The only minor drawbacks are that service can be a bit slow during busy times if you're accustomed to quicker service, and it can get a little noisy during peak hours. However, this is not a quick dining place; it's an authentic Italian experience reminiscent of the best restaurants in the NYC area. I find the prices to be fair, especially given the current inflation, but remember this is a high-quality Italian restaurant, not just an upscale pizzeria, so you get what you pay for.
There's no formal dress code, but most diners tend to dress up a bit (I usually wear nice jeans and a polo, but you wouldn’t look out of place in a suit and tie or a nice dress). My family and I seem to visit alm...
I ordered the Fioretti Boscaiola, but I found out that DoorDash requires you to choose a pasta before placing the order. I mentioned this in the comments and selected gnocchi so I could complete my order for the entrée. Unfortunately, they completely ignored my note and sent me gnocchi instead of the Boscaiola! My husband opted for angel hair pasta as a side with his shrimp scampi, but it came with overcooked, mushy rice instead! It was a terrible experience, and we won’t be ordering from here again!
When I first picked up there was a discrepancy in the door dash order. Just didnt show up on restaurants end. Hostess couldnt have been more friendly and helpful. While I probably would have enjoyed the meal more at the restaurant, it was still absolutely delicious. My husband has been searching for a Ricotta Homemade Italian Cheesecake since Rosina's closed and this hit the spot. Thanks for a great meal!
It was delicious. We both had appetizers, fried calamari and clams oregenato. For dinner chicken parm and grilled chicken with spinach risotto, asparagus, and grilled zucchini and squash. I would definately go back. A little pricy and a bit noisy but the wait staff was great and we made a reservation and were seated immediately. Remember, it's BYOB!!
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Il Colosseo has excellent Italian food. Our party of six tried several salads, calamari, eggplant parmesan, zuppa di mare, the veal special and the Frank Sinatra special. All were outstanding. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We had a wonderful evening.
The restaurant had a noisy atmosphere, with tables stacked closely together, which made it quite uncomfortable. While the food was excellent, the poor service and various issues really detracted from what could have been a great experience.
Favorite place to eat! Fantastic menu always great specials! Have to try something new all the time. Service is best anywhere no matter how crowded they are or big or small your group is. You are missing out if you don’t try it!!
Fantastic service and delectable food! Definitely worth the tolls on the Outerbridge and Garden State Parkway every time! I’ll Colosseo is a hidden gem that always impresses!
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I was disappointed that my favorite part, the olives, were missing from my Il Colosseo salad. However, it was still enjoyable overall.
It was an outstanding experience overall. I will definitely return again!
East Coast Oyster On The Half Shell
Roasted Potatoes, Onions Peppers
Pizza Salsiccia E Cime Di Rapa
Mozzarella Di Bufala Caprese
Finocchio E Arancio Salad
Eggplant Parmigiana Vegan
