Review on Lorenzo’s Ristorante

Gianluigi and Susan Lorenzini's popular venue is a firm favourite with the locals and many others who also make the trip out from Preston to his roadside trattoria. Formerly the Caravella, it offers sound North Italian cooking in agreeable surroundings.

Spicy chicken livers with Strega, chorizo and Tropea onions is a favourite starter, alongside butterflied sardines with red onion and myrtle chutney. Pizzas and pasta dishes are many and varied, and the list of specialities is a mini European tour, taking in not only bistecca pizzaiola and padellata contadina (peasant-style cassoulet with polenta, spagna beans and guinea fowl in Barolo and lentil broth) but also roulade of salmon and prawns with béarnaise sauce and veal Stroganoff with paprika and wild fennel. Gastronomic theme evenings are a regular attraction.

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Cuisine

Italian

Restaurant Opening Times

Dinner: 5.30 - 9.30pm Tue-Sun

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

Online Booking Availability for Lorenzo’s Ristorante

Facilities at Lorenzo’s Ristorante

  • Childrens menu
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • Family Friendly

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Lorenzo’s Ristorante
Preston New Road
Freckleton
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 1HP

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Lorenzo’s Ristorante Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU


PANE E STUZZICHINI
MARINATED OLIVES 2.90
CHILLI & FENNEL ROASTED NUTS 2.90
PLAIN GARLIC BREAD 2.90
TOMATO GARLIC BREAD 3.90
GARLIC BREAD WITH MOZZARELLA 4.90
DANTE'S SPICY GARLIC BREAD 4.90
Peppers, tomato, salame & roquito chillies
CRISPY FLATBREADS 3.90
Tossed in rosemary & sea salt served with aioli dip
PIADINA CALZONE 5.90
Stone baked flat bread filled with cured ham,
creamy buffalo mozzarella & fresh rocket

ANTIPASTI SHARING PLATES
AFFETTATO DI SALUMI 9.90
A fine carpaccio selection of salame, finocchiona,
Trentino speck, prosciutto & pickled giardiniera
VERDURE MISTE 9.90
Basil tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone cheese, giardiniera,
artichokes, marinaded vegetables, olives & chargrilled polenta
GRAN ANTIPASTO PADANO 13.90
A grand sampling platter of cured Italian meats & ham
pickled giardiniera, olives, marinaded vegetables
gorgonzola, provolone cheese & chargrilled polenta

SMALL PLATES
FONDUTA DI FUNGHI 5.90
Stuffed mushrooms with garlic & parsley breadcrumbs
in a four cheese cream sauce. Served bubbling hot
PATÉ NOSTRANO 5.90
Smooth paté with port & brandy, toasted Tuscan
bread, sweet onion & golden plum chutney
LUMACHE "NONNO LUIGI" 8.90
Escargots served in their shell, enhanced with
garlic herb beurre & sautéed champignons.
Served with a complimentary glass of fruit Grappa
FEGATINI STREGATI 5.90
Our famous spicy chicken livers bewitched
with Strega liqueur, red Tropea onions & salamino
TORTINO SAN MARTINO 6.90
Sweet pastry crust with caramelised red onions,
toasted goat's cheese, sugared walnuts & balsamic salad
SARDE ALLA GARDESANA 6.90
Lake Garda style fried sardines, breaded and
boneless with dressed mixed leaves & our
unique "agrodolce" pickled shaved fennel TUSCAN FRIED CHICKEN 6.90
Breaded strips of chicken breast in a crunchy coating
with mixed shredded lettuce & peperoncino chutney
MELONE AL LIMONCELLO 4.90
Melon cubes and seasonal mixed fruit cocktail,
with red berry coulis & limoncello Sorbet
GNOCCHI DEL GARDA 5.90
Italian dumplings gratinated with tomato and
Parmesan sauce. Dotted with roasted walnuts
and our unrivalled basil & pine nut pesto

PASTA Gluten free pasta available
EAT ITALIAN STYLE WITH PASTA AS A STARTER
LASAGNE AL FORNO 5.90 / 9.90
Baked layers of fresh pasta covered with meat sauce
& bechamel. A family recipe from Nonna Maria
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA 5.90 / 10.90
Smoked pancetta, cream & eggs, finished
with cracked black pepper & parmesan
TAGLIATELLE COL RAGÚ 5.90 / 10.90
We use the finest minced beef slowly cooked with
red wine & tomatoes to make our ragú alla bolognese.
A renowned classic, from the rural Italian Po Valley
SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA 5.90 / 9.90
Tossed with Napoli tomato sauce, garlic, anchovies,
chopped parsley, black olives & fresh red chillies
PASTA BAKE BELZEBÚ 5.90 / 9.90
Spicy baked pasta with meaty ragú, 'nduja sausage
peperonata, roquito chillies, and spicy salame
PASTA PARMIGIANA 5.90 / 9.90
A gorgeous oven-baked pasta with roasted vegetables
provolone cheese, tomato and mornay sauce
TORTELLINI AI FUNGHETTI 5.90 / 10.90
Fresh pasta parcels filled with ricotta & spinach
with a forest mushroom and cream sauce
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA 11.90
Arborio rice cooked with prosecco & mushrooms
finished with vegetables, creamy cheese & asparagus tips
TAGLIATELLE ROCCAFELLA 12.90
Pan-tossed egg pasta ribbons with king prawns,
rocket, cognac & cream in a velvety lobster sauce
LINGUINE AL NERO DI SEPPIA 14.90
Fresh black shoe lace pasta tossed amongst
king prawns, mussels, baby squid, seafood, garlic
& wine with an emerging flavour from the sea
RISOTTO BELLA MARINARA 14.90
A fusion of Carnaroli rice sautéed with mussels,
king prawns, scallops, baby squid, sea bass,
dry white wine & zafferano d'Abruzzo


PIZZA Gluten free bases available
MARGHERITA 7.90
Traditional. Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Named after Queen Margherita of Italy
ARRABBIATA - The spicy one - 9.90
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salame,
onions & extra hot red chillies
AL CAPRINO 9.90
Tomato, mozzarella, caramelized red onions,
Goat's cheese, cherry tomatoes & rocket
QUATTRO FORMAGGI 9.90
Tomato, mozzarella, 4 cheeses, gorgonzola,
artichoke, mushrooms & Grana Padano
iPIZZA BIANCA 10.90
Creamy bechamel base, mozzarella, asparagus,
Italian cured ham & sugared walnut pieces
VEGETARIANA 9.90
Mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers,
artichoke, onions, zucchini & black olives
PESCATORE 10.90
Tomato, mozzarella, king prawns,
anchovies, garlic, shrimps & olives
CALABRESE - For meat lovers - 10.90
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy 'nduja, salame,
fennel sausage, ragú, Italian smoked ham
PIZZA PICCOLA
ANY PIZZA ON A SMALLER
BASE (9")
6.90

LARGE PLATES
POLLO AL LIMONE - The Healthy Option - 13.90
A tenderised supreme of chicken chargrilled
with rosemary, orange & lemon confit. Served
with a dressed salad & herb aioli mayonnaise
CHICKEN ALLA MAFIOSA 14.90
Spicy chicken breast cooked with 'nduja sausage,
sundried tomato, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs,
Sicilian olives and Mediterranean vegetables
OSSOBUCO D'AGNELLO 17.90
Succulent lamb shank, nestled on a bed of
home-made potato gnocchi, finished with
a balsamic mint and rosemary reduction
BRASATO AL BAROLO 18.90
Prime beef pot roast, slowly braised with red wine,
shallots, garlic, bay leaves, porcini mushrooms,
carrots and celery. Served with golden polenta
SCALOPPINE PANNA E FUNGHI 16.90
Veal escalopes sautéed in sage infused butter,
wild forest mushrooms & cream, glazed
with a Carpano vermouth wine reduction
BRANZINO CAFFÉ DEL LAGO 17.90
Sea bass fillet fried in a light and irresistible
salt & pepper golden crust. A family secret recipe.
Accompanied by prawn & courgette Arborio risotto
GRATIN MIRABELLA 16.90
Medley of fresh & smoked fish with king prawns and
shrimps. Gratinated in a lobster and cognac cream sauce.
Served with a "millefoglie" puff pastry top
BISTECCA AL PEPE 19.90
28 Day Extra Matured Sirloin Steak.
Chargrilled on lava rock and finished in a spicy
5 peppercorn sauce with oak aged Italian brandy
OR Just Plainly Griddled to your Liking 17.90

SIDE DISHES
PATATINE FRITTE (CHIPS) 2.90
MEDLEY OF FRESH VEGETABLES 2.90
TOMATO & ONION SALAD 3.90
(tomato, onion, rocket, balsamic & Grana Padano) LORENZO'S MIXED SALAD 3.90
CRISPY BATTERED ONION RINGS 3.90
ZUCCHINE CROCCANTI 3.90
(crispy battered courgettes)

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