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Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ
Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ
Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ
Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ
Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick, NJ

Catherine Lombardi

4.8
4.8
2460 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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.)
    Start the night off right with Glenfiddich photo

What 2,460 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambience

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Lively

  • Middlesex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catherine Lombardi offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "elegant and cozy" atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. The restaurant shines with its festive décor, and the staff is "attentive and knowledgeable." A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers in New Brunswick.
2,460 Reviews
  1. Ron

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service A+. Would highly recommend

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  2. Lisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! As usual, dinner was fantastic. We brought some friends that had never been, and they absolutely loved it. Drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert were delicious! The service was incredible as well.

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  3. Karen VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Concert night-felt rushed. Drink was advertised as bitter but was sweet Butter drink was delicious No bread was offered-everyone around us had some. Asked for it with the meal. Underwhelming. Lasagna portion is huge and good

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Len VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    A long time go to restaurant is showing signs of reaching the end of the road. The past couple of visits have been disappointing and I don’t see another chance of redemption in the future. Trying to manage two different restaurants with a slimmed down menu and staff has led to deteriorating quality of food and poor service. There are better choices in New Brunswick…sad to say good bye….please view feedback as a gift with no false accusations, misinformation and excuses. Better to accept accountability and reflect on how feedback on these poor experiences will lead to better customer experiences in the future for others. Your response and attack will discourage honest feedback from other Open Table clients.
    Catherine LombardiResponded on April 8, 2025
    Len, You were upset because your waiter made a mistake and served your rollatini appetizer and meatballs with your entrees instead of a separate course. We offered that you keep it on us. You declined. We removed it from your check and apologized multiple times even after you cursed out the waiter and maitre d. You seem to be showing signs of not being as nice as you used to be. I don't see a chance for redemption in the future.

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  5. Kelsey

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, amazing wine! Was a perfect date night before a show at the State Theatre

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  6. Chantal

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic first experience. They are very aware of State Theater show times, which is a bonus. You can mix and match options from Stage Left and Catherine Lombardis which worked out well. Great place.

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  7. Bobby and Pam VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This continues to be our favorite restaurant. Francis and Mark are such great hosts and you won’t find a better bar and true drink makers anywhere!

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  8. Kathy

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was served hot and was delicious! The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was elegant and cozy! It was an amazing night!

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  9. Barbara VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as usual! And last night they had fresh baked white chocolate macadamia nut cookies with sea salt ! Wow!!!

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  10. suzie VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable!!! Wine and water glasses continuously filled. The matre'd was knowledgeable and his suggestions for wine and entree were spot on. The food was delicious and presented well. The only complaint was that it was very loud.

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FAQs

Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.8 stars by 2460 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Catherine Lombardi

3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    George Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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