RARE Italian

Name: RARE Italian
Address: 101 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 80524
Telephone: (970) 294-4544
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

934 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

101 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

At RARE Italian, we celebrate beautiful cuisine as it is enjoyed in Italy in an environment that is cultured yet welcoming and which engenders feelings of love, generosity, and discovery between our staff and guests.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday-Saturday 5:00pm - 12:00am Happy Hour: Daily 3:00-6:00
Phone number
(970) 294-4544
Website
http://rareitalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Steven Anderson

Location
101 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Neighborhood
Fort Collins
Cross street
Mountain Ave
Parking details
There is free 2-hour parking throughout Old Town area.
Public transit
Mountain Ave Max Station is one block away.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamari Fritti$12.00
Cornmeal Breaded Calamari, Lemon, Arabbiatta
Watermelon Salad$10.00
Compressed Watermelon, Radish, Arugula, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ricotta Salata
Rare Caesar$11.00
Romaine Heart, Garlic Crouton, Pecorino Romano, Anchovies
Mixed Salad$8.00
Mixed Greens, Carrot, Tomato, Pepperoncini
Arancini$11.00
Sweet Corn Risotto, Fontina, Roasted Pepper Aioli, Arugula, Smoked Paprika
Figs alla Plancha$12.00
Mission Figs, Speck, Crispy Polenta, Gorgonzola Fonduta, Pinoli
Margherita Pizzetta$13.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Basil, House-made Mozzarella. Available Gluten Free
Salami Pizzetta$15.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Finochietta. Available Gluten Free
Quattro Formaggi Pizzetta$15.00
Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Gorgonzola. Available Gluten Free
Speck Pizzetta$15.00
Thinly Sliced Speck, Pickled Anaheim Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce. Available Gluten Free

Pasta and Risotto

Available Gluten Free

Risotto
Summer Squash, House-cured Pancetta, Aged Carnaroli Rice, White Wine, Chive, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Please allow 30 minutes
- Primi$14.00
- Full$27.00
Bucatini All 'Amatriciana
Hollow Semolina Pasta, Guanciale, Caramelized Onion, San Marzano Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, Pecorino Romano
- Primi$11.00
- Full$21.00
Tortelloni
Fresh Egg Pasta with Spinach & Ricotta Filling, Corn Ragu, Parmigiano Broth, Basil, Parmigiano, Poached Egg
- Primi$14.00
- Full$26.00
Tagliatelle Marinara
Hand-cut pasta, San Marzano Tomatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Primi$8.00
- Full$15.00
Tajarin al Ragù
Finely Cut Noodles with Pork Sausage & House-aged Beef Ragu, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Rosemary
- Primi$14.00
- Full$26.00
Rare Lasagna
Pasta Layered with House-made Sausage, San Marzano Tomatoes
- Primi$14.00
- Full$25.00

Entrees

Senza Carne$24.00
Asparagus, Lentil Ragu, Braised Kale, Seared Polenta, Grilled Tomato, Salsa Rossa. Available with Pasta
Chicken "Al Mattone"$27.00
Chicken Breast with Lentil Ragù, Salsa Verde, Sautéed Spinach
Polpette Bevevino$24.00
Oven-baked Meatballs of Beef and Pork with Crispy Polenta Cake, Arrabbiata or Marinara Sauce, Fried Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Available with Pasta
Brasato$27.00
Braised Beef, Chive Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Gremolata
Bone-In Pork Chop$27.00
Stonefruit Mostarda, Grilled Polenta, Broccolini
Trout$30.00
Colorado Trout Filet, Lemon-thyme Farrotto, Fagiolini, Salsa Bianco
Rare Burger*$13.00
6 oz. Dry-aged House-ground Burger, Potato Bun, House-made Mayo, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion. Served with Fries or Salad

House-Aged Steaks

Served with Chived Potato Purée and Sautéed Spinach. Sauces: Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Salsa Verde, Chianti-veal Demi Glace, Truffle Butter

8 Oz. Beef Tenderloin*$42.00
10 Oz. Dry-Aged New York Strip*$40.00
14 Oz. Dry-Aged Rib Eye*$42.00
24 Oz. Bone-In Dry-Aged New York Strip*$66.00
32 Oz. Dry-Aged Bistecca alla Fiorentina*$87.00

Side Dishes

$8. For the table

Lentil Ragù
Funghi Trifolati (9)
Grilled Polenta
Chive Potatoes
Chili-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Truffle Fries

Dessert

For the table. Please order at the beginning of your meal to allow time for proper preparation

Blueberry Crostata
Flaky Pastry with Fresh Blueberries, Ginger, Crème Anglaise and Mascarpone Gelato
- Serves 2-4$18.00

What 934 people are saying

RARE Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

934 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food and atmosphere were awesome. However, our food took forever to come from the time of ordering so we were starving and our server was socially awkward.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience
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LorelR
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The only thing that my party liked was the charcuterie board but the entrees were underwhelming and overpriced. It wasn’t bad but nothing special and expensive for the quality
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Sandstorm
Denver39 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
RARE Italian just keeps getting better. One can come for happy hour and leave full. The appetizer meat and cheese board was amazing. The pickled vegetable are a great accompaniment. Our server, John, was attentive without being overbearing. He was very knowledgeable about the selections and the wine list. We look forward to our next visit.
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PeterC
Denver27 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour values and delicious
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Larry
Denver50 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to RARE 4 times in the last 3 months. RARE is a nice place, very good service, moderate prices, and the food is quality and good. The Brussels Sprouts are outstanding. We live in Loveland but are in Fort Collins frequently for musicals and shows. RARE has become our favorite place.
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ShaneH
Denver1 review
2.0
Dined on January 19, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wasn’t too impressed with the food. Nice ambiance, but I didn’t love anything we had to eat.
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SteveTarr
Denver8 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 12, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a pre-pandemic review... The ambiance is very warm. The food was well prepared and the presentation was above average. The waitstaff were pleasant and cordial. The price for the experience and food was reasonable. The only negative was the ambient sound, it’s a loud resturant that requires a bit of shouting across the table to hear and be heard. Sometimes that noise adds to the experience as a “happening place”, other times it is a detriment to the experience. You decide...
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RobD
Denver9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally ordered the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and split it 3 ways. Probably would have been better to split 2 ways, as the bone was pretty large, but we each got a decent portion and the steak was perfectly cooked, tender and delicious. Rare is one of our top two go-to restaurants in northern Colorado. Consistently good.
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Natalie
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried a new entree, lamb osso bucco from the Fall/Winter menu and it was a delicious, fork-tender dish, although not an overly generous portion. The dining room service was exceptional as Dan is always attentive, professional and friendly. Rare Italian is our number one go-to restaurant for consistent high-quality food, wine and ambiance.
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101 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Additional information

Cross street
Mountain Ave
Neighborhood
Fort Collins
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday-Saturday 5:00pm - 12:00am Happy Hour: Daily 3:00-6:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is free 2-hour parking throughout Old Town area.
Public transit
Mountain Ave Max Station is one block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steven Anderson
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://rareitalian.com/
Phone number
(970) 294-4544

RARE Italian

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Antipasti

House-Made Cheeses

Italian Cheeses

Salumi

Vegetables

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti$12.00

Watermelon Salad$10.00

Rare Caesar$11.00

Mixed Salad$8.00

Arancini$11.00

Figs alla Plancha$12.00

Margherita Pizzetta$13.00

Salami Pizzetta$15.00

Quattro Formaggi Pizzetta$15.00

Speck Pizzetta$15.00

Pasta and Risotto

Risotto

Bucatini All 'Amatriciana

Tortelloni

Tagliatelle Marinara

Tajarin al Ragù

Rare Lasagna

Entrees

Senza Carne$24.00

Chicken "Al Mattone"$27.00

Polpette Bevevino$24.00

Brasato$27.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$27.00

Trout$30.00

Rare Burger*$13.00

House-Aged Steaks

8 Oz. Beef Tenderloin*$42.00

10 Oz. Dry-Aged New York Strip*$40.00

14 Oz. Dry-Aged Rib Eye*$42.00

24 Oz. Bone-In Dry-Aged New York Strip*$66.00

32 Oz. Dry-Aged Bistecca alla Fiorentina*$87.00

Side Dishes

Lentil Ragù

Funghi Trifolati (9)

Grilled Polenta

Chive Potatoes

Chili-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Truffle Fries

Dessert

Blueberry Crostata

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