Catherine Lombardi

4.8 (2466)

$31 to $50

Italian

3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people

May 18, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar.

Serving Menus from Stage Left Steak & Catherine Lombardi in the Same Dining Room Mondays-Saturdays. Spring and Summer months seating will be in Stag Left Steak. Fall and Winter in Catherine Lombardi

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(732) 296-9463
Website
http://www.catherinelombardi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
J.R. Belt
Catering
Please contact us for our off-site catering menus.
Private party facilities
Catherine Lombardi is available for private events. We accept reservations for large groups as well. Special arrangements can be made for larger groups.

Location
3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Cross street
George Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The restaurant is located a few minute walk from the New Brunswick train station, on the New Jersey Transit - Northeast Corridor line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Start the night off right with Glenfiddich
$20.00 per person
May 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Upgrade your reservation with a Glenfiddich welcome drink for everyone at the table. (A $30 per person value, charged as +$20 per person on your bill at the end.)

Popular dishes

Hand-Sliced Prosciutto di Parma$21.95
with Parmigiano & Balsamic Cherries
Fried Calamari$19.95
with Sweet & Spicy Marinara
Stuffed Mushrooms$18.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Italian Herbs, Bread Crumbs
House-made Burrata$28.95
Arugula, Sundried Tomatoes, Balsamic, Crostini (Serves Two)
Shrimp Scampi$19.95
Garlic, Butter & White Wine
Eggplant Rollatini (unrolled)$19.95
Garlic Ricotta, Mozzarella & Marinara
House-Made Mozzarella$21.95
Roasted Red Peppers, Basil
Roast Beef and Mozzarella Sandwich$25.95
Garlic Bread & Beef Jus

Insalate

Pear & Gorgonzola$16.95
Pecans & Honey Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$16.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Croutons
Market Greens$16.95
Piquillo Peppers, Cucumber, Red Onion & Balsamic Vinaigrette

House Specialties

Lombardi's Smothered Lasagna$36.95
Rustic Lasagna stuffed with Meat & Cheese
Wild Boar Ravioli$36.95
Bolognese and Reggiano Cream Sauce
Wild Boar Bolognese$36.95
with Pappardelle Pasta
Tortelloni$32.95
Bolognese and Reggiano Cream Sauce
Manicotti$26.95
Garlic Ricotta and Marinara
Ricotta Gnocchi$36.95
Roasted Crimini & Shiitake Mushrooms Truffle Cream Sauce
Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli$29.95
Tarragon Cream Sauce, Spinach, Red Peppers
Eggplant Parmigiana$28.95
with Sautéed Spinach & Marinara

Meat

Veal Parmigiana$42.95
with Spaghetti & Marinara
Chicken Scarpariello$39.95
Sausage, Mushrooms, Red Peppers and Onions (Choice of White or Dark Meat)
Veal Scaloppini alla Marsala$43.95
Mushrooms and Sautéed Arugula
Chicken Francese$36.95
Lemon, White Wine, Garlic, Sautéed Spinach

Macaroni

Long Fusilli$28.95
Basil Pesto Cream & Roasted Peppers
Pappardelle Bolognese$29.95
Spaghetti$28.95
Marinara & Meatballs
Orecchiette$28.95
Sausage (hot or sweet), Broccoli Rabe & Garlic

Accompaniments

Very Garlic Bread$12.95
Half Order of Very Garlic Bread$7.95
Sausage (sweet or hot)$12.95
Meatballs (red or black)$16.95
Polenta$12.95
Broccoli Rabe & Garlic$14.95
Sauteed Spinach & Garlic$12.95

Fish

Shrimp Scampi$32.95
Over Basil Linguini
Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp$34.95
Marinara, Mint and Soppressata
Crab and Shrimp Fettuccine$38.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Sauce

What 2,466 people are saying

Catherine Lombardi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Italian

Review summary

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Catherine Lombardi delights with "delicious food," "excellent service," and "gorgeous dining room." Guests rave about the "great cocktails" and "amazing wine." The "ambiance is beautiful," perfect for special occasions. With attentive staff and flavorful dishes like "wild boar ravioli," it's no wonder diners say, "we will be back!"

2,466 Reviews

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john
Amarillo7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal . Great to see Mark, Francis and the team again. Appreciate Francis taking the time to help with selecting take home bottles in the wine store.
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Jessica VIP
Dallas14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfect from beginning to end - the service, the food, the ambiance. We celebrated our twin’s graduation from Rutgers and it was amazing.
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Dana
Atlantic City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time, not one bad thing to say. The staff was so caring and made our night perfect!
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Frank VIP
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as always. I never have a bad meal here.
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DebiA413
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb experience!! Delicious food, excellent service and gorgeous dining room.
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Rich
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Friendly staff who were respectful of our privacy.
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larry
Philadelphia15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, excellent server, all employees friendly and attentive.8
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Patricia
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible meal, imbecile service, and great ambience! My partner, and I shared fried calamari, and a caesar salad. She had the lobster ravioli special, and I had the salmon which was grilled, served on roasted garlic risotto topped with tomato, fennel confit. It was a special occasion so went all out, and then shared crème brûlée.
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Pamela
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were running late (coming from the State Theatre) and had reservations were for 9:30p (our show ended at 9:35p). I called back as soon as I saw that they called me and we made it within our 15 minute grace period. We were sat quickly, and because we knew what we wanted to order, placed our order. We didn’t feel rushed. The food was delicious and just enough to share for the two of us. Again, thank you for being accommodating.
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Pamela
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
JOSH WAS EXCELLENT & HE MADE OUR DINING EXPERIENCE AMAZING! WITHOUT JOSH IT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME EXPERIENCE!!! KUDOS TO JOSH!! WILL DEFINITELY ASK FOR HIM NEXT TIME! BECAUSE OF JOSH THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME! THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT TOO!
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FAQs

Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.8 stars by 2466 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 18, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional information

Cross street
George Street
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The restaurant is located a few minute walk from the New Brunswick train station, on the New Jersey Transit - Northeast Corridor line.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
J.R. Belt
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.catherinelombardi.com/
Phone number
(732) 296-9463
Catering
Please contact us for our off-site catering menus.
Private party facilities
Catherine Lombardi is available for private events. We accept reservations for large groups as well. Special arrangements can be made for larger groups.

Catherine Lombardi

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Start the night off right with Glenfiddich

Shrimp Scampi

Eggplant Parmigiana

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Hand-Sliced Prosciutto di Parma$21.95

Fried Calamari$19.95

Stuffed Mushrooms$18.95

House-made Burrata$28.95

Shrimp Scampi$19.95

Eggplant Rollatini (unrolled)$19.95

House-Made Mozzarella$21.95

Roast Beef and Mozzarella Sandwich$25.95

Insalate

Pear & Gorgonzola$16.95

Caesar Salad$16.95

Market Greens$16.95

House Specialties

Lombardi's Smothered Lasagna$36.95

Wild Boar Ravioli$36.95

Wild Boar Bolognese$36.95

Tortelloni$32.95

Manicotti$26.95

Ricotta Gnocchi$36.95

Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli$29.95

Eggplant Parmigiana$28.95

Meat

Veal Parmigiana$42.95

Chicken Scarpariello$39.95

Veal Scaloppini alla Marsala$43.95

Chicken Francese$36.95

Macaroni

Long Fusilli$28.95

Pappardelle Bolognese$29.95

Spaghetti$28.95

Orecchiette$28.95

Accompaniments

Very Garlic Bread$12.95

Half Order of Very Garlic Bread$7.95

Sausage (sweet or hot)$12.95

Meatballs (red or black)$16.95

Polenta$12.95

Broccoli Rabe & Garlic$14.95

Sauteed Spinach & Garlic$12.95

Fish

Shrimp Scampi$32.95

Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp$34.95

Crab and Shrimp Fettuccine$38.95

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