Colosseo Italian Restaurant is a restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 584 Google reviews. Known for carbonara and risotto and staff warmth and flexibility. Best for groups and solo dining. Features a terrace, dog-friendly.
Colosseo Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7★ on Google (584 reviews) and 4.8★ on TripAdvisor (227 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Colosseo Italian Restaurant
Across 506 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 584 |
| 1-star share | 1.8% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Amazing food, good size portion, friendly staff and great ambient music.”
“Fantastic pizza service is top notch would recommend lovely atmosphere”
“Extremely generous from manager to give us some free drinks throughout the meal.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
811 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Colosseo delivers on authentic Italian fare with care, warmth and enough flexibility to accommodate walk-ins and celebrations alike.
You want Italian classics executed with care and staff who make the evening feel special.
About Colosseo Italian Restaurant
A dinner at Colosseo on Bath's Crescent lands closer to Rome than most Italian restaurants in this city dare to get. The carbonara and risotto are the kitchen's calling cards, both turning up in review after review, and the ravioli and garlic bread are worth ordering without hesitation. Pizza draws serious praise too — one regular called it the best their husband had eaten in a long time. The tiramisu closes things out the way it should. Groups of six book here and leave unanimous; couples celebrating find the staff read the room without being asked. Hugo, Klajdi and Rupeh are names that keep appearing, and the team's instinct is to give a table time rather than turn it. Walk-ins have been seated without fuss, though an evening reservation is the safer call.
Colosseo Italian Restaurant earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Colosseo Italian Restaurant has drawn 40 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Carbonara and risotto
Carbonara made with guanciale rather than pancetta, and seafood risotto earns repeated recommendations across reviews; one diner gave pasta a 10/10 rating.
Staff warmth and flexibility
Named staff members including Hugo, Klajdi, Jibella, Mickela and Rupen cited repeatedly for attentiveness and professionalism; team accommodates walk-ins and last-minute bookings, and has sent complimentary drinks throughout meals.
Italian wine list with smaller carafes
Wine list leans Italian and offers smaller carafes alongside bottles, a detail that resonates with diners seeking flexibility.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Colosseo Italian Restaurant
Colosseo Italian Restaurant in Bath's Crescent is frequently booked for birthdays and celebrations; staff including Klajdi, Hugo and Rupen are noted for making evenings feel special, and the team has accommodated groups with flexibility and complimentary drinks.
Colosseo Italian Restaurant welcomes dogs both inside and outside the restaurant.
Colosseo Italian Restaurant's carbonara (made with guanciale), seafood risotto, pizza, ravioli and pear dessert are the dishes reviewers rave about most; garlic bread and bruschetta are also standouts.
Colosseo Italian Restaurant in Bath's Crescent recommends reservations for lunch and dinner, though the team has shown flexibility accommodating walk-ins when tables permit.
Colosseo Italian Restaurant feels cosy yet lively, with diners noting it evokes the atmosphere of dining in Rome; the room suits both intimate pairs and larger celebrations.
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Hot Score: 62/100 · ranked October 2026
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