RARE Italian Restaurant in Fort Collins

An Elevated Italian Steakhouse in the heart of Fort Collins

At RARE Italian, we celebrate beautiful, deliciously approachable cuisine as it’s enjoyed in Italy. Our seasonal menus feature fresh, local ingredients, handmade pasta and cheeses, in-house dry-aged steaks – the best in Northern Colorado – and an extensive list of New and Old World wines.


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VISIT US IN OLD TOWN FORT COLLINS

101 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Dinner: Daily, 4-9:15
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 4-6pm

Amazing food, some of the best in Colorado. I don’t usually go in for steak, but I had the New York strip and it was in top 5 steaks I’ve ever had. My partner had the spinach ravioli which was similarly good. We shared the arancini, which of the two spots we have had them, Rare was the best.

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Happy Hour

Join us for Happy Hour, Monday–Friday from 4–6 PM, and enjoy select offerings from our regular dinner menu at special pricing. That includes handcrafted cocktails, curated wines, and signature dishes. All served with the same high-touch hospitality and elegant ambiance that define the RARE experience. Whether you’re toasting with friends or easing into your evening, Happy Hour at RARE isn’t a scaled-down version of dinner – it’s the real thing, just with a little extra incentive.

 

Wine Pairings

At RARE Italian, we believe that the perfect meal isn’t just about exceptional ingredients. It’s about the harmony of flavors, the way a bold wine elevates our dry-aged ribeye or a velvety Sauvignon Blanc complements the richness of our homemade pasta. We have curated an extensive wine list specifically tailored to complement our seasonal menu.

 

Seasonality

At RARE Italian, we are dedicated to providing a rustic, farm-to-table experience featuring local ingredients, including produce cultivated from our very own farm! Our executive chef curates a seasonal menu that is updated regularly to provide the freshest ingredients in dishes you might expect to find in central Italy. Keep an eye on our menu to learn what’s in season and get ready to try new recipes regularly that you won’t soon forget.

Yes, we have gluten-free and vegan options!

 

An Experience Straight Out of Italy