Catherine Lombardi

3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
(732) 296-9463

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Wild Boar Bolognese with Pappardelle Pasta
Veal Parmigiana with Macaroni & Marinara
Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mozzarella in Carozza
Chicken Scarpariello
Swordfish Puttanesca
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Stuffed Mushrooms
Very Garlic Bread

Menu

Cold Antipasto Plates
Hand Sliced Prosciutto di Parma Plate
Served with Parmigiano and Balsamic Cherries. Gluten free.
House Made Fresh Mozzarella Plate
Served with roasted peppers and basil. Gluten free.
Cold Antipasti
Choose any combination of cold antipasti
Jersey Tomato Caprese
House-made mozzarella, local hot house tomatoes, topped with a chiffonade of basil, drizzle of balsamic reduction, and a sprinkle of Maldon salt
Jamon Iberico de Bellotta (2 oz)
The finest cured ham in the world
House-Made Burrata
Seasonal Preparations. Serves two

Hot Antipasti
Shrimp Scampi
Garlic, Butter & White Wine, Gluten free.
Eggplant Rollatini
Unrolled. Thinly sliced with garlic ricotta, mozzarella, basil and marinara.
Mozzarella in Carozza with Prosciutto
Mozzarella and prosciutto sandwiched between bread and fried
Stuffed Mushrooms
with Parmigianno-Reggiano
Fried Calamari
with Sweet and Spicy Marinara

Macaroni
Orecchiette
Sausage (hot or sweet), garlic and broccoli rabe.
Spaghetti
Marinara and meatballs.
Long Fusilli
Walnut Basil Pesto Cream & Roasted Peppers. Can be served without cream.
Pappardelle
Bolognese.

House Specialties
Lasagna with Meat Gravy
Catherine Lombardi's is a hearty, rustic lasagna stuffed with meat and cheese.
Rigatoni with Truffle Cream
Prosciutto & Asparagus
Wild Boar Bolognese
Served with pappardelle pasta.
Eggplant Parmigiana with Sauteed Spinach Marinara
Our eggplant is dried overnight to achieve a firm and meaty texture.
Veal Parmigiana
with Macaroni & Marinara
Manicotti
Garlic Ricotta and Marinara
Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli
with Tarragon Cream Sauce
Wild Boar & Ricotta Ravioli
with Parmesan Cream Sauce & Wild Boar Bolognese

Meat
Chicken Scarpariello
Chicken, sausage, peppers, Onions, mushrooms and lemon. Gluten free.
Osso Bucco
Polenta, spinach and braising jus.
Chicken Parmigiana
served with a side of macaroni with house-made marinara
Pork Chop
Sausage Stuffing, Polenta, and Spinach
Veal Scaloppini ala Marsala
Mushrooms and Sautéed Arugula
Steak Pizzaiola
Spicy Marinara, Asiago Cheese, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms and Potatoes

Fish
Seared Salmon
Roasted garlic risotto, house-preserved tomato and fennel confit. Gluten free.
Linguine & Clams
Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp
Marinara, Mint, and Soppressata
Shrimp Scampi
over Basil Linguini
Crab & Shrimp Fettucine
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Sauce

Accompaniments
Very Garlic Bread
Black Meatballs
Red Meatballs
Polenta
Gluten free.
Sausage
Hot or Sweet
Sauteed Spinach and Garlic
Broccoli Rabe and Garlic

Insalate
Pear, Gorgonzola and Pecans Salad
Greens and honey vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Caesar Salad
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Croutons
Arugula and Parmigiano Salad
Reggiano. Gluten free.
Market Greens Salad
Mesclun Greens, Tomato, Onions & Balsamic

Dessert
Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Chocolate and Hazelnut Bread Pudding
Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
A dozen chocolate chip cookies baked to order. Please allow extra time for your order.
House-Made Zeppoli

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Recent Reviews

We celebrated my son's law school graduation at Catherine Lombardi / Stage Left Steak on May 27 with a party of 10, and I honestly can't say enough good things about our experience!! From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional! The food was outstanding! Every dish at the table was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious! But what truly made the evening memorable was the service. Marcus took incredible care of our large and slightly quirky family group...
May 2026
We chose Catherine Lombardi to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversary and our son in law's birthday. It was exactly what we wanted. The outstanding food and attentive service made our birthday and 45th wedding anniversary celebrations truly memorable.
May 2026
I was lucky enough to be one of the first to try Stage Left, over 30 years ago. Marc and Francis keep bringing delight to their guests, last night was no different. Always very fresh ingredients and at Catherine Lombardi, many traditional flavors. But lots of culinary creativity went into the tomato and arugula salad, and my husband's ravioli. My eggplant parmigiana took me back to Brooklyn, hoping to get to Italy soon. You have two perfect spots for pre-theater dinners and...
May 2026

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Catherine Lombardi

3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 296-9463