Lorenzo's Fresh Italian Cooking Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Lorenzo's Fresh Italian Cooking, a delightful Italian gem nestled at 117 Center St, Garwood, NJ. The restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for a casual dinner or special occasion. Guests rave about the flavorful dishes and generous portion sizes, making it an ideal choice for both small gatherings and larger groups.
- Chicken Milanese and Baked Manicotti are standout favorites that leave diners craving more.
- The attentive and friendly service elevates the dining experience, ensuring you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive.
- With a BYOB policy, you can pair your meal with a drink of your choice.
- Don’t forget to indulge in their delicious Tiramisu—a true crowd-pleaser!
Lorenzo's is not just about food; it’s an experience that celebrates authentic Italian cooking with a personal touch. Highly recommended!
Hero Sandwiches
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich
Italian Sausage With Peppers And Onions Sandwich
Red sauce or garlic and olive oil.
Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich
Steak Mushrooms Peppers And Onions Sandwich
Sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Shrimp Parmigiana Sandwich
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Slices of eggplant with mozzarella in marinara sauce.
Chicken Milanese Hero Sandwich
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions and house dressing.
Grilled Chicken Hero Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our House dressing.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Veal Milanese Sandwich
Lettuce, tomatoes,red onions and our house dressing
Italian Sausage Parmigiana Sandwich
Italian Grilled Sausage And Broccoli Rabe Sandwich
Personal Chicken Vodka Pizza
Personal Meat Lover Pizza
Personal Sausage
Personal Pepperoni Pizza
Personal Meatball Pizza
Personal Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Personal Lorenzo Supreme Pizza
Personal Cheese Pizza
Personal Pesto Pizza
Personal White Pizza
Personal Margaherita
Personal Salad Pizza
Personal Pizza
Desserts
Icecream Chocolate
Tartuffo
Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Limoncello MarscaponeCake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate lava cake
Mango Sorbet
Mango sorbet
Strawberry Ala Mode Lorenzo’s Style
A Cup of vanilla ice cream topped with Fresh Strawberry, walnuts, oreo cookies and chocolate sauce with wipped Cream
Icecream Vanilla
Chocolate Mousse Cake
NY Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry cheesecake
Mini Canoli
Sea Bass With Escarole And Beans Dinner
Made With Escarole, White Beans and Chopped Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce.
Flounder Francese Dinner
Made in Lemon White Wine Sauce With Artichokes Hearts.
Shrimp Parmigiana Dinner
Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Dinner
Stuffed with Real Crab Meat, Breadcrumbs and Herbs Served Mix Vegetables in Garlic and Olive Oil.
Seafood Lorenzo's Over Linguini Dinner
Calamari, Shrimp,Mussels, Clams,Chopped Tomatoes, Capers Black Olives in White Wine Sauce.
Pan Fry Tilapia Milanese Dinner
Served with Arugula, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella and House Dressing
Pan Fry Flounder Milanese Dinner
Served with Arugula, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella and House Dressing
Scallops Over Rissoto Dinner
Pan Sear Scallops served over Spinach and Mushrooms Rissoto
Shrimp In Scampi Sauce Dinner
Made in Garlic White Wine Sauce and Roasted peppers Over Pappardelle.
Tilapia Francese Dinner
Made in Lemon White Wine Sauce with Artichokes Hearts.
Shrimp Francese Dinner
Made in Lemon White Wine Sauce with Artichokes Hearts.
Shrimp Puttanesca Dinner
Made with anchovies, chopped tomatoes, onions,Kalamata olives, Capers And Shrimp over Capellini.
Linguine Frutti Di Mare Dinner
Scallops, Shrimp,Clams and Mussels in Marinara Sauce.
Sea Bass Francese Dinner
Made in Lemon White Wine Sauce with Artichoke Hearts.
Grilled Salmon Fillet Dinner
Served Over Mix Vegetables.
Potato Crusted Salmon Dinner
Salmon Stuffed with Potatoes in A creamy Mustard sauce with Onions and Chopped Tomatoes over Mix Vegetables.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Over Linguine Dinner
Spicy Marinara Sauce.
Tilapia Marichiatto Dinner
Served with Clams and Mussels in Marinara Sauce.
Pan Sear Salmon Lorenzo's Dinner
Served with Broccoli, White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes.
Sea Bass Crab And Crusted Dinner
Stuffed with Crabmeat made in white wine sauce, roasted red peppers and Green Beans
Baked Flounder Dinner
Served with Mix Vegetables and Scampi Sauce
Scallops Francese Dinner
Made in Lemon White Wine Sauce and Artichokes.
Baked Sea Scallops Dinner
Served with Mix Vegetables and Scampi Sauce.
Salmon Francese Dinner
Made in a Lemon White Wine Sauce with Artichokes Hearts.
Shrimp Carbonara Dinner
Jumbo shrimp Made with bacon, onions,peas sauteed in cream sauce Serve Over Pappardelle.
Seafood - Dinner
Catering-Desserts
Cheese Cake Tray
Tiramisu Tray
Mini Cannoli Tray(18 Pieces) Tray
Family Lorenzo Salad Pizza
Family Pizza Crust with pizza sauce topped with Chopped Lorenzo’s Salad and House Dressing
Famly Caesar Salad Pizza
Large pizza crust with pizza sauce topped with chopped Caesar salad
Fam Sausage Pizza
Family cheese pizza Topped with Sausage in Slices
Family Margaherita
Large pizza topped with fresh mozzarella and Basil
Family Pepperoni
Family Lorenzo’s Supreme Pizza
Family Cheese Pizza Topped with Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms,Onions, and Pepperoni
Family Meat Lovers Pizza
Family Cheese Pizza Topped with Bacon, Sausage,Meatballs, and Pepperoni
Family Cheese Pizza
A large 16” Pizza toped with tegular Mozzarella and grated cheese and pizza sauce
Family Pesto Pizza
Family Pizza topped with pesto sauce, fresh chopped tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
Family Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Family Cheese Pizza Topped with breaded Chicken Cutlet tossed in Buffalo sauce
Family Meatballs Pizza
Family Cheese pizza topped with our home made meatballs
Pizza Family style
Side Dishes
Side Of French Fries
Side Of Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Garlic and olive oil.
Side Of Sausage In Marinara Sauce
Side Of Sauteed Green Beans
Garlic and olive oil.
Side Of Meatballs In Marinara Sauce
Side Of Sauteed Broccoli
Garlic and olive oil.
Side Of Sauteed Mix Vegetables
Garlic and olive oil.
Side Of Spanish Potatoes
Side Of Risotto
Mushroom or Spinach Risotto
Side Of Baked Potato
Side Of Sauteed Spinach
Garlic and olive oil.
Side Of Sauteed Escarole And Beans
Garlic and olive oil.
Mozzarella Sticks Tray
Mini Hero Tray
Caprese Salad Tray
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with house dressing
Garden Salad Tray
Romaine, iceberg,cherry tomatoes, cucumbers,carrots, onions,olives, and pepperoncini peppers
Zuppa Di Clams(White Or Red Sauce) Tray
Cranberry Gorgonzola Salad Tray
Baked Clams Tray
Mixed Vegetables Tray
Zuppa Di Mussels(White Or Red Sauce) Tray
Stuffed Mushrooms Tray
Stuffed with peppers, mushrooms,onions with scampi sauce
Rice Balls Tray
Chicken Fingers Tray
Lorenzo's Salad Tray
Romaine, iceberg,mix baby green, onions,cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella
French Fries Tray
TRAY SPANISH POTATOES
Zucchini Sticks Tray
Tray Broccoli Rabe Tray
Chicken Wings(Buffalo Or Chili Asian Sauce) Tray
Fly Calamari Tray
Risotto Tray (Mushroom,Spinach,Primavera)
Caesar Salad Tray
Romaine lettuce, romano cheese and croutons
Catering-Lorenzo's Trays to Go - Salads and Appetizers
Salads
Lorenzo's Salad
Romaine, iceberg,mix baby green, onions,cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and Fresh mozzarella
Garden Salad
Romaine, iceberg,cherry tomatoes, cucumbers,carrots, onions,olives, and pepperoncini peppers
Romaine Gorgonzola Salad
Romaine lettuce, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese and Dry Cranberries.
Balsamic Burrata Salata
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions and balsamic glaze
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, romano cheese and croutons
Apple Walnut Salad
Made with Mix baby greens, Waalnuts fresh cut green apples in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Baked Ziti Kids Meal
Made with ricotta, mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce.
Penne Alla Vodka Kids Meal
Cheese Ravioli Kids Meal
Choice of vodka sauce, butter or marinara.
Chicken Parmigiana And Ziti Kids Meal
In Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Fingers And Fries Kids Meal
Spaghetti With Meatballs Kids Meal
Served in marinara sauce.
Kids Meal
Meats
Rack Of Lamb Arrabiata
Made with Cherry Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms in Light Red Sauce.
Pork Chop Murphy
Served with Peppers, Onions,roasted Potatoes and Cherry Peppers in White Wine Sauce.
Pork Braciole Over Rigatoni
Pork Braciole served over Rigatoni with a scoop of Riccota
Rack Of Lamb Giambotta
Made with Onions, Mushrooms,Peppers And Roasted Potatoes in Light Brown Sauce.
Sausage, Peppers, And Onions
Red sauce or Garlic and Olive Oil.
Grilled Skirt Steak And Broccoli Rabe
Pork Chop Siciliano
Onions, Mushrooms and Cherry Peppers and Onions served over Mix Vegetables.
Grilled Skirt Steak Pizzaiola
Made with Mushrooms and Onions sauteed in a Lite Red Sauce. Served With Mix Vegetables in Garlic and Olive Oil.
Grilled Sausage And Broccoli Rabe
Pork Chop Arrabiata
Made with Sauteed Onions, Mushrooms,Peppers, Roasted Potatoes and Cherry Peppers in Lite Red Sauce.
New York Steak And Shrimp
Served with Mix Vegetables in Garlic and Olive Oil.
Black Angus New York Steak
Served with Mix Vegetables in Garlic and Olive Oil.
Stuffed Chicken Dinner
Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella, Bread Crumbs and herbs (Marsala or Pomodoro Sauce).
Chicken & Shrimp Marsala Dinner
Sauteed in marsala sauce with mushrooms.
Chicken Marsala Dinner
Sauteed in Marsala Sauce with Mushrooms.
Pan Fry Veal Milanese Dinner
Topped with Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes with Our House Dressing.
Veal Marsala Dinner
Sauteed in Marsala Sauce with Mushrooms.
Chicken Murphy Dinner
Cherry Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Onions,Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes in White Wine Sauce.
Veal Parmigiana Dinner
Drunken Lorenzo's Platter
A combination of 3 of most Favorite Dishes All in Vodka Sauce Chicken Parmigiana In Vodka Sauce, Baked Lasagna In Vodka Sauce and Penne A la Vodka Sauce
Chicken Pizzaiola Dinner
Chicken Breast made in lite red sauce, with mushrooms and onions
Veal Francese Dinner
Sauteed in Lemon White wine Sauce with Artichokes Hearts.
Chicken Margherita Dinner
Sliced Tomatoes, Onions and Fresh Mozzarella in White Wine Sauce.
Veal Pizzaiola Dinner
Sauteed Mushrooms, Onions in Marinara Sauce.
Lorenzo's Platter
A combinations Of 3 of our most favorite dishes combine into one large meal. Chicken Parmigiana. Baked Lasagna And Cheese Tortellini Alfredo,
Pan Fry Veal Over Broccoli Rabe Dinner
Breaded veal cutlet served over sauteed broccoli rabe in garlic and olive oil
Four Ways Trio-Chicken, Veal And Shrimp Dinner
Marsala, Vodka,Francese or Parmigiana.
Veal Piccata Dinner
Made with Capers, Roasted Peppers and Artichokes Hearts in White Wine Sauce.
Chicken Giambotta Dinner
Made with Mushrooms Onions, Peppers and Roasted Potatoes in a light Brown Sauce.
Pan Fry Chicken Milanese Dinner
Topped with Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes with Our House Dressing.
Chicken Francese Dinner
Made in a Lemon, White Wine Sauce with Artichoke Hearts.
Eggplant Parmigiana Dinner
Slices of Eggplant with Mozzarella in Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Piccata Dinner
Made with Capers, Artichokes and Roasted peppers in White Wine Sauce.
Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner
Served with Mix Vegetables Sauteed in Garlic and Olive Oil.
Chicken Scarpariello Dinner
Sliced Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions and Pepperoncini Peppers in White Wine Sauce.
Eggplant Rollatini Dinner
Sliced Eggplant Stuffed with Ricotta and Mozzarella in Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Entrees - Dinner
Soups
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Minestrone Soup
Chicken Soup
Eggplant Parmigiana Tray
Slices of eggplant with mozzarella in marinara sauce.
Chicken Murphy(24 Pieces) Tray
Veal Frances(24 Pieces)
Shrimp In Garlic Sauce Tray
Chicken Arrabiata(24 Pieces) Tray
Gnocchi Meat Sauce And Riccota Tray
Penne Primavera(Garlic And Oil Or Red Sauce) Tray
Baked Ziti Tray
Made with ricotta, mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce.
Lasagna Tray
Hotsy Totsy Tray
Veal Parmigiana(12 Pieces) Tray
Chicken Francese (24 Pieces) Tray
Salmon Francese Tray
Made in a lemon white wine sauce with artichokes hearts.
Sausage Peppers And Onions In Red Sauce Tray
Chicken Piccata(24 Pieces) Tray
Stuffed Shrimp(12 Pieces) Tray
Penne Alla Vodka Tray
Chicken Margherita(24 Pieces) Tray
Linguine Frutti Di Mare Tray
Scallops, shrimp,clams and mussels in marinara sauce.
Linguine Clams Sauce(Red Or White Sauce) Tray
Baked Ziti Ciciliana Tray
Veal Pizzaiola(24 Pieces) Tray
Chicken Scarpariello(24 Pieces) Tray
Shrimp Parmigiana Tray
Rigatoni Meat Sauce Tray
Flounder Francese(12 Pieces) Tray
Chicken Marsala(24 Pieces) Tray
Pan Fry Chicken Milanese(24 Pieces) Tray
Penne Tomato Sauce Tray
Gnocchi Chicken Cacciatore Tray
Made with peppers, mushrooms, onions and chunk of chicken breast in a lite red sauce.
Broiled Salmon Filet Tray
Shrimp Francese Tray
Penne C.B.T. Tray
Mini Meatball Platter(40 Pieces) Tray
Shrimp Scampi Tray
Veal Piccata(24 Pieces) Tray
Stuffed Flounder(12 Pieces) Tray
Chicken Giambotta(24 Pieces) Tray
Chicken Parmigiana(12 Pieces) Tray
Veal Marsala(24 Pieces) Tray
Eggplant Rollatini(12 Pieces) Tray
Catering-Entrees
Beverages
Cranberry Juice
Milk
Fresh Brew Iced Tea
Arnold Palmer
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
20Oz Bottle Of Soda
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Natural Spring Water
Snapple Ice Tea
Lemonade
Bottle
Chocolate Milk
Pappardelle Shrimp In Vodka Dinner
Capellini Spinach Dinner
Made with cherry tomatoes in garlic and olive oil.
Gnocchi Chicken Cacciatore Dinner
Made with peppers, mushrooms, onions and chunk of chicken breast In a lite red sauce.
Gnocchi With Meat Sauce Dinner
Made with Marinara Meat Sauce and a Scoop of Ricotta.
Rigatoni Amatriciana Dinner
Made with Bacon, Onions, Chopped Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers.
Fusilli Chicken Dinner
Chunks of chicken breast, with asparagus, fresh tomatoes, basil, in garlic and olive oil
Baked Ziti Dinner
Made with ricotta, mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce.
Spaghetti And Meatballs Dinner
Made with Chopped Eggplant, Onions and Roasted peppers in Lite Marinara Sauce.
Linguine In Pesto And Ricotta Dinner
Rigatoni Dinner
Meat sauce or Bolognese sauce.
Baked Ziti Siciliana Dinner
Made with sausage, eggplant, ricotta and mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce.
Lobster Ravioli Dinner
Made in champagne cream sauce, asparagus and cherry tomatoes and Onions.
Parpadelle Shrimp Asparragus Dinner
Sauteed Shrimp in Garlic Sauce with asparagus, chopped tomatoes and basil
Linguine In Clam Sauce Dinner
Made with fresh chopped clams in white sauce or red.
Pappardelle Alfredo Dinner
Rigatoni White Beans In Garlic And Olive Oil Dinner
Made with White Canellini Beans,Chopped Tomatoes, Broccoli and Basil in Garlic and Olive Oil
Linguine Shrimp Marinara Dinner
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo Dinner
Made in Creamy Alfredo Sauce.
Baked Lasagna Dinner
Ricotta cheese, mozzarella and meat sauce.
Penne Primavera Dinner
Carrots, zucchinis, String beans, broccoli and spinach with white wine sauce or Marinara sauce.
Penne Marinara Or Garlic And Olive Oil Dinner
Rigatoni Shrimp Arugula Dinner
Sauteed Shrimp in Garlic Sauce With , Arugula, chopped tomatoes and a scoop of Riccota
Cheese Ravioli In Tomato Sauce Dinner
Penne Burrata Dinner
Made with crumble sausage, peas, burrata cheese in pink sauce.
Penne Alla Vodka Dinner
Baked Manicotti
Spaghetti And Broccoli Dinner
Made in garlic and olive oil sauce.
Pastas - Dinner
Appetizers
Fried Zucchini Sticks Appetizer
Mini Rice Balls Appetizer
7 Mini Rice Balls Stuffed with Ground Beef and Peas
Mozzarella In Carrozza Appetizer
Garlic Bread Appetizer
Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer
Stuffed with peppers, mushrooms,onions with scampi sauce
Eggplant Rollatini Appetizer
Sliced eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and mozzarella in marinara sauce
Mini Crab Cakes Appetizer
Made with real crab meat, onions.roasted peppers and bread crumbs
Chicken Wings 10 Pc Appetizer
Buffalo style or sweet spicy style
Hotsy Totsy Shrimp Appetizer
Fried Shrimp made with fry diablo sauce with crostini bread
Bruschetta Appetizer
Toasted Crostini Bread Topped with Tomato, Onions And Basil.
Fried Calamari Appetizer
Buffalo Style, sweet spicy, balsamic or plain with marinara sauce
Baked Clams Oreganata Appetizer
Stuff Clams with Herbs, Breadcrumbs with Scampi Sauce
Scallops Lorenzo's Appetizer
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with Scampi Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer
Zuppa Di Mussels Appetizer
White Wine Sauce or Marinara Sauce
Caprese Salad Appetizer
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with house dressing
Mozzarella Sticks Appetizer
Chicken Fingers Appetizer
Zuppa Di Clams Appetizer
White Wine Sauce or Marinara Sauce