Colosseo Ristorante Italiano

Wow! Was told of this great place. It was our 43rd anniversary and I love Italian food. Loved the Christmas music and the waitress was awesome. My pasta was really good and my husband had chicken Parmesan with the side of spaghetti, his spaghetti noodles were sour, now I understand these are difficult times for restaurants, but keeping pasta that long, they did make fresh to replace but I noticed the sour smell as soon as I went to try a fork full. Makes me wonder, the cook should have smelt it too. Was looking forward to dessert that I heard they had the best, nope, didn’t make any . So not sure if I’ll try again, we don’t live in Winnipeg, so all around disappointing. Sorry

Incredible service! Food came out fast and server was very attentive despite it being busy. Seating inside is very comfortable and some booths are private if you want a more intimate experience. Food is great and exactly what you would like expect from a family owned Italian restaurant. I had seafood pasta, calamari and bruschetta. The pasta was delicious and the seafood wasn’t’ overly fishy tasting. Their version of bruschetta is more of a cheese toast and very filling. The calamari was OK and lightly breaded and a little rubbery. Maybe it was cooked too quick. I would of also liked tzatziki to be included. Overall it was a great experience and I can see why they are so popular.

I was told this place was really good so I finally got a chance to go check it out. The place looks really nice both inside and outside. The waitress was nice but, the food was too salty. I went with a friend and we thought the same thing, also it was kind of dry and lacked taste, I feel they just dropped a bunch of salt to “make it taste good” without adding any other seasoning to it. We also had salad and that was the best part tbh pretty basic tho, lettuce, onion, cherry tomatoes and olives. I’m not sure I’m giving it another try because it’s not that expensive but it’s not cheap either. Portions were somewhat big so we had to take a box home.

Lovely dining experience at this restaurant. The decor is unique and interesting - feels like you might be in Italy. We had Gnocchi alla Sorrento with mozzarella and parmigiano cheeses; Pollo alla Fiorentina - chicken stuffed with spinach and feta cheese with spaghetti, and Pollo alla Principesa - chicken with mushrooms, asparagus and mozzarella on spaghetti. Really great combinations of ingredients in all our meals. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The plates were quite large and 2 of us had enough to take home afterwards. It was our first time at this restaurant. Our server was friendly and attentive and personable. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone that enjoys a great Italian meal. Lots of menu options from pizza, pasta, entrees, seafood, salads and appetizers. They also had an extensive wine list, cocktails, liquers, aperitifs, digestifs, specialty coffees and beers. Parking is available on Corydon and the side streets in this great neighborhood.

Solid local Italian restaurant on Corydon Avenue. With an outdoor patio. We went out on a Saturday night, packed place. Food was large portions. Friday sounds easier to make a reservation. No electronic reservation system, old fashion phone call to reserve. Have had meals here in the past, solid consistent food just not memorable. Lots of regulars love the owners and place.

We hadn’t tried in 10 years. This was easily the best Italian gravy in Winnipeg aka red sauce. The chicken parm was amazing and the spaghetti with tomato sauce was amazing. The tortellini with Alfredo was soupy but amazing. The pasta with veggies and sausage was very oily and not the winner here. We are excited to return and try everything. Will update my review. Also calamari looks like onion rings. I prefer cute up and imperfect shapes and pieces. .

Going here for lunch was a great experience. The portions were huge and I ended up taking my pasta home. The pina colada was not as sweet as I would have liked but with how hot it was, I didn't mind. Evrrything taste delicious and fresh. The service was also wonderful. Our water was constantly refilled without having to ask and our waitress checked to make sure we enjoyed the food.I docked a point for just some insignificant things. We sat outside because tables inside had been reserved. However the insects outside were crazy. I agree they can't control insects but that made my visit slightly uncomfortable. Overall, I would definitely go again.

Worth it. Very delicious. We got Calamari fritti and breadsticks for starters. The bread was steaming hot when it was served to us. The calamari was light and good. Just not sure if ketchup is what Italians serve for the dipping sauce. Still, it was good. For the pasta we got Linguine al Vongole and Linguine Conca d’Oro. Their 1 serving of pasta can actually be shared for two persons. It was really delicious especially the Linguin al Vongole. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice too. This is the best Pasta or Italian restaurant I’ve been so far.