Lombardo's is all about one thing: burgers. No long menu with all kinds of cuisines, but a clear choice of gourmet burgers, made while you wait. The kitchen works with quality meat and fresh ingredients, and you can taste that in the way the concept is structured: each burger is prepared only once the order is received.
The space itself is compact and functional. You stand close to the grill and takeout counter, so you get up close with the baking, packing and handing of orders. Seating areas are limited; those who find a spot literally eat a few steps away from the kitchen. That makes Lombardo's especially good for a quick bite or take-out.
Its location in the Spiegelkwartier, close to major museums such as the Rijksmuseum, makes for a mixed crowd. During the day, museum visitors walk in, craving something hearty after an exhibition. At the same time, local residents and people who work in the area know where to find the restaurant for a quick lunch or dinner. You notice this mix by the constant turnover and the focus on orders that go straight out the door.
Its location in the Spiegelkwartier, close to major museums such as the Rijksmuseum, provides a mixed audience.
That combination of a small, always-active space, a clear burger-only focus and a location in the middle of the Spiegelkwartier makes Lombardo's a perennial name among the neighborhood's casual eateries.