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.

$7.00

Charcuterie Plate

marinated olives, serrano ham, saucisson sec, manchego, cornichon, dried and fresh fruit, nuts, crostini

$27.00

Butternut Squash Bisque

port poached cranberries, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, crouton

$11.00

English Pea Soup

sour dough crouton, white truffle oil

$11.00

Lobster Salad

butter lettuce, roasted corn, avocado, grape tomatoes, tarragon, champagne vinagrette

$21.00

Baby Beets

roasted baby beets, candied walnuts labneh, mint, lemon zest, cracked pink pepper corn, sea salt, olive oil, and reduced balsamic.

$13.00

Bibb Salad

tender bibb lettuce, candied walnuts, poached apricots, aged saedinian pecorino, champagne vinaigrette

$16.00

Fig and Kale Salad

Roasted beets, roasted kale, fresh figs, prosciutto, crubled blue cheese, honey balsamic. Add protein for an additional charge.

$15.00

Spicy Thai Salad

Carrots, bell peppers, red cabbage, scallions, cilantro, peanuts, serrano chili, and creamy lime-ginger soy dressing.

$12.00

Burrata and Eggplant Caponata

Burrata and caponata, pine nuts, basil, E.V.O.O and reduced balsamic.

$15.00

Salmon Tartare

Radish, cucumber, wasabi tobiko, creme fraiche, crispy wonton

$18.00

Crepe

Mushrooms, corn, herb, and beurre blanc. Add crabmeat for an additional charge.

$11.00

Shrimp & Chorizo

basque style, shrimp and chorizo sauteed with sliced garlic, chopped tomato, onions, roasted peppers, pimenton, served with grilled sour dough

$22.00

Chicken Provenal

roasted chicken breast with olive oil, garlic, fresh tomato, olives, onion, herbes de provence

$29.00

Burger

8 oz hand formed grilled black angus beef patty, brioche burger roll, lettuce, tomato, grilled red onion, pickle, special sauce, fries

$21.00

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

$36.00

Pasta All'Amatriciana

linguini tossed with fresh tomato, pancetta, chili flakes, pecorino

$21.00

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.

$21.00

Shrimp and Crabmeat Farfalle

Farfalle, tossed with sauteed shrimp and lump crabmeat, fresh tomato, garlic, calabrian chili, basil, lemon-garlic bread crumbs

$29.00

Mushroom Risotto

Risotto of wild mushrooms, roasted corn, parmesan, herbs. Add shrimp for an additional charge.

$26.00

Skate

roasted local skate wing, fava beans, patty pan squash, brussels sprouts, carrot-ginger emulsion

$29.00

Salmon

roasted scottish salmon, butternut squash, roasted mushrooms, charred red onions,ginger scallion broth

$29.00

Halibut

Roasted filet of halibut, sauteed kale, cipollini onions, fingerlings, mushroom-truffle broth

$31.00

Vegetarian Entree

Roasted butternut squash, warm shaved brussels sprout and french lentil salad, shallots, red wine emulsion

$28.00

Steak Frites

12 oz pan roasted ny strip steak, hand cut french fries, haricot vert, pink peppercorn cognac cream sauce

$36.00

Duck Breast

Pan roasted and honey glazed duck breast, braised fennel, olives, dried apricot, cider orange reduction

$33.00

Grilled Pork Chop

grilled center cut pork chop, butter lettuce, shaved apple and celeriac, parmesan curls, grilled lemon

$28.00

Shrimp Bisque

garnished with diced shrimp and crouton

$11.50

Cassoulet

classic french white bean stew with duck confit, garlic sausage, pancetta, pork shoulder, seasoned bread crumbs

$33.00

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.

$15.00

Monkfish

medallions of roasted monkfish, butternut squash, mushrooms, charred red onions, ginger scallion broth

$29.00

Short Ribs

braised boneless beef short ribs, celeriac pure, baby carrots, haricot vert, fingerlings, red wine braising jus

$34.00

Wild Mushroom Bisque

$11.50

Pork Chop

grilled pork loin chop, roasted apples, cipollini onions,celeriac pure

$29.00

Lentil Soup

pure of french dupuy lentils, smoked bacon, crouton

$11.00

Tostones

twice fried plantains, garlic-chipotle mojo

$7.50

Lobster Risotto

lobster, peas, herbs, parmesan

$19.00

Chicken Fingers Milanese

battered and breaded chicken strips served with french fries

$21.00

Lobster Fra Diablo

Linguini, lobster, spicy tomato-basil sauce

$32.00

Chilled Sweet Corn Bisque

$11.00

Gazpacho

chilled tomato and vegetable soup, lime chili, cilantro

$11.50

Shrimp Ceviche

Corn, avocado, tomato, lime, and chili.

$17.50

P.E.I. Mussels

White wine, garlic, shallot, fine herbs. Add french fries for an additional charge. Add french fries for an additional charge.

$15.50

Lobster Roll

lobster, lemon and herb mayonnaise, brioche roll, and french fries.

$36.50

Sea Bass

Roasted filet of sea bass, corn, tomato and caper relish, haricot vert, and lemon-herb vinaigrette.

$32.50

Lamb Sirloin

Roasted lamb sirloin, farro, eggplant, fresh tomato, basil, raisins, and herb butter.

$28.50

Sauteed Lacinato Kale

$5.00

Roasted Zucchini

$5.00

Roasted Cauliflower

$5.00

Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

$5.00

Haricot Vert

$5.00

Thyme Roasted Beets

$5.00

Roasted Mushrooms

$5.00

Farro and Mushrooms

$5.00

Roasted Cipollini Onions

$5.00

Summer Vegetables with Fine Herbs and Shallots

$7.00

Grilled Artichokes Hearts

$7.00

Hand-Cut French Fries

$7.00

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)

$22.00

Warm Apple Tart

granny smith apples baked in sweet tart shell, caramel sauce

$12.50

Coconut Panna Cotta

strawberry salad.

$8.00

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Tahitian vanilla bean cheesecake, graham cracker crust, and macerated strawberry salad. (nut-free)

$12.50

Pumpkin Cheesecake

graham cracker crust, maple drizzle

$12.00

Chocolate Crunch Mousse Cake

crunchy wafer and hazelnut praline layered with silky chocolate mousse

$12.50

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Dense flourless chocolate cake, fresh raspberries pure

$12.00

Gluten Free and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

$5.50

Opera Cake

Almond sponge cake, ganache, and coffee buttercream.

$11.00

Lemon Tart

Fresh lemon curd, and raspberries.

$11.00

Creme Brulee

$11.00

Berries

Assorted berries, and mint

$8.00

Trifle

Layers of lady fingers, blueberry compote, toasted almond whip cream.

$9.00

Carrot Cake

carrot cake with layers of cream cheese, brown butter toffee-pecan sauce

$12.50

Coke

$3.00

Diet Coke

$3.00

Sprite

$3.00

Naturally Flavored Sparkling San Pelligrino Limonata

$3.00

Naturally Flavored Sparkling San Pelligrino Aranciata

$3.00

Organic Peach Iced Green Tea

$3.00

Beverages