Rare Italian - Fort Collins

Rare Italian is an Italian restaurant in Fort Collins, CO. Order takeout online for pickup or delivery.

101 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Phone: +19702944944

Price range: $21-$30

Hours

  • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 16:00–21:00

Rare Italian - Fort Collins Menu

Popular Items

  • Ciabatta Loaf — $5.00
  • CANNOLI — $9.00
  • ALASKAN HALIBUT VERACRUZANA — $41.00
  • DRY-AGED SMASHBURGER — $20.00
  • TAJARIN AL RAGÙ — $27.00
  • CARBONARA — $27.00

Antipasti

  • Antipasti | 1 Choice — $5.00
  • Antipasti | 4 Choices — $15.00
  • Antipasti | 8 Choices — $25.00

Appetizers

  • HOUSE CAESAR — $12.00
    Chopped Romaine Hearts, House-made Focaccia Croutons, Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, Salsa Verde, (With/Without) Anchovies
  • RARE HOUSE SALAD — $12.00
    Mixed Local Greens, Chopped Kale, Candied Pecans, Apples, Honey Lime Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese
  • ARANCINI — $14.00
    Handmade Mozzarella-stuffed Spinach & Artichoke Risotto, Marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • MARGHERITA PIZZETTA — $17.00
    San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Marinated Tomatoes, Basil, Handmade Mozzarella
  • SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA — $15.00
    Grilled Ciabatta, White Wine Butter Sauce, Sweet Peppers
  • SALSICCIA PIZZA — $18.00
    Bechamel, Handmade Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Sautéed Spinach, Pork Sausage, Sweet Drop Peppers, Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Garlic Oil, Parsley
  • PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS — $17.00
    White Wine, Butter, Calabrian Chili Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Tomato, Grilled Ciabatta
  • BLISTERED CAMPARI TOMATO BURRATA — $16.00
    Pistachio Basil Pesto, Grilled Focaccia, Balsamic Glaze, Toasted Pistachios
  • TOSCANO PESTO PIZZETTA — $19.00
    Mortadella, Pistachio Basil Pesto, Handmade Burrata, San Marzano Tomato Sauce
  • STEAKHOUSE WEDGE SALAD — $13.00
    Baby Iceberg, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardoons, Gorgonzola Dressing, Red Onions, Chives
  • CALAMARI FRITTI — $19.00
    Julienne Bell Pepper & Carrot, Chili Glaze, Pickled Fresno

Entrees

  • DRY-AGED SMASHBURGER — $20.00
    Two 4 oz. House-ground Smash Burgers, Bacon Jam, Smoked Gouda, Aioli, Red Onion, Chopped Romaine **SMASH BURGERS ARE COOKED THROUGH. NO TEMPERATURE REQUIRED***
  • VEGAN EGGPLANT PARMESAN — $26.00
    Vegan Parmesan, Vegan Mozzarella, Vegan Cream Cheese
  • BRASATO — $38.00
    Cacio e Pepe Risotto, Sautéed Broccolini & Cherry Tomatoes, Veal Demi-Glaze, Focaccia Gremolata
  • ALASKAN HALIBUT VERACRUZANA — $41.00
    White Wine Butter Sauce, Green Olives, Caper Berries, Marinated Tomatoes, Potato Puree, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
  • STEAK SALAD — $25.00
    Arugula, Baby Spinach, Chopped Romaine Hearts, Marinated Skirt Steak, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Heirloom Tomatoes, Candied Nuts, Gorgonzola Piccante, Charred Tomato Vinaigrette, Balsamic Drizzle
  • GRILLED CHICKEN — $31.00
    Black & Orange Lentils, Marinated Tomatoes, Tuscan Kale, Shallots, Garlic, Butter Chicken Jus

Pasta & Risotto

  • CARBONARA — $27.00
    Rustichella di Abruzzo Linguini, Guanciale, Egg, Pecorino Romano
  • TAJARIN AL RAGÙ — $27.00
    Finely Cut Noodles, Pork Sausage, Brisket & Dry-aged Beef Ragù, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Rosemary
  • LASAGNE — $25.00
    Pasta Sheets, Bolognese, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano, Mozzarella, Lemon Ricotta, Besciamella, Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • LOBSTER RISOTTO — $40.00
    Arborio Rice, Lobster Claw & Knuckle, Lobster Stock, Scallions, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Butter
  • DUCK RAGÙ GNOCCHI — $33.00
    Duck Confit, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pangritata, Mascarpone Cream Sauce
  • STRACCIATELLA AGNOLOTTI — $33.00
    Stracciatella-Filled Spinach Pasta, Cherry Tomatoes, Pistachio Basil Pesto, Toasted Pistachios, Balsamic Glaze
  • SHRIMP RIGATONI — $28.00
    Rustichella di Abruzzo Rigatoni, Vodka Sauce, Sautéed Shrimp, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italian Parsley
  • POLPETTE TAJARIN — $28.00
    Beef & Pork Meatballs, Finely Cut Noodles, Arrabbiata or Marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fried Basil
  • PAPPARDELLE AL SALSICCIA — $25.00
    Broad Hand-Cut Ribbon Pasta, Pork Sausage, Roasted Fennel, Garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Chili Flake, Lemon Ricotta, Fennel Fronds

House-Aged Steaks

  • 8 oz Filet — $59.00
    Served with chive potato purée.
  • 10 oz Dry-Aged New York Strip — $52.00
    Served with chive potato purée.
  • 14 oz Dry-Aged Rib Eye — $55.00
    Served with chive potato purée.
  • 24 oz Bone-In Dry-Aged New York Strip — $72.00
    Served with chive potato purée. *VERY limited availability. Please keep an eye on email for any cancellation!
  • 32 oz Dry-Aged Bistecca alla Fiorentina — $95.00
    Served with chive potato purée. *VERY limited availability. Please keep an eye on email for any cancellation!

Side Dishes

  • Potato Puree — $9.00
    For the table.
  • Sauteed Spinach — $9.00
    For the table.
  • Chili-Glazed Brussel Sprouts — $9.00
    For the table.
  • Truffle Fries — $9.00
    For the table.
  • Ciabatta Loaf — $5.00
    Our classic, Ciabatta, table bread but a full loaf and all of the accoutrement...
  • Black & Orange Lentils — $9.00
  • Sautéed Broccolini & Cherry Tomatoes — $9.00

Desserts

  • SEASONAL CROSTATA — $18.00
    Traditional Open-faced Italian Fruit Tart
  • CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE — $10.00
    Flourless Chocolate Cake, Nocciolata Buttercream, (Adult Smore) Housemade Marshmellow, Oat Crumble
  • CANNOLI — $9.00
    Vanilla Ricotta, Pistachio Encrusted, Creme Anglaise, Chocolate Sauce
  • TURTLE CHEESECAKE — $10.00
    Oat Crust, Chocolate Ganache, Toffee Sauce, Spiced Pecans
  • TIRAMISU — $10.00
    Lady Fingers, Velvet Espresso, Luxardo Coffee Liqueur, Whipped Cream, Espresso Beans
  • STICKY PUDDING — $11.00
    Dates, Toffee, Whipped Cream, Brittle Crumble