Il Colosseo
Il Colosseo
Homemade Italian cheesecake
$11.96Espresso soaked ladyfinger cookies covered in mascarpone cream
$11.96Pair of house filled cannoli with pistachio cream sauce all imported from Sicily
$14.35Nutella spread, mixed berries, fresh whipped cream
$21.53Assorted flavors
$11.96Gelato "smothered" with an espresso shot
$9.57Seasonal assortment of vegetables served hot or cold
$19.14Imported buffalo mozarrela with olives, roasted peppers, tomatoes, prosciutto di parma, dressed in balsamic reduction
$23.92Sauteed mussels prepared in red or white sauce with a garlic crostini
$20.33Baby Octopus prepared grilled or sauteed in garlic and oil
$21.538 Long Island littleneck clams baked with homemade breadcrumbs
$16.74Crispy fried calamari served with homemade marinara sauce
$21.53Classic seafood salad with squid, shrimp, octopus, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
$25.12Assortement of grilled baby octopus, shrimp, and baked littleneck clams
$18.72Pasta & cannellini bean soup
$15.55Artichoke stuffed in homemade breadcrumbs
$19.14Eggplant layered with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, and grated parmigiano cheese
$17.94Slices of bread stuffed with mozzarella served with side of marinara sauce
$19.14Classic meatballs pan fried with ricotta and marinara sauce
$21.53Traditional rice balls stuffed with bolognese and peas served with marinara sauce
$14.35Classic tagliere board with chef selection of imported Italian cheese and salumi
$26.31Arugula, endive, radicchio tossed in balsamic and EVOO
$14.35Arugula, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, onions, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmigiano with a citrus vinaigrette
$19.14Fennel, orange segments, red wine vinegar & EVOO
$16.74Fresh pear, candied walnuts, dried cranberries tossed in spring mix with honey balsamic dressing topped with goat cheese crumbles
$19.14Romaine lettuce, house croutons, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
$16.74Potatoes, string beans, red onions tossed in red wine vinegar and EVOO
$19.14Homemade sauce with crushed plum tomatoes
$20.33Slow simmered ground beef finished in a tomato sauce topped with whipped ricotta
$25.12Manilla clams sauteed in garlic & extra virgin olive oil finished in red or white sauce
$27.51Fresh tomatoes, touch of cream, vodka
$21.53Fresh marinara sauce, black olives, and capers
$21.53Browned garlic & EVOO
$20.33Squid, mussels, manilla clams and shrimps
$29.90Black olives, mussels, manilla clams, and shrimps
$27.51Pasta purses stuffed with 4 cheese tossed with black olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, pancetta in a pink cognac sauce
$31.10Homemade lobster ravioli with chopped shrimps, cherry tomatoes in a pink cognac sauce
$32.29Homemade gnocchi with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce
$29.90Fresh tomatoes, onions, and Pancetta
$23.92Homemade sauce with crushed plum tomatoes
$14.35Slow simmered ground beef finished in a tomato sauce topped with whipped ricotta
$19.14Manilla clams sauteed in garlic & extra virgin olive oil finished in red or white sauce
$21.53Fresh tomatoes, touch of cream, vodka
$15.55Fresh marinara sauce, black olives, and capers
$15.55Browned garlic & EVOO
$14.35Squid, mussels, manilla clams and shrimps
$23.92Black olives, mussels, manilla clams, and shrimps
$21.53Pasta purses stuffed with 4 cheese tossed with black olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, pancetta in a pink cognac sauce
$25.12Homemade lobster ravioli with chopped shrimps, cherry tomatoes in a pink cognac sauce
$26.31Homemade gnocchi with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce
$23.92Fresh tomatoes, onions, and Pancetta
$17.94Mixed fresh mushrooms, grated parmigiano, touch of truffle and arborio rice
$22.72Saffron, grated parmigiano, beef broth, arborio rice
$22.72Sweet sausage, radicchio, fresh garlic, arborio rice
$23.92Squid, mussels, clams, shrimp, grated parmigiano, fish broth, arborio rice
$29.90Veal medalions breaded and pan fried topped with Capricciosa salad, chopped mix greens, tomatoes, red onions with shaved parmigiano
$33.49Veal medallions sauteed in a lemon butter sauce with capers served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$33.49Veal medallions sauteed in a white wine, lemon, and butter served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$33.49Veal medallions sauteed with marsala wine and shitake mushrooms served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$33.49Grilled to your liking served with sauteed onions, portobello mushrooms and roasted potatoes
$47.84Porterhouse cut grilled to your liking served with roasted peppers, herb roasted mushrooms, roasted potatoes
$47.84Grilled double cut pork chop served with hot and sweet peppers in a sherry wine sauce with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$47.84Grilled chicken breast served with yellow and green grilled zucchini, asparagus, roasted peppers over spinach risotto finished with balsamic glaze
$31.10Chicken breast sauteed in white wine, lemon, butter served with roasted potates and seasonal vegetables
$28.70Chicken breast sauteed with marsala wine and shitake mushrooms served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$28.70Breaded chicken breast pan fried and topped with Lioni fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce served with spaghetti
$28.70Shrimp sauteed in our spicy homemade marinara sauce served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$31.10Shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, and lemon served with risotto
$31.10Shrimp sauteed in white wine, lemon butter served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$31.10Filet of wild Scottish salmon served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegeables
$35.88Wild center cut swordfish served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$40.66Mediterranean sea bass prepared whole or filetted served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
$38.27Assorted filet of fresh fish and mixed shellfish in red or white sauce
$45.45Sauteed in garlic and EVOO
$14.35Zucchini, asparagus, pepper, shallot, fennel
$11.96Tomato sauce with plant based mozzarella
$21.53Spicy plant based sausage with broccoli rabe over rigatoni
$31.10Layers of eggplant with plant based mozzarella and tomato sauce
$19.14Saffron, asparagus, peas, vegan butter, Arborio Rice
$26.31Our plant based version of a classic favorite made with almond milk
$22.72Thin crust pizza bread with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil
$11.96Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, olive oil
$16.74Tomato sauce, mozzarella
$19.14Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, oregano
$20.33Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms
$21.53Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, onions
$22.72Tomato sauce, capers, cheese, anchovies, oregano, garlic
$20.33Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms
$20.33Tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, black olives
$20.33Mozzarella and ricotta with pesto drizzle
$20.33Tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onions, anchovies, pecorino
$20.33Fresh split pizza bread loaded with sliced tomatoes, anchovies, onions, basil
$17.94Mozzarella, ham, ricotta
$19.14Tomato sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella
$22.72Tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, shaved parmigiano, imported prosciutto
$26.31Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, hot dog
$23.92Pomodori, mozzarella, fresh eggplant, grated parmigiano, fresh basil
$20.33Pomodori, mozzarella, salami
$20.33Pomodori, mozzarella, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari
$27.51Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe
$25.12Mozzarella, homemade vodka sauce
$20.33Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot dog, French Fries
$20.33
Tortellini Bolognese
thin crust
a person holding a wine glass
Fried Calamari Fritti for 2
Paradiso Pizza
Calamari Fritti
Veal Osso Bucco - A Special!
Baked clams
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Pasta Pescatore
Penne alla Pasta with Vodka Sauce Chicken Parmigiana
Misto Mare
Brocollirabe and sausage pie
oysters and mussels, oysters, food, mussels, shellfish
Rana Pescatrice (Monkfish Pasta)
Menu Dec 2022
Mushroom and Guanciale Risotto
Fettuccine Ragu with Striaciatella
Fioretti Boscaiola
Pasta Pescatore
Pasta Puttanesca
Carpaccio
Gnocchi Colosseo
Luis A.
★★★★★
Jan 23, 2025
First time here. Took a neighbor out for her birthday. Food was fantastic , service was great. Authentic ambiance. Incredible old fashion Italian restaurant. We will be coming back very soon. I highly recommend this place Lou.
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Michael K.
★★★★☆
Oct 23, 2024
Having frequented Il Colosseo nearly a dozen times over the last 10+ years, the expectation and delivery rarely disappoint. A throw back and staple of the Italian American Bensonhurst days, the Colosseo provides a rustic and what-could-be romantic setting with delightful ambiance. The service is top notch and also sets the mood. Regarding the food, portions are ample and taste is authentic. The pasta pescatore always delivers and without issue once again. With a couple of solid Italian restaurants remaining in Bensonhurst, this one should certainly be on your list to check out.
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Joseph G.
★★★★★
Jan 10, 2025
All the food at this restaurant is very good and excellent. The eggplant roll a teeny is the best I've ever had fried calamari delicious crispy and tasty. Drinks are good and service is impeccable.
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Matthew S.
★★★★☆
Jul 24, 2023
Just like Ortobello in the same neighborhood, Il Colosseo is a time capsule from when Bensonhurst was dominated by Italians and their restaurants. As much as I loved the food at Ortobello, I really enjoyed the food here, even if it is pricey.The portions are quite generous, and the food quite tasty. It might take a bit longer to get your food here, but that is quite alright when you can taste the freshness of their food. Freshness is a quality I take seriously in a restaurant, and it comes through beautifully here. Even the free bread tastes fresh, but given it is the summer months I noticed it stales quickly. Maybe it is best to go here when the weather gets colder.They are easily located off of 18th Avenue and only a five minute walk from the 79th Street station on the D train. That alone warrants me to come back for more samplings.Before I left, the hostess asked me if it was my first time here, (it was), and I reminded her that my meal was great. She dropped a hint that on weekends they offer live entertainment, so it gets pretty packed. Good thing I chose to come on a weekday then.I am looking forward to my next visit.
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C S.
★★★★★
Jun 25, 2024
Have never left Il Colosseo disappointed.The portions are excellent, and food is delicious.The antipasto options are great and some large enough to be entrees! The octopus is a favorite ! So so good! The pasta amatriciana is amazing!The risotto pescatore is fantastic!Really all around wonderful restaurant and very fair prices!
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Claire C.
★★★★★
Dec 18, 2023
Il Colosseo is my favorite go to for Italian food including pizza in NYC. Bensonhurst BK is always. Spot to find old school Italian joints but I've been coming here for years, and you can't go wrong. Can order drinks or BYOB. Favorite spot to come for an early Sunday dinner after church. Pizzas are all delicious, staff is great, atmosphere is cozy and owners are fantastic. Veal Piccata is a favorite, biancanieve pie, stuffed rigatoni, and always check out their specials. Thanks for existing guys
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Elaine X.
★★★★★
Jun 10, 2024
The waiters are always welcoming and friendly. This is my favorite pasta spot in Brooklyn! I love their mussels and oil pasta! Will visit again.
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Sandy A.
★★★★★
Dec 29, 2024
What a nice find in Bensonhurst, such nice staff, owner and most of all food Don't miss this one if your in the neighborhood
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Jenna G.
★★★★★
Jan 3, 2025
Great authentic food Got the penne alla vodka and the chicken parmigiana No complaints!Rating : 5/5
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Steph C.
★★★★★
Nov 18, 2024
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!
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