Catherine Lombardi

Name: Catherine Lombardi
Address: 3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, 08901
Telephone: (732) 296-9463
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1938 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, We do have a limited amount of reservations available for outdoor & indoor dining. If you are able to book a reservation for "Outdoor" it will be accommodated, however, if you just type it in the notes, we may not be able to accommodate you.

"Standard Reservation" - Indoor Dining
"Outdoor Reservation" - You will be guaranteed a table in our Outdoor Cafe.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–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.
Private party contact
Alex Hall: (732) 296-9463 ext. 200

Location
3 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Cross street
George Street
Parking details
None
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

Shrimp Scampi$19.95
Garlic, Butter & White Wine
Eggplant Rollatini (Unrolled)$19.95
Thinly Sliced with Garlic Ricotta, Mozzarella, Basil, Marinara
Mozzarella in Carozza with Prosciutto$14.95
Mozzarella and Prosciutto Sandwiched Between Bread and Fried
Fried Calamari$16.95
with Sweet & Spicy Marinara
Stuffed Mushrooms$16.95
Stuffed Calamari$16.95
Hand-Sliced Prosciutto de Parma$19.95
with Parmigiano & Balsamic Cherries
Jamon Ibercio de Bellota - 2 oz$39.95
the finest cured ham in the world
House-Made Fresh Mozzarella$15.95
with Roasted Peppers and Basil
House-Made Burrata$24.95
with Grilled Crostini
Caprese Salad$19.95
Heirloom Jersey Tomatoes, House-Made Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Reduction

Insalate

Pear & Gorgonzola$15.95
Pecans & Honey Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$15.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Croutons
Market Greens$12.95
Tomatoes, Onions & Balsamix
Arugula Salad$14.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Pesto Vinaigrette

Macaroni

Orecchiette$21.95
Sausage (Hot or Sweet), Garlic, Broccoli Rabe
Spaghetti$24.95
Marinara & Meatballs
Long Fusilli$21.95
Walnut Basil Pesto Cream. Can Be Served without Cream
Pappardelle$21.95
Bolognese

House Specialties

Lasagna with Meat Gravy$28.95
Catherine Lombardi's is a Hearty, Rustic Lasagna stuffed with Meat and Cheese
Garganelli with Truffle Cream$25.95
Prosciutto & Asparagus
Wild Boar Bolognese$29.95
with Pappardelle Pasta
Eggplant Parmigiana with Sautéed Spinach and Marinara$23.95
Our Eggplant is Dried Overnight to Achieve a Firm, Meaty Texture
Veal Parmigiana$36.95
with Macaroni & Marinara
Manicotti$21.95
Marinara
Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli$26.95
with Tarragon Cream Sauce
Tortelloni$27.95
with Bolognese

Meat

Chicken Scarpariello$29.95
Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms and Lemon
Veal Scaloppini alla Marsala$36.95
Mushrooms and Sautéed Arugula
Pork Chop$32.95
Sausage Stuffing, Polenta & Spinach
Pork Osso Bucco$38.95
Sautéed Spinach, Polenta

Fish

Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp$27.95
Marinara, Mint and Sopressata
Shrimp Scampi$27.95
over Basil Linguini
Stuffed Calamari$26.95
with Sautéed Spinach
Crab & Shrimp Fettucine$32.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Sauce
Linguine & Clams$28.95
Seared Salmon$34.95
Polenta, Corn, Zucchini, Heirloom Tomatoes

Accompaniments

Very Garlic Bread$9.95
Half Order of Very Garlic Bread$7.95
Sausage (Sweet Or Hot)$10.95
Black Meatballs$15.95
Red Meatballs$15.95
Polenta$10.95
Broccoli Rabe & Garlic$10.95
Sautéed Spinach & Garlic$10.95

What 1,938 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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JenniferS
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Over priced in general. Way over priced for their overall quality level. A disappointment that cost a lot.
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local
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Took my family there for lunch over the weekend and the food and service was great, we had a variety of appetizers and our meals were all goo. A bit pricey but all in all it was worth it.
CA
CAMaria
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always It was amazing. The steak was perfect and the Garganelli with truffle cream is a life altering dish.
SF
SuzsnneF
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
We chose Catherine Lombardi’s for a celebration ! The room is lovely and the food was great! Service was spot-on! Great experience!
S
Scoob
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our food was good, not great. For example, The chicken scapariello…the pieces of chicken and sausage were cooked correctly and tasted good but the dish didn’t have time for the flavors to blend together so it tasted like some chicken, sausage, peppers and onions. Not scapariello. Steak fries were cooked to death. The charceuterie board was great. The service was uneven because there were so many people who touched our table. On one hand it was a blessing. On the other, confusing.
RH
RuthH
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day Dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time celebrating Mother’s Day here with family. Everything was delicious, love when everyone’s dish comes out hot at the same time. The burrata they make fresh when you order it and it was delicious! Drinks were really good too. My favorite dessert was the bread pudding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Mother’s Day first time dining. Nice ambiance with excellent service and great food!
KS
KarenS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can order off of the Stage Left Steakhouse Menu or Lombardi's. Both are phenomenal. A1.
VP
VictoriaP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Think this restaurant is highly overrated. The food was a average at best. My friend’s bolognese was a big disappointment to her and she didn’t eat much of it. The best part of the meal was their homemade gelato.
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Locall
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My business associates always ask to come here when they travel to NJ. Even the New Yorkers are impressed with the quality of this restaurant!
JM
JenniferM
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and food was delicious. Met the owner mark very nice and informative I look forward to going back again soon.
TG
ToddG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive service. Quite good food. Owner was spending time with guest ensuring all was enjoyable. Very well done overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Food not very good at all. Left my comfort one be tried a new restaurant.
K
Kathy
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, atmosphere was very inviting and service was top shelve.
JC
JessCG
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was way I’ve rocked for the quality, very disappointing!
f
fred
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
wagu was outstanding.....beautiful ambiance....great restaurant
GD
GayleD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lasagne is outstanding and the very garlic bread is excellent. We will be back!!
RG
RobinG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Time well spent w/ good food, surpassed only by the service!
PQ
PeterQ
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and a very warm welcome. It’s on the pricey side, but location is terrific for NJ State Theater and the atmosphere is tremendous: casual classy.
S
Sfcterrier
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I went for Easter Dinner. We have been here numerous times over the years. We were not disappointed. Service by Jane and Alex was friendly and professional . We were not rushed and were able to enjoy our meal at a nice leisurely pace. Meals were cooked to perfection . Great professionally run restaurant.
GB
GeorgeB
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cathrine Lombardi Restuarant is a great place to dine before or after a show at the State Theatre. The restaurant is nicely appointed and the staff is very attentive without being intrusive. Most important, of course is the food which is out of this world. Every dish order by our group was delicious. I highly recommend.
LB
LindseyB
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Service was brisk and not very personable. Felt rushed. Food was fine but not remarkable, especially for the price. Definitely expensive for what it is. Second time trying and I think I will need to pass next time.
LI
LindaI
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a pre-theatre dinner with drinks and it was outstanding! Our waiter patiently explained some wines to us, and he even gave us two tastes so we could decide. We split a cheese plate as an appetizer, and he knowledgeably and patiently described every single cheese so we could decide. Everything else was fabulous, but our server was the highlight of our experience. Oh, and I loved the tagliatelle bolognese!
B
Babs
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love coming here, pre State Theatre. It’s so delicious and convenient!
D
Debee
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From drinks to dessert everything was superb. Service was excellent. Very enjoyable evening all around.
NK
NancyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and ambiance was wonderful. Restaurant is steps from the NJ State theater. I highly recommend it!
D
Diningdiva
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal . Probably the best veal parmesan I ever had. We will definitely be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Outstanding! It was our first time enjoying the restaurant and we will definitely return! Michelle, our server was very attentive and we loved hearing about the restaurant's history. Only thing we regret was not trying a pasta dish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great experience
TS
retiredTravelingSalesMan
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
On a cold, rainy night, it's hard to beat relaxing with evening, enjoying a great glass of wine, in front of the stone fireplace at Catherine Lombardi.
J
James
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and services were both fantastic. We will be returning.
JH
JohnH
New York Area
179 reviews
vip
4.0
179 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
One of our pre-COVID favorites and although the menus have been greatly reduced, the quality of execution has not. Pappardelle with Wild Board Bolognese offered a wonderful, intense flavor. My wife's eggplant will provide two dinners and was beautifully plated. Salads, while smaller than before, were fresh and delicious. And, they still maintain one of the moist marvelous wine lists anywhere. Don't miss the "very" garlic bread.
GD
GayleD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an outstanding place. Portions were generous and the food was absolutely delicious. What lasagne! What garlic bread! This was our first time here, but we will definitely be back!
GG
GeorgeG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful setting, especially with fireplaces bookending the large dining room. Food was exceptional and offered Italian fare and Steak fare all on one menu which really pleased the family offering something for everyone. Service was a little slow but it was fine and had time to get to State Theatre for our concert given it is so close. Met the owner and I really liked meeting him. Very friendly and interesting. A great go to experience prior to a performing arts event in New Brunswick.
K
Karen
New York Area
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant , my favorite is the Eggplant Parm and the garlic bread is the best . My friend had Chicken Marsala which he enjoyed as well . They have a nice wine and drink selection , service was good despite how busy it was . Great atmosphere .
RR
RonR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pasta with truffles, veal scallopini, and the burrata cheese.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.6 stars by 1938 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

3 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional information

Cross street
George Street
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
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.
Private party contact
Alex Hall: (732) 296-9463 ext. 200

Catherine Lombardi

Make a reservation

Additional information

Wild Boar Bolognese

Pork Chop

Sausage

Cold Antipasti

Salumi

Hot Dried Italian Sausage

Sweet Dried Italian Sausage

Sopressata

Pizza Rustica

Vegetables

Marinated Crimini Mushrooms

Roasted Peppers

Marinated Sicilian Olives

Roasted Beets

Chilled Fish Selections

Shrimp and Garlic and Olive Oil$3.00

Calamari with Lemon

Cheese Board

Parmigiano-Reggiano

Barely Buzzed

Saenkanter

Tea Rose

Kunik

Truffle Tremor

GreenHill

Calderwood

Carmody

Langa Rocchetta

Robiola

Humboldt Fog

Appetizers

Shrimp Scampi$19.95

Eggplant Rollatini (Unrolled)$19.95

Mozzarella in Carozza with Prosciutto$14.95

Fried Calamari$16.95

Stuffed Mushrooms$16.95

Stuffed Calamari$16.95

Hand-Sliced Prosciutto de Parma$19.95

Jamon Ibercio de Bellota - 2 oz$39.95

House-Made Fresh Mozzarella$15.95

House-Made Burrata$24.95

Caprese Salad$19.95

Insalate

Pear & Gorgonzola$15.95

Caesar Salad$15.95

Market Greens$12.95

Arugula Salad$14.95

Macaroni

Orecchiette$21.95

Spaghetti$24.95

Long Fusilli$21.95

Pappardelle$21.95

House Specialties

Lasagna with Meat Gravy$28.95

Garganelli with Truffle Cream$25.95

Wild Boar Bolognese$29.95

Eggplant Parmigiana with Sautéed Spinach and Marinara$23.95

Veal Parmigiana$36.95

Manicotti$21.95

Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli$26.95

Tortelloni$27.95

Meat

Chicken Scarpariello$29.95

Veal Scaloppini alla Marsala$36.95

Pork Chop$32.95

Pork Osso Bucco$38.95

Fish

Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp$27.95

Shrimp Scampi$27.95

Stuffed Calamari$26.95

Crab & Shrimp Fettucine$32.95

Linguine & Clams$28.95

Seared Salmon$34.95

Accompaniments

Very Garlic Bread$9.95

Half Order of Very Garlic Bread$7.95

Sausage (Sweet Or Hot)$10.95