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Lore, Middletown, DE

Lore

4.7
4.7
101 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 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.

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    Middletown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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 CALAMARIUS$17.00

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

      • TILTED MUSSELS US$18.00

        CORN SUCCOTASH | CHILI | WHITE WINE | CRISPY ONIONS |

        • WHIPPED FETA US$13.00

          HERBS | OLIVE OIL | CHILI | FRESH VEGETABLES

          • MEAT & CHEESE US$23.00

            ASSORTED MEATS & CHEESES WITH ACCOUTREMENTS

            • WOODFYRE CHICKEN WINGS US$15.00

              GORGONZOLA MOUSSE | CELERY | BUFFALO OR BBQ

              • GAMBERETTI LEJONUS$18.00

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

                • CRISPY BRUSSELS US$14.00

                  CALABRIAN CHILE VINAIGRETTE | PORK LARDONS | ALMOND CRUNCH

                  • SOUP OF THE DAYUS$9.00

                    ASK YOUR DERVER FOR OUR SOUP OF THE DAY OPTIONS!

                    pizza

                    • FUNGI TARTUFOUS$19.00

                      TRUFFLE GARLIC CREAM | LOCAL MUSHROOMS | MOZZARELLA

                      • PROSCIUTTOUS$18.00

                        LEMON DRESSED ARUGULA | PEACHES | BURRATA | HOT HONEY

                        • MARGHERITAUS$11.00

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

                          • ADD ONS US$3.00

                            PEPPERONI | BURRATA | MUSHROOMS | PROSCIUTTO | CORN | BROCCOLINI

                            • ZUCCA PICCANTE US$16.00

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

                              • HOT HONEY US$18.00

                                SPICY SAN MARZANO TOMATOES | NDUJA | MOZZERELLA | HOT HONEY

                                • BBQ CHICKEN US$16.00

                                  CONFIT CHICKEN | PICKLED RED ONION | MOZZARELLA | BBQ SAUCE

                                  • ITALIAN STALLION US$19.00

                                    MORTADELLA | PROSCUITTO | PEPPERONI | SAN MARZANO TOMATO

                                    isalate

                                    • LORE CAESARUS$12.00

                                      ROMAINE | SHAVED PARMESAN | CROUTONS | HOUSE-MADE DRESSING

                                      • WEDGE SALADUS$13.00

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

                                        • SIDE OF ANGEL HAIR US$5.00

                                          • BEET SALAD US$13.00

                                            ARUGULA | GOAT CHEESE | POMEGRANATE | PEPITAS | POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

                                            • BURRATA CAPRESEUS$14.00

                                              FRESH BURRATA | MARINATED TOMATO | ARUGULA | TOASTED FOCCACIA | BALSAMIC

                                              piatti grandi

                                              • BURGER US$17.00

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

                                                • BEEF TAGLIATAUS$45.00

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

                                                  • SHRIMP & GRITS US$25.00

                                                    CHEDDAR POLENTA CAKE | CALABRIAN SHRIMP | CORN

                                                    • AIRLINE CHICKENUS$28.00

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

                                                      • SEARED SALMON US$32.00

                                                        ROOT VEGGIES | SHAVED BRUSSELS | APPLE AGRODOLCE

                                                        • BRAISED SHORT RIBUS$27.00

                                                          FONTINA CREAMY POLENTA | BROCCOLI RABE | NATURAL JUS

                                                          • SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI US$24.00

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

                                                            • SEAFOOD SCAMPIUS$24.00

                                                              SHRIMP | CALAMARI | MUSSELS | LINGUINE | GARLIC WINE SAUCE | HERBS

                                                              Last updated: December 1, 2024

                                                              What 101 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                              4.7
                                                              4.7 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 November 16, 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 November 14, 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 November 8, 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 October 26, 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 October 26, 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 October 26, 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 October 16, 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 October 12, 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 October 5, 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 October 9, 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 September 26, 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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                                                              Lore is rated 4.7 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 p.m.
                                                              Booked 7 times today
                                                              Google Map for Lore

                                                              1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709

                                                              Dining areas

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Neighbourhood
                                                                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 Lot
                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                Nikki Charpentier
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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