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Lore, Middletown, DE

Lore

4.8
4.8
101 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
Newly renovated restaurant is NOW OPEN! Stunning, (soon to be) award-winning, artisan Woodfire restaurant nestled within the St. Anne’s Club in Middletown, Delaware.
Italian and Mediterranean fusion wood fire-kitchen with craft cocktail bar that combines locally-inspired, fresh, and creative food with refined artisan cocktails derived from only the highest quality ingredients.
Expect high-quality food in a comfortable atmosphere, ambiance, and polished staff, striving to create a sense of ‘place’ and provide a great experience to all of our guests.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 268-8888
  • Website
    http://www.thestannesclub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nikki Charpentier
  • Location
    1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709
  • Area
    Middletown
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

antipasti

  • OYSTERS ON HALF SHELL

    COCKTAIL | MIGNONETTE | HORSERADISH

    • CRISPY CALAMARIUSD 17.00

      GRILLED LEMON | CALABRIAN LEMON AIOLI | BLISTERED LONG HOTS | GREEN OLIVES

      • TILTED MUSSELS USD 18.00

        CORN SUCCOTASH | CHILI | WHITE WINE | CRISPY ONIONS |

        • WHIPPED FETA USD 13.00

          HERBS | OLIVE OIL | CHILI | FRESH VEGETABLES

          • MEAT & CHEESE USD 23.00

            ASSORTED MEATS & CHEESES WITH ACCOUTREMENTS

            • WOODFYRE CHICKEN WINGS USD 15.00

              GORGONZOLA MOUSSE | CELERY | BUFFALO OR BBQ

              • GAMBERETTI LEJONUSD 18.00

                WOODFYRE SHRIMP | PORK BELLY | CALABRIAN CHILE | HONEY | HORSERADISH CREMA

                • CRISPY BRUSSELS USD 14.00

                  CALABRIAN CHILE VINAIGRETTE | PORK LARDONS | ALMOND CRUNCH

                  pizza

                  • FUNGI TARTUFOUSD 19.00

                    TRUFFLE GARLIC CREAM | LOCAL MUSHROOMS | MOZZARELLA

                    • PROSCIUTTOUSD 18.00

                      LEMON DRESSED ARUGULA | PEACHES | BURRATA | HOT HONEY

                      • MARGHERITAUSD 11.00

                        SAN MARZANO TOMATO | MOZZARELLA | TORN BASIL | EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

                        • ADD ONS USD 3.00

                          PEPPERONI | BURRATA | MUSHROOMS | PROSCIUTTO | CORN | BROCCOLINI

                          • ZUCCA PICCANTE USD 16.00

                            BUTTERNUT PUREE | NDUJA | CANDIED PEPITAS | RICOTTA | TORN BASIL

                            • HOT HONEY USD 18.00

                              SPICY SAN MARZANO TOMATOES | NDUJA | MOZZERELLA | HOT HONEY

                              • BBQ CHICKEN USD 16.00

                                CONFIT CHICKEN | PICKLED RED ONION | MOZZARELLA | BBQ SAUCE

                                • ITALIAN STALLION USD 19.00

                                  MORTADELLA | PROSCUITTO | PEPPERONI | SAN MARZANO TOMATO

                                  isalate

                                  • LORE CAESARUSD 12.00

                                    ROMAINE | SHAVED PARMESAN | CROUTONS | HOUSE-MADE DRESSING

                                    • WEDGE SALADUSD 13.00

                                      GORGONZOLA | RED ONION | TOMATO | CRISPY PORK BELLY | GORGONZOLA CREMA

                                      • SIDE OF ANGEL HAIR USD 5.00

                                        • BEET SALAD USD 13.00

                                          ARUGULA | GOAT CHEESE | POMEGRANATE | PEPITAS | POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

                                          piatti grandi

                                          • BURGER USD 17.00

                                            8OZ ANGUS BEEF | LORE SMOKED SAUCE | COOPER SHARP | LETTUCE | TOMATO | CRISPY ONION | BRIOCHE | FRIES

                                            • BEEF TAGLIATAUSD 45.00

                                              12OZ NY STRIP | BROCCOLINI | AGED BALSAMIC | PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES

                                              • SHRIMP & GRITS USD 25.00

                                                CHEDDAR POLENTA CAKE | CALABRIAN SHRIMP | CORN

                                                • AIRLINE CHICKENUSD 28.00

                                                  RICOTTA GNOCCHI | FONTINA CREAM SAUCE | GREEN BEANS | TOMATO MOLASSES |

                                                  • SEARED SALMON USD 32.00

                                                    ROOT VEGGIES | SHAVED BRUSSELS | APPLE AGRODOLCE

                                                    • BRAISED SHORT RIBUSD 27.00

                                                      FONTINA CREAMY POLENTA | BROCCOLI RABE | NATURAL JUS

                                                      • SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI USD 24.00

                                                        BROWN BUTTER | SAGE | WALNUTS | ARUGULA | SHAVED PARM | BEET REDUCTION

                                                        Last updated: 22 September 2024

                                                        What 101 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                        4.8
                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                        • 4.6Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Delaware

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Delaware

                                                          Great for brunch

                                                        • Delaware

                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                        • Delaware

                                                          Italian

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Lore offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing service" and "excellent brunch food." Known for its "espresso martinis" and "best pizza in Middletown," the restaurant captivates with live music and a lively bar. Guests rave about the exceptional service from staff like Amanda and Cruz, making it a top choice for delightful dining.

                                                        101 Reviews

                                                        1. Amanda

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          19 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          19 reviews

                                                          Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                          Food was excellent and seasoned well. Pizza was a little greasy but was delicious. We didn’t like how cold the restaurant was and the doors to the bathroom didn’t lock.

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                                                        2. lauren

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          6 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          6 reviews

                                                          Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Great meal, wonderful service and a fun night!!! Love to go to Lore!

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                                                        3. Diane

                                                          Baltimore

                                                          10 reviews

                                                          vip
                                                          5.0

                                                          10 reviews

                                                          Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Best craft cocktails and wood fired pizza in Middletown and the surrounding areas. Our group had the shrimp appetizer, pizza and the salmon dinner and of course the bread with the awesome olive oil dip.

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                                                        4. Patti

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          22 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          22 reviews

                                                          Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Great service from Amanda! Excellent food! They never disappoint!

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                                                        5. Deborah

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Always amazing fabulous place music could be turned down just a little bit when they have guest performance

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                                                        6. Bob

                                                          Baltimore

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Second time we ate at Lore and loved it both times! The “Airline Chicken,” braised short ribs, and wood fired mushroom pizza were fantastic, as were the cocktails (special shoutout for the espresso martinis). We shared the wood fired butter bread a la mode for dessert during our first visit and it was delicious but we passed on it the second time since we were full. Service both times was excellent—wait staff were friendly and responsive. In short Lore exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be back again!

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                                                        7. Christine

                                                          Greater Boston

                                                          17 reviews

                                                          3.0

                                                          17 reviews

                                                          Dined on 16 October 2024

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 2
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          We have been to Lore on several occasions but last night was the slowest service we have experienced so far. We needed to ask for water all evening. It took 40 minutes to get the drinks we ordered from the bar. Vodka and Club, Bullit with a splash of water, dirty martini, and the polenator. The vodka and club came with no club, the bourbon came with too much water, the martini was only filled half way. We normally have more than one drink but after that we opted for no refills. Food was delicious and our server was lovely but the bartender fell short along with the support staff.

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                                                        8. Suzanne

                                                          Seattle

                                                          15 reviews

                                                          vip
                                                          5.0

                                                          15 reviews

                                                          Dined on 12 October 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Lovely being that was made by our amazing server Josiah - he was fun and a wonderful server. He really made our night!? Thank you!

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                                                        9. OpenTable Diner

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          1 review

                                                          1.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                          2. Food 1
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                          Food we horrible They serve lots of kale soaked in oil Will not be returning
                                                          LoreResponded on 9 October 2024
                                                          We apologize for the inconvenience! We wish we would have known during your visit, we would have been happy to make it right! Please do not let this keep you from visiting in the future!

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                                                        10. Jennifer

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          Dined on 26 September 2024

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Sam was an outstanding server. Amanda made the best cocktail. The new fall menu is incredible — the gnocchi dish was a work of art. The wine list was impressive too!

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        Lore is rated 4.8 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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                                                        2 people
                                                        7:00 pm
                                                        Booked 5 times today
                                                        Google Map for Lore

                                                        1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709

                                                        Dining areas

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Area
                                                          Middletown
                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                          Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                        • Price
                                                          $31 to $50
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Italian, Mediterranean, American
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Dining
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Smart Casual
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          Private Parking
                                                        • Payment Options
                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                          Nikki Charpentier
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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