About Us
Our History
The legend began in 1979 when Bisetti's Ristorante was opened in historic downtown Fort Collins.
Amber (Sous Chef), Rachael (Operations Manager), Marianne (General Manager), Robert and Heather (Owners), Kate (Operations Manager) and Nick (Chef)
The small, quaint restaurant sat 50 guests and was the dream of Bob and Anita Bisetti. The old-world-style restaurant quickly became a success.
In 1988, the Bisetti’s son, Robert, and his wife, Heather, purchased the restaurant and formed a strong partnership with Robert running the kitchen and Heather managing the dining room. Soon thereafter, they expanded the original restaurant to 175 seats and have remained committed to providing fresh, high-quality food and friendly, accommodating service.
Awards
OpenTable Diners' Choice Award 2010 & 2009
Best Italian Restaurant 2009 - Rocky Mountain Collegian (also 1996-2008)
Best Italian Food 2007 - Readers of the Chronicle
Best Italian Food 2007 - Fort Collins Coloradoan (also 1986-2006)
Most Romantic Restaurant 2006 - Rocky Mountain Collegian (1996-2005)
Best Italian Food 2006 - Fort Collins Weekly
Best Bartender 2006 - Fort Collins Weekly
Best Restaurant in Northern Colorado 2005 - Group Publishing
Top 100 Best Businesses 2004 - Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Best Desserts 2003 - Fort Collins Coloradoan (also 1991-2002)
Torch Award for Ethics 1999 - Better Business Bureau
Business of the Year 1993 - CSU Business College Council
Our Community Involvement
Bisetti's supports the following organizations:
| American Cancer Society | Junior League of Fort Collins |
| American Red Cross | Larimer County Humane Society |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lutheran Family Services |
| Bas Bleu Theatre | Magic in the Rockies |
| Better Business Bureau | Make-a-Wish Foundation |
| Boys & Girls Club | Meals on Wheels |
| CASA/Harmony House | National MS Society |
| Crossroads Safehouse | Neighbor to Neighbor |
| Colorado Restaurant Association | Open Stage Theatre |
| Colorado State University | Poudre Fire Authority |
| Downtown Business Association | Poudre School District |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation |
| Foothills Gateway | Project Self-Sufficiency |
| Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce | Respite Care |
| Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra | SAVA Center |
| Front Range Community College | Service League |
| Girl Scouts | Special Olympics |
| Habitat for Humanity | The Taste |
| Hope Lives | Team Fort Collins |
| Hospice of Larimer County | Turning Point Center |
| United Way |