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Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ

Catherine Lombardi

4.8
4.8
2377 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catherine Lombardi offers an elegant dining experience with "OUTSTANDING" service and a diverse menu featuring Italian and steakhouse classics. "Amazing staff" and a "wonderful ambiance" make it ideal for special occasions. While prices are on the higher side, the "delicious" food and "great wine list" ensure a memorable visit.

2,377 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, attentive service and beautiful venue. What else could you ask for? It was a wonderful dining experience.

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  2. Rich

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service. A little loud. Positive experience

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  3. Marylu

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was AMAZING! Everything was perfect. And the staff was warm and caring. No one berated us for being late due to unexpected weather and traffic issues. We did not feel rushed but staff knew we had theatre tix and yet we were comfortable and relaxed. Just a lovely experience. Worth every penny!

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  4. Chevaun

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time visiting New Brunswick, NJ, and I love Italian cuisine. I am so happy I was able to get a reservation at Catherine Lombardi’s! From start to finish, the service and atmosphere was impeccable, and the food was delicious to boot! The server was attentive and knowledgeable. The owner stopped by our table to offer insight on the menu and to check in with our group. We enjoyed the food, drinks, and dessert. Too many flavor profiles to share in detail but there is not a bad dish at all and our group tried several. I want to return to New Brunswick just to go back to the restaurant. I highly recommend Catherine Lombardi’s.

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  5. Samuel

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you are greeted at the door, the team at this restaurant are invested in making sure you have a wonderful experience. Each team member is warm and approachable, patient, knowledgeable, and kind. They are a big part of this experience. Then there is the food! From appetizers to mains to dessert - everything is professionally plated, visually stunning, and DELICIOUS! If you are looking for a wonderful meal to celebrate a special occasion or just a night out - you would do well to visit this establishment. We are already planning our next visit! What are you waiting for!?!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Loved the gnocchi dish and the walk around wine tasting was fabulous.

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  7. Joyce

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very tasty and service was even better. Very convenient being next to the theater. Will definitely be back.

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  8. rachel

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way! One of the best restaurants in NJ.

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  9. Nicole

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, great service, friendly, warm and charming. Expensive for portions you get ($13.99 for a side of broccoli rabbe - about 5-6 modest forkfuls at beast) and not bowled over by the food. Perfectly fine, go for the ambiance and proximity to the theater.

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  10. L

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food and drinks! Very nice, classy, high end restaurant with a diverse menu.

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FAQs

Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.8 stars by 2377 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Catherine Lombardi

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
  • 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.
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