June 13th, 2011
Lupo Di Mare, Restaurant, Review, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches, A New Season Full of Expectations
I truly love it when I am at the end of my meal at a restaurant and I don’t want it to end. Then, my next thought; can’t wait to come back.
That is exactly what happened on the first day of June. We decided to go out to dinner a little later than usual. Deciding on Lupo Di Mare was easy. I have visited in the past; but not recently. I will be honest with you. I have had good dinners there but not memorable ones. So, I was anxious to find out how this new season, full of expectations, was going to be in this very attractive restaurant.
Lupo Di Mare is inside the Hotel Rehoboth in downtown Rehoboth Beach. 247 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-226-2240. Website? www.lupodimarerehoboth.com.
The restaurant opens at 5:00 p.m. You can get a 3-course pre-fixe dinner for $19 if you are seated before 6:00 p.m. Happy Hour? 5 – 7 p.m.
First impressions? Classic and understated. As you come in there is a small bar to the right.
Then, the room opens up with glass windows at one end, where you dine at street level. Rehoboth Beach looks beautiful at night and if you are lucky to get one of those tables you will see what I mean.
Suspended chairs from the ceiling reminiscing of old traditional European restaurants; a somewhat open kitchen in the back.
Tablecloths, art on the walls, a warm atmosphere.
I will have to mention Sheila. She was our waitress. She made our evening so comfortable and I took all of her suggestions. She was attentive; not intrusive.
Please note that Lupo Di Mare is sensitive to customers with food allergies. They made suggestions on what choices to make that were gluten free.
We passed the focaccia bread waiting to be served and then it arrived at our table accompanied with Virgin Olive Oil.
John ordered the Grilled Artichokes with sea salt, fresh herbs, lemon and Virgin oil. They came out so beautiful. Grilled artichokes are a treat and if you like them, please order them. You will not be disappointed.
Sheila suggested I had the Roasted Beet Salad with crushed pistachios, chick peas, bleu cheese, shaved brussels, dark balsamic and Virgin oil. The combination of of all things played with my taste buds. The salad also had golden beets. It was delicious and a good size salad.
John had the Roasted Cod over risotto, with sauteed spinach, capers, white wine, butter and fresh herbs. He was truly happy with his choice.
An order of sauteed spinach with gold raisins, garlic, pecorino and virgin oil complemented our meals.
Sheila told me that I would be very happy with the Pan Seared Sea Bass. Boy, was I happy. It was over a butternut squash risotto, spinach, capers, white wine, butter and fresh herbs. It melted in my mouth and oh, so fresh, as well.
There were some tempting desserts; not on this evening, though. We were totally satisfied. A coffee, perhaps. Maybe next time.
A nice evening….good food, great company, good service and in my town…talk to you later…
Tags: Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Gluten free awareness, Lupo di Mare, rehoboth beach, Restaurant, Restaurant in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, review
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