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The Colosseum Restaurant, Salem, NH

The Colosseum Restaurant

4.4
4.4
851 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 898-1190
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Annibale Todesca
  • Catering
    We offer full or half trays of all the food items listed on our menu. We provide both pick-up or delivery. We can also handle special requests; please call for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 50 people. Parties over 20 guests will require a $100.00 deposit and parties over 30 people will require a $150 deposit that will be later deducted off the final bill. Parties with 50 or more guests can be seated in our main dining room but will require a room charge. Please call for further information.
  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Cross street
    Rte. 28
  • Parking details
    We have are own parking lot with ample spaces available.
  • Entertainment
    We have a live piano bar Tuesdays & Fridays from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • 1/2 off Apps + Discounted Wine, Martinis, Beer

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM,Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 12:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Enjoy $5 draft beers, $7 wines by the glass, $9 Martinis and more at the bar on weekdays from 4-6pm! You can also enjoy 50% off: EGGPLANT ALLA ROMANA, BRUSCHETTA, MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA, GARLIC BREAD STUFFED MUSHROOMS, ROASTED PEPPERS & more! Full menu also available!

What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Good for groups

  • New Hampshire

    Healthy

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for groups

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Colosseum Restaurant delivers "great food and wonderful service" with homemade pasta and standout dishes like eggplant lasagna and chicken Francese. Guests praise its "incredible experience" and attentive staff. Though some find the decor dated, the overall ambiance and family-sized portions make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

851 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was cold and they didn’t have enough wait staff to have every table full. Probably just the holidays and people calling out. Been here multiple times and it’s been decent before.

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  2. Catherine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed in the food here. Server was attentive. Enjoyed a relaxing pre-holiday dinner.

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  3. Fran

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for real Italian food. Nice for adults as well as families.

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  4. christie

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in on Fri 12/13. Excellent experience overall. Our server was excellent and the food was fabulous.

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  5. Sharon

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service…. Very nice atmosphere

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  6. Jason

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservations night before for 7pm… called cause running early but told they can’t bump us up because they stick to their reservation schedule… so we arrive at 650 and told we would be seated shortly … fit the next 45 - 50 mins we watched table after table be seated ahead of us even hearing some we’re 730 reservations … even after mentioning again we were a couple for 7pm. Finally after being seated a lady who appeared to be the manager approached us … I was ready to be good w it all by them acknowledging what had happened surely this was it … nope just letting us know that they have specials … the young staff working were both friendly and tremendously courteous … food was good not great. This wasn’t our first time and food can be amazing to be fair.

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  7. Brian

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service was a little bit of a wait, but it was a Friday night. Food was great.

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  8. Edward

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst birthday ever!! Went to the Colosseum had veal saltomboca ,found it to be to cakie and dry for my taste. Maybe less breading or more sauce? I said that it was my birthday on the app and in front of waitress. Ordered the pistachio cake for dessert which they did not have that night for some reason. Picked a second dessert, which was just OK. Waitress was nice enough but seemed be hiding at the bar a lot. Waitress never acknowledged the special event. Do yourself a favor,go to Amalfi or Bueno bistro.

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  9. Isaura

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go eat, definitely going again. The eggplamt lasagna was to die for.

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  10. Maria

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding. The best Italian food in NH outside of Italy. The portions are family size and easy to share. The service is top notch, very attentive and courteous. The restaurant is accessible for people with disabilities or those who use a wheelchair and the staff is very accommodating. Would definitely recommend!

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FAQs

The Colosseum Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 898-1190.

The Colosseum Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 851 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Colosseum Restaurant

264 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rte. 28
  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have are own parking lot with ample spaces available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Annibale Todesca
  • Entertainment
    We have a live piano bar Tuesdays & Fridays from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (603) 898-1190
  • Catering
    We offer full or half trays of all the food items listed on our menu. We provide both pick-up or delivery. We can also handle special requests; please call for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 50 people. Parties over 20 guests will require a $100.00 deposit and parties over 30 people will require a $150 deposit that will be later deducted off the final bill. Parties with 50 or more guests can be seated in our main dining room but will require a room charge. Please call for further information.
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