Upscale Italian restaurant with authentic Brooklyn – Italian fare served in a cozy dining room with two fireplaces & a lively bar in New Brunswick, NJ. Our knowledgeable and attentive staff can craft delicious classic cocktails and help you select the perfect wine from our extensive wine list. Perfect for date night, business gathering, private party or wedding. Awards: Best Italian, Best Desserts, Most Romantic, Best Bar Scene; Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar. Based on 465 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 296-9463
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Hours
| Tuesday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Friday |
4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday |
4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
4:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: catherinelombardi.com
Reviews
Brian Schuler
Great selection of cocktails, warm friendly atmosphere. Everyone at our table raved about their meal selection tasting fantastic. Food is served timely and hot. Nobody is rushing you through your dinner. Save room for desserts because they’re amazing. Service is top notch. This is not just going out for a meal, it’s an experience. Will be coming back again for sure.
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John D
Had reservation for CL, but got seated in the steakhouse. So now we have 2 menus. Great burger, strange service. Took 45 minutes to get drinks and our bottle of wine. I think there was 1 person responsible for that. Bad system = 3 hour dinner.
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michelejazzy
The food was delicious. Very nice atmosphere. The chocolate chip cookies for dessert were so delicious made to order
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Nina Cansanay
Wine by the glass were stale, they tasted like they were opened bottles some time back. Eggplant parmigiana seems just reheated, you can tell from the photo. Nebraska steak on a hot plate was good!
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Kristen
I came here for the miracle bar and also wanted to try it out because of all the great reviews in New Jersey monthly magazine over the summer. This experience was second to none from start to finish. The service was absolutely fantastic, and the food was very delicious. Started with the stuffed mushrooms, got the pappardelle bolognese and, of course finished it off with apple fritters. The miracle drinks are also a big highlight this time of year. It is such a wonderfully cozy dining space. Definitely adding this to my list of places that I want to return to!
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Roy Poor
Visiting from out of town, excellent and orignal resturant with extensive cocktail selection. Service was refreshingly good and food was excellent. Worth the price.
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michael allen
Came here for dinner the waiter staff was very attentive and i started off with mozzarella in carozza (Mozzarella & prosciutto sandwiched between bread & fried) it was very good, Then for the main dish lasagna with meat sauce. It was way too much meat sauce I had to dig to find lasagna in it. Then for dessert creme brulee it was ok the strawberries were fresh and it was good. Overall price wise it was overpriced but it’s the location
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Tom Nelson
The restaurant won a bunch of rewards for “Tops in NJ”. No doubt here. Food and service were great and the owner Mark comes around to check in with you. Michelle was great too. 10 stars if I could.
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Sunny Orchid
Pricey, but it’s a lovely place, fine dining and services.
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Hank
Excellent fine dining Italian restaurant in downtown New Brunswick NJ. Not inexpensive but well worth the time to enjoy tasty food. Check out the specials for food and wine. Plenty of parking nearby.
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