Catherine Lombardi

4.8

2445 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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

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 2,445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Best Overall
Middlesex
Best Food
Middlesex
Best Service
Middlesex
Best Ambiance
Middlesex
Great for fine wines
Middlesex
Romantic
Middlesex
Good for special occasions
Middlesex
Lively
Middlesex
Italian

Review summary

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Catherine Lombardi offers an enchanting dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "superb" service. Guests rave about the "fantastic" cocktails and attentive staff, making it a standout location in New Brunswick. The festive ambiance, particularly during the holidays, adds to the charm. It's a "wonderful" place for special occasions or a delightful night out.

2,445 Reviews

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Jose
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, excellent service, and warm ambiance. Our favorite restaurant.
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Jaya
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, the staff were all so attentive and helpful, they were careful of dietary restrictions and happy to help plan a small surprise for one of our group’s birthday. All of the food and drinks were wonderful, seafood was delicious and fresh, we will definitely be back. Highly recommend.
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Victoria
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience helpful staff and wonderful delicious food and drinks. It was a great ladies nite out.
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Wilma
New Jersey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ordered spicy margaritas but got regular ones instead. Server mixed up my entree with my friend’s so we both started eating before wondering whether we got the right order. A manager came over to ask how we liked our meals and confirmed that our entrees were mixed up, but didn’t do anything to fix it so we just exchanged our plates after both of us had already started eating. Food was meh.
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Anne
New Jersey
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, great staff, service, excellent food. Music was a bit load, and some customers were Very loud. Making table conversation hard to follow, and we were not close to them.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic the Truffle Pasta was spectacular and the steak with the salt stone was sooo good!
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Brandon
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience overall. Great food. Great service. Amazing ambiance.
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WMfamily5
VIP
Richmond
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed dining at Catherine Lombardi’s. Ambience, staff and food were perfect for a Valentine’s dinner.
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Tom
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was outstanding with two fireplaces. It is a cozy place with excellent service. The menu selection was broad as well as the extensive wine list.
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Traci
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent.. and so was the atmosphere. I do find the cost (specifically the appetizers) to be very high. We ordered the fresh mozzarella with roasted red peppers and 5 small bits came out with 2 slivers of red peppers for $20. I enjoyed the wine selection and was able to order a wonderful glass of Italian red without purchasing the entire bottle.
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Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.8 stars by 2445 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

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

Additional information

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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