Lore

4.7

104 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Great for happy hour
Great for brunch
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

OYSTERS ON HALF SHELL
COCKTAIL | MIGNONETTE | HORSERADISH
CRISPY CALAMARI$17.00
GRILLED LEMON | CALABRIAN LEMON AIOLI | BLISTERED LONG HOTS | GREEN OLIVES
TILTED MUSSELS $18.00
CORN SUCCOTASH | CHILI | WHITE WINE | CRISPY ONIONS |
WHIPPED FETA $13.00
HERBS | OLIVE OIL | CHILI | FRESH VEGETABLES
MEAT & CHEESE $23.00
ASSORTED MEATS & CHEESES WITH ACCOUTREMENTS
WOODFYRE CHICKEN WINGS $15.00
GORGONZOLA MOUSSE | CELERY | BUFFALO OR BBQ
GAMBERETTI LEJON$18.00
WOODFYRE SHRIMP | PORK BELLY | CALABRIAN CHILE | HONEY | HORSERADISH CREMA
CRISPY BRUSSELS $14.00
CALABRIAN CHILE VINAIGRETTE | PORK LARDONS | ALMOND CRUNCH
SOUP OF THE DAY$9.00
ASK YOUR DERVER FOR OUR SOUP OF THE DAY OPTIONS!

pizza

FUNGI TARTUFO$19.00
TRUFFLE GARLIC CREAM | LOCAL MUSHROOMS | MOZZARELLA
PROSCIUTTO$18.00
LEMON DRESSED ARUGULA | PEACHES | BURRATA | HOT HONEY
MARGHERITA$11.00
SAN MARZANO TOMATO | MOZZARELLA | TORN BASIL | EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
ADD ONS $3.00
PEPPERONI | BURRATA | MUSHROOMS | PROSCIUTTO | CORN | BROCCOLINI
ZUCCA PICCANTE $16.00
BUTTERNUT PUREE | NDUJA | CANDIED PEPITAS | RICOTTA | TORN BASIL
HOT HONEY $18.00
SPICY SAN MARZANO TOMATOES | NDUJA | MOZZERELLA | HOT HONEY
BBQ CHICKEN $16.00
CONFIT CHICKEN | PICKLED RED ONION | MOZZARELLA | BBQ SAUCE
ITALIAN STALLION $19.00
MORTADELLA | PROSCUITTO | PEPPERONI | SAN MARZANO TOMATO

isalate

LORE CAESAR$12.00
ROMAINE | SHAVED PARMESAN | CROUTONS | HOUSE-MADE DRESSING
WEDGE SALAD$13.00
GORGONZOLA | RED ONION | TOMATO | CRISPY PORK BELLY | GORGONZOLA CREMA
SIDE OF ANGEL HAIR $5.00
BEET SALAD $13.00
ARUGULA | GOAT CHEESE | POMEGRANATE | PEPITAS | POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
BURRATA CAPRESE$14.00
FRESH BURRATA | MARINATED TOMATO | ARUGULA | TOASTED FOCCACIA | BALSAMIC

piatti grandi

BURGER $17.00
8OZ ANGUS BEEF | LORE SMOKED SAUCE | COOPER SHARP | LETTUCE | TOMATO | CRISPY ONION | BRIOCHE | FRIES
BEEF TAGLIATA$45.00
12OZ NY STRIP | BROCCOLINI | AGED BALSAMIC | PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
SHRIMP & GRITS $25.00
CHEDDAR POLENTA CAKE | CALABRIAN SHRIMP | CORN
AIRLINE CHICKEN$28.00
RICOTTA GNOCCHI | FONTINA CREAM SAUCE | GREEN BEANS | TOMATO MOLASSES |
SEARED SALMON $32.00
ROOT VEGGIES | SHAVED BRUSSELS | APPLE AGRODOLCE
BRAISED SHORT RIB$27.00
FONTINA CREAMY POLENTA | BROCCOLI RABE | NATURAL JUS
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI $24.00
BROWN BUTTER | SAGE | WALNUTS | ARUGULA | SHAVED PARM | BEET REDUCTION
SEAFOOD SCAMPI$24.00
SHRIMP | CALAMARI | MUSSELS | LINGUINE | GARLIC WINE SAUCE | HERBS

What 104 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
Kid-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.

104 Reviews

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Steve
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Mark
Philadelphia
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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 December 8, 2024
Thank you so much! This means so much to us!
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Melissa
Minneapolis
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 4, 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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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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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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Diane
VIP
Baltimore
10 reviews
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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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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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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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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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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Lore is rated 4.7 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.thestannesclub.com/
Phone number
(302) 268-8888

Lore

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BBQ CHICKEN

MARGHERITA

MEAT LOVER OMELET

antipasti

OYSTERS ON HALF SHELL

CRISPY CALAMARI$17.00

TILTED MUSSELS $18.00

WHIPPED FETA $13.00

MEAT & CHEESE $23.00

WOODFYRE CHICKEN WINGS $15.00

GAMBERETTI LEJON$18.00

CRISPY BRUSSELS $14.00

SOUP OF THE DAY$9.00

pizza

FUNGI TARTUFO$19.00

PROSCIUTTO$18.00

MARGHERITA$11.00

ADD ONS $3.00

ZUCCA PICCANTE $16.00

HOT HONEY $18.00

BBQ CHICKEN $16.00

ITALIAN STALLION $19.00

isalate

LORE CAESAR$12.00

WEDGE SALAD$13.00

SIDE OF ANGEL HAIR $5.00

BEET SALAD $13.00

BURRATA CAPRESE$14.00

piatti grandi

BURGER $17.00

BEEF TAGLIATA$45.00

SHRIMP & GRITS $25.00

AIRLINE CHICKEN$28.00

SEARED SALMON $32.00

BRAISED SHORT RIB$27.00

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI $24.00

SEAFOOD SCAMPI$24.00

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