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Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ

Catherine Lombardi

4.7
4.7
2402 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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 2,402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catherine Lombardi in New Brunswick is a culinary gem, offering "fantastic food" and a "wonderful dining experience." Guests praise the "amazing staff" and "warm and caring" service. The ambiance is "romantic" with a "great wine list," making it perfect for special occasions. Don't miss the boar bolognese and exquisite desserts.

2,402 Reviews
  1. rose

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is very good and the food was excellent

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  2. Shefali

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been to this place many times but yesterday was not upto the mark. Maybe it’s the holidays but my favorite garlic bread was not the best like always. It was just too buttery. Service was too slow! Espresso martinis were extremely terrible too.

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  3. Barry

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great tradition, going to Catherine Lombardi on Christmas Eve Eve and enjoying great food and wonderful holiday decor.

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  4. Eileen

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining experience once again. We were treated like royalty for our anniversary. Restaurant and staff were outstanding. Jane our waitress was amazing. Owner so welcoming. Never disappointed!

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  5. valerie

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, selections, service and ambiance. Highly recommend!

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  6. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute magical holiday dining experience. Had the pleasure of chatting with the owners Mark and Francis who made it a point to stop and chat with all guests. Service with Max was excellent. Cesar salad, lamb osso bucco, pork chop and cheesecake delish. Drinks in whimsical holiday glasses. Working retail during holidays does not always allow us to feel the magic of Christmas but this evening it truly felt like Christmas

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  7. Elizabeth

    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
    Food was amazing! Ambience beautiful! Service on point and super nice!! Loved it!!

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  8. Sean

    VIP

    New York City

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just an amazing holiday transformation from the team at Catherine Lombardi. Eric and his team were so inviting and on top of their game. Food and service was great and the holiday cocktails this year were just fantastic. We have made this an annual tradition. Don’t miss out and pay them a visit all year long for more great food and cocktails. The Big Guys 3.5lbs Porterhouse with sides can feed 3 hungry folks with some left over. Don’t miss the meatballs and the polenta as sides or starters. All the pasta dishes are cooked perfectly and specials will often change your mind. A special place to eat.

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Decorations are fantastic, Service was awesome and food was spectacular. New trafition coming here every holiday now. You get a choice of 2 menus and every option is delicious and good deal of food for good price.

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  10. Evelyn

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints during the holiday season! Though the food and drink portions are small for the price, the restaurant is lively, beautifully decorated, and the staff was wonderful! There are so many opportunities for a picture-perfect moment spent with friends and family in the entrance, dining area, and bar!

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FAQs

Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.7 stars by 2402 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 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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