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The Colosseum Restaurant

The Colosseum Restaurant is an award-winning Italian restaurant offering elegant surroundings and exquisite Southern Italian cuisine. Opened in 1987 by Chef Annibale Todesca, the Colosseum has become an established favorite for diners in Salem, NH and the Merrimack Valley. Chef Annibale Todesca serves the same authentic Southern Italian cooking that he enjoyed growing up in Italy. Like many generations of Todescas, he ventures to the market every day to ensure that he cooks with only the freshest vegetables, seafood and highest quality meats. Please stop by for lunch or dinner. It will be our pleasure to serve you.
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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(67 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Service 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(30)
  • fit for foodies(17)
  • neighborhood gem(17)
  • notable wine list(17)
  • romantic(16)
  • good for groups(15)
The Colosseum Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not what I had hoped

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The meal lacked flavor. I had Chicken Francese. This is my favorite dish and I tend to have it at all restaurants. There was plenty, but not flavorfull. I took the leftover home, doctored it up with a quick butter, flour and wine sauce added and it was good. You can not just add lemon to this dish and expect it to be good!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 2 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been to the Colosseum, Salem, NH many times. On every occasion we have not been disappointed. The food and service were all excellent. And I received a rose for Mothers Day!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 3 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice!

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"When we got to the restaurant our Open Table reservation was not in their reservation system. When I showed them my confirmation email from Open Table, they were very helpful and found us a table for 4.
Mother's Day dinner out was very nice! Meal and service were very good and Mom was very happy."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Just not Impressed

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Heard so much about this restaurant but for the price was just not over whelmed (spent almost $200 and did not even have a bottle of wine). Drove over 45 minutes to get there, went with another couple whom had not been there, and when we left we were just not that impressed. The food was just OK, appetizers were the best part of the meal, so do not believe we will be back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 5 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fresh and good. Enjoyed the homemade pasta. Service was good."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good as always,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was good as always, the service was ok.
Good value for the money, and the food is very consistent
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Dined on 04/25/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 7 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great Italian food, service

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great Italian food, service was good also."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food but VERY LOUD and CROWDED

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food and the service was excellent.
The atmosphere was horrible. I requested a quiet table and confirmed it twice with the restaurant. When we arrived they tried to seat us at the table next to the hostess station just inside the door. As far away from a quiet table as you could get.
The tables are literally on top of each other. My husband and I were seated at a table for two. The other tables were so close we couldn't hear each other and had to shout to have a conversation. On my left a man's back was literally 6" from my face. My chair was bumped 3 times by wait staff going by because it was so crowded. I got up to check out the bar and went one way and then another and could not find a path to get through.
I don't know what"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
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Review 9 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I'll be back!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Not being from, or living in, NH I have little knowledge of the local restaurants. This place was recommended to me by several locals and I must admit that I was very pleased. I will be dining there again when I'm in the area. The food was very good and I could not find any fault in the service. While their menu had excellent choices in many areas, it did fall short in the area of seafood -- only five choices, four of which were shrimp dishes."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
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Review 10 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I was not impressed with the

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was not impressed with the food. Very bland for made at the restaurant. The service was marginal at best. I do not believe I will return or recommend."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2013
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Review 11 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I usually go to Boston for

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I usually go to Boston for good Italian. But the colosseum was just as good. The drinks and service were a little weak, but for the price I didn't expect much more."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Highly recommend this restaurant,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Highly recommend this restaurant, great food, great drinks, great entertainment.
this was the first time for me at this restaurant and I will be back.
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Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I took my boyfriend to dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I took my boyfriend to dinner for his birthday he had never been before. My family and I grew up going to the Colosseum so I already knew it was fantastic.However it had been about 20 years since I had been and was curious to know if it was still as delicious.Knowing that Anaballe was still the owner I was confident it would be a wonderful experience.We enjoyed two bottles of wine, an appetizer, entrees and dessert. The waiter was professional yet had a sense of humor. The food was delectable. My only recommendation would be to put more flavor and stuffing into the stuffed mushrooms and I wasn't used to Tiramasu being so thin and runny with cookie stuck in the center. The two vast textures didn't compliment each other."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Never again

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had not been to the coliseum in years and will never go back the decor is dated the service was horrible we kept having to get someone to find our waitress, they give you just plain French stick bread with packaged butter it was gross, the food was horrible my husband got veal parm which was so tough it was hard to cut, I got the chicken francesse it was ok but the sauce was very over powering, one of my sons got chicken parm and there was just way too much sauce on it that you could not taste the chicken, and my other son got the manicotti which was a special and it was so mushy that it looked like just one big manicotti rather than 4 and again loaded with sauce. Just a horrible experience we will not be going back."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
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Review 15 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was great. portions were

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was great. portions were not overly big as you see at most itilain places. Only down fall was the terimisu was not even close. If you are going to do something that is way off the mark atleast put it on the desert cart or change the name. very miss leading. dinner was great desert was not"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Go-to Italian Restaurant NH

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Seated immediately per reservation; fast service; attentive server; delicious meals ... great for the family"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Yummy but expensive

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was great, the owner very friendly but our waitress was rude. When my 88 yr old grandmother tried to help her by holding the bowl of grated cheese, she was quickly scolded and told her that she couldn't keep the bowl at the table. I was also surprised that the lemonade we got for our children was $4.00! My food was delicious but I thought very expensive as well."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2011
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Review 18 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I recently went to The Colosseum

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I recently went to The Colosseum for lunch. I made reservations a head of time but when I got there the hostess couldn't find our reservations. After 10 minutes they finally found it an sat us. We ordered an appetizer which was great. We ordered the meal at the same time. After the waitress brought the appetizer, which took a half hour, we didn't see her for another half hour. She then comes back and asks if we want coffee and desert. It told her we didn't even get our meal yet. She said, oh you didn't get your meal yet? So she checks on it and tells us the order wasn't put in. We were seated at 12:30pm and didn't receive our entrees until 2:30pm. Food was outstanding but the service was terrible."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We celebrated Valentine's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We celebrated Valentine's Day on Sunday and it was an amazing experience. We enjoyed all the food we ordered and it was extremely quiet. I believe we actually shared the restaurant with two other couples. So it was like dining by ourselves. A very special treat for us. Thank-you for a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the show of the preparation of our table side Caesar salad. We ordered dessert to go-we should have eaten it there it was mushy when we got home, but that was our fault not yours. It was still awesome."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We came to celebrate my 69

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"We came to celebrate my 69 birthday. My two 100% Italian sisters, came up from Boston. The food was excilent. Not one complaint, and my sisters can be realy tough.
Not the first time at the Colosseum.
Party of 4 and we had a very enjoyable dining experience.
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Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Valentines Special

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"As always the most wonderful treatment and wonderful food and plenty of it."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding Experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Valentine's Day treat! Great location (close to home), great service and outstanding Italian food. Portions were more than adequate and prices were right. In addition to attentive wait staff, the owner made the rounds to meet & greet diners ... nice touch!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 23 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I heard so much about this

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I heard so much about this restaurant I took my wife and kids there for my wife's birthday. 5:00 seating and not many in the dining room at that time, but still took at least 10 minutes before I flagged down someone to take our drink order and ask for some bread. Overall just fair and did not live up to the reviews I have read."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
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Review 24 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Favorite Italian Restaurant hands down the prepare the freshest food possible on a daily basis."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Don't re-use the chicken

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We arrived on time and were seated. The booth seat was not comfortable.
We ordered drinks and apps, both were good.
When the main course arrived my wifes dish was not what she ordered. We spoke to the waiter he returned it to the kitchen.
When the correct dish arrived, the chicken was reused from the previous dish!!!!!!
The taste was not correct for the new dish. My wife just finished it not to ruin the nite.
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Dined on 02/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Better than expected!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Enjoyed this restaurant more than I had expected. The food was outstanding. The service staff was attentive, and knew the menu. You could bring your sweetie to this restaurant for a romantic night out, and sit in a cozy booth, or a night out with friends and enjoy the entertainment!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

What's with the bar ataff

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The staff at the bar was rude. We waited almost 20 minutes before we were even acknowledged at the bar. We sat at the very back of the restauraunt where there was no music and a very noisy machine behind a door. The food however was delicious. Huge portions of authentic Italian cuisine."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
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Review 28 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place to enjoy dinner.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great place to enjoy dinner. Food, service, and dessert were excellent."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had the.most amazing valentines

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had the.most amazing valentines day here. The food was amazing!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Fair

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband and I visited the Colosseum restuarant on Valentine's Day. We had a reservation for 7:00PM, the host was able to seat us a little earlier, which was nice. We started with salads, which came quickly. I ordered the chicken broccoli alfredo and the sauce was delicious, portion size was just right. I enjoyed my meal, however, my husband was highly disappointed with the Seafood Collosseum. The price was 'market price,' which ended up being $39.99, but he only received 1 clam, 1/2 a lobster tail and the shrimp was very overcooked. He wasn't too crazy about the sauce either. He ate a little bit of it because he was hungry. The server offered to wrap it up but I told her he didn't care for it and she apologized and presented the check."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
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Review 31 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I made a reservation for 7:00

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I made a reservation for 7:00 and got there at 6:55, I was told that due to heavy traffic on route 93 north that they restaurant were running behind in their seating??..... I have no idea what that means????? I made a reservation on Valentines day so I wouldn't have to wait to long to eat. I don't mind waiting 15 minutes but our table wasn't ready until 7:45 for a 7:00 reservation, not acceptable. Luclily we found a seat at the bar and ended up eating there, it was a little noisy for Valentines day. The food was godd but the service very slow, we got there at 7:00 and didn't finish our meal until after 9:00 too long! I understand it was Valentines and they were busy but it was clear they way over booked the restaurant that night, too bad!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
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Review 32 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My husband and I always look

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband and I always look forward to a night out at the Colosseum Restaurant, the food is always delicious,and the staff is prompt and friendly, can't wait to go back.
Thank you Colosseum"
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 33 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Retry

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had the pork braciole, it's was just fair ,the meat was tough and dry and the fettuccini was clumped together, my wife had the gnocchi and she liked it , my son had the chicken Marsala and it was ok also. Salads were ok, the pasta Fagioli soup was really good. Restaurant was really busy, the server was excellent , no long wait attentive to our needs, no complaints there at all. My wife and I frequented this resturant many years ago even at there old location, we absolutely loved it then, after many years we finally went back ( it's a 50 mile drive for us) , I just thought the food was a little better back then, I am disappointed but will probably give it another try in the future but not right away.
RF
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Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 34 for The Colosseum Restaurant
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Terrible service - ok food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
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"The food was good but the service was TERRIBLE!!!! Never mind the waitress forgot our drinks (twice), then she served us ice cold coffee. Plus they stuck us (4 adults) in an area where there were several children in a large party, and we had to hear these children screeching through our meal. We went out with friends to escape our own kids, not to have to listen to someone elses. They should be conscious of this when they seat people. It took hours to get out of there because everything took so long and the waitress kept forgetting us as she had too many tables or couldn't handle what she had. Won't be going back. Two similar experiences is enough for us."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Colosseum Restaurant
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
8 out of 9 recommend this product
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate