Walking into Lorenzo's felt like stepping into a modern take on the classic Italian-American restaurants I grew up with--cozy, welcoming, and unpretentious. The ambiance has a nostalgic charm, updated just enough to feel fresh without losing that comforting neighborhood vibe. The menu sticks to the classics--veal parm, spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parm--the kind of fare you expect and appreciate. While it doesn't quite reach the level of homemade pasta and authentic dishes you'd find in Boston's North End, it's solid, satisfying food. A nice touch: warm Italian bread served in a paper bag--simple, smart, and it stays warm throughout the meal. The homemade soups were excellent. Both the minestrone and chicken orzo were hearty, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The eggplant fingers appetizer didn't quite live up to my expectations, but they were crispy, not greasy, and still had a good flavor. The kids' spaghetti came simply with butter and Parmesan cheese--classic, but a bit heavy on the butter this time. The meatball sub was a hit, served on a proper Italian roll with a good balance of meat, sauce, and bread. Service was a highlight. All the staff were friendly and attentive, and our server was especially outstanding--she even retrieved my granddaughter's favorite bracelet after it fell behind the booth. Above and beyond! Overall, Lorenzo's is a dependable local spot with a homey feel, traditional Italian comfort food, and excellent service. A great place for a casual, satisfying meal with family. read more

Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant - Picture of the original Lorenzo's - Italian Near Me - Middleboro, Massachusetts

Made reservations for 6pm last night and the parking lot was beyond jam packed! Drove around twice however in the second trip around the blonde hair manager was walking outside so I told her we had reservations and where should we park. Her response after shrugging her shoulders!, "I don't know..maybe across the street?" And turned away and kept walking ! So I made my own parking spot ! Went inside and was seated! Had to wait almost 15 minutes for the waitress to come over....took our drink order.....took a while to get them! We had to ask for them. She then took our order....asked if we wanted bread and walked away. Came with bread but no butter so had to ask for that too! Meals came and never once did she come by to see if we needed anything or if your meals were good and please know the restaurant was NOT busy at all! The parking was for their outside entertainment! Just so sad. We have been dining here for over 30 years! Won't be returning ! Waitresses there do not care enough to accommodate their patrons but I'm sure complain when their tips aren't good! Gone are the days where customers were treated well and waitresses cared! read more

We had reservations for outside last night. We spoke to a blonde lady who couldn't find the name we were under. I told her half our party were seated then another person found the name . The blonde lady was actually pretty rude and seemed like she couldn't be bothered. We finally were able to place a drink order. Then after an hour of being there we placed our food order. We did not get our foods till 830. When we finally saw our server we asked about it and got a remark like I can't help that the kitchen is behind. It would have been fine but he never even came over to apologize for the delay or even tell us there was a delay. I ordered the Italian sub and it was awful! The other plates were fine. I personally think if you're gonna charge 12.00 for a few thin pieces of meat and a piece of green leaf you should at least use shredded lettuce to bulk up the sandwich. We go there all the time and two weeks in a row the service has been awful. I understand you're very busy but the servers or management should make the customers aware that they are backed up. read more

Local Italian cuisine with marginal quality. Yes, I know it's harsh but the truth sometimes hurts. If your expecting a North End type of dinner then you'll be disappointed. But the services was very nice. Had a anti pasta salad which was fine. We ordered veal saltimbocca & Haddock ( FISH ) , mine ( veal ) tasted ok. Not sensational but I took the risk when I should have grabbed the chicken parm. The fish was undercooked and was returned for a new properly cooked piece. The manager stopped by to ask some questions which I appreciated her concerned and we declined her offer of desert. Hopefully my experience was just an off night for everyone cause the joint has been around for ages. read more

Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant - a plate of food - Italian Near Me - Middleboro, Massachusetts

Long time customer, food is always good! However, last few times we noticed the portions are smaller, less veal and chicken than usual. The service is also hit or miss, very attentive or you see your server every 20 min. Last night four of us there for dinner, good food, smaller portions, poor service. We noticed several servers hanging around the side room talking and laughing including ours while we we were looking for more drinks and desert. Who is managing the dining room's? read more

I didn't take pictures. I live 10 minutes from here and haven't been to the restaurant in over a decade (I was upset then they charged for a soda refill so didn't go back) so figured let's try it out. We came here because there was entertainment on a Wednesday evening. No where on their website do they say reservations are required to listen to the entertainment. We got there at 6:30, and was told since we didn't have a reservation we couldn't listen to the band. That people don't leave and will sit at the tables the entire night there is a band. So I asked , can we eat inside (where no reservations were needed) then come back out to dance and have a drink? Was told no, we would be in the way of the servers and we needed to have a reservation for a table. Went back to the car and tried to figure out somewhere else to go- before we left (45 minutes later) we asked if there was a table available outside at that point - and there was so we were seated outside. The outside area is nice. It was REALLY buggy by 9 though- they should spray we were getting attacked by mosquitoes. The dance area is perfect. We really liked the outside area. The food, is marginal. Sauce tastes canned or jarred - my husband left half his lasagna. I had the fried meat raviolis which had the tiniest bit of meat inside. Really nothing special here- the drinks were pretty good. Server was pleasant. We had to chase her down for utensils after she dropped off our food- but we get it, it was busy. This is not north end or federal hill Italian. I really wish it was. It's... ok. But after the experience trying to get seated the first time, I don't see us going back. read more

Ordered the chix parm and when it came it was flat and overcooked. I would have sent it back but by the time the waitress came back to see how our meal was, oh wait, she didn't come back. I had to ask someone for her. I finally was able to share my concern. Did a manager follow up with us? No. Any visit to the table? No. And this was on a slow Monday. This place used to be a gem. Now it's a fading away. Sad to see it fade. read more

Terrible Food /bland/salt ONLY! - delivery was good, we are camping at the very close (3 miles) KOA - my chicken piccata was steamed chicken, capers and major amount of salt - zero "sauce", no lemon, no cream - terrible. Husband had chicken saltimbocca and it was again "steamed chicken" and canned mushrooms......So sad - had really high hopes after a long stressful day of travel for a delightful "local" Italian treasure....definitely not here! read more

$1.50 a person to cut my own cake? and this is what i receive....a child's portion of ice cream is practically what im being forced to pay for....disappointing experience.. nearly $30 for our family to enjoy the cake we brought in we had a sheet cake and the pieces that were cut for us lasted 3 bites. we informed on our reservation that we had a cake and no one mentioned this. read more

We went there yesterday, we had the chicken parmigiana and manicotti with 2 meatballs, the sauce was horrible, the meatballs were hard as a rock with no taste and the portions were smaller than usual. Our family has been going there since day one, unfortunately it has declined over the years. read more

Excellent! After a terrible experience at the dinner up the street we came here and the food was amazing and the waitress was so nice and helpful read more

The food is delicious. The service is fantastic and the atmosphere is so pretty and it's nice and clean. The food comes out quickly. It's just amazing place you have to come and try. read more

Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant - Egg plant fingers are out of this world - Italian Near Me - Middleboro, Massachusetts

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The food here is amazing. We had Tracey as a server and she is the best. We always love coming when she is here. Favorite item is the eggplant parm! read more

Went there for father's day last year, had the Lasagna. Absolutely loved it. Tonight had their pizza for take out. Mind you I live in Plymouth, and Lorenzis us in Middleboro which is about 17 minutes away. We'll worth the trip. Know I know why they ha e stayed in business for 75 years. Well done. read more

Good take out choice ! Need to ask for extra sauce on your pasta if you like a little bit more than regular amount . Very good overall! read more

I dont know where the bad reviews are coming from here but I have been visiting this place once a month for 45 yrs and never had such good and real Italian food. Never had a bad meal or waitress. Every other place I go doesn't offer meat sauce or a good tomato sauce, Bland and rite out of a Sysco can. The only complaint with Lorenzo's I have is they are not straining there pasta enough . I usually drain the water into a spare cup or plate that's on the table. It could be cause they are busy as hell and don't wait that extra minute to drain the pasta enough. But that's it, other than that A++++++++++++++++. All other restaurants are tomato's and water rite out of the can sauces awful!!! read more

You can tell that they are all about saving money on ingredients. Service was good and everyone was friendly. Not expensive. Frozen, microwaved food. Terrible marinara had a brown tinge. This is really just cafeteria food. Overcoooked and drowning spaghetti. Try Carmela's in Plymouth or go to the north end! read more

Very pricy for what ya get.$14 for a sub sandwhich is crazy. food can be decent..not great

A quick takeout dinner. I ordered Spaghetti and meatball. (a small order has one meatball). Just over 12.00 . It was ready when promised, delicious, served hot with some bread. The staff was appreciative of my business. All in all ... a nice little meal. read more

Not bad for an "old school",, restaurant , sauce is a little spicy but okay !! Service staff our great !! Very comfortable inside atmosphere!! read more

The food is good, very good. Home style Italian with pretty fresh pasta and fresh sauce. The meatballs are better than the sausage, but it's all tasty. The service is friendly and you'll go home full. As long as you remember it's a village shop with no frills, you'll be happy. The wine selection is probably the weak spot, but it's not fine dining. Order a beer and be merry. read more

Very average Italian meal. Service was friendly and attentive, but the food was just okay. A step above an Olive Garden, but a big step below a North End quality meal. read more

We had a birthday party for a 50 year old friend their were @ 35 people who attended the party it was outside inside a tent it was very nice setting food was good just wished the food came out a little earlier instead of having to wait. read more

We went to Lorenzo's today around 2 . The Hostess/Manager, Laura, was very rude. We entered the restaurant and she was at the front desk looking at her cell phone, and continued to look at her cell phone. We stood there for a bit until I finally said," Excuse me can we get a seat in the bar area." She finally acknowledged me and asked if we wanted to sit at the bar or be seated. I said seated please. There was no one else waiting and the bar area had plenty of seating. I am sure if one of her employees had been on the phone and ignored a customer they would have been reprimanded. It is unacceptable for a manager to treat a customer with such disrespect! The server was awesome and did a great job and the food was good. read more

Lorenzo's is a local Italian restaurant which steps out of its comfort zone from time to time. This month they offer German "Octoberfest" food. I had the Weiner Schnitzel with spaetzle. Although it was cooked well, it was lacking seasoning. It also could have used a creamy white sauce or other sauce for flavor. My dining partner had the prime rib, which was very good. I have been to Lorenzo's numerous times because their food is consistently good. My favorite is their angel hair pasta with clam sauce. Their veal parm is excellent too. I will be back! read more

Every time I've gone there it's been good and staff was on point. The atmosphere is what you would expect nothing stood out to me but enjoyable just the same read more

Lorenzo's is a great place! There's something on the menu for everyone. Whether it's classic Italian, pizza, seafood or American dishes, Lorenzo's has you covered. I ordered the homemade chicken soup and it was soo good, I actually asked for a second cup. My husband and I decided to share a large pizza, let me tell you, it was HUGE enough for 4 very hungry people. We took the leftovers to the beach the next day and it was just as good as the first time. I highly recommend Lorenzo's for a nice night out. They also have a beautiful outdoor patio with entertainment. If you haven't been, give it a try. read more

Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant - Home made chicken soup is out of this world! - Italian Near Me - Middleboro, Massachusetts

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I bought two Italian subs to go and my husband and I agreed they were the best we ever had.

We went back again this summer because they had remodeled so we figured maybe they made it better and asked to be seated outside. The food was greasy and pedestrian. There was some kind of 60-year-old man band and I can say that because I'm 60 and they were horrible and played at 92 dB per the app I have on my phone. It was ear Damaging and horrible. Never ever ever ever ever again. read more

the worst chicken parmigiana rubber chicken soggy pasta the only thing I give the one star the bartender was friendly

Everything was amazing. The service was quick and very helpful. It is also very comfortable inside.

So visited Lorenzo's again recently. Went for their weekend entertainment. One of my favorite duos was playing. My friend and I had a great time. The service on the patio was great. We did share a couple of meals. We ordered the antipasto salad and the chicken broccoli with linguini. The salad was ok. Fresh but not large. It suited the two of us ok. The pasta meal was bland. I was surprised that there was no attempt to present either in any special way. The pasta was cooked perfectly. Although this experience was much better than four years ago, I am still not impressed by the food. read more

Food is always fresh & tasty. Veal parm is the tenderest veal I've ever eaten. Eggplant parm is one of my favorite dishes. Tender eggplant and nice mix of ricotta. Love their baked shells parm. Tuna and Italian subs are always fresh. Cannolis are incredible and the frappola is always a nice ending to any meal. read more

Worst chicken Alfredo pasta I've ever had. I'm going to McDonald's after eating it. I'm so upset I was so excited for my Alfredo too read more

Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Middleboro, Massachusetts

This was a wonderful family style restaurant. It's been a staple in town for over 30 years. We all had amazing dishes! read more

Great food great service very good cook I recommend coming here with friends or family 5 star

Not good. i wouldn't recommend going here. My food seemed like microwaved pasta. Don't get the chicken broccoli Alfredo dish.

Service was good but the food was terrible Ordered a simple vegetarian pizza and it was the worse pizza I've ever had. read more

They need to change the lunch times from 11-3 to 11- a few minutes before three. At 2:55 we were denied lunch menu.

Always a great meal! Service is consistently attentive and food is always delicious. I recommend it.