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The Colosseum Restaurant, Salem, NH

The Colosseum Restaurant

4.4 (878)
$30 and under
Italian
264 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

What 878 people are saying

The Colosseum Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Colosseum Restaurant shines with its "fresh outstanding & authentic Italian food" and consistently delightful dishes. Patrons rave about its "exceptional food," praising meals like eggplant parm and chicken Francese. Service is frequently highlighted as "attentive, personable, and professional," ensuring a "great overall experience." Perfect for Italian food lovers seeking quality and consistency.
878 Reviews
  1. Marci

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really good, it was busy, Our waitress was fantastic, we had a few mishaps but like I said our waitress and kitchen made up for it. We will be back again

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  2. Lori

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the restaurant was far from full, they sat us at a table that was not big enough for us. It was very crowded. Service was ok - server was not attentive and didn’t check on anything, although they were quick to add 20 percent to the bill, which is the minimum I typically would tip, but honestly the service didn’t warrant it

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  3. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston185 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Real good Italian food....6 of us dined and were all satisfied with our tasty, well portioned apps and entrees....Our server, Chelea, was attentive, personable and professional...

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  4. Eric

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing Service Ruined What Should Have Been a Special Evening I took my mom here for her birthday, and unfortunately, the poor service completely ruined our experience. While we were seated promptly and received water and bread right away, everything went downhill from there. We waited 30 minutes before our waitress even approached our table. When she finally came over, she only took our drink order (an espresso martini and two glasses of wine) without asking about appetizers or if we were ready to order food. It took another 15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. Only then did she ask if we wanted appetizers. After placing our appetizer order, she disappeared again without checking if we needed anything else. We waited another 20-30 minutes for the apps, and during that entire time, she never once checked on our table. By the time we finally ordered dinner - over an hour after being seated - our drinks were empty. When I had to call her back to request another round of drinks, she took the order and walked away again. We waited 45 minutes for our dinner to arrive, and she never checked on us once during that time. When she finally delivered our food, she realized she had forgotten to bring our second round of drinks. Throughout the entire meal, she never asked how we were doing or if we needed anything. The service was incredibly slow - we watched other tables that were seated after us finish their entire meals and leave before we even got to order our dinner. While the food itself was good, the terrible service completely overshadowed everything and ruined what was supposed to be a special birthday dinner for my mom. For a special occasion like this, the lack of attention and care from our server was truly disappointing.

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  5. Lisa

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another excellent dinner. I had eggplant parm. One had chicken parm, another had chicken francaise. My mom had pasta carbonara. All four we delicious

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  6. Lynne

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go there quite often. I try different dishes. My date sticks to the same. I like everything I try. We have sat in the same booth on the side against the wall on the bar side twice and love it at that spot. Quiet and love our waiter. Nice place.

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  7. Alan

    Chicago / Illinois36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices have increased, food continues to have good quality!

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  8. Jose

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    fresh outstanding & authentic Italian food - delicious

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  9. Diana

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good here especially the eggplant rolitani appetizer. We were a party of 8 and our waitress was amazing. So Friendly and fun. The waitstaff were attentive filling our water and bread. Great Experience and everyone liked it

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  10. Donald VIP

    Greater Boston51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    chicken with vinegar peppers was disappointing; the peppers were not cooked well and fries really don't go with that dish.

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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 878 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New Hampshire
  4. Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley
  5. Salem

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Colosseum Restaurant

264 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rte. 28
  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–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
  • 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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