream, Regular
Cafe Latte
Tea, Five Roses
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Tea, Green
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Tea, Rooibos
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Tea, Hot Chocolate
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Kids Menu
Penne
Fresh penne tossed in Italian Parmesan cream.
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella & fresh basil leaves.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Beef & pork ragù slow-cooked in Napoli sauce with a dash of cream.
Hawaiian Pizza
A classic: ham & caramelised pineapple.
Penne Alfredo
Ham & mushrooms tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce
Breaded Chicken Strips
Served with Italian parmesan fries & Napoli sauce.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Pork & beef meatballs served in Napoli sauce, with a touch of cream.
Cocktails
Strawberry Daiquiri
A sweet & zesty cocktail that tastes like a holiday. Made with Bacardi® Carta Blanca, strawberry syrup & strawberry juice, with a squeeze of lime in crushed ice.
Mojito
A modern twist on a classic cocktail. Bacardi® Carta Blanca, mixed with mint & lime. Finished with a splash of Fitch & Leedes® soda water.
Long Island Ice Tea
A mix of five white spirits: Gordon’s London Dry Gin®, Smirnoff Vodka®, Bacardi® Carta Blanca, silver Olmeca® tequila & triple sec, with a splash of Coca-Cola®.
Italian Job
A refreshing & sweet mix of Bacardi® Carta Blanca, pineapple juice, lemon juice, raspberry syrup & Fitch & Leedes® ginger ale
Aperol Spritz
Alvis Drift Brut Blanc De Blanc & Aperol®, topped with Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with a slice of orange.
Frozen Aperol Spritz
Alvis Drift Brut Blanc De Blanc, Aperol®, peach syrup & crushed ice. Garnished with a slice of orange.
Pomegranate Sparkler
Martini Rosso® with Alvi’s Drift® Brut Blanc de Blanc, pomegranate syrup & lemon juice topped with a splash of Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with a sprig of mint.
Twilight & Tequila
El Jimador® Reposado, apricot syrup & a squeeze of lime. Served tall & over cubed ice. Topped with Schweppes® grapefruit soda.
Smoke and Mirrors
Monkey Shoulder® whisky infused with brown butter syrup, Disaronno® Amaretto & aromatic bitters. Served on the rocks & smoked with oak.
Black Cherry Woodford Old Fashioned
Our Lupa take on the traditional bourbon, comprised of two shots of Woodford Reserve®, Fabbri Amarena® Cherry Syrup & bitters. Garnished with an orange peel & Fabbri Amarena® Cherries.
LIMONCELLO MARGARITA
A zesty twist on the classic, made with El Jimador Reposado, Italian limoncello, agave syrup, fresh lime juice & a dash of orange bitters. Served frozen or shaken
LUCKY NO. 7
A bold yet refreshing blend of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7, lime juice & simple syrup, shaken with fresh mint leaves & topped with ginger ale
Mocktails
Island Breeze
A delicious tropical blend of orange juice, lemon juice, sugar syrup & fresh mint. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® lemonade. Garnished with a fresh orange slice.
Italian Sunset
A vibrant blend of orange juice, strawberry puree, elderflower syrup & lemon juice. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® ginger ale. Garnished with a fresh strawberry.
Rainfall
Sweet & zesty - a mix of strawberry juice, lemon juice & sugar syrup. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Summer Fling
A refreshing fruity blend of pineapple juice, lemon juice & a touch of raspberry syrup. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with a fresh pineapple slice.
Wines
Bianco & Blush, Fairview La Capra Sauvignon Blanc ‘On Tap’
Bianco & Blush, Ken Forrester Petit Semi Sweet
Bianco & Blush, Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Unwooded Chardonnay
Bianco & Blush, Lupa Sauvignon Blanc
Bianco & Blush, Lupa Rosé
Bianco & Blush, Anthonij Rupert Protea Chenin Blanc
Bianco & Blush, Alvi's Drift Blanc de Blanc (150ml Glass)
Rosso, Fairview La Capra Merlot ‘On Tap’
Rosso, Durbanville Hills Merlot
Rosso, Lupa Merlot
Rosso, Kleine Zalze Cabernet
Rosso, Beyerskloof Pinotage
Lupa Novello Rosso
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