Lore

4.9

112 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
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.

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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

Pork Belly Bacon Flight$16.00
Maple Glazed | Millionaire | Hot Honey
Breads & Spreads$18.00
Honey Bread | Muffins | Biscuits | Jams | Butter
Crispy Brussels$14.00
Calabrian Chile Vinaigrette | Pork Lardons | Almond Crunch
Tilted Mussels$18.00
Nduja | White Wine | Crispy Onions
Whipped Feta$15.00
Herbs | Olive Oil | Chili | Fresh Vegetables
Salumeria$15.00
Assorted Meats & Cheeses w/ Accoutrements
Oysters on the Half Shell
Cocktail | Mignonette | Horseradish

Insalate & Handhelds

Lore Caesar$12.00
Romaine | Shaved Aged Parmesan | Croutons | House-Made Dressing
Wedge Salad$13.00
Gorgonzola | Red Onion | Tomato | Crispy Pork Belly | Gorgonzola Crema
Burger$15.00
8oz Patty | Lore Smoked Sauce | Cooper Sharp | Lettuce | Tomato | Crispy Onion | Served on a Brioche Bun w/ Fresh Cut Fries
Breakfast Burger$18.00
8oz Patty | Fried Egg | Bacon | Served w/ Home Fries
Caprese Melt$16.00
Tomato | Mozzarella | Arugula | Basil | Aged Balsamic | Served w/ Fresh Cut Fries
Breakfast Sando$14.00
Fried Egg | Cooper Sharp | Choice of Bacon, Sausage or Canadian Bacon | Served on Brioche | Served w/ Home Fries
Salad Add-Ons
- Chicken$9.00
- Shrimp$10.00
- Salmon$15.00
- NY Strip 6 oz$18.00

By the Glass - White's

Siduri Chardonnay$10.00
Paso Robles, CA
Ziobaffa Pinot Grigio$10.00
Italy
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc$10.00
New Zealand
Eroica Reisling$10.00
Paterson, WA

By the Glass - Red's

Black Stallion Cab$11.00
Napa, CA
Terrazas Malbec Reserva$11.00
Argentina
Ambrosia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo$11.00
Italy
Clos de Los Siete Red Blend$11.00
Argentina

By the Glass - Rose

Minuty Cotes de Province Rose$12.00
France

Mains

Seasonal Spiced French Toast$16.00
Cinnamon Brioche | Seasonal Butter | Served w/ Home Fries
Breakfast Pizza$16.00
Pork Belly | Crumbled Sausage | Baked Eggs | Nduja Aioli
Vegetable Hash$15.00
Wilted Greens | Broccoli | Root Veggies | Home Fries | Served with Sunny Side Up Eggs
Buttermilk Pancakes$13.00
Maple Syrup | Served w/Home Fries
Eggs Benedict$15.00
English Muffin | Poached Eggs | Canadian Bacon | Hollandaise Sauce | Served w/Home Fries
Steak & Eggs$27.00
6 oz NY Strip | Eggs Your Way | Served w/Home Fries
Meat Lover Omelet$14.00
Bacon | Sausage | Canadian Bacon | Mozzarella | Served w/Home Fries
Caprese Omelet$13.00
Tomato | Arugula | Mozzarella | Aged Balsamic Glaze | Served w/Home Fries
Lore Breakfast$15.00
2 Eggs Your Way | Toast | Bacon | Sausage | Served w/Home Fries

Seasonal Cocktails

Bourbon Carajillo$14.00
Bulleit Bourbon, Espresso, Licqor 43
Winter Spritz$12.00
Rosemary Symple | Luxardo Liqueur | Prosecco
Espresso Martini$14.00
Vanilla Vodka | Kahlua | Espresso
Fig Cosmo$14.00
Figenza | Lime | Cranberry
Transfusion$12.00
Tito's Vodka | Grape Juice | Ginger Ale | Lime
Lore Sour$14.00
Bulleit Bourbon | Lemon Juice | Simple | Port | Egg White
Creme Brulee Martini$14.00
Vanilla Vodka | Burnt Turbinado | Cream
Limoncello Martini$14.00
Tito's Vodka | Limoncello | Lemon | Simple
Pistachio Martini$14.00
Tito's Vodka | Pistachio Cream Liqueur

Pizza

Italian Stallion$19.00
Mortadella | Prosciutto | Pepperoni | San Marzano Tomato
Prosciutto$18.00
Lemon Dressed Arugula | Pears | Burrata
Hot Honey$18.00
Spicy San Marzano Tomatoes | Nduja | Hot Honey
Fungi Tartufo$19.00
Truffle Garlic Cream | Local Mushrooms | Mozzarella
BBQ Chicken$16.00
Confit Chicken | Pickled Red Onion | Mozzarella | BBQ Sauce
Zucca Piccante$16.00
Butternut Puree | Nduja | Candied Peppers | Ricotta | Basil
Margherita$11.00
San Marzano Tomato | Mozzarella | Basil | Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Side Options

Bacon$5.00
Sausage$5.00
Home Fries$5.00
Canadian Bacon$5.00
1 Egg Your Way$3.00
Pancake$3.00
French Toast$3.00
Toasted Brioche$3.00

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Delaware
Best Food
Delaware
Best Service
Delaware
Great for brunch
Delaware
Kid-friendly
Delaware
Hot spot
Delaware
Neighborhood gem
Delaware
Great for outdoor dining
Delaware
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lore offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food," attentive service, and a "great vibe." Guests rave about the "best craft cocktails and wood-fired pizza" in the area. The inviting atmosphere, highlighted by live music, makes it perfect for date nights and gatherings. Servers like Cruz and Amanda are often praised for their outstanding service.

112 Reviews

D
Diane
VIP
Baltimore
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a late lunch that included the calamari appetizer, a burger and a brick oven pizza with prosciutto. Everything was perfectly prepared and very tasty. The burgers and pizza are among the best in the Middletown area. There were some new craft cocktails on the menu that were very well prepared and delicious. We look forward to our next visit to Lore for the Valentines special weekend menu.
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Rudy
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
At every level of staff was a great experience for wife and I. The hostess was pleasant and accommodating to our table request. The waiter was pleasant, engaging and provided great information on drinks options. The manager was present and inquisitive to our experience and if more could be done. Will certainly return and encourage family and friends to visit Lore.
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Kim
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place to go for date night dinner....always great food, friendly, attentive service, great vibe and all around really nice experience.
LoreResponded on February 5, 2025
Dear Kim, Thank you for your generous 5 star review We are here to spoil all of our Guests. See you soon.
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Diane
VIP
Baltimore
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always sit at the bar with our favorite craft drink makers, Amanda and Zoe. Drinks were perfect, service was excellent and the food was very good. A wine was suggested that I never tried and I ending up buying 2 bottles.
LoreResponded on February 5, 2025
Dear Diane, Thank you for your great 5 star review, I will let Amanda and Zoe know. See you soon
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Catherine
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a quaint little place. Lovely atmosphere. Very good service.
LoreResponded on February 5, 2025
Dear Catherine, Thank you so much for your gracious 5 Star review
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Kim
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spent New Year’s Eve with a wonderful group of servers a fantastic musician and wonderful food !!! Best way to ring 2025 in…
LoreResponded on February 5, 2025
Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your kind words and 5 star review.
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Jennifer
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Busy night (New Year’s Eve) but the food and service was great. Our first time there and we will go back. It’s a small restaurant but has a cool vibe and good food.
LoreResponded on February 5, 2025
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your kind review, we would love to see you again.
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C
Carol
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 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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Steve
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Mark
VIP
Philadelphia
20 reviews
4.0
20 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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FAQs

Lore is rated 4.9 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709

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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

Make a reservation

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BBQ Chicken

Margherita

Meat Lover Omelet

For the Table

Pork Belly Bacon Flight$16.00

Breads & Spreads$18.00

Crispy Brussels$14.00

Tilted Mussels$18.00

Whipped Feta$15.00

Salumeria$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Insalate & Handhelds

Lore Caesar$12.00

Wedge Salad$13.00

Burger$15.00

Breakfast Burger$18.00

Caprese Melt$16.00

Breakfast Sando$14.00

Salad Add-Ons

By the Glass - White's

Siduri Chardonnay$10.00

Ziobaffa Pinot Grigio$10.00

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc$10.00

Eroica Reisling$10.00

By the Glass - Red's

Black Stallion Cab$11.00

Terrazas Malbec Reserva$11.00

Ambrosia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo$11.00

Clos de Los Siete Red Blend$11.00

By the Glass - Rose

Minuty Cotes de Province Rose$12.00

Mains

Seasonal Spiced French Toast$16.00

Breakfast Pizza$16.00

Vegetable Hash$15.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$13.00

Eggs Benedict$15.00

Steak & Eggs$27.00

Meat Lover Omelet$14.00

Caprese Omelet$13.00

Lore Breakfast$15.00

Seasonal Cocktails

Bourbon Carajillo$14.00

Winter Spritz$12.00

Espresso Martini$14.00

Fig Cosmo$14.00

Transfusion$12.00

Lore Sour$14.00

Creme Brulee Martini$14.00

Limoncello Martini$14.00

Pistachio Martini$14.00

Pizza

Italian Stallion$19.00

Prosciutto$18.00

Hot Honey$18.00

Fungi Tartufo$19.00

BBQ Chicken$16.00

Zucca Piccante$16.00

Margherita$11.00

Side Options

Bacon$5.00

Sausage$5.00

Home Fries$5.00

Canadian Bacon$5.00

1 Egg Your Way$3.00

Pancake$3.00

French Toast$3.00

Toasted Brioche$3.00

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