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: 4.8

4.8 (2464)

$31 to $50

Italian

3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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
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.

Location
3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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

Experiences

Start the night off right with Glenfiddich
$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.)

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Popular dishes

Hand-Sliced Prosciutto di Parma$21.95
with Parmigiano & Balsamic Cherries
Fried Calamari$19.95
with Sweet & Spicy Marinara
Stuffed Mushrooms$18.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Italian Herbs, Bread Crumbs
House-made Burrata$28.95
Arugula, Sundried Tomatoes, Balsamic, Crostini (Serves Two)
Shrimp Scampi$19.95
Garlic, Butter & White Wine
Eggplant Rollatini (unrolled)$19.95
Garlic Ricotta, Mozzarella & Marinara
House-Made Mozzarella$21.95
Roasted Red Peppers, Basil
Roast Beef and Mozzarella Sandwich$25.95
Garlic Bread & Beef Jus

Insalate

Pear & Gorgonzola$16.95
Pecans & Honey Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$16.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Croutons
Market Greens$16.95
Piquillo Peppers, Cucumber, Red Onion & Balsamic Vinaigrette

House Specialties

Lombardi's Smothered Lasagna$36.95
Rustic Lasagna stuffed with Meat & Cheese
Wild Boar Ravioli$36.95
Bolognese and Reggiano Cream Sauce
Wild Boar Bolognese$36.95
with Pappardelle Pasta
Tortelloni$32.95
Bolognese and Reggiano Cream Sauce
Manicotti$26.95
Garlic Ricotta and Marinara
Ricotta Gnocchi$36.95
Roasted Crimini & Shiitake Mushrooms Truffle Cream Sauce
Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli$29.95
Tarragon Cream Sauce, Spinach, Red Peppers
Eggplant Parmigiana$28.95
with Sautéed Spinach & Marinara

Meat

Veal Parmigiana$42.95
with Spaghetti & Marinara
Chicken Scarpariello$39.95
Sausage, Mushrooms, Red Peppers and Onions (Choice of White or Dark Meat)
Veal Scaloppini alla Marsala$43.95
Mushrooms and Sautéed Arugula
Chicken Francese$36.95
Lemon, White Wine, Garlic, Sautéed Spinach

Macaroni

Long Fusilli$28.95
Basil Pesto Cream & Roasted Peppers
Pappardelle Bolognese$29.95
Spaghetti$28.95
Marinara & Meatballs
Orecchiette$28.95
Sausage (hot or sweet), Broccoli Rabe & Garlic

Accompaniments

Very Garlic Bread$12.95
Half Order of Very Garlic Bread$7.95
Sausage (sweet or hot)$12.95
Meatballs (red or black)$16.95
Polenta$12.95
Broccoli Rabe & Garlic$14.95
Sauteed Spinach & Garlic$12.95

Fish

Shrimp Scampi$32.95
Over Basil Linguini
Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp$34.95
Marinara, Mint and Soppressata
Crab and Shrimp Fettuccine$38.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Sauce

What 2,464 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Catherine Lombardi offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food," "excellent service," and a "classy ambiance." Guests rave about the "incredible cocktails," "friendly and attentive staff," and the "extensive wine list." Signature dishes like the "wild boar ravioli" and "filet mignon" are highly praised. A must-visit for a special occasion!

2,464 Reviews

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Lee VIP
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! First class service ... Only criticism is a bit too pushy with the drinks.
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Maureen
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fantastic dining experience. Classy ambiance, excellent waitstaff and excellent food. Very nice unique cocktails too.
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philip VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous experience with great food and a very hospitable host. Our second time here and we will be back again. The B pastas and sauces are incredible and specials that aren’t available at other restaurants.
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Adrienne VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a wonderful dining experience from beginning to end! The staff were very friendly and extremely attentive! To start off, the complimentary bread was the best I’ve ever tasted and I’m a big bread lover who has frequents lot of upscale restaurants, so that’s saying a lot. The calamari for our appetizer was fresh and tasty. I had the crab and shrimp fettuccine that lacked enough sauce but still enjoyable. My husband had the filet mignon, which was out of this world. I’m not a big steak lover at all but next time I will be sure to order it for myself! It was served with a hot Himalayan salt block and their house steak sauce - just yummy! We had the chocolate cake for dessert and ordered to go their delicious chocolate cookies baked right out the oven! Drinks were also very good and the ambience I would describe as very classy vintage! We’ll be back for sure!
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Steve VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner Saturday evening. Went for their 33rd year anniversary specials. Even better than their usual menu. Appreciated our host Alex making sure everything was OK and the two owners, Francis and Mark, stopping by also to say hello. Make sure you order the Brooklyn, their special cocktail! Cheers.
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ynes
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place. The food and service were amazing. Can’t wait to go back!
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Jessica VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfect from beginning to end - the service, the food, the ambiance. We celebrated our twin’s graduation from Rutgers and it was amazing.
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john
Texas Panhandle7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal . Great to see Mark, Francis and the team again. Appreciate Francis taking the time to help with selecting take home bottles in the wine store.
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Toni
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding, featuring a diverse menu with fresh and flavorful ingredients that appealed to every taste. The staff was not only friendly and attentive but also well-trained, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and prompt service throughout the meal.
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Dana
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time, not one bad thing to say. The staff was so caring and made our night perfect!
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FAQs

Catherine Lombardi is rated 4.8 stars by 2464 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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.

Catherine Lombardi

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Start the night off right with Glenfiddich

Shrimp Scampi

Eggplant Parmigiana

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Hand-Sliced Prosciutto di Parma$21.95

Fried Calamari$19.95

Stuffed Mushrooms$18.95

House-made Burrata$28.95

Shrimp Scampi$19.95

Eggplant Rollatini (unrolled)$19.95

House-Made Mozzarella$21.95

Roast Beef and Mozzarella Sandwich$25.95

Insalate

Pear & Gorgonzola$16.95

Caesar Salad$16.95

Market Greens$16.95

House Specialties

Lombardi's Smothered Lasagna$36.95

Wild Boar Ravioli$36.95

Wild Boar Bolognese$36.95

Tortelloni$32.95

Manicotti$26.95

Ricotta Gnocchi$36.95

Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli$29.95

Eggplant Parmigiana$28.95

Meat

Veal Parmigiana$42.95

Chicken Scarpariello$39.95

Veal Scaloppini alla Marsala$43.95

Chicken Francese$36.95

Macaroni

Long Fusilli$28.95

Pappardelle Bolognese$29.95

Spaghetti$28.95

Orecchiette$28.95

Accompaniments

Very Garlic Bread$12.95

Half Order of Very Garlic Bread$7.95

Sausage (sweet or hot)$12.95

Meatballs (red or black)$16.95

Polenta$12.95

Broccoli Rabe & Garlic$14.95

Sauteed Spinach & Garlic$12.95

Fish

Shrimp Scampi$32.95

Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp$34.95

Crab and Shrimp Fettuccine$38.95

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