Restaurant Lorena

Just set up my account so this review is a little dated - went for birthday last summer but in an effort to be helpful and in retrospect now having been in the NJ suburbs for the past year the food here deserves 5 stars....especially now that I've been here for the past year and realize what this is up against in terms of other fine dining in the area.

Small, cozy restaurant with delicious food and formal service.  I know you can save with the BYOB which is great but I do prefer a small bar in a restaurant - I don't love the prices but I like being served a drink when I'm out for the evening.  It adds to the atmosphere and the experience so that's the only drawback for me.

For special occasions. Unless you do the prix fix - great deal. The chicken was the best restaurant chicken I have ever had. An all around delicious meal.

I was thrilled to get reservations here for my wife's birthday as I had read some great things about the restaurant.  I can only say that every aspect exceeded my already high expectations.  The ambiance was incredible and it is a very cozy place that was perfect for Valentine's Day.  The service was fantastic and the food was incredible.  The salmon tartar knocked me off my seat.  It is hands down the best tartar I have ever had.  I had duck for my entree and it was a great portion and very tasty.  

The only drawback is the price.  However, it is BYO, so you save on alcohol.  Anyway,  I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.