So this was a very nice restaurant, fantastic hosting and good service. Overall I would rate this a 4 because the veal with spaghetti came out cold. When we asked them to heat it up, they did, but it was warm and still the same amount. You think they would give you a new plate after serving you a cold plate. So a little disappointed with that, otherwise the food was good, not great. read more

Food 5 stars- service 1 So 3 stars is all I could give and it is ALL BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE- beyond horrible! Started off good enough hostess was gracious and wished us a happy anniversary- Server was cold, distant and seemed annoyed to be there- We ended up starting with the Classic CAPRESE- yes basic but when done correctly amazing- this was done correctly! I ordered the Cod Special which was excellent. Added a side of rigatoni nice but $10 seemed a little pricey. My wife had the Parpadelle Bolognese which she enjoyed. Problem was the tables around sat empty and dirty for far too long. When our entrees arrived our caprese plates were never cleared nor were we offered any additional bread- Half way through our meal the server shows up- "how was the first bite"- REALLY?? Never offered to pour our wine and had ZERO personality. Food was very good so would consider returning BUT- when you are charging premium prices it's the overall experience you expect which Sarah P was far from delivering. read more

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The worst service ever. Said a large party before us but no one here. I would not recommend this to anyone read more

Had a reservation for 8 and were seated within ten minutes. My party of four all ordered cocktails, but only one person really liked their drink. I'd say stick to wine or beer. The appetizers we ordered, however, were delicious! We had the caprese, which came in a wonderful pesto, and the scamorza had a great smokey flavor. I also really enjoyed my pasta dish, although others in my party weren't too satisfied with their mains. I had the sweet potato gnocchi, which came with tender duck, crispy brussels sprouts and a rich sauce. Our server was wonderful and we loved the live piano player! Overall, I'd say the cocktails were a miss, and the two appetizers were the star of the night. read more

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We had a large private dinner party of 15. It was the most amazing experience we have ever had. The food and service was absolutely first class. I would highly recommend Lombardo's as one of the best restaurants in all of central Pennsylvania. read more

Fourth visit to the new 'Deli'. Every time, very much wanted to love it, but, just couldn't. Great concept, many promising elements...but, aggressively mediocre execution each time. Arugula salad with salmon swimming in balsamic dressing. A lovely burrata expertly dressed, and far too cold to appreciate. A wee square of $22 lasagna, barely above room temperature. so much possibility, such poor execution. A shame. read more

The atmosphere was charming, with an excellent live pianist, and the service was friendly, but the prices were outrageous for what you got: $14 for a glass of wine, $20 for a meager serving of tasteless spaghetti Things are so overpriced here and you can tell the pasta was not freshly made. Also, expect that if you want protein you have to pay a lot more. read more

***Update*** (9-4-24) After posting the original review on Yelp, Facebook and on here, Lombardo's GM reached out close to a month later, and offered a gift card that covered $12 over what we paid for the dish and add on we had to pay for. Thank you Lombardo's for being truly invested in your customers and their experience in your establishment. read more

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Excellent Dinner Waiter Anthony was fantastic Food was excellent Sat outside after dinner Didn't realize we were talking to the owner Sam sent us after dinner drinks What a great evening I highly recommend this restaurant We are from New Jersey, but will be back next year ***** read more

We had a reservation for 6. So easy to call the restaurant to make the res. They sent a couple text reminders, which was very helpful since it's been a busy week for When we arrived, the adjacent free parking lot was fairly full so we circled around a bit. Finally landed a spot but it was a busy night! We arrived a bit early but we were still waiting for the the 6th person to arrive. But our table wasn't ready yet. It totally worked out that we weren't all at the restaurant at our appointed time bc of delays with our res. I'm thinking that the previous diners left late. The food was okay. We had the complimentary bread with roasted red bell peppers, shredded parm cheese and olive oil. It came out warm and was a nice touch. We ordered garlic bread and arancini. Both were great - nothing amazing but still good. The cocktail, Into the Black, was well made. We ordered an assortment of entrees: Shrimps & Crab Spaghetti - good Linguine & Clams - good but clams were over cooked and tough Spaghetti & meatballs - okay, the meatballs had a weird texture and we're not seasoned well We waited a long time for the entrees to arrive. Unclear why it took so long but when it did finally come out, all 6 dishes came out at the same time. Andrew was our server and he was great. Coming back to check in on us frequently. Don't know if we'll come back. There are a few other restaurants we'd like to check out in town. If the timing of the read more

One of the best italian dinners I had on 12/20/2025! This was the first time back since 2020...before the renovation was done. Restaurant has a great fresh look to it. I had the eggplant which was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti had a great tasting sauce. My wife had the wild mushroom gemelli which she loved. A very good wine selection also. Great service and good prices! We will be back! read more

We held a gathering in the private space for 30 people. We were very pleased with everything- the service, the food, and the ambiance. Super accommodating of all of our needs. Wonderful pianist was an added bonus! read more

Beautiful remodel. Reminds je 9f the 59s movie sets w Frankie or Dino in NYC. I had 2- Berry Martinis w Tito's vodka. Well made. Appetizer was the soup of the day a tomato vase with crab meat. I usually dint like tomato's soups but I must say was delish. The Pasta entree was the tenderloin tip papardelle. I enjoyed it al dente. I took the remaining home and gad it the next day. Pasta is always good the following day when all the juices soak in. A hit. read more

Came here again for a family dinner. The 7 of us had a lovely time, ordering appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Everything was good, but the Pizza con Funghi was clear favorite of everyone at our table. Everyone in our party was happy with their entrees. This time I tried the lasagna. You can really taste the variety of meats and it was cooked to perfection - nothing too crispy of too soggy. We had a little hiccup in our service that the management was wonderful about rectifying. These folks really care about their customers. read more

Whatsa matter with me? I normally read the reviews first, prior to dining at any restaurant. This time, I skimmed over the little bio on their home page, that read, "Lancaster PA's beloved spot... authentic home-cooked Italian dishes...since 1946." I was sold, by that mere intro and was still stoked, when walking inside. Oooh, this restaurant looked swanky, with it's big piano by the entrance, an arrangement of plush sofas, colors black and white - not the scheme I was expecting from an italian restaurant, but I welcomed the decor's uniqueness. Though no reservations, we were promptly seated. Hot, chewy bread arrived, accompanied by herbed olive oil, freshly grated cheese and roasted, marinated red peppers. I loved this, I thought to myself and felt, italian goodness, was to follow. Yes to the calamari. My husband was pleased to see tentacles (a sight rarely seen). The calamari was perfectly tender, not too much coating and a success in our mind. We would have liked it to be served with lemon and so we, plucked the lemon from our iced teas; this was a quick fix - for, we didn't see much of our waitress. From here, it went downhill for us. We sometimes share our meals and normally, this isn't an issue. The restaurant will do this in the kitchen and when it gets to us, it's perfecto; not at Lombardo's. The Italian Wedge could have been split. The portion size was a bit small, though I Loved the dressing. I would have flagged down our waitress to request more, but she seemed less focused on her customers (us) and so, for our $16 - we dined on scant iceburg, a few crumbles of goat cheese, four halved cherry tomatoes, a scattering of fried prosciutto and a splash of dressing. The manicotti has got to be the smallest of manicotti I have ever seen. Picture a fried springroll and there you go - manicotti, encased in a fried hard crepe, instead of pasta. We were really disappointed in the overly acidic tomato sauce, tasting similar to canned Hunts. Yikes and sorry Lombardo. Shame on me, for saying "yes" to dessert; but in my defense; there was a chocolate cake listed, with buttercream icing! Who would turn that down? I actually, mildly choked on the cake, for it was so dry, crumbly (stale, perhaps) and it's helmet icing, reminiscent of a frozen Pepperidge Farm brand. read more

Make sure that you check their website for the hours, because what they have written on the door is incorrect. I tried to go on Wednesday and no one was there. I later found out that they are currently closed on Wednesdays. I went the next day! I recommend the gnocchi but it was all soooo so good! read more

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The food is very delicious. Here is the problem, $24 for BOLOGNESE PAPPARDELLE and you get about 3 or 4 fork fulls. It's half a normal serving. Ragù of braised beef, pork. & Italian sausage, chianti, tomato on 4 fork fulls of pasta. -Eh Delicious Yes! Did I feel like I ate an entire meal? No. read more

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Ambience and Service were excellent, however I rated three stars because (1) the spaghetti was tough to chew probably due to not being cooked enough; (2) in my mind the sauce was not the original sauce (which I loved); (3) had to return because the spaghetti was not hot. Went to Lombardo's numerous times before the reconstruction. I loved the sauce and was hopeful to taste the sauce again. Frankly, the sauce tasted too commercial as if came out of a can. read more

The problem with this place has always been and still is one thing, they don't know how to cook. They get off on the right foot with the fresh bread and oil and the menu looks very appealing, a lot of things that could be more difficult to make or use fresher ingredients, things like that, and it's great, but if the cooks can't cook, then this is what you get read more

Nice ambiance, good service. Good cocktails. Food on the other hand, calamari appetizer very bland no seasoning, Lombardo's marinara tasted more like plain tomato soup, the calamari breading needed seasoning. Lombardo's lasagna, again very bland no cheese in it which I found curious. read more

My first visit since the remodel and it's beautiful! Very modern and decorated so pretty for Christmas. I haven't tried the dinner menu yet, but ordered the burrata and Lombardo's Italian Special Salad for lunch. Neither were a real standout, just simple ingredients plated visually appealing. read more

Lombardo's Restaurant - Lombardo's Italian Special Salad - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Food was good, but not 5-star good. Service was prompt and efficient, but not particularly friendly. Good piano player. Enjoyed the meal but won't be quick to return. read more

I don't get the reputation. If this restaurant were along the 95 corridor, it would be out of business in 6 months. I eaten there twice over the years and it's yet to reach mediocrity. The sauce is flavorless. I had gnocchi that was very heavy and tasteless. The service was fine and people seem to enjoy going there. The ambiance is fine, the piano player is a nice touch. The food, however, needs a lot of work. I grew up and cook Italian, so I'm likely a harsher critic. read more

This was our first time eating at Lombardo's. We had high expectations considering how long this restaurant has been around and how great it looked on the inside, a very nice ambience with live music. Unfortunately, the food did not match the great decor and service. The spaghetti sauce had a strange after taste, The steak was average at best, the pizza although it looked delicious was nothing special and the $10 slice of cheesecake was literally the smallest desert I've ever received at a restaurant. The bill hovered around $200 for two people and that was with no alcoholic beverages. We both left feeling very disappointed, and still hungry. As I mentioned before the staff was great, the look of the restaurant is awesome, but the food was definitely a waste of money. read more

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We dined at Lombardo's on a Friday night which was a busy place even at 5:30. Since it's dry January for a few in our family I can't comment much on the liquor. (There was one glass of red wine ordered and she liked it.) The arancini app was good, but we couldn't all try it because we only received 4 for a party of 6. I think $17 for 4 arancini is a bit pricy. Presentation was lovely though. My son ordered the spinach ravioli which wasn't a big enough portion for a young adult. My SIL said he would give the baked ziti a 3.5. The lobster risotto had a generous portion of risotto and I really liked the shrimp added to my Caesar salad...great flavor. See pics for other dishes-all good. Atmosphere is a 10 out of 10 with the live piano music on a Friday night. Our server was wonderful as were other staff who always were quick to clear dishes. Overall, the 6 of us (with only 1 glass of wine) spent $240 and we didn't think it was an outstanding meal. A good meal, but not 5 stars. read more

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Good Italian restaurant where you can have something different every time you go. Food is good, however nothing to call home or make me want to rush back. Apps are a highlight. Restaurant is decorated nicely with very modern look, comfortable seating, spaced well and do not feel crushed in. Service is average to above average as a whole. Good restaurant to have in the back pocket and go to enjoy, but in no rush to return. read more

Ok, hear me out. I walk to the door, I pull, it wants me to push, I walk in. My hand takes my ball cap from my head and a bar seat gives me eyes, I take it for my own and make myself comfortable. I order the soup, happy. I order the gemelli, unhappy. Sauce...Shit. Ferrari posters on the wall, lit. read more

My husband and I joined another couple here for dinner upon their recommendation. We were sat promptly at our reservation time after being greeted by the friendly hosts. We sat in the bar area in a very nice oversized booth. Our server was great and very knowledgeable of the menu. She was great at giving suggestions as well. We all started off with a round of drinks which came quickly. The white wine was good and cold! My husband enjoyed his martini, which prompted me to order one. It was one of the best xt dirty martinis I've had lately. We ordered calamari and the burrata. The calamari was crispy and had so much flavor! The burrata - I think we were fighting over who could lick the plate clean. It was delicious!! We also were given bread, olive oil, and roasted red peppers. The peppers were a GREAT addition to the platter and the breast was soft. Three of us got the chicken Parmesan, which was a nice healthy portion. My pasta was cooked perfectly and the chicken wasn't overly breaded. My friend got the wild mushroom gemelli, which he said was full of flavor. I didn't think this place was overpriced. They also had ample parking. According to my friends, they did a renovation and it looks great! The bathroom was clean and in order. Overall, I enjoyed it here and would happily make my way back! read more

Lombardo's Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lombardo's what a wonderful restaurant it is! They remodeled & you can really tell a difference! Almost felt like I should've been wearing a suit & tie for the occasion. The stars were shining extra bright on this fine evening. The waiter went above and beyond. She was very attentive & quick to action. The whine was exquisite! The bread they bring you was very good. My fine lady got their pizza. She almost ate the whole pie. She really enjoyed it. I got the shrimp & crab spaghetti! That was incredible the vodka sauce was to die for. As boomers would say it's bangin lol! The shrimps were jumbo definitely above average! The crab meat just added to the perfection of the dish. I didn't get dessert I came with a sweetheart. I highly recommend this fine establishment. They might've caught on that I was good critic lol. I had the most amazing night! read more

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The inside of Lombardo's was pleasant, and the service fine. I was surprised at how limited the wine selection was. Before dinner we were served delicious warm bread -- it was actually the best part of my meal. I had calamari for a first course which were crispy and hot. The dipping sauce was alright, but I had to ask for lemon. My short rib cannelloni unfortunately were filled only with cheese ... perhaps a short rib had been waived over them, but none were inside. After eating 2 of the four, I sliced open the other two to search for the meat, and found one infinitesimal brown spot, but it was piece of a mushroom, and this for $25! However, I must say that when I complained I was immediately offered anything else I might like. I was no longer hungry, and the charge for the entree was taken off of my bill. I ended the meal with a lukewarm cup of mediocre coffee.... read more

We went there last night to see the renovations. They no longer have pizza, which was my favorite. The food was good but very disappointed with the new menu. read more

The piano on the website sold my boyfriend and I. The food was amazing from the beginning starting with the bread. The food is served in small portions but worth every bite. read more

I don't understand ALL those one star reviews! My husband and I had a fabulous time at Lombardo's. We booked a reservation online that was simple to follow. We arrive and are immediately sat to our table. Our waitress, Stephanie, greeted us almost immediately to get our drinks, which were DANGEROUSLY delicious. My husband got the Pinot Grigio, his favorite. I got the Spritz Me Baby One More Time. I could have gone for two (or three ) more times LOL. We ordered our entrees and were given bread. The roasted red peppers went perfectly with the warm load. We then got our entrees. Greg ordered the eggplant parm. He gave it a 5/5. The sauce tasted of adult ketchup in the best way 8 got the procuito and asparagus linguini and it was the BEST! I can't wait to order more for takeout. Overall, amazing time. Don't read those wrong reviews!!! - Eileen read more

Lombardo's Restaurant - Spritz Me Baby One More Time - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

First time there since the renovations. Beautiful, welcoming, warm and inviting. Our waiter was polite, energetic and very helpful. The food was fantastic. All of us had a great meal. Be sure to make reservations well in advance. It was packed. We had a nice time and will definitely be back. read more

Lombardo's (remade) is a Lancaster treasure. It's classy, consistent, quiet, delicious food and drink, and great service. Hard to argue with a knockout combination like that. It's not cheap and portions aren't plentiful but, nice thing's typically cost a little more and are smaller - like diamonds. Try it you'll like it. read more

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Had high hopes with the reopening but turned out a complete flop. Thanks to Gov Wolf we had to try this as takeout. Sure you don't get the full experience but even with takeout. The flavor should be there. I couldn't say anything had much flavor at all. Complete waste of $50 if you ask me. We started with Truffle arancini, they turned out to be tiny with a sauce that completely overpowered them. Tried one on its own. Just because you put regular mushrooms in it, don't call it truffle. They had zero flavor. Now the dinners. My wife's bolognese was extremely dry, tasted like they took a soft meatball and just crumbled it on top of pasta. Cannelloni was barely ok. Only thing I could say about the entire dinner was the bread was good. Overall, I know they were good at one time, rested on their laurels and became very bad. They reopened with a lot of promise, but taste wise. Was a complete waste of money. Have had better at Olive Garden. read more

Lombardo's Restaurant - Tiny arancini that has zero truffle, dry pappardelle, bland cannelloni. - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Well I ordered food to go. Got home and noticed they missed a few items. Paid for them and was in the receipt. Called them up. "Thank you for letting us know" then Hung up the phone. I WAS FURIOUS!!! Also asked for plastic ware. Which they had none. Not going back for awhile....for the price...I expected better service. read more

Ordered the garganelli, speck, & truffle and it was delicious! Disappointed there was no shaved truffle in my dish but instead seemed to use a truffle oil or powder for flavor. Ambiance was cozy and romantic, but not overly formal. And our waitress was friendly and helpful. read more

Lombardo's Restaurant - Sauce Garganelli, Speck & Truffle - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The ambiance was okay. We were put near the entrance door, and had to contend with Twain and cold air bellowing in. I was disappointed in the location. The lasagne was good, and my partner's salmon very good. I was very disappointed in the Lombardo salad. The greens were not fresh and the cherry tomatoes very unsatisfactory. I would recommend the restaurant but with some reservations. read more

We had lunch at Lombardos to celebrate our mutual wedding anniversary with friends. It turns out they had had their rehearsal dinner at this location 35 years ago. We had a great waitress who, although she was busy with multiple tables, kept coming back to check on us during our lunch. The food was wonderful and you could tell everything was made from scratch. We ran the gamut from the margarita pizza to the lasagne to the eggplant parm sandwich. The portions were a nice size and we were so full that we declined the offer of a gift of dessert from the restaurant in honor of our anniversaries. After lunch we took a peek at the private room and enjoyed talking with the staff about the changes that had taken place over 35 years. All in all it was a great experience. The restaurant is in a growing area and we enjoyed walking around after lunch and stopping in the shops a block away. read more