The last time I was at Lamberti's, it was basically a little shack on the bay. While the food was incredible, the ambiance definitely left something to be desired. I just went back this past weekend and... HOLY COW!! What a transformation! The upgrades and makeover this place has undergone are absolutely incredible. The food was just as amazing as I remembered, too. My partner ordered the bolognese and said it was the best she's ever had. Of course, I had to try it myself--and I have to agree: INCREDIBLE. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive, timely, and offered great recommendations throughout the meal. And now that the space has been completely transformed, I can absolutely see this being an amazing spot for a private event. I can't wait to come back! Lamberti's has seriously leveled up, and it's fantastic to see read more

Lamberti Restaurant - Beautiful renovations! - Mediterranean Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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Very interesting restaurant. It becomes super clubby upstairs very early in my opinion. Went for a dinner during a moms weekend (at 730) and it was a little difficult to finish dinner bc by 830 there was a do set up blasting music. I think locals expect this. We also went last year after dinner and it made more sense. But then we went downstairs and sat outside and got drinks from the bar and that was way more relaxing if you're just looking to drink and chat. The food was good but they have huge portions and a sharing fee. So much wasted pasta. But overall yummy. Beautiful view. Definitely expect to pay $100+ per person. read more

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We visited the restaurant with a reservation for a party of 8 on a Friday night. If the restaurant included a contact form on their website, I'd go directly to the manager of this highly disappointing experience. Diners need to beware of this place, because unless we hit them on a bad night, all diners in our group talked about how poor this expensive dinner was for three days. My wife and I ordered seafood meals off the specials menu. Her Grouper was the worst piece of fish either of us have ever encountered. I question whether it was even Grouper. Whatever creature, it was paper thin, over cooked and tasteless. The overcooked shingle of fish was hastily tossed onto a bed of lumpy, over cheesed Risotto. My "special" was crab stuffed Salmon Imperial with a brandy cream sauce (?) This extremely average fish was on top of tasty, but cool mashed potatoes, and the crab filling had leaked out into the potatoes. I'm not sure what the sauce topping was meant to be, but it was completely devoid of any discernible flavor. Both of these specials were $65 a plate for just the dinner plates. I won't speak for the others in our party; they all ordered Italian dishes off the main menu, and trust me, they were not enthused. The meals took forever to arrive, two were the wrong orders, and again, the plates looked very hastily put together. To add insult to injury, the music in the upstairs area, which was jammed with diners, was an incessant, loud assault on the ears with a relentless bass beat. The entire place was, pretty much, yelling to be heard by the diner next to them. Again, maybe it was just a bad night. It was a first weekend of the offseason at the Shore, so maybe they were understaffed. The bottom line is that it was a travesty to plate some of these meals and take a pretty penny for them. It's highly doubtful we'll ever return, and we live locally. I gave the experience a 2 rating because the service was excellent and I can't write on behalf of my friends. My wife and I probably would offer a 1. It was a shame; maybe the worst meals we've endured at a South Jersey restaurant. TP read more

Wow...this place is terrible for service, food was good. Due to their cancellation policy on another app, we were basically forced to dine here. The bar could not get their act in gear. Took FOREVER for our server to get drinks. We also came in the "off-season," two weekends after Labor Day, and the kitchen was incredibly SLOW!! When the food was served eventually, it was good. However, a table of 3 and half (half because we ordered our 4th entree to go), the meal should not have been $500!! It felt like we were taken to the cleaners. Definitely will not go back any time soon! Or EVER!!! read more

Although we didn't dine in, we had a ball at the upstairs bar where the DJ was (went on a touch after 10 pm). He played great music - wow! What an absolutely beautiful and big - HUGE - space! Faux marble, lots of white decor, and soft neon lighting. There's even an elevator! Plenty of tables for dining and a decent amount of plush white high seating around the bar. The bartenders seemed nicer than the "norm," and were doing cool 'Cocktail' movie moves while serving patrons! Incredible bay views - AMAZING sunsets to enjoy! When we go back (open year round), we're going for dinner. Let's see why the overall rating here - well - sucks. From what we saw, the food looked and smelled really good! read more

Lamberti Restaurant - B-e-a UTIFUL views! (8/30/25) - Mediterranean Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

I agree to disagree with my fellow Yelpers. There is NO WAY that Lamberti's deserves a 2.9 status. Y'all are craaaaaaazy. Please note: my husband and I visited here LDW weekend, Friday- to be specific. 1. Our reservation was at 7pm and we were seated right away. This is restaurant, is massive, btw. 2. The service was nearly perfect. Honestly, if anything, the dinner went too fast, but I am not going to complain. 3. If you know the area, you know what you're getting into, price wise. It's Margate, NJ- what were you expecting?! ...the worst part of the whole thing is parking. But, again, if you know the area- this typically the case. Just reserve about 10-15 minutes to find parking. We started the evening with some cocktails. I went with the Perfect Sunset, which was a take on a spicy passionfruit margarita. I don't typically opt for tequila-based beverages, but it was good! J got a dirty martini (with blue cheese olives) and thought it was perfected well. To start the meal we went with the barratta special which was accompanied by a variety of fruit, arugula, EVOO, and balsamic drizzle. It was decent. Dinner rolls are complimentary, but nothing to write home about. Most definitely not homemade. For entrees, J went with the Filet which came with roasted potatoes and seasonal veggies. Not only did we agree that the steak was cooked to perfection but it came with a delicious marsala sauce. I went with the Arrogosta pasta which was INSANEEEE! It's MP, which had me unsure, but this portion was huge in every way and packed the flavor I was looking for. This restaurant overlooks the bay and we were lucky to watch the gorgeous sunset. It's handicap accessible, and the dress code is casual. Yes, it's a loud restaurant- but as expected by how large it is. I don't care what these other people are saying, we will most definitely be returning. read more

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The food was spectacular. The staff was very nice and attentive the service is quick. The over all ambience is very modern. It was an amazing eating my dinner and having a great veiw. read more

We were lucky to land a reservation at Lamberti's on a summer Saturday evening. We witnessed this place being built, and we were excited to finally visit. Pros: -- Beautiful views. Not a bad seat in the house. I love a good sunset! -- Friendly and knowledgeable staff -- Lots of seafood options Cons: --Loud AF. We were a party of 6 and we could not carry on a group conversation. The upstairs acoustics are abysmal and the music, while nice, is way too loud. It's floor-to-ceiling glass on both sides with marble floors. Nary a sound absorbing panel in the entire restaurant. Echo-chamber deluxe. -- The food was good, not great. My husband's penne vodka was actually the best item of our group. Who would have thought? -- Weird cocktail menu. Nothing ruins a lychee martini by adding lemon juice to it. Why? Request they leave the lemon out. We would return, but not for dinner. We'll stick to basic cocktails and soak in the amazing views. read more

Waited 40 minutes for a table that I had reservation for. The hotess's didn't have a percentage of hospitality, and were acting as if we were a burden. Once we finally sat, they acted completely blind to the fact we were waiting over half an hour for a reservation. Thankfully we were smart enough to schedule a reservation for steven cookies during our waiting time. And once we sat down, we received a text from the oyster bar, and freed up a spot for that very poor excuse of a restaurant. read more

The owner should be ashamed of himself. I called him 5 times in as many days to straighten out a discrepancy with my credit card and he not only never called me back he had his staff pretend he wasn't in the restaurant. My bank will now handle the fraud perpetrated against me and I will let everyone on the island know about this place. read more

Everything. Ordered Chicken Parm. Must had been the worst piece ofchicken I have ever had. One of my guests had the Monte Carlo and the chicken was uneatable, hard to cut and had no taste. Noise level would have waken the dead. I would not ever recommend this restaurant! read more

This place is stunning, and I'd love to go again! Calamari was fantastic, Maximo top notch, Chicken Parm was a table favorite too!!! Our meal was fantastic simply fantastic, but I do have one grievance.... The room where all the large parties were needs some sort of sound absorber installed. We haven't seen our family in 2 years and wanted a nice dinner together which we DID have, but it was far too loud and none of us could hear each other. We also sat next to a family of tweens who couldn't keep their kids seated yet our toddlers behaved. Considering our total bill was over $800, this was a bit frustrating. If they make this change, Lambertis would be an annual trip for us for certain! The main dining room sound seems far more balanced than the side room. Truly a beautiful establishment! read more

Beautiful view, server Vincenzo, was attentive, and had excellent recommendations. The food was wonderful taste and plenty. Price was a bit much but you are also paying for the location. I would give this meal a 9 out of 10. This time of year you don't have to deal with heat, crowds or flies. It's just a beautiful place to live. read more

Lamberti Restaurant - Sunset at Lamberti - Mediterranean Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

very nice restaurant on the water ! our bartender was very nice and friendly. the corn crab chowder was amazing ! the margarita pie was very good as well can't wait for summer ! read more

Appetizers mid. Drinks mid. Entrees good, steak overdone. Service slow. Ambiance is in between club and 1 star restaurant.

Here is an actual review that factors in if the weight was worth it The service we received from Marissa was fantastic and it was on a busy Saturday evening in August. She was attentive, always providing updates even if something wasn't ready immediately and consistently checked in on us Atmosphere is absolutely amazing. If you want waterfront dining you get it with almost every table indoor and out, amazing view of the bay and sunset! The food was mostly all very good although some items could improve a little. Detailed list below It is pricey but you're in margate on the bay enjoying the most prime waterfront view. You're paying for an overall experience, not just the food Antipasto - good and fresh Margarita pizza - good Meatball and ricotta pizza - very good, ricotta was delicious Alfredo sauce - decent. Could've been more generous with the sauce Zianna - this dish was amazing. The blush sauce was perfect and all the other ingredients were fresh and tasty Vodka sauce - good but not as good as the wash sauce. Was a little too thick and creamy almost like they used cream cheese Filet mignon - pretty good dish Crab cakes - very good dish read more

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Place is essentially a tourist trap for anyone who couldn't get a table elsewhere. Read the menu carefully before you order or you'll get scammed into paying 28 dollars for a plain bowl of pasta. Place is nonsensical expensive read more

Showed up on time for my reservation and they claimed to be "backed up" while i saw multiple tables open, they told me to go upstairs to see a hostess to possibly be seated up there (not where i made my reservation for) and then upstairs they claimed to be backed up so they sent me back downstairs, did about two laps around the whole goddamn restaurant just trying to be seated, once seated at 8pm for a 7;30 reservation, we did not have a waiter for 15 minutes. The food was great, the service needs a tremendous amount of work, incredibly disorganised, this lambertis spot really grinds my gears. wasnt even in the mood for my wife after dinner. read more

D/T of visit: 9/23/24, 7pm, 3 adults__Parking on a MON night after Labor Day wasn't impossible but I could imagine the nightmare it is in the summer! We had a reservation and we were seated immediately. There were 2 empty tables right behind the hostess stand and we took one. The view of the water was perfect and no one was seated outside on the deck, so it was perfect! There were no linens on the tables so it seemed like a casual place, but based on the high menu prices, I kind of expected it. Also, drinking water was served in disposable plastic cups, so that also was odd (if it was a pizzeria or a casual fish and chips kind of place then I wouldn't think twice). STARTERS: Bread and butter came out quickly, and was very good. My husband and I split a burrata caprese appetizer (which was NOT listed on the menu because I guess it was something they don't always have). In every Italian restaurant (authentic as well as chain) I've ever been to that served burrata, there was always a copious serving of basil leaf, but this one definitely lacked. I think they used spinach leaves. There was a sufficient drizzle of balsamic. My stepson's lentil soup was ok, nothing extraordinary there. ENTREES: Husband had the full bronzino which was served tableside by a lovely gentleman from Naples. He chatted away with us as he carefully removed the flesh from the bones and then asked if we needed anything. My husband asked for more water, but it never came. Our original server never returned to our table until it was obvious we were finished eating. The restaurant was far from being crowded. There were 2 other servers around, but one helped us once at the beginning and then never came back. I had the Pollo San Marco (basically it was Chicken Milanese except it was served over flavorless spring mix salad rather than bright peppery arugula). Fried doneness of the chicken was good, but there was no detectable seasoning that screamed "Italian" to me. There was no side of spaghetti or angel hair or anything - that would've been extra. My stepson had a pasta dish (Primavera). No feedback from him, so it must have just been OK. DESSERT: I had Cappuccino and my husband had Espresso. We each had a scoop of gelato (he had espresso, I had the hazelnut biscotti). Average on all fronts. THE DAMAGE: $252.71 ___ Truly EPIC for the quality of what we got! I'm just glad we didn't have to pay for parking ... that would've added insult to injury! Maybe I would return if I wanted a drink (the wine was very good and not terribly overpriced) and try the pizza, but never again for whatever is NOT listed on the menu. The $30 burrata was OUTRAGEOUSLY overpriced and as I said, NO basil made it a sin to serve it. The $15 gelato was also a CRIMINAL price. Never ever would I recommend it for more than $7. At least the wine was enjoyable and the view made the visit pleasant. Unfortunately there was really no sunset, so we were just staring into darkness by the time we were having dessert. read more

Worth the wait! Bay views are gorgeous and the food was delicious. I'm obsessed with the shrimp montesi dish. Service was great. read more

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Had a reservation for this evening that was made for 3 weeks ago for a party of 5 at 7:00. We got a call during the day that they had booked a larger party and could we come at 7:30, which was fine with us. When our party of 5 arrived the host told us it would be atleast another 30 or longer...he just wasn't sure! No apologies, nothing except...you ket me know what you want to do! VERY POOR MANAGEMENT SKILLS! If you have a party more than 4 make your reservation somewhere else, thank god we called the fine dining room at the Greenhouse and they accommodated us. Being a restaurant that has been all remodeled and you cant sit a party of 5 that had a reservation for over 3 weeks is ridiculous...wont go back! Oh and by the way our dinner at the Greenhouse fine dining was OUTSTANDING read more

Been there twice. First time I ordered rare filet-- it was so over cooked I couldn't eat it. Nothing was offered as a make up gesture. The second time I got the meat ball pizza which was pretty good. It's an odd menu with many items marked "MP"--even Branzino, which is not a high end fish. The place is more of a bar than a restaurant. Drinks are not cheap. There are beautiful boat and water views and parking is available. Service is spotty. Seems like inexperienced servers for the most part. All in all if you like red sauce oriented meals and enjoy the water views give this place a try. Potentially this could develop into a great spot. read more

Disappointing experience for a group of ten: * Noise level: We were seated upstairs for our 7:30 p.m. reservation; the space felt more like a wedding hall than a restaurant. Mid-meal the music was cranked up until it became a full-on nightclub--conversation was impossible. * Menu quirks & pricing: The printed menu lists separate cash vs. card prices and even includes a "sharing fee." They also charge extra for olive oil to accompany the complimentary bread--seriously. * Service missteps: Our entrées took ages to arrive. At one point a server set down someone else's dishes at our table; after I'd already placed my knife on a plate they whisked the food away and delivered it to another party--unsanitary and inexcusable. * Food quality: For the high price point, flavors were average at best. Two of us ended up sick the next morning after eating the same dish. * Value: Between the sky-high bill and the nightclub atmosphere, the experience simply wasn't worth it. Bottom line: Overpriced, chaotic, and unhygienic. We won't be back. read more

Food was extremely overpriced and only fair for what they provided. I asked for olive oil to replace the little diner butter packs they provided and said it was an $8.00 charge.... no way Restaurant is nice as are views but I won't be going back. read more

Service was very poor from The beginning to the end. Asked three times for menus , 5 people four rolls, no salt or pepper no drink menu. After appetizers it was at least 25 to 35 minutes before the meal which was pasta and pizza never asked how our drinks were or if we needed refills. Finally asked for dessert everyone ask for the vanilla gelato we got coconut. I don't think it was worth the view of the bay , I don't think I'll be eating there again. read more

We had a very mediocre experience tonight. After waiting a long time to be seated, our waiter took a while to take our drink order. The appetizers were good, but the portion sizes were very small, especially for the price they charge. My husband had the chicken parm and didn't love it. I had a risotto special, which might have been the best thing we all ate. Overall, my group thought the meal was very overpriced for the quality of food we were served. read more

Seriously don't understand why I make a reservation three months ago and drive an hour and then are told that all tables for two that night have to sit at the bar as we have a fifty person party upstairs. No acceptable. You should have called and said something prior. Plus the nerve to try to charge a cancel fee on resy because I walked out on a reservation you couldt keep. As much fun as a Seinfeld episode read more

Lamberti's Sunset Marina & Restaurant is a welcome addition to the shore dining scene. I have never had a bad experience at any of the Lamberti's establishment and the streak still stands. This restaurant was a long time coming and I think the time put in pays off. The restaurant has first and second floor bars, outdoor seating and all seating is heavily focused on taking in the water views. The parking lot eases any concern about busy summer nights. The wine list is small but tight and shockingly reasonable. The Italian chardonnay and pinot noir (nero) were great and well worth the modest price. We dined as a small group on a Saturday and the people watching was a bonus, I say no more you have to see to believe Service was attentive, but not overbearing, appetizers and entrees were timed well on delivery so you neither felt rushed or impatient for you meal on a busy Saturday night. The views were another bonus, but so often you get a water restaurant where the view outshines the food. That is not the case here both food and views were on par. We will be back and I would recommend you take the time to enjoy a meal. read more

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We have been to Lamberti's multiple times since they opened this summer. We have enjoyed the gorgeous decor, the magnificent sunsets, the incredible food and best selection of wines. Delicious food, both lunch and dinner menus have a great selection, and the staff is there to please! They have parking and plenty of boat docking which is key to one of the most convenient restaurant's we can get into in the summer months. Also, they will be having DJ's and dancing in the very near future. Good job! This place is 5 . Thank you for getting it right. read more

Portions were very small. The calamari had 7 rings and a bunch of peppers. Bruschetta was 4 pieces of toast. Place was beautiful but empty at prime time. The bartender was great read more

Food great, management is terrible. The owner Tiffany has zero customer service skills, absolutely horrible. After expressing my frustrations around town with the locals, my understanding is that she has a record of treating her employees like crap and not paying them. They say she would create schedules for the current week on Mondays for that week. All employees were expected to be available at all times, otherwise fired. Just ask around town, they will spill the beans. Only thing keeping them in business is the great chef and food. Otherwise they will not make it more than a year the way she runs a business. if she doesn't like what she does then maybe she should get out of the business. read more

Horrible. Hostess took our phone number at 7:50pm for our "30 min wait." 1.5 hrs later after we checked on our reservation and they claimed they never had it. Decided to then order food at the bar, and after waiting an additional hour without food, I asked the bartender to check on our order. Couldn't find it. Food finally came out all at once-dinner and apps ... and cold. We asked to speak to a manager but "she was too busy". Margate has much better restaurants than this. read more

These lovely people provided amazing service tonight at the upstairs bar (amazing bay view at sunset). Taking care of everyone getting ready for the Eagles game tonight. Fantastic drinks. Fantastic service. read more

Lamberti Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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We had dinner reservation for 4 on the sunset deck. Got there and there were no tables which was fine since it was too crowded and no covering from the sun. We were seated upstairs in this large room. The restaurant was really nice looking great view of the sunset but that was it. The bar and food prices where high food was good. The service was slow and the servers were overwhelmed. The upstairs was so loud you had to shout to hear each other. Very poor design of the space nothing to absorb the sound. And they had 3 desserts no menu or prices so we ordered 4 gelatos and when the check came they charged us $60 for 4 scopes of gelato. read more

In general, the food and service were good. I had a tasty chicken dish washed down with a respectable Italian white and my better half dined on a succulent bronzino. The views of the bay were spectacular. On the negative side the ambiance was a bit jarring. We asked for the cacophonous music to be turned down which, improved the dining existence markedly. The lack of any absorbing surface made the music especially discomfiting. Also the value for money was disappointing. Although the food was good the prices and portions were out of kilter. For example, we were served some bread and when my wife asked for olive oil instead of butter we were told it would be $5 which is, to say the least, outrageous. Instead a packet of nondescript butter was served. Given the heights to which this establishment sees itself, seemed a let-down read more

First floor is beautiful and that's where you should asked to be seated. My linguini and clams were decent; however, the service was the worst I had all summer. My waiter was just inexperienced and untrained and you have to blame the management for that. read more

Bartenders on 7/27 so so. Between 2 - 4. From NJ but live in Lahaina which is a tourist spot 365 days of the year. You would think that the bartenders would smile and acknowledge you. There were two Latino bartenders, a man and a woman who were great and smiled. Food so so. The are other Lamberti's which are much better. You need to tell your workers what you expect from them. As a customer in this day and age, I wasn't impressed. Angie and Alex were warm and engaging. Your location doesn't matter if you don't have the right personnel. Water be damned, this is the second time there in several years. Has not improved much read more

Food service and ambiance are a 10! Particularly the pasta always Al dente. Love the crab with pasta positano. View is amazing. And service is great read more

Location is the reason to go. Food is good but overpriced. Service is fair. The restaurant is cold, especially this time of year.

Second time back with a larger party. Little late in getting to our table but enjoyed cocktails looking at the sun set over the bay. Once again, food was excellent. Had the eggplant parmigiana with rigatoni in vodka sauce. All in our party enjoyed their entrees with excellent service when we were finally seated. On the downside, don t recall a restaurant where you have two different prices for entrees , one for cash and one for card. Enquirer about the prices of the " specials " Not so special. In addition, there is a $15 sharing fee for a salad that cost $15. To my previous post regarding the GM, David, making sure I had parking close to the restaurant, this time , Luciano, the owner, spoke to us after our meal to insure everything was satisfactory. I don t know of any restaurants where the owner checks in with the party to insure that we enjoyed our meal but Lamberti s does. This has now become our " go to" place. read more