Colao's Ristorante

"1st timers (from WNY). Although seems to be a mix up on our reservation. We were offer a spot at the bar, which we took. I am glad we stayed. This meal was flat out - outstanding. If you like really great food make the call for a reservation. I will be twice as excited when I make my 2nd. WOW!"

"Easily one of the worst places I’ve ever been to. I wish I could give 0 stars for the lack of good service but the one star shall remain there as the food was okay and their pear martini was good. This restaurant needs to do a better job of informing those who book a table, are only allowed 2 hours max to sit enjoy, eat, and drink. None of us were informed of this earlier but instead were told at the BEGINNING of our time there that this table is reserved for another party in exactly 2 hours. Never have I been to a restaurant where we were basically asked to hurry up on our ordering and eating just to leave exactly at 7:30. We were rushed the whole evening and the dessert menu was not even offered to us but rather checks to get us out of there sooner. I went to find a manager to speak to and kindly ask if we can sit just a little bit longer as our “2 hours” wasn’t even up yet and to ask if we can at least have dessert but instead this manager(who was a dark haired man who I believe is named Nicholas based on their website on who helps run the place) spoke to me in such a rude manner. He spoke with such attitude and sass that had me absolutely baffled that he was even a manager of this place? I kindly was trying to explain our situation but instead he called our group inconsiderate and that we should stop caring about ourselves so much and think of other people. I couldn’t even continue the conversation as I was stunned by the remarks of this “so called manager”and he left our conversation by beating on my shoulder like a drummer and saying “please don’t come back here again”!! THE FACT THAT HE DARED TO EVEN TOUCH ME AND TELL ME SOMETHING LIKE THAT IS BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS. I indeed will never come back here and also leaving a review for those to be aware of such HORRIBLE service. The waitress was even apologizing for the behavior of the manager! HA! The worst I’ve ever seen. Worst service than any fast food and they call themselves a higher end restaurant?! **in response to the owners reply, I personally DID tip an appropriate amount for the server! & I did not have 3 pear martinis. Those are lies. We weren’t able to finish our food or drinks anyways. Goes to show how an owner can respond this way to a customer instead of apologizing for the way they have wronged."

"Shocked to learn of the no hat policy, not from the website or from the door, but from the very rude male employee who approached our table. The same disappointing attitude was continued through dinner service. All while a guy in a hat sat at the bar talking to a man in a hat behind the bar. Strange. Easily worst visit I've had in Erie."

"Wonderful food, great atmosphere and friendly service every time we eat here! My husbands birthday was tonight and Ellen sent over a piece of Birthday cake for him…☺️ We just love sitting at the bar (nice high end bourbon) before we head to our table. By far our favorite restraunt in Erie! ♥️"

"This place has an amazing menu. So much variety, dishes that sound spectacular! What do I get every time I go? The lobster ravioli. It's the most savory delicious Italian dish I've ever had in my life. From the amazing cocktails to the decadent desserts, you can't go wrong."