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The Colosseum Restaurant, Salem, NH

The Colosseum Restaurant

4.6
4.6
870 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
264 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079

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2 people
23:30
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 13:00–20:00
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Colosseum Restaurant offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best Italian food in NH" and the "amazing anniversary experiences." With attentive staff and authentic dishes, it's a top choice for both romantic dinners and family gatherings.
870 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    Connecticut1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat us and then made us move. Caesar salad was tasteless. Service was efficient but that’s it. Pasta dishes all were average tasting but big portions.

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  2. Hoanne

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the seafood medley, but I was told was Fresh. When it came to the table, it was obviously frozen and tasted horrible. Even the lobster tail fell apart and was mushy. The muscles were less than an inch in size and there were two shrimp and two scallops. To make matters worse, I didn’t realize it was market price, which he never told me and the meal was $60. $60 worth of frozen uneditable seafood. When I finally told the waiter he said thank you for letting me know. I’ll let the kitchen know and that was the end of that. I didn’t get anything taken off know did I ask or did I expect I just wouldn’t go there again.

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  3. Diane

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, quick, checked with us often. Food was delicious. It was our first time there, will definitely be going back!

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  4. Brooke VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience with exceptional food !! Love the owners and the entire staff!!

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  5. TristanS

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating our friends birthday!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love going here however the amount of gravy on the pasta and other dishes has greatly diminished. I would rank this 5 stars every time if not for the inadequate amount of gravy.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite local restaurants. The food is consistently excellent, as it was on this visit with friends. I love that there is always nice specials selection which several in our group ordered from and loved.

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  8. Sandra

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Long wait between server contact .Food Luke warm. Flavoring bland. Notified open table under comments this was a birthday celebration. No mention or acknowledgement during anytime of service.

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  9. Keit

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit and it was a great experience. We sat at the wine bar early afternoon. Food was absolutely perfect and the manhattan’s were amazing

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  10. Marc

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was th best part, but seems overpriced for the quality. Cucina Toscana in Nashua has way better food and much more appropriate pricing.

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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 4.6 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
23:30
Booked 11 times today
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264 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rte. 28
  • Area
    Salem
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 13:00–20:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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