Best restaurants in fort collins

Here are some of the top-ranked restaurants in Fort Collins across different categories:

Fine Dining & Upscale

∙ RARE Italian — Elegant Italian with handmade pasta and in-house dry-aged steaks, featuring an open kitchen and classy wine displays. 

∙ Bistro Nautile — A French-influenced bistro focused on farm-fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients with highly praised dishes like Maine Scallop Risotto. 

∙ Café Vino — A local favorite known for excellent food, superb service, and a well-selected wine list. 

Farm-to-Table & American

∙ The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm — A restored country-chic eatery in a 19th-century farmhouse serving elevated seasonal American food, with a highly-coveted outdoor patio. 

∙ Ginger and Baker — A popular spot consistently praised by families and foodies alike, particularly for brunch.

Casual & Local Favorites

∙ Silver Grill Cafe — The oldest restaurant in Fort Collins (since 1933), serving breakfast, lunch, and their world-famous cinnamon buns. 

∙ Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing — One of Old Town’s oldest spots, with an English pub atmosphere, comforting American fare, and craft beer brewed on-site. 

∙ Blue Agave Grill — A well-regarded Southwestern/Mexican restaurant with a modern twist, fire pits, margaritas, and great outdoor seating near the historic art museum. 

International

∙ Himalayan Bistro — An elegant dining experience bringing authentic Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian cuisine to Northern Colorado, founded by the Sherpa family. 

∙ Jaws Sushi — Fort Collins’ go-to sushi spot with creative specialty rolls like the Whiskey Roll and Red Panda Roll, with daily happy hour. 

∙ Beau Jo’s — Famous for Colorado-style pizza with a honey-drizzled hand-rolled crust, a fun and casual atmosphere. 

After 23 years of living here, Mollie’s favorites:

• Maida Trattoria - Italian - make a reservation!

• Jaws - Sushi

• Crown Pub

• Tasty Harmony - Vegan

• Slyce - Best Pizza and quick!

• Illegal Petes

• The Rio

• DC Oaks

• The Exchange