Lorenzo’s Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret

Went for brunch today. Was pretty disappointed. Good was eh and didn’t offer much in variety. The buffet layout was terrible, you’re basically in the bar. Was cramped and way to dark. Wouldn’t return or recommend. Nicest thing was the piano player.

Went there for a dinner show. The service was horrible! Had to wait 35 minutes for a server to come over after I asked 2 other waiters who our waitress was ! We placed our drink order had too wait another 20 minutes! Never will we go back very disappointed

Not worth the money. Service ok, food alright. If you drive a few minutes of the premise like I did I really enjoyed Bella Mama rose

Lousy food! Went here for a baby shower and had high expectations since its partnered with the Hilton. Food was gross and the servers were unaccommodating for gluten allergies, having given me an attitude when I asked them how the food is cooked.

Had mother’s day brunch here and it was horrible. Service was horrible. The waitress didn’t even smile and was not friendly at all. Felt like I had to deal with a grouch. When ask a question for drinks she didn’t tell us what was our option and on top took a long time to get us anything. On top, for the price pay for brunch it does not include a mimosa or bloody mary like they do for regular brunch made it even worst. They even charge a child half price that is not even 3 yrs old was ridiculous. While I know another table had an 8 yrs old and the waiter didn’t charge them. Seems like the rules are set per server which makes it even more unfair. Food was not the best. Can definitely get better else where. I DO NOT recommend this place especially for an event here. Stay away.

If you’re thinking of hosting a party here, do it.
Both of my parents had birthday parties here and they were both hits. I didn’t attend my dad’s, but my mom’s was a lunch with around 25 guests. The party was entirely customizable– tons of choices for a menu, possibility for hors d’oeuvres and/​or an open bar, etc.
The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. They even gave my mom a private room even though she didn’t have enough guests (40 I believe) because it wasn’t being used– at no extra cost.
The food was great. I’m usually not a fan of mass made «party food,» but Lorenzo’s has it down. The first course was an arugula salad; penne for the pasta course; choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp for entrée; and my mom took care of dessert. I chose the shrimp, and loved it. The guests also couldn’t stop praising the food. The drinks were on point as well.
I’ve also been to Lorenzo’s for dinner. It’s expensive, but if you know that going in it’s great for a once-​in-​a-​while treat, in my opinion.

I’m no stranger at the Hilton Garden Inn that Lorenzo’s is attached to. I love the happy hour specials. $ 4 glasses of wine and half price apps are only a couple steps away. I can get toasted and stumble upstairs to bed. Maybe this is a little reckless since this is only Wednesday, but who are YOU to judge, Internet?
Danielle, the afternoon bartender is friggin adorable and so sweet to everyone. Being that this is a hotel bar, all walks of life come in. I’m currently in my work clothes (jeans and steel toe boots) sitting next to a man in a suit sitting next to a women in a leopard print cardigan. The hotel bar is the great equalizer in our society, you know.
Food is a little above basic since they serve the full restaurant dinner menu at the bar. I’m told the chicken martini was great; the green beans looked so fresh and green. Their bolognese was bland, in my opinion. There’s no richness to it, just canned tomato taste. Butternut squash soup is seasonal and different from any other place I’ve had. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but there was a bit of spice I found warm it wasn’t overly sweet.
As tempting as they might be on happy hour special, I’d skip the traditional calamari and wings on flavor alone. Calamari was tough and under seasoned while the wings were tough and dry. If you love deals, though, both specials are generous in size.
Clientele changes on the weekend with all the weddings that the HGI hosts. Women and men dress very well to have cocktails here. I almost feel bad for wearing my pajamas. Almost.

We recently made a 50^th Wedding Anniversary Party for my parents at Lorenzo’s. From the initial meeting to the night of the event, the staff of Lorenzo’s made our event very special. From assistance with the menu to table arrangements to last minute changes there was nothing the staff couldn’t handle. The food and service were fantastic not to mention how the beautiful the restaurant it. What a touch the piano player added. Would highly recommend for your next dinner party!

With live piano music in the background, Lorenzo’s offers a beautiful Sunday brunch. My family and I came to celebrate my mom’s birthday and were pleasantly surprised. The waitstaff were very attentive and polite, and the ambiance was very nice. There were various types of food and everything was tasty. I definitely recommend it, and I will most definitely return!
Only one thing I’d like the employees to know is that not all Asians that go to the restaurant are Chinese. The waiter tried to be funny by saying Chinese words to us. Too bad we didn’t understand what he was saying since we’re Korean. However, I really do appreciate him trying but I kinda didn’t appreciate the ignorance.

Thoroughly mediocre, here for the marathon and got lazy and stayed at the hotel, wouldn’t recommend it. Both the chicken and the seafood pappardelle were disappointing, clumped, cooked together pasta and dry (event leftover?) chicken.
The happy hour at the bar was worthwhile though, should have made that our dinner. Enjoyed the wings and signature calamari.

Great variety at the buffet. Food was tasty and fresh. The service was great, drinks were fast. Overall great experience.

The best Nonna’s Chicken Soup since our real mother’s chicken soup! The chicken martini is fantastic, the escarole and beans as well. The bread basket breads were really good too. The service is impeccable. All in all a great experience.

I have been here several times and have never left hungry or disappointed. Absolutely amazing happy hour! This amazing happy hour lasts from 4−7pm and comes with some of the best bartenders around. Everything on the happy hour menu is delicious from the Lorenzo’s Signature Calamari to the buffalo wings, to the fried ravioli! $ 5 glasses of wine, $ 5 well drinks, and $ 3 domestic beers. Can’t beat it!

Sunday we went to the Mothers Day Brunch served in the banquet room. Our server took complimentary drinks (Mimosas, Bellini, and Bloody Mary) and told us to help ourselves to the buffet. With the exception of the omelts, food was overcooked, cold; seafood (oysters, shrimp, calamaria) were mushy. When we got the bill they charged us for the supposed complimentary drinks and tacked on a service charge. When we questioned the server we were told the drinks were not comlimentary and the other server was wrong. Needless to say the bill for 6 people came to just under 500. The original cost for the meal for 1 person was 49.99. Richard Nictros should be ashamed for the poor quality and the charge for the drinks.
We go out often for brunches (Water Club; Pasticierro Bruno) i will never frequent the Hilton (Lorenzos) again

The Bride and I came in here for complimentary breakfast the morning of the big day.
We sat in the bar area since it was quiet and everyone else was in the dining room. The guy manning the grill was awesome. Super cheerful and friendly and just an overall great attitude. He was quick with my french toast and it was delicious on top of that.
Also stopped in post-​reception for a little after party. There was actually another «after party» on the opposite side of the bar.
Great spot to just grab a drink and hang out if you’re staying in the hotel.

Service, food preparation, and cost was very nice atmosphere was even better a must try at any time.

I kinda liked it here.
It was 30 $ for the buffet. Unfortunately half the stuff I wouldn’t eat. It wasn’t their fault. That’s my own preferences. However, I loved the atmosphere. Loved the lighting low. The piano. The guy playing the guitar and singing.
Especially loved the desert bar. Amazing. The chocolate fountain was absolutely to die for. Except they had everything but the strawberries next to the chocolate fountain. I beliebe they need to move the strawberries next to the chocolate fountain instead of all the other fruit only.
Over all wonderful experience.

This restaurant is located across the lobby inside the Hilton Garden. Plenty of staff on hand to service you and ensure you. The menu has a pretty decent selection and the prices are definitely on the high side.
Their drinks, Lemon Drop Martini and the Sour Apple Martini are extremely delicious. Also, very pricey, which helps me realize I’m still in NYC. I didn’t like the fact, a Apple Martini was $ 10.50 and a Sour Apple Martini was $ 12.
I had the Goat cheese appetizer on a bed of salad. Very delicious, and I enjoyed it a lot. I had the lobster meat, mushroom, and artichoke hearts with Risotto. All the vegetables had a smokey flavor to it. You tell our food was made from scratch. Very delicious as well. My pockets were pretty empty by the end of the night. My supervisor had the steak. Cooked very well and season to perfection. He had no complaints.
Our waiter was pretty decent, not the best Ive experienced.
Overall, I would be back. But it will not be my first choice to dine in the area, unless I’m trying to impress someone.

The only reason Im giving this rating is our waiter.
In short, he was terrible.
We came in around ten thirty on Saturday morning for the breakfast buffet after a fun night enjoying our room in the hotel. We had on our pajamas and the hosts sat us right away.
Jimmy J was our waiter/​server according to our receipt.
He came off a little aloof at first, I thought, hey, it’s still early, maybe hes not up yet.
The dining room was empty and it was buffet style so I didn’t expect much service… that is until we asked for coffee and then juice and it felt like I was bothering him by asking.
Fast forward.
We came back for dinner later that evening and to our surprise, we had Jimmy again. Poor guy.
Poor us.
We were seated right away and the dining room was beautifully lit and the lounge pianist was so soothing and set a wonderful mood.
Jimmy coldly asked us if we wanted drinks, and swiftly left. He never stayed at our table more than a few seconds to interact with us. Again, I felt I was bothering him when we finally ordered. Other patrons near us got a sweeter Jimmy. He laughed with them, I over heard him mention specials and other things that weren’t on the printed menu he dropped on the table.
(Our meal was wonderful! Great prices and great portions!)
We were alone most of our meal. A different host checked on us. I saw jimmy check other tables many times before he returned to ours, which he simply peeked at whole swiftly passing us.
He didn’t ask us what brought us to the area. He had seen us twice in the same day. I would have told him it was one of our birthdays and that’s why we even came here in the first place. Instead, I had to flag him down to see a dessert menu.
He seemed to rush the check on us and by this point, my partner and I were just not feeling welcome at all.
We swallowed our drinks and left.
We really wish we got one of the other servers we encountered.
Hopefully this message gets to Jimmy and the management at Lorenzos.

It’s convenient because I’m staying at the Hilton/​Hampton for work during the week but, I so wish the food was better. It’s pricey and just not that great. So many better options for Italian on Staten Island.
The one thing that I do like about it is the staff, they are always very professional and accommodating.