Il Colosseo

The business had been established for a long time, I had been in this Italian restaurant in North Camp, Farnborough, that experience was not so nice but did not bother to leave a review. I had to meet somebody yesterday and the restaurant was the nearest from where I am. The building is an old style architecture, plain outside, you entered a small door and you will see a high ceiling room with long tables, even if the table setting was fine dining style, the ambience was very dull and dark. I met one staff wearing a white and black uniform, I was looking for a big table enough to eat and work a bit, I was being offered a small table for two, As the waiter told me that they have a function, I cannot use that table and those sections etc, so, it was a red flag, I was expecting that they will ask for more informations till we agreed on something, I selected the last round table that was prepared lousy (not the same as for the “function”. I needed a space so I settled in a dark corner. Red flag: Unwelcome behaviour. I ordered a calamari, a squid with coated Fluor and some pepper, the squid was rubber-type, the only consolation was it’s hot and there was a sauce to dip. I am hungry, so I had to, the main food was a chicken, the sauce was delicious but the chicken was a struggle, again, am starving, so I had to fill the stomach. Of course, we could understand that they need to earn money but the serving was obvious, big plate and the food arrangement will take care of the rest. I would confirm that the price is expensive. I won’t mind paying more and as long as the food and customer service are great. Overpriced in my opinion, lesser quantity, BUT…. The customer service bothered me more and I will NEVER set my foot, three times the staff came and attempted to take my plate. Common mistake of any waiter! It doesn’t feel nice! I had to tell the waiter to please stop coming to get my plate - ruined everything. Going back to the function and the selection of the table, they could’ve been honest to tell me that they have a function and if we think we could be finish before the arrival of the guests, it is alright. By the time we left there were only three tables occupied - not on the long table. The one star was for the sauce.

Tip: Customer service must be seriously improved, always ask before you get the plate rather attempt to get a plate then ask. The aura is so dull. Do not ever make your guest feel unwelcome. Check your price and serving quantity, chicken was dry. Training should be highly considered. Manners specifically and fair treatment of guests

Amazing food. Relaxing environment, I’d definitely come back again

Best place to eat in Farnborough!

Tasty food and good service 👍👍👍
Love their sea pass and medium well streak.

Never miss their Italiano Salata ♥️😭

Could not recommend this restaurant enough, I didn't except it to be so authentically Italian considering its on the edge of Farnborough. The staff are just lovely. We now been a few times and have taken family when they have came to visit they love it too. I would suggest leaving room for dessert because every dessert we have had has been outstanding

Excellent.
I'm going to be working in the area for a few months, so this restaurant was a real treat to find.
The food was good, and the menu choices were excellent.
I really enjoyed my meal.
I'll be coming back here each week!

5 stars easily.
Staff very friendly polite and make for an enjoyable evening. Being available but not overbearing.

The food was fabulous. Seven of us sat down to a three course meal and drinks.
Quality food that had brilliant flavour.
For seven people to have a three course meal with alcoholic drinks the price was very reasonable.
It was a wonderful evening and we have all said we would be returning.

Steak was very nice and was melt in your mouth.

The Calzone was the best I have had.

Highly recommended.

Staff friendly and helpful. Food was good but unexceptional. Nice restaurant although it was very cold on the day we visited.

Taking it down by a star as I felt the food was more expensive than necessary. You can get better value elsewhere.

Spaghetti delicious, But the restaurant is only for dinner.