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Lore, Middletown, DE

Lore

4.7
4.7
105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 11:00–14:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Wed, Thu, Sat 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • 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 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: 1 December 2024

                                                              What 105 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
                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                              • 4.6Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Loved For

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Best Food

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Best Service

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Great for brunch

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Child-friendly

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Innovative

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Hot spot

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                                              • Delaware

                                                                Italian

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Lore offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "excellent brunch food." Guests rave about its "best craft cocktails and wood-fired pizza" in Middletown. The cozy setting features live music, adding to its charm. Standout dishes include shrimp & grits, calamari, and exceptional espresso martinis.

                                                              105 Reviews

                                                              1. Carol

                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                Dined on 19 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Great place for a holiday get together! The holiday drinks were delicious and the new menu items were fantastic. The Woodfire pizzas never disappoint.

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                                                              2. Steve

                                                                Baltimore

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Great food and service! Music was too loud. Could not converse with my dinner guests. Suggestion: Quiet background dinner music would be more appropriate

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                                                              3. Mark

                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                18 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                18 reviews

                                                                Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Best pizzas we’ve had in 11 years living in Delaware.
                                                                LoreResponded on 8 December 2024
                                                                Thank you so much! This means so much to us!

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                                                              4. Melissa

                                                                Minneapolis

                                                                26 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                26 reviews

                                                                Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Loved everything about our night at Lore except the temperature! We could not take off our coats - well we did but we put them back on! I think you need an enclosed entry to lessen the cold and possibly tent the patio and space heat it to lessen the draft at the large garage doors. Otherwise perfect! Waitress was the best & the bartender did a fantastic job!!!

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                                                              5. 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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                                                              6. 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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                                                              7. Diane

                                                                VIP

                                                                Baltimore

                                                                10 reviews

                                                                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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                                                              8. 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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                                                              9. 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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                                                              10. 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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                                                              Lore is rated 4.7 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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                                                              2 people
                                                              21:30
                                                              Booked 2 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 11:00–14:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Wed, Thu, Sat 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
                                                              • 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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