About Us
Our History
The legend began in 1979 when Bisetti's Ristorante was opened in historic downtown Fort Collins.
Andrew (Chef), Justin (Bar Manager), Bryce (Asst General Manager), Heather Robert Bisetti, Renee (General Manager) and Josh (Sous 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. They had both grown up in the restaurant business and formed a strong partnership. 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
Best Italian Restaurant 2012 - Rocky Mountain Collegian (also 1996-2011)
Most Romantic Restaurant, runner up, 2011 - Rocky Mountain Collegian
Trip Advisor Award of Excellence 2012
OpenTable Diners' Choice Award 2011, 2010 & 2009
Yelp Loves Us 2011
Best Italian Food 2007 - Readers of the Chronicle
Best Italian Food 1986-2007 - Fort Collins Coloradoan
Most Romantic Restaurant 1996-2006 - Rocky Mountain Collegian
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 1991-2003 - Fort Collins Coloradoan
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 | Larimer County Humane Society |
| American Red Cross | Lutheran Family Services |
| Alzheimer's Association | Magic in the Rockies |
| Bas Bleu Theatre | Make-a-Wish Foundation |
| Boys & Girls Club | National MS Society |
| CASA/Harmony House | Neighbor to Neighbor |
| Crossroads Safehouse | Northern Colorado AIDS Project |
| 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 |
| Junior League of Fort Collins | United Way |