The Culinary Adventures of Tom Coghlan March 18, 2019 · I was doing some motorcycle business in Tacony when I realized I was a bit hungry. I googled "Restaurants near me" and one Restaurant caught my attention...It was just a few blocks away...Lorenzo's Cafe Espresso Ristorante Italiano. I arrived at the BYOB Restaurant at 4741 Princeton Ave. and was seated at a small table by my server, Christina... Lorenzos has a family oriented atmosphere and it seemed like everyone who entered knew each other. They all seemed happy to see each other and the Chef and Chistina welcomed them all individually ! The Chef even pulled up a chair to one table to welcome his friends...I felt at home here. A house salad came out with a house dressing and seasoned olive oil and bread that helped prepare me to order. I started with something new to me. Eggplant Caprese, fried eggplant topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted red pepper and basil. The three slices of eggplant were breaded fried and topped with roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella and basil. The crispness of the warm eggplant contrasted well with the chilled mozzarella, roasted pepper and tomato...The fresh basil made it wonderful ! For my main course, I chose, The Sinatra... shrimp and lump crab meat tossed with penne and a lobster cream sauce. It was WONDERFUL ! It was loaded with shrimp and the cream sauce had plenty of lobster! When desert was offered, I had to decline... I was stuffed... The next week I was in the neighborhood and I had to stop in again ! Christina remembered my name and welcomed me back ! Lorenzo's is a place I will continue to explore !
Tom Walls
Another great meal and great service ....
True Review
A small restaurant / cafe that offers tasty food. It’s good. The prices are a bit high for what you get and the location. Parking is also difficult in this residential area and on a heavily traveled street. The hours are limited. The service was good and friendly. If I was just basing this on food, it would be 4 stars.
Doreen Moore
A beautiful family owns this establishment. They are honest and make you feel like family.
Kathleen K.
Most delicious, friendly BYOB place you could ever find! You are made to feel like family Huge portions.. took half home with me! Neighborhood gemVeal Oscar
Shmoopy Linda
Food was absolutely amazingly delicious and to top that off the service was the best we have ever experienced! Great job Gianna and hats off to your brother for also making our experience well worth it…Dad is in our prayers and we’ll see you soon.
Barbara M.
Love their meatballs and gravy - best I have had ina long time. Super friendly and accommodating staffing
Pete Smith
awesome food and great atmosphere
Jennifer Smith
From the moment you walk up to the outside of this Café you feel like you are transported to a small cobblestone street in old world Italy. The aromas are pungent right from the start, the smell of Italian gravy cooking, and the welcome you get when you walk in the door is like you used to when you were at your Great-Grandmothers on Sunday. The portions are more than enough for one person, everything is fresh from the salad to the dessert. You walk in a customer and leave as family. This hidden gem in Tacony has been a staple of the Northeast for a couple years now. It is my go to restaurant whenever I am back in town. You will never be disappointed no matter what dish you choose whether it be a regular menu item or one of the specials. Don’t hesitate to go to the best homemade Italian food restaurant in the city. NO MICROWAVES-NO FREEZERS- in this place..all brought in fresh daily, it shows in every delightful bite. Will return over and over again.
Maria Rios
Our first time...Amazing! Fresh Fresh! Meatballs appetizer was tasty. We split the Chicken Francaise...heavenly.Friendly owners...Local joint seems like everyone knew each other. Prices are very reasonable. We will become regulars...lol
Everything is Made Fresh to Order and the staff is Super Sweet. Eating in this dining room is like eating right in your Family dining room. This is hands down my Favorite place to spend my Friday nights !
MICHAEL C.
Great little spot in Tacony. Went with 6 people and sat comfortably in their little Italian shop. The pasta was fresh and the Gravy was great! I had Veal Parmigiana, was a great cut . The prices are low too, the waitress was personable and the chefs(owners) came to our table to ask how things were. We will be back for sure!
Alex Deming
Great place! Enjoyed their food especially their eggplant parm! It's probably the best I've had.
Connie Griffin
What a great experience! My office used Lorenzo's Ristorante to cater a dinner for 10. Food was delicious and there was so much of it,; everyone took home leftovers. Please support local businesses rather than large restaurant chains. The food is better and you are helping a neighbor.
Joseph Disalvo
Awsome Food Mike the chef adds his own twist to all your Italian favorites BYOB is an added plus the service is fantastic they really make you feel like Family
The Culinary Adventures of Tom Coghlan March 18, 2019 · I was doing some motorcycle business in Tacony when I realized I was a bit hungry. I googled "Restaurants near me" and one Restaurant caught my attention...It was just a few blocks away...Lorenzo's Cafe Espresso Ristorante Italiano. I arrived at the BYOB Restaurant at 4741 Princeton Ave. and was seated at a small table by my server, Christina... Lorenzos has a family oriented atmosphere and it seemed like everyone who entered knew each other. They all seemed happy to see each other and the Chef and Chistina welcomed them all individually ! The Chef even pulled up a chair to one table to welcome his friends...I felt at home here. A house salad came out with a house dressing and seasoned olive oil and bread that helped prepare me to order. I started with something new to me. Eggplant Caprese, fried eggplant topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted red pepper and basil. The three slices of eggplant were breaded fried and topped with roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella and basil. The crispness of the warm eggplant contrasted well with the chilled mozzarella, roasted pepper and tomato...The fresh basil made it wonderful ! For my main course, I chose, The Sinatra... shrimp and lump crab meat tossed with penne and a lobster cream sauce. It was WONDERFUL ! It was loaded with shrimp and the cream sauce had plenty of lobster! When desert was offered, I had to decline... I was stuffed... The next week I was in the neighborhood and I had to stop in again ! Christina remembered my name and welcomed me back ! Lorenzo's is a place I will continue to explore !
Another great meal and great service ....
A small restaurant / cafe that offers tasty food. It’s good. The prices are a bit high for what you get and the location. Parking is also difficult in this residential area and on a heavily traveled street. The hours are limited. The service was good and friendly. If I was just basing this on food, it would be 4 stars.
A beautiful family owns this establishment. They are honest and make you feel like family.
Most delicious, friendly BYOB place you could ever find! You are made to feel like family Huge portions.. took half home with me! Neighborhood gemVeal Oscar
Food was absolutely amazingly delicious and to top that off the service was the best we have ever experienced! Great job Gianna and hats off to your brother for also making our experience well worth it…Dad is in our prayers and we’ll see you soon.
Love their meatballs and gravy - best I have had ina long time. Super friendly and accommodating staffing
awesome food and great atmosphere
From the moment you walk up to the outside of this Café you feel like you are transported to a small cobblestone street in old world Italy. The aromas are pungent right from the start, the smell of Italian gravy cooking, and the welcome you get when you walk in the door is like you used to when you were at your Great-Grandmothers on Sunday. The portions are more than enough for one person, everything is fresh from the salad to the dessert. You walk in a customer and leave as family. This hidden gem in Tacony has been a staple of the Northeast for a couple years now. It is my go to restaurant whenever I am back in town. You will never be disappointed no matter what dish you choose whether it be a regular menu item or one of the specials. Don’t hesitate to go to the best homemade Italian food restaurant in the city. NO MICROWAVES-NO FREEZERS- in this place..all brought in fresh daily, it shows in every delightful bite. Will return over and over again.
Our first time...Amazing! Fresh Fresh! Meatballs appetizer was tasty. We split the Chicken Francaise...heavenly.Friendly owners...Local joint seems like everyone knew each other. Prices are very reasonable. We will become regulars...lol
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything is Made Fresh to Order and the staff is Super Sweet. Eating in this dining room is like eating right in your Family dining room. This is hands down my Favorite place to spend my Friday nights !
Great little spot in Tacony. Went with 6 people and sat comfortably in their little Italian shop. The pasta was fresh and the Gravy was great! I had Veal Parmigiana, was a great cut . The prices are low too, the waitress was personable and the chefs(owners) came to our table to ask how things were. We will be back for sure!
Great place! Enjoyed their food especially their eggplant parm! It's probably the best I've had.
What a great experience! My office used Lorenzo's Ristorante to cater a dinner for 10. Food was delicious and there was so much of it,; everyone took home leftovers. Please support local businesses rather than large restaurant chains. The food is better and you are helping a neighbor.
Awsome Food Mike the chef adds his own twist to all your Italian favorites BYOB is an added plus the service is fantastic they really make you feel like Family