Lorenzo's Cafe – Italian
Lorenzo's Cafe is a warm, inviting retreat where the comforting aromas of bubbling marinara and savory wine reductions fill the air, welcoming guests into a space that feels like a home away from home. Golden-brown cutlets of chicken and eggplant are smothered in melted cheese and rich sauces, while hearty combinations of sausage and poultry simmer in fragrant pans of Marsala and Cacciatore. Every plate captures the soul of traditional Italian-American cooking, offering a satisfying escape for those seeking the timeless, soul-warming flavors of a neighborhood classic.
1500, State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12304 +15183722219 https://www.lorenzositaliancafe.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Lorenzo's Cafe
Dairy-Free at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage & Peppers (Half), Sausage & Peppers (Full Shallow) and Sausage & Peppers (Full Deep). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage & Peppers (Half), Sausage & Peppers (Full Shallow) and Sausage & Peppers (Full Deep). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 40 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Parmesan Package, Schenectady Package and Mixed Vegetables (Full Shallow). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Half), Sausage & Peppers (Full Shallow) and Ziti with Sauce (Full Deep). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 11 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw (per person), Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Half) and Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Full Deep). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 16 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage & Peppers (Full Deep), Cole Slaw (per person) and Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Half). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ziti with Sauce (Half), Ziti with Sauce (Full Deep) and Chicken & Sausage Sorrento (Full Deep). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lorenzo's Cafe
Lorenzo's Cafe in Schenectady has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Vegetables (Full Shallow), Mixed Vegetables (Full Deep) and Pasta with Garlic & Oil (Full Shallow). 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 Lorenzo's Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Full Shallow) | 13.9 g | 77.7 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Full Deep) | 3.7 g | 75.8 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Marsala (Full Shallow) | 5.2 g | 63.1 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Cacciatore (Full Shallow) | 5.2 g | 63.1 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Sorrento (Full Shallow) | 5.2 g | 63.1 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Marsala (Full Deep) | 3.5 g | 62 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Cacciatore (Full Deep) | 3.5 g | 62 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Sorrento (Full Deep) | 3.5 g | 62 g |
| Chicken Parmesan (Full Shallow) | 11.6 g | 60.6 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Half) | 2.9 g | 60 g |
| Roasted Chicken (per piece) | 14.3 g | 52.7 g |
| Chicken & Sausage Marsala (Half) | 2.7 g | 46.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Parmesan and Entrees
- Chicken Parmesan (Half) - $90 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan (Full Shallow) - $120 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan (Half) - $60 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan (Full Shallow) - $100 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Sausage Marsala (Half) - $90 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Sausage Marsala (Full Shallow) - $120
- Chicken & Sausage Marsala (Full Deep) - $180 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Sausage Cacciatore (Half) - $70
- Chicken & Sausage Cacciatore (Full Shallow) - $90
- Chicken & Sausage Cacciatore (Full Deep) - $130
- Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Half) - $90 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Full Shallow) - $120 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Full Deep) - $180 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken & Sausage Sorrento (Half) - $90 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken & Sausage Sorrento (Full Shallow) - $120 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken & Sausage Sorrento (Full Deep) - $180 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Chicken (per piece) - $4.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sausage & Peppers (Half) - $70 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Sausage & Peppers (Full Shallow) - $100 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Sausage & Peppers (Full Deep) - $140 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Pasta Dishes
- Ziti with Sauce (Half) - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Ziti with Sauce (Full Shallow) - $60 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Ziti with Sauce (Full Deep) - $80 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Baked Ziti (Half) - $55
- Baked Ziti (Full Shallow) - $70
- Baked Ziti (Full Deep) - $90
- Baked Manicotti (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Manicotti (Full Shallow) - $70 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Ravioli (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Ravioli (Full Shallow) - $70 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Ravioli (Full Deep) - $90 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Stuffed Shells (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Stuffed Shells (Full Shallow) - $70 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lasagna (Half) - $70
- Lasagna (Full Shallow) - $120
- Alfredo (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Alfredo (Full Shallow) - $75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Alfredo (Full Deep) - $90 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pasta with Meat Sauce (Half) - $60
- Pasta with Meat Sauce (Full Shallow) - $80
- Pasta with Meat Sauce (Full Deep) - $100
- Pasta with Garlic & Oil (Half) - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pasta with Garlic & Oil (Full Shallow) - $50 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pasta with Garlic & Oil (Full Deep) - $80 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pasta with Vodka Sauce (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pasta with Vodka Sauce (Full Shallow) - $70 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pasta with Vodka Sauce (Full Deep) - $90 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salads
- Tossed Salad (Half) - $45 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tossed Salad (Full Shallow) - $55 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tossed Salad (Full Deep) - $80 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Antipasta Salad (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Antipasta Salad (Full Shallow) - $75 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Antipasta Salad (Full Deep) - $100 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Caesar Salad (Half) - $45 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Caesar Salad (Full Shallow) - $55 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Caesar Salad (Full Deep) - $80 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Macaroni Salad (per person) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Potato Salad (per person) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cole Slaw (per person) - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sides and Add-ons
- Roasted/Mashed Potatoes (Half) - $45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Roasted/Mashed Potatoes (Full Shallow) - $60 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted/Mashed Potatoes (Full Deep) - $85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mixed Vegetables (Half) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Vegetables (Full Shallow) - $75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Mixed Vegetables (Full Deep) - $100 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Meatball (per piece) - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sausage (per piece) - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Chicken to Alfredo (Half) - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Add Chicken to Alfredo (Full Shallow) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Chicken to Alfredo (Full Deep) - $30 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Catering Packages
- Parmesan Package - $22: Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, Baked Ziti, Salad and Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Schenectady Package - $19: Sausage & Peppers, Ziti & Meatballs, Salad, Rolls, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Lorenzo's Cafe
- Is Lorenzo's Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lorenzo's Cafe has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage & Peppers (Half), Sausage & Peppers (Full Shallow) and Sausage & Peppers (Full Deep).
- What can I eat at Lorenzo's Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Sausage & Peppers (Half), Sausage & Peppers (Full Shallow) and Sausage & Peppers (Full Deep) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lorenzo's Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mixed Vegetables (Full Shallow) and Mixed Vegetables (Full Deep).
- Is Lorenzo's Cafe gluten-free?
- 5 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 Lorenzo's Cafe?
- Chicken & Sausage Milanese (Full Shallow), at roughly 77.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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