Lula

The owner took time to introduce himself and made a fuss over us. Great service and great food

Lula has a very cool, boho vibe– it’s different and cozy. A great place to stop for a drink or two. The small plates my husband and I have tried range from olives to hummus and shrimp– all have been good– not out of this world, but good. It can turn into an expensive evening if you stick around but for happy hour or while waiting for your reservation elsewhere, Lula is great– BTW: my husband RAVED about his «extra dirty» martini, best one he’s had!

This place had a very quiet and small dining area when you first walk in. The wine list had several different wines but they are very expensive. We each ordered a glass of Chardonnay which came to $ 10 per glass but they were mostly half glasses. The menu has about 20 items to choose from but once again very pricey for tapas plates.
We ordered the hummus, meatballs, duck and fish tacos. The plates had plenty of food for tapas style but each dish was around $ 15 per plate. Each dish had very different sauces that were either too sweet or not enough. The quality of the meats were just average. Definitely not worth the $ 75 bill for 4 plates and 2 glasses of wine. I would not recommend this place, much better places in sewickley to choose from.

This place was really cute inside! Cozy tables and chairs and décor. We went in on a fairly slow night so we had good conversation and very friendly service.
We got a bunch of plates to share including: The pork belly bruschetta which was good but the pork belly was very tough. We also got the roasted winter vegetables which were delicious. We also got the Seabass and lobster plate … again very tasty but the lobster was overlooked and tough as nails.
Overall there were good flavors but the execution wasn’t consistent among the plates or on the bites on each plate. We will give it another chance!

Took my wife for tapas on a Monday night. Walked in and wasn’t sure if it was self seating. The waiter (maybe owner) was in the back for a few minutes so we stood there kind of awkwardly. After he came out we were offered to pick any open table. We tried a corner and then changed our minds and moved to the bar. We shared 6 tapas while I sampled the riojas. My wife asked for sangria which the bartender made on the spot. The wines were decent but unremarkable the sangria was excellent for something whipped up on request. Most of our tapas were fantastic. The cheese plate and olive plate were great values. The lamb chops lived up to expectations and the roasted vegetables exceeded them. I would say the pork bellies were ok but difficult to eat. The scallops were cooked well and I liked the flavor but the tomato sauce overpowered the pistachio sauce leaving me wondering why they were paired. My wife got a lemon cake for dessert and it was much better than I anticipated. Light and airy with the right balance of flavors. Overall we will be coming back and recommending to friends.

Really loved this place. Food was VERY good. Wine was excellent too, 2013 Scaia Dei Garnatxa. Ordered the asparagus and salmon, olives, humus, filet, almonds and cheese and ham but croquettes were AMAZING. Everything was fantastic. Wine was perfect with it all. Atmosphere is a little loud but was a fun environment with great singer playing in the background. Will definitely be back!

Tapas were delicious, salmon was perfect! Enjoyed a nice glass of wine and shared a couple different dishes with my wife. The atmosphere is relaxing and quaint.

Ambiance here was fabulous. My fiancée and I went here for dinner – our waiter was very friendly and helpful with tapas selections. Our food was brought out one tapas at a time, which was conducive to fully enjoying the unique dishes that Lula had to offer. The scallops were so tender, as well as the lamb. We will definitely be returning.

From me as a food blogger: DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Located In the former «Naked Grape» site. I was early so I sat outside at one of the sidewalk tables and met Katherine (a local) who had nothing but good to say about the food! Inside: What a difference! Decorating is excellent as is ambiance. Service is excellent. My waiter (Richard) was very attentive, helpful and sincerely interested in the patrons.
++I had the Portabella Mushroom Sandwich (Sauteed portabella cap stuffed with spinach, marinated tomatoes, manchego cheese and topped with pistachio pesto). Excellent even though a tiny bit messy. But worth it!
++ With the sandwich I had the Lula Chopped Salad with the Herb Vinaigrette Dressing (awesome — I love citrus and this dressing had lemon, lime, orange, basil, olive oil and a tad of salt — I am going to try and replicate it at home!!).
++For take-​out dessert I had the Tiramisu (excellent and the best I have ever had). It had a topping, I believe, of a coffee flavor).
Met the owner Mr. Fernandez. He took the time to stop at each table to say hello.
The chef is Amy Wander and she’s gets it! Quelle gourmet!

Consort and I went on a rainy nite and it was really cool. The tapas were very tasty & we enjoyed the wine. The atmosphere makes it feel comfortable and cozy. Plus the server was fantastic. For my first time there I enjoyed it very much. The pork tacos were delightful.

This is more of a 3.5 stars for me, but giving the 4 for the overall experience. I enjoyed Lula, but I wasn’t blown away.
Starting off with the good; great ambiance and friendly service. I loved the decoration, the tables and booths are more conducive for hanging out and relaxing rather than a full dining experience. It’s a very relaxed and chill environment. The service was prompt and incredible helpful with decisions.
The mediocre included the food and drinks. So they have a decent wine selection and some beers, just stick to the wine. Although they have a full bar, the mixed drinks are no good. For food, we ordered the burrata, meatballs, and salmon for 2. All were delicious, but like I mentioned nothing that awed my taste buds. Even though its a ‘tapas’ place, this is not tapas at all. Thus, if you’re looking for traditional tapas dishes forget it; the portions are large; the food selection varies from kale chips, japanese style chicken, and burrata with prosciutto, and you will not find Spanish food on the menu.
The only thing remotely similar to tapas is you’re sharing plates, of which 3 was just the right amount for 2 people, I wouldn’t order more than 4 if it’s just a party of 2.
I’ll have to try some more dishes to give an updated review, but 4 stars on the service and ambiance and 3 stars on the food. Just note they don’t take reservations. We came in at 6PM on a Friday and were able to be seated without a wait.

My boyfriend and I came here to grab a few glasses of wine and some tapas, and we left stuffed and happy from the delicious red wine we ordered. We tried two proteins (salmon and steak) and two veggies (salad and roasted root veg), and we couldn’t finish everything. The salmon in particular was on point; I just wish there was more of the wasabi honey sauce! I really enjoy Lula’s atmosphere; it’s intimate and cozy. The only drawback is that seating can be tight. My boyfriend and I are both pretty tall, so we ended up cramming together on one side of a bench seat, however, that did end up being a sweet and romantic arrangement! All in all, I really enjoyed my first experience here and look forward to dropping in again.

Enjoyed a great night with friends. Cozy and intimate. We had apps-​excellent. Drinks were pricey,. But overall A plus rating.

I rarely go to Sewickley for dining but suggested to my friend that we check out one of the restaurants there for dinner last Friday night. She chose Lula and am I ever happy that she did. This small wine and tapas bar is absolutely lovely inside — very intimate and stylish yet comfy and welcoming — it lacked the pretentiousness that one might find at a similar type of restaurant in other cities (or even in Shadyside). I felt right at home on the bench seating along the front wall which was adorned with beautiful drapery and the wood beam ceilings and dark wood bar with the eclectic lighting overhead all lent to the ambiance. There was also a row of seating to the left along the wall with stylish settees which I would have loved to sit at had they not all been occupied.
The wine list had a fair amount of reasonably priced wines by the glass. And the tapas menu was about a page long with a range of options at mid-​range to a little pricey. My friend and I shared the Burrata plate, the roasted seasonal veggies, the salmon cakes, and the fig tostata plate. All were delicious but as it can be with tapas sometimes you are left wanting just a bit more food for the price. Overall I loved the food and the ambiance. I will definitely be returning.

I was here with a group of friends recently and we ended ordering almost everything on the menu to share and everything we tried was delicious and perfectly cooked.
The dishes were brought out at just the right times so we never had too much on the table and the staff was attentive and friendly.
The duck and the lamb were especially amazing, in part because of the incredibly delicious sauces. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!

I’m not usually a tapas fan, if I order a meal I actually want more than three bites of it. This place is the exception to the rule. I have eaten here several times, with my wife and friends. The food is fantastic, portions are better than most tapas restaurants. The atmosphere is ok, I’m not a fan of sitting on make shift benches or backless stools. The interior could use some updating.

My husband and I tried this place the other night. We had never been to a tapas bar before, and we’ll try anything once. I’m glad we went! We started with the antipasti plate, and since we couldn’t decide between the fig toastas and the smoked salmon (I can’t remember the dish name), we ordered both. After we demolished the plates, we actually had room for dessert, so I ordered the tiramisu for us to share.
I was impressed that the owner was taking the time to actually chat with diners (most of whom sound like regulars, always a good sign), and he readily gave his advice when my husband was unsure of which spirit to drink with dinner.
The ONLY reason this place didn’t receive five stars is because there are two steps in front of the building that someone in a wheelchair can find intimidating. But because I had a companion, we got in with no further problems. I know that we’ll be back in the near future.

This place is really fantastic.
The in-​laws recommended we stop by during our yearly Christmas trip back to Sewickley.
They bill their portions as tapas sized — but I would certainly say these were WAY bigger than your standard DC $ 14 for 3 shrimp serving size. Three items were more than enough for two.
The antipasto plate was huge, and amazing — def start with this. Also had the scallops with lobster butter which were perfect. Very nice wine by the glass selection.
Also, the service was great — the owner came over and delivered additional scallops (because he thought the others looked a little too small) — gimmick or not, it was a really nice touch and something you’ll not gonna find in many places.
This is a must go if you are in the Pittsburgh area.

Met some girlfriends here for Happy Hour and we were pleased. The place is small but comfy. The small plates of food were the perfect size to allow you to enjoy the food but not feel stuffed. We all had dessert and everything was delicious!

Following a long and humid day of housewares shopping, a proper beverage and light faire was in order; Lulas’ delivered.
All the plates were an appropriate size as a tapa, and anything with figs was wonderful. The owner happened to be seated next to us, and upon seeing the portion of our Tuna Tartar (which he told us he was dissatisfied with) he brought us out a second round on the house. Any restaurant/​bar/​establishment owner that blatantly says he’s not happy with *blank* and fixes it someone I want to support. If I didn’t live in Portland, Oregon I’d be back sooner.