Lorena's Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Lorena's, a French restaurant located in Maplewood, NJ, offers a variety of delectable dishes for a sophisticated dining experience. From the House Specialty of Olive Medley to the Butternut Squash Bisque and Lobster Salad, each dish is carefully crafted with unique flavors and ingredients. The menu includes options for vegetarians and vegans, showcasing dishes like the Baby Beets and Spicy Thai Salad. For main courses, diners can enjoy the Chicken Provençal, Burger Royale, or Mushroom Risotto. The dessert selection, including the Warm Apple Tart and Flourless Chocolate Cake, provides a sweet ending to the meal. With impeccable service and a classy ambiance, Lorena's is a must-visit destination for exceptional French cuisine.
House Specialty
Olive Medley
Mixed olives marinated in virgin olive oil, herbs, and chili flakes.
Charcuterie Plate
marinated olives, serrano ham, saucisson sec, manchego, cornichon, dried and fresh fruit, nuts, crostini
Butternut Squash Bisque
port poached cranberries, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, crouton
English Pea Soup
sour dough crouton, white truffle oil
Lobster Salad
butter lettuce, roasted corn, avocado, grape tomatoes, tarragon, champagne vinagrette
Baby Beets
roasted baby beets, candied walnuts labneh, mint, lemon zest, cracked pink pepper corn, sea salt, olive oil, and reduced balsamic.
Bibb Salad
tender bibb lettuce, candied walnuts, poached apricots, aged saedinian pecorino, champagne vinaigrette
Fig and Kale Salad
Roasted beets, roasted kale, fresh figs, prosciutto, crubled blue cheese, honey balsamic. Add protein for an additional charge.
Spicy Thai Salad
Carrots, bell peppers, red cabbage, scallions, cilantro, peanuts, serrano chili, and creamy lime-ginger soy dressing.
Burrata and Eggplant Caponata
Burrata and caponata, pine nuts, basil, E.V.O.O and reduced balsamic.
Salmon Tartare
Radish, cucumber, wasabi tobiko, creme fraiche, crispy wonton
Crepe
Mushrooms, corn, herb, and beurre blanc. Add crabmeat for an additional charge.
Shrimp & Chorizo
basque style, shrimp and chorizo sauteed with sliced garlic, chopped tomato, onions, roasted peppers, pimenton, served with grilled sour dough
Chicken Provenal
roasted chicken breast with olive oil, garlic, fresh tomato, olives, onion, herbes de provence
Burger
8 oz hand formed grilled black angus beef patty, brioche burger roll, lettuce, tomato, grilled red onion, pickle, special sauce, fries
Burger "Royale"
8 oz hand formed grilled black angus beef patty, layered with seared foie gras, and topped with melted black truffle cheese, grilled red onions, brioche burger roll, fries
Pasta All'Amatriciana
linguini tossed with fresh tomato, pancetta, chili flakes, pecorino
Linguini and Goat Cheese
linguini tossed with zucchini, peas, roasted corn, parmesan, lemon-garlic bread crumbs, crumbled goat cheese. Add shrimp for an extra charge.
Shrimp and Crabmeat Farfalle
Farfalle, tossed with sauteed shrimp and lump crabmeat, fresh tomato, garlic, calabrian chili, basil, lemon-garlic bread crumbs
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto of wild mushrooms, roasted corn, parmesan, herbs. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Skate
roasted local skate wing, fava beans, patty pan squash, brussels sprouts, carrot-ginger emulsion
Salmon
roasted scottish salmon, butternut squash, roasted mushrooms, charred red onions,ginger scallion broth
Halibut
Roasted filet of halibut, sauteed kale, cipollini onions, fingerlings, mushroom-truffle broth
Vegetarian Entree
Roasted butternut squash, warm shaved brussels sprout and french lentil salad, shallots, red wine emulsion
Steak Frites
12 oz pan roasted ny strip steak, hand cut french fries, haricot vert, pink peppercorn cognac cream sauce
Duck Breast
Pan roasted and honey glazed duck breast, braised fennel, olives, dried apricot, cider orange reduction
Grilled Pork Chop
grilled center cut pork chop, butter lettuce, shaved apple and celeriac, parmesan curls, grilled lemon
Shrimp Bisque
garnished with diced shrimp and crouton
Cassoulet
classic french white bean stew with duck confit, garlic sausage, pancetta, pork shoulder, seasoned bread crumbs
Baby Spinach and Squash Salad
Baby spinach, roasted butternut squash, sliced green apples, port poached cranberries, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, and roasted shallot balsamic dressing.
Monkfish
medallions of roasted monkfish, butternut squash, mushrooms, charred red onions, ginger scallion broth
Short Ribs
braised boneless beef short ribs, celeriac pure, baby carrots, haricot vert, fingerlings, red wine braising jus
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Pork Chop
grilled pork loin chop, roasted apples, cipollini onions,celeriac pure
Lentil Soup
pure of french dupuy lentils, smoked bacon, crouton
Tostones
twice fried plantains, garlic-chipotle mojo
Lobster Risotto
lobster, peas, herbs, parmesan
Chicken Fingers Milanese
battered and breaded chicken strips served with french fries
Lobster Fra Diablo
Linguini, lobster, spicy tomato-basil sauce
Chilled Sweet Corn Bisque
Gazpacho
chilled tomato and vegetable soup, lime chili, cilantro
Shrimp Ceviche
Corn, avocado, tomato, lime, and chili.
P.E.I. Mussels
White wine, garlic, shallot, fine herbs. Add french fries for an additional charge. Add french fries for an additional charge.
Lobster Roll
lobster, lemon and herb mayonnaise, brioche roll, and french fries.
Sea Bass
Roasted filet of sea bass, corn, tomato and caper relish, haricot vert, and lemon-herb vinaigrette.
Lamb Sirloin
Roasted lamb sirloin, farro, eggplant, fresh tomato, basil, raisins, and herb butter.
Sauteed Lacinato Kale
Roasted Zucchini
Roasted Cauliflower
Brussel Sprouts and Bacon
Haricot Vert
Thyme Roasted Beets
Roasted Mushrooms
Farro and Mushrooms
Roasted Cipollini Onions
Summer Vegetables with Fine Herbs and Shallots
Grilled Artichokes Hearts
Hand-Cut French Fries
Sides
Dessert
Cheese Board
served with dried fruit confit, candied nuts, crostini. point reyes bay chesse (california , cow)foire sardo (sardinia, sheep)humboldt fog (california, goat)
Warm Apple Tart
granny smith apples baked in sweet tart shell, caramel sauce
Coconut Panna Cotta
strawberry salad.
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Tahitian vanilla bean cheesecake, graham cracker crust, and macerated strawberry salad. (nut-free)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
graham cracker crust, maple drizzle
Chocolate Crunch Mousse Cake
crunchy wafer and hazelnut praline layered with silky chocolate mousse
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Dense flourless chocolate cake, fresh raspberries pure
Gluten Free and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Opera Cake
Almond sponge cake, ganache, and coffee buttercream.
Lemon Tart
Fresh lemon curd, and raspberries.
Creme Brulee
Berries
Assorted berries, and mint
Trifle
Layers of lady fingers, blueberry compote, toasted almond whip cream.
Carrot Cake
carrot cake with layers of cream cheese, brown butter toffee-pecan sauce