BoccaLupo

Overview
Definitely a great Italian restaurant with a little twist. Bocca Lupo is like your Italian grandmother, except she’s 24 and hot. The dishes and pasta were classic, but the dishes were fresh and innovative.

Taste – 10/10
I ordered the Yolk Tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and kimchi and it was delicious. The pasta is made in house so it’s fresh and supple. The sauce was light and refreshing and the kimchi gave it a nice kick. A wonderful palate of flavors and textures. 

Atmosphere – 8/10
The atmosphere is rustic in a sense. The restaurant itself seems to be an old fire station or something of that sort. They have since converted the garage to an “outdoor” sitting area. The place feels classy, yet inviting and inclusive. The dress code is casual but most people I noticed were in a business casual. The age range here seemed to be 25+. My friend and I are 20 and we felt a tad out of place. My only gripe is that it was just a tad too dark. I could barely read the menu without using my phone as a flashlight.

Price – 7/10
This restaurant is definitely on the higher end of the spectrum for my college wallet. The entrees range from $16-$35. This is probably due to the high quality of ingredients and uniqueness of the dishes. While it’s not a restaurant that I would visit weekly, it is definitely one that I would go to on a special occasion or date.

Service – 10/10
Service was quite fast for the restaurant being just about full. Almost all of the tables were full on a Wednesday night, yet I still received my food in a timely manner. 

Parking – 9/10
There’s plenty of parking nearby and if their lot is full you can easily park on the street. 

Overall – 9/10
This restaurant is a great pick if you have a special occasion or a hot date. The setting is classy yet casual and the small size of the restaurant creates for a cozy setting. If you don’t mind splurging a little bit, this is a nice choice for a modern Italian twist.