Caffe Aldo Lamberti:
A Cherry Hill, NJ Restaurant Review
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Caffe Aldo Lamberti: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Contemporary Italian
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Excellent. Well executed, artfully presented, and prepared using high-quality, fresh ingredients.
Service: Professional, well trained, knowledgeable, and attentive.
Ambiance/Decor: Upscale with spacious dining rooms bring together a mix of classic Italian and modern California Art-Decor. Neomodern Italian decor has a NYC/Philly atmosphere.
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
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Noise Level: Moderate - Loud
Dress: Upscale Casual
Recommended For: Special occasions, romantic dinners, corporate events
Not Recommended For: Casual, budget dining.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Fresh Whole Fish Filleted Table Side, The Veal & Broccoli Rabe Campagnola ; and The Pappardelle or Paccheri Bolognese with homemade sauce.
Liquor: Full-service bar with an extensive wine list of over 15,000 bottles. They have been the recipient of the Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence" for the 12th year in a row.
Caffe Aldo Lamberti is a landmark of contemporary Italian fine dining, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine cellar, and elegant California Art Deco ambiance.
🏛 History & Vision
- Founded in 1987 by Aldo Lamberti, who immigrated from Naples, Italy and built his career in hospitality after working in his father’s Brooklyn pizzeria
- Aldo and his wife Carmela envisioned a restaurant that blends authentic Italian traditions with modern sophistication, emphasizing seafood and hospitality.
- Today, Caffe Aldo Lamberti is part of the Lamberti Family of Restaurants, a respected group across South Jersey and Philadelphia
🍝 Food & Cuisine
- Style: Contemporary Italian with a strong emphasis on seafood and house-made pastas
- Quality: Dishes use fresh, high-quality ingredients, with specialties like whole fresh fish, raw bar selections, and prime steaks
- Zucchini crabcake
- Seafood cioppino
- Pappardelle bolognese
- Colossal shrimp cocktail
- While not strictly farm-to-table, the menu emphasizes seasonal freshness and premium imports.
👨🍳 The Chef
- The restaurant is led by Aldo Lamberti himself, a restaurateur with decades of culinary expertise.
- His background includes mastering both southern and northern Italian cuisine and deep knowledge of the seafood industry
🎨 Ambiance
- Décor: California Art Deco design with spacious dining rooms
- Vibe: Elegant yet inviting, suitable for romantic dinners, business meetings, and celebrations
- Features:
- Outdoor patio dining (enclosed for year-round use)
- Modern décor with NYC/Philly energy
- Noise level: lively but not overwhelming
- Background music complements the upscale setting
🤝 Service
- Staff are consistently professional, knowledgeable, and attentive, enhancing the fine dining experience
- Service is welcoming and efficient, with strong wine pairing recommendations from the sommelier
🍷 Other Factors
- Alcohol/Bar: Extensive wine cellar with 15,000+ bottles, plus cocktails and happy hour specials.
- Child-Friendly: While upscale, families are welcome; best suited for older children.
- Recommended For: Special occasions, romantic dinners, corporate events.
- Not Recommended For: Casual, budget dining.
- Parking: Valet service available
- Dress Code: Upscale casual
- Holiday Hours: Open on major holidays including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Easter, and Mother’s Day with special menus
- Private Parties: Offers event hosting for intimate gatherings and large functions.
⚖️ What Needs Improvement
- The lively atmosphere can feel crowded during peak hours.
🌟 What Sets Them Apart
- Seafood mastery: Whole fresh fish and raw bar selections are unmatched locally.
- Wine program: One of the largest and most curated wine cellars in South Jersey.
- Legacy & consistency: Over 35 years of excellence, blending Italian tradition with modern dining
Caffe Aldo Lamberti is a premier destination for upscale Italian dining in Cherry Hill, NJ, distinguished by its seafood, wine cellar, and elegant ambiance. Ideal for special occasions and discerning diners, it remains a cornerstone of South Jersey’s culinary scene.
Updated October 2025
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