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Catherine Lombardi

4.6 (2547)
$31 to $50
Italian
3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Catherine Lombardi

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
New Brunswick

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.
  • Private party contact
    Julie Stevens: (732) 828-4444
  • Area
    New Brunswick
  • Cross street
    George Street
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    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

  • Thanksgiving Italian Style

    USD 79.95 per person

    1 - 12 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Offering an Italian-American Turkey Dinner just like Catherine Lombardi did for 40 years.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Catherine Lombardi.

4.6

4.6
(2547)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catherine Lombardi offers a "consistently excellent" dining experience with "fabulous food" and a welcoming atmosphere. The attentive staff "make you feel like family," and the ambiance is "beautiful." While it can be pricey, the "varied menu" and "top quality ingredients" ensure a memorable visit, making it "highly recommended."
2,547 Reviews
  1. margaret Gold

    Greater Boston113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely dinner at Catherine Lombardi! Terrific service, excellent food and a big shout out to Francis who went out of his way to make us feel welcome ! We had a great evening!

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  2. Bruce

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were friendly and helpful; service was prompt, food was well prepared and presented. Atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed, even while staff were closely attending to our table.

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  3. Lisa

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at Catherine Lombardi's. The service was excellent; the food and drinks were delicious. We had tickets for a show, and without feeling rushed, we could dine, have coffee, and still be early for the show. They even held onto my leftovers in the fridge for me to pick up after the show! One of our top restaurant choices!

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  4. Julie

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, pricey. Wait staff over attends tables. Every 2 minutes removing a glass, coming back for a fork, a small plate, a crumb. Very attentive but extremely annoying, constantly interrupting conversation and the meal.

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  5. Bonnie Gold

    New York City29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was attentive and accommodating, but the food was subpar especially for the price. Stuffed clams were 90% breading and the Caesar was the size of a side salad for $16.00. I really wanted to like this restaurant but unfortunately it was a case of “one and done”.

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  6. Joanna

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. I felt like family. Probably the best meal out I have ever had.

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  7. JUANCARLOS Gold

    New York City23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place and very convenient if going to the theater next door, the food is really fresh and the quality is in every bite, the portions are kept small except when you order something like a fuccili plate, their cheeses are amazing, their garlic bread its a most have, in general good place, it is very expensive for sure, so they do limit themselves in having you more often due to the high prices. Service is great so its a good restaurant.

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  8. LaToya Gold

    Philadelphia County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server John was the best ever! He was very personable and enhanced the experience. Food was phenomenal! Highly recommend!

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  9. Christopher Gold

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent good, service and friendly staff. We all really enjoyed ourselves.

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  10. Joyce

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, incomparable service, fabulous ambiance - who could ask for anything more?

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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.
  • Private party contact
    Julie Stevens: (732) 828-4444
  • Area
    New Brunswick
  • Cross street
    George Street
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    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

FAQs

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed; many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries, date nights, and other special occasions.

Yes, guests report Catherine Lombardi was open on Thanksgiving and enjoyed holiday meals there, with multiple reviewers describing festive holiday service and decorations.

Catherine Lombardi feels warm and cozy, a red, fireplace-filled dining room with an inviting bar; guests describe it as romantic, intimate, and often beautifully decorated for holidays, sometimes with live music.

The lasagna is a recurring favorite at Catherine Lombardi, it appears on the dinner menu and multiple guests single it out as a standout dish.

Yes, the restaurant’s specials rotate with the seasons, with guests noting that specials appear only during certain seasons and availability depends on the weather.

Catherine Lombardi centres on a cozy, two‑fireplace dining room with a lively bar, and it shares space with the sister Stage Left dining room downstairs; private parties are accepted.

Yes, guests report seasonal and holiday experiences (for example, a Miracle pop‑up during the holidays) and rotating specials, plus the fun option to order from both the Catherine Lombardi and Stage Left menus.

Private gatherings are welcome at Catherine Lombardi, the restaurant allows private parties, and guests have used the space for events such as a 10-person graduation celebration and milestone birthday dinners.

Yes, Catherine Lombardi has a full drinks program: the menu lists after‑dinner cocktails (like the Valrhona Chocolate Martini and house‑made limoncello), and guests praise the cocktail program and wine list.

Yes, families are welcome: guests have celebrated graduations and birthdays here, and parents report children enjoying mocktails and being well looked after by the staff.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several reviewers note hearty servings, and one highlights a 3.5 lb porterhouse that can feed three with leftovers.

Yes, Catherine Lombardi is a great date-night choice, with cozy fireplaces, a warm, romantic dining room, and many guests reporting anniversary and romantic evening visits.

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Catherine Lombardi

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
New Brunswick

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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