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The Colosseum Restaurant, Salem, NH

The Colosseum Restaurant

4.3
4.3
845 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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 845 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Good for groups

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for groups

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Colosseum Restaurant in Salem, NH, offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "great atmosphere" and "fantastic meals." Guests appreciate the "relaxed and friendly atmosphere" and "attentive service." Known for its homemade pasta and generous portions, the restaurant is a top choice for "amazing food" and "wonderful service" in the area.

845 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Michele

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Colosseum Restaurant is amazing in every way. The servers and staff are so kind and engaging and are always there to reach out to. The food and desserts are absolutely delicious!!

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  4. Andre

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food was really good. We had a very good experience. I would go back any time. Wpuld recommand for sure.

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  5. Glenda

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, good service no wait with the reservation made

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  6. Catherine

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappoints. Cocktail, appetizer, entree, and coffee excellent.

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  7. Frances

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    They wee short of help but did the best they could do with the help they had. Server kept apologizing but did a great job and kept working hard

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  8. Andrea

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My third visit and it was as good as the last two .The special Raghu and the fettuccine were excellent and even good as leftovers the next day.

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  9. Kirsten

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not the best Italian food we've had in the area, also not the worst. Great that they make their own homemade pasta and many dishes are homemade. Chicken Francese was very good and I ordered with homemade pasta. Solid "good" rating across all categories - decor is dated/old school ambiance, service was good despite being short staffed. Good martinis.

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  10. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I miss the days when the service here was special and differentiated itself from the competition. I’ve been going to the Colosseum Restaurant for over 20 years. This visit was different. As usual, we were drawn to the dessert case upon arrival. The hostesses and host were standing around the front desk and greeted us when we approached them. It was 5pm for our service. There were people in the restaurant on the bar side at the time we arrived. It would have been nice if one of the hostesses or host walked up to us and greeted us and told us about the desserts. Water servers nails were dirty. Candle had a funky smell. Booth seat was comfortable. Utensils were wrapped in cloth napkins and water glasses were set upside down on the table upon arrival. Music was playing but difficult to hear over the voices in the bar. Carlos, our server, was pleasant but could improve his service. He greeted us, introduce himself and lit the candle after the water server. Drink had plenty of alcohol. Cold bread and butter. Salad was tasteless. Iceberg lettuce was all white, carrot served as long ribbons that had to be cut, 1/2 of a small tomato and 2 slices of unpeeled cucumber. No croutons. Balsamic dressing seemed watered down. Lacked tart flavor and no herbs. Linguine was cooked perfectly. Sauce was flavorful and plenty. Veal was cooked a bit more than I like but not chewy. No spoon delivered with linguine dish. Crumbs not removed from tablecloth after the meal. No more rolling dessert cart to choose from. Peanut butter cake was dry. Coconut lemon raspberry cake was tender. Server did not offer to put leftovers into containers for us. Miss this service. As you can tell, nothing special here, but could be with just a few no cost changes. We’ll see what the future brings.

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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 4.3 stars by 845 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 16 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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