Heirloom – American
Heirloom captures the essence of a sophisticated harvest, where the earthy fragrance of Kennett Square mushrooms and pan-roasted duck breast drifts through an inviting, soul-warming space. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic charm with culinary finesse, turning local orchard treasures into vibrant plates like velvety broccoli soup and delicate ribbons of housemade pappardelle. It is a sanctuary for the senses where every bite—from the rich decadence of foie gras pâté to the crisp finish of pan-seared arctic char—celebrates the deep, seasonal rhythms of the land.
Savannah Road +13023134065 http://www.heirloomdelaware.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Heirloom
Dairy-Free at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection, Kennett Square Mushroom Mix and Kennett Square Mushroom Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kennett Square Mushroom Mix and Charcuterie Board. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection, Trio of Blue Cheese and Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Trio of Blue Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection, Kennett Square Mushroom Mix and Kennett Square Mushroom Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection, Trio of Blue Cheese and Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection and Kennett Square Mushroom Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Heirloom
Heirloom in Nairobi has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sage Gimlet and Grapefruit Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Heirloom
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Farm at Doe Run Selection | — | 47.1 g |
| Fifer Orchard Broccoli Soup | 37.7 g | 36.2 g |
| Quad of Goat Cheese | 0 g | 31.8 g |
| Charcuterie Board | 28.6 g | 31.8 g |
| Charred Lemon Sour | 65.5 g | 31.4 g |
| Mai Tai | 9.5 g | 27 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad | 15.9 g | 25.2 g |
| Trio of Blue Cheese | 13.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Shaved Fifer Orchard Brussels Sprout Salad | 59.3 g | 13.9 g |
| Sage Gimlet | 76.9 g | 12.4 g |
| Apple Crush | 81.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Burnt Honey Panna Cotta | 44.9 g | 3.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its inviting space and professional service, guests consistently praise the seamless dining experience from appetizers to the main course. Standout dishes include the exceptionally tasty chicken, which reviewers highlight as a must-order alongside their flavorful starters. Diners rave about the helpful staff and warm atmosphere, noting that making a reservation is well worth it for such a high-quality meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fifer Orchard Broccoli Soup - $14: crispy bacon, hasselback potato, parmesan mousse, chive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Shumai Dumplings - $18: pork belly & halibut filled, leek kimchi, pickled fennel & carrots, crispy leeks, toasted sesame seeds, gochujang sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porcini Mushroom & Foie Gras Pâté - $22: brûléed with toasted pine nuts, pickled beech mushrooms, shaved parmesan, balsamic reduction, housemade crackers Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shaved Fifer Orchard Brussels Sprout Salad - $16: black pepper hazelnuts, dried cherries, Asian pears, chives & mint, crumbled Jasper witherbrook blue cheese, house cured pancetta, dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $15: roasted red & golden beets, winter citrus supremes, beet pickled shallots, walnut goat cheese pesto, blood orange maple vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ode to Fall Squash - $17: brown butter braised delicata squash, pumpkin seed & nut dukkah, herb salad, honeycrisp apples, fried sage, crispy squash, butternut squash butter, shaved parmesan, maple dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Housemade Pappardelle Pasta - $32: winter spiced whipped ricotta, red pepper & tomato bolognese with spicy Italian sausage & sage, garlic crisp, chive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Hudson Valley Duck Breast - $42: cranberry glazed, roasted delicata squash with sourdough bread stuffing, miso butternut squash purée, chicken demi Available at: dinner
- Kennett Square Mushroom Bowl - $28: wild rice, shaved Fifer brussels sprouts, wilted arugula, roasted walnuts, Kennett Square mushrooms, crispy carrots, mushroom miso broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Crispy Skin Arctic Char - $38: Fifer Orchard brussels sprouts & granny smith apples, smoked honey braised radishes, oyster mushrooms, togarashi spiced pine nuts, golden raisin & caper agrodolce, whey velouté Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Crispy Skin Rockfish - $40: Korean spiced Marsh Hen Mill Carolina gold rice with cabbage, carrots & red onion, Kennett Square shiitake mushrooms, house cured bacon, smoked peanut sauce, toasted coconut, blood orange gastrique Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Double Cut Heritage Pork Chop - $44: housemade sauerkraut with apples & walnuts, mushroom duxelles, fried vinegar fingerling potatoes, apple & fennel mustard, cherry demi Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheese & Charcuterie
- Farm at Doe Run Selection - $24: Hummingbird, Seven Sisters, St Malachi Reserve, Batch #45, Blow Horn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meadow Creek Dairy Selection - $22: Appalachian, Mountaineer, Grayson Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quad of Goat Cheese - $26: Cabra La Mancha, Capriole O'Banon, Kunik, Truffle Tremor Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trio of Blue Cheese - $24: Shakerag, Asher Blue, Rogue Smokey Hazelnut Blue Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Board - $38: House cured meats, pork lomo, torchon of foie gras, duck prosciutto, beef rillette, Berkshire coppa, chicken liver pâté with rhubarb gelée Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kennett Square Mushroom Mix - $12: port reduction, herbs, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie - $12: chocolate crust, crushed peanuts, caramel drizzle, brûléed banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Burnt Honey Panna Cotta - $12: candied hazelnuts, pear chutney with sage & black pepper, pear-ginger gastrique Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake - $12: espresso whipped cream, candied pecans, brown butter caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sage Gimlet - $16: Sip Smith gin, Faccio Brutto, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, torn sage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Mai Tai - $16: Meyers dark rum, Pierre Ferrand dry orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, almond syrup, Appleton 8 yr reserve rum floater
- Charred Lemon Sour - $16: Bulleit bourbon, Strega, fresh lemon juice, rosemary syrup, egg white, lemon bitters, Quinta tawny port floater Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- Heirloom Dirty - $16: Tito's vodka, olive juice, skewer of blue cheese olives & pickled carrot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Grapefruit Margarita - $16: Mi Campo reposado tequila, smoky Los Siete mezcal, Cappalletti, thyme-agave syrup, fresh grapefruit & lime juices, coriander-sea salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Apple Crush - $16: Laird's apple brandy, Bulleit bourbon, Averna Amaro, Fifer Orchard apple cider, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, black walnut bitters
- Espresso Martini - $18: Tito's vodka, Borghetti liqueur, fresh La Colombe espresso, vanilla infused Licor 43, Kahlua
- French Press Coffee - $8: La Colombe Frogtown or Monte Carlo Decaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Loose Leaf Tea - $6: Selection of Green, White, Black, or Herbal teas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Heirloom
- Is Heirloom dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Heirloom has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection, Kennett Square Mushroom Mix and Kennett Square Mushroom Bowl.
- What can I eat at Heirloom on a dairy-free diet?
- Farm at Doe Run Selection, Kennett Square Mushroom Mix and Kennett Square Mushroom Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Heirloom have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Farm at Doe Run Selection and Kennett Square Mushroom Mix.
- Is Heirloom gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Heirloom?
- Farm at Doe Run Selection, at roughly 47.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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