Holy good! This place DID not disappoint. I was recently sadly disappointed by another well- known Italian restaurant in the area and was craving Italian food so I found this gem on Yelp! Grubhub delivered on time, called upon delivery, and food was piping hot ! Needless to say, I am writing this review before I even finished my food. Definitely a must. Very happy with our order. read more

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Just had dinner tonight at il Colosseo! It was a spontaneous dinner as we were in the neighborhood. From appetizer to dessert it was amazing. We ordered the Caprese salad with prosciutto, red peppers, olives tomatoes and the star, fresh Mozzarella!! It was delicious. We had the Rigatoni with Bolognese sauce which was perfectly done. It was served with ricotta on the side. We finished with a Cappuccino and a Tartufo for dessert. Yummy! Our server was Marcos who was friendly, professional and attentive. Everyone made us feel welcome. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

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One of the last Italian strong holds on 18th Ave. Must gets: Margatrita pizza Seafood salad Grilled octopus Baked clams Shrimp scampi with risotto Penne alla vodka Nice selection on the menu. You don't even have to get too crazy, do rigatoni with garlic and oil, extra garlic. It will set your soul free. Fuhgeddaboudit! David Portnoy gave the pizza a 7.4 but he's pretty tough and it's better than that. I'd give it 8.5 at least, but who am I? Try it yourself. You can go there on a date, take the family or have a party (they have a private room in the back) They have a nicely decorated outdoor dinning area too. Make a reservation, especially in the spring time when there are baptisms, communions, and confirmations. Don't forget the tartufo! They have the classic and pistachio. read more

Not sure what is going on here but it's not the same. Seriously? Cheaping out with ham from Argentina instead of actual prosciutto Di Parma? Come on. Where's the cracked olives. If it's quiet over there it's because some idiot decided to change the staples. The cheesecake. Used the best in town. Now. Terrible. Get your shit together. They have 1 more shot with me. Get it together. Seriously. We come there all the time. All of a sudden it's crap. FIX IT NOW!!!!! read more

This restaurant is very nice and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is fresh and delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Great neighborhood place that is both charming and classy. Really good food and family atmosphere. Solid wine list with many good choices both by the glass and the bottle. To see a full review follow this link https://youtu.be/neNcYQHUmLw read more

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I was a bit taken aback when I walked in by the table settings. A bit passé to say the least. The food and service tho more than make up for it.Grilled octopus was spot on and the additional shrimp and baked clams on the plate made it phenomenal. The grilled vegetables needed something to liven them up, but they were grilled to perfection and delicious. Service was very friendly and professional to say the least. Its no wonder why they were somewhat busy for lunch. I'll have to go back and try dinner to get a better feel of the menu and dining experience. read more

First of all, the low key Brooklyn location where parking is hard to find and public transit isn't very close, does not justify the outrageous Manhattan-like prices they charge. Overall do not recommend the food was mediocre and value was low for what we paid. Inferno piccante pizza $17-overly salty with capers and the brined anchovies (not olive oil white anchovies that aren't over salted) . It was tasty but had to drink a ton of water. It was however spicy and thin crust which was nice. Small personal size. Pollo toscano- $26! Omg the chicken was two super thing pieces that were overcooked and dry with essentially no flavor except the balsamic drizzle. The veggies were good and spinach risotto was decent too but the main attraction was not I observed my friends eating their pasta dishes : amatriciana $20 and vodka $18. Those dishes looked sad. Nothing interesting about it and they said it tasted just ok.... Not worth the price tag! Service was excellent they were super attentive filling water constantly and great attitudes. Ambiance was nice but they put us in a group table by the entrance to kitchen (with people bumping my jacket constantly) despite the restaurant being 85% empty and plenty of more optimal spots to seat us. read more

Wow. Octopus best I've ever had. Place is good no matter what. Won't be disappointed read more

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I made a reservation for this place because I had been there before, the food was good, and even though the service wasn't very good, it was a good Italian restaurant that was close by. I expected them to abide by Covid protocols, particularly as the Omicron variant surges. I told the hostess my name and that I had a reservation. She sat us at a big table in the middle of the big room (there are, I believe, two other side rooms). While the waiters wore masks, people were seated around us without our masks on. They did not check proof of vaccination, and I feel pretty confident that someone in the neighboring tables might easily have the virus, considering the surging numbers. I got up to go a few minutes after arriving. The hostess asked what the problem was, and I said: "I really think I am going to get Covid if I stay here." She seemed to admit that they don't check vaccinations. Never going back here. They can stew in their pro-MAGA, anti-vax sauces. read more

Recently ordered some catering for a house family dinner party. Food was well received and enjoyed very much. Would definitely order from them again in the future! Thank You! read more

Always an excellent restaurant in the Bensonhurst neighborhood My guest and I had the specials and we cleaned up our plates clean The desserts were so good ! Everything on the menu is so good And the Pizza Wow!! Thanks for your excellent service read more

Great ambience. Food was delicious and also the server Alfredo provided a great service.

Love this place food has been great for years friendly quick service and the place is beautiful and clean

Il Colosseo restaurant is excellent, the food is absolutely amazing, the staff was incredible, very professional, friendly. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

Very nice place. Excellent atmosphere, felt like I had wandered into an old school Scorsese or Coppola movie for all the right reasons. Appetizers were first rate. Mozzarella di Buffala Caprese. A lot of food, skillfully prepared. For the main course, had the squid ink fettuccine with the seafood and spicy tomato sauce. Once again a lot of food, skillfully prepared. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Had an amazing dinner here! Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious! This place is a keeper!! We will definitely be back A LOT! read more

Made reservations and when I got to the restaurant they said they didn't have my reservations, I provided proof and they wouldn't seat us. Poor business etiquette, run by an inept person. read more

I had lunch at Il Colosseo yesterday. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! The bread they brought to the table was fabulous and likely came from an old school Italian bakery in the neighborhood. My cousin who had eaten there before recommended the seafood so we ordered two dishes with seafood. They did not disappoint! Ordered: Capellini alla Frank Sinatra ($17)- This pasta had shrimp, clams, mussels and black olives in a very light tomato sauce. The shrimp at Il Colosseo are some of the best shrimp I've had! The pasta could have benefited from a bit more sauce in my opinion but the seafood was delicious! Zuppa de pesce ($24)- This soup was very good. It had shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari and chunks of salmon and swordfish. If you are in the neighborhood and are looking for a delicious Italian meal, head over to Il Colosseo. read more

First off the waiting staff is a joke. Not attentive at all and no real supervision close by. The food is subpar, nothing exciting. The place was also a bit chilly and my dad wind up having to wear his jacket throughout the whole meal. Most importantly the owner/manger/waiter neglects to tell you about the extra fee if a credit card is used. This should be pointed out before ordering and again at payment time. This is somewhat of a scam because most customers will be using a credit card for payment and should not be subjected to an extra fee because the restaurant is looking for extra money. Deplorable. read more

Food was great, ambiance was wonderful, but common man, you got to get some cloth napkins....

Amazing, so tasty. Homemade pasta is to die for and very filling. I got the pasta special with mushrooms and (maybe?) truffle oil. Was amazing. read more

Food was great service was extremely good and entertainment was wonderful. We had a great night!

One of the best old school Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. Quality consistently tops. Excellent pizzas make great starters for groups. Risotto, seafood, pastas all terrific. Super pastries, cheescake. Service great and when the place is packed, the buzz is infectious. read more

I have been coming here for years. The food and service have always been great. However, on Saturday, Aug. 3, I went in for dinner and the server was incredibly inappropriate. He continously put his hands on my back and rubbed his hands against my skin. He kept referring to me as "babe." After I pulled away and requested that he not touch me, he continued. This server is in his late 20s to early 30s with glasses. I don't like people who feel entitled to touch me so I will not return. Because I am a woman traveling alone, he thinks he can take advantage. UNACCEPTABLE!! It's a shame because everyone else who works there is very friendly and respectful. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place! There are better Italian restaurants in Brooklyn! read more

Great food and service. Pomodoro pasta was delish! Friendly staff! I can't wait to go back and try more of their food.

I had the shrimp scampi with Risotto it was the best shrimp scampi I've ever had! Food presentation was beautiful nice atmosphere great staff definitely coming back! read more

Ate there recently great atmosphere great service food and pizza was awesome we recommend it to anybody few extra dollars but. But it's Worth it try the margarita pizza brick oven is the best Keep up the good job love this place feels like home warm feeling thank you read more

Not what it used to be. Frozen pizza taste better no joke. Spent $40.00 for two small pies and in the garbage they went.

This is as Brooklyn Italian as it gets: It was a packed week night, should've made reservations if I'd known. Still managed to grab a small table near the front of the restaurant. Really wanted to try the Risotto and their calamari, and it didn't disappoint. Calamar was cooked just right, not too hard or chewy. Seafood Risotto was al dente; specific to that Mediterranean region in Italy (although I prefer soft and mushy). Also ordered the steak, done just the way I liked (no complaints at all). Tiramsu dessert was boombastic-fantastic. Waitstaff all spoke perfect Italian and good in English, came over a few times to see how the table's doing. Definitely coming back to try the pizzas that they're famous for. read more

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I'm so glad I found this gem right around my neighborhood! I went around 7pm on a Friday night and while there was no wait, it was still pretty busy. However, as crowded as it was, the service was impeccable and didn't take long for our food to arrive. The staff was very attentive and we were not rushed at all. For two people, we shared the octopus appetizer, linguine with white clam sauce and the margherita pizza. The octopus was crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside. The marghertia pizza had a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The sauce was delicious! While the linguine was a little under salted in my opinion, the pasta was perfectly al dente which is a big plus for me! With two drinks, our bill came out to right around $50 which is definitely affordable. read more

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Started with a roasted portobello mushroom, and had penne with roasted eggplant and smoked mozzarella. Are you hungry yet? Never realized that we had a meatless meal that was so flavorful, I, the ultimate carnivore did not miss the meat. The wait staff took good care of us, never once wanting for anything. One of the most impressive things we found was that most of the patrons were regulars. Comfortable atmosphere and wood burning oven. What else do you need?- read more

Il Colosseo - Penne with roasted eggplant - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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You can hear the music a block away. Have some consideration for neighbors especially ones with baby's/young children.

A family favorite restaurant. Old school Italian food and decoration. Great pizza and pasta made with fresh ingredients. read more

Il Colosseo - Profiteroles - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

That's quite a nice place. The menu is not too Grey though , not much variety of meat, but plenty of pasta and of course pizza. The portions of appetizers were quite tiny , and of main course were fine. The only thing that was not that great is wait time, we waited quite a long time for pizza and for main courses . The food was tasty. read more

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Cute inside. Seems like a beloved hangout for locals. The marinera pizza was delicious beautiful colors. Fresh whole leaves of basil . Fresh parmigiana you can sprinkle it on. Pasta is made fresh. Delicious sauce. I wish I had room for desert. I heard the tiramisu is heavenly!!! Waiters were attentive. I recommend this place . read more

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Very very traditional Italian place! The food is spot on... all thr guests there were giving off a family gathering and thats a good thing. Foods and families coming together one of the best feelings there is. This places have it... The food is very well made and prepared! Service is always busy because of the pack of guests, but still manage to be family friendly and professional. We were the only chinese table and they treated us like the rest =) I guess all the negativity I got from other restaurants wont be found here. Awesome! Will definitely go back and keep going back til the whole menu is eaten and re-eaten! The only little bitsy problem the noise is off the hook! Hahahaha could barely hear ourselves talking but will get used to it =) Must try it for yourself!! read more

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I ordered Penne bolognese, it was okay. Service - I was disappointed with the service. No one said a word or smiled. They just filled the water and put the plates down and walked away. There was nothing even when we thanked them for refilling the water. Any response would have been good, but nothing. They never asked if everything was okay, which most other restaurants I've been to do. Only one guy at the end of our meal talked to us and tried to make us laugh. That was my only positive experience from this place. It almost felt like we were unwelcome here. And I wasn't that impressed with the food, so I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Always Yelping places to eat around my house or the bf's and it's been slim pickin's to find a new place. This place was around my neighborhood and we've seen it a bunch, but never made it out. We finally went on a whatever Monday or Tuesday and there was only 2 other occupied tables there. We sat down and ordered the seafood risotto and the spaghetti with vodka sauce. The food came pretty quickly and it was pretty good, but I soon found a decently sized plastic corner piece of a bag in my food... While we appreciated the ability to enjoy our food without overbearing service, we realized that we were the only ones who received this less attentive service. We additionally noticed this when the other 3 tables around us were sat and told the specials (one of them sounded really good and I would've gotten that) and attended to more than the 3 times we got for our entire meal. I would say that it could've been because he was the only waiter for the night it seemed, but each of the other tables that came after us received what was perceived to us as "more attentive" service and we were there when it wasn't busy. Overall I might try this place again, but it would not be my first choice. read more

Great local, and most importantly, authentic, Italian restaurant. While we usually go to Gino's if we want Italian, we discovered this place a year ago, and it's been our go-to ever since. The calamari here is bomb. The exterior is so light and crispy (but not too crispy), and it comes with a tomato sauce that complements it perfectly. I can finish an entire order on my own tbh, it's that good. The squid itself is perfectly tender but still has a bit of a bite. It doesn't get better than this. The baked clams are pretty nice as well. The clams are really fat and juicy, and perfectly cooked. I like the grilled octopus as well - small tentacles but it has a nice char. In general I would say avoid the specials. We usually get at least one of them whenever we come here, but more often than not it's pretty mediocre, and pricey compared to the menu items. Today there was a rigatoni with meat sauce, and scallop risotto. The rigatoni was decent, but nothing special really. The scallop risotto was a bit of a letdown. The scallops were not seared; instead, they were chopped up into small pieces and cooked along with the risotto, resulting it pretty much boiled scallops. You can taste that the scallops were soaked in the brining liquid as well, so the quality of the scallops could use some work for sure. My favorite item is the pescatore, which is just a bunch of seafood, over linguine (that's the recommend noodle for this dish). They are super generous with the seafood (clams, mussels, fish, scallops, shrimp, etc), and the sauce is a light tomato based sauce and it's such a perfect plate. The Vongole (clams) with linguine is quite nice as well - I like the white sauce with this dish. The pizza here is quite good as well, we really like the white pizza. They do takeout as well so you can def stop by and pick something up to take home. Overall I would say this is above average Italian food in Bensonhurst. It's reasonably priced and nearby so it's a staple in my family. I also like how it's an open kitchen so you can see the chefs working their magic. read more

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