RARE Italian

101 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 294-4544

Opening hours
Sunday16:00–21:15
Monday16:00–21:15
Tuesday16:00–21:15
Wednesday16:00–21:15
Thursday16:00–21:15
Friday16:00–21:15
Saturday16:00–21:15

Antipasti

$8.00

Spinach & Artichoke Arancini

Handmade mozzarella-stuffed spinach & artichoke risotto, marinara

$8.00

Onion Dip

House-made, with house chips, crudités, chives

$10.00

Polpette

Beef & pork meatballs with arrabbiata or marinara sauce

$12.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels

White wine, butter, calabrian chili peppers, onions, garlic, tomato, grilled ciabatta

$13.00

Calamari Fritti

Bell pepper & carrot, chili glaze, pickled fresno

$6.00

Chili and Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Pizzas

$11.00

Margherita Pizza

San Marzano tomato sauce, marinated tomatoes, basil, handmade mozzarella

$18.00

Prosciutto Pizza

Prosciutto di Parma, olive oil base, handmade mozzarella, honey lime vinaigrette, local greens, parmigiano-reggiano, macerated peaches, spiced pecans, ricotta

$15.00

Toscano Pesto Pizza

Mortadella, pistachio basil pesto, handmade burrata, San Marzano tomato sauce

Burgers & Sandwiches

$20.00

Dry-Aged Smashburger

Two stacked 4 oz house-ground patties, fontina, aioli, red onion, chopped romaine, sliced tomato, served with fries and house ketchup

Salads

$12.00

Rare House Salad

Mixed local greens, chopped kale, candied pecans, apples, honey lime vinaigrette, goat cheese

$12.00

House Caesar

Little gem heirloom romaine, focaccia pangrattato, shaved parmigiano-reggiano

$13.00

Steakhouse Wedge Salad

Baby iceberg, cherry tomatoes, bacon lardons, gorgonzola dressing, red onions, chives

$24.00

Steak Salad

Arugula, baby spinach, chopped romaine, marinated skirt steak, roasted sweet peppers, heirloom tomatoes, candied nuts, gorgonzola piccante, charred tomato vinaigrette

Entrees

$26.00

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

Vegan parmesan, vegan mozzarella, vegan cream cheese

$31.00

Grilled Chicken

Black & orange lentils, marinated tomatoes, Tuscan kale, shallots, garlic, butter chicken jus

$41.00

Alaskan Halibut Veracruzana

White wine butter sauce, green olives, caper berries, marinated tomatoes, potato purée, roasted seasonal vegetables

$42.00

Seared Bay Scallops

Corn succotash, corn purée

Steaks

$52.00

10 oz. Dry-Aged New York Strip

Garnished with chived potato purée & glazed baby carrot

$55.00

14 oz. Dry-Aged Rib Eye

Garnished with chived potato purée & glazed baby carrot

$59.00

8 oz. Filet

Garnished with chived potato purée & glazed baby carrot

$95.00

32 oz. Dry-Aged Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

Garnished with chived potato purée & glazed baby carrot

Pasta & Risotto

$25.00

Lasagne

Pasta sheets, bolognese, San Marzano tomatoes, pecorino romano, mozzarella, lemon ricotta, besciamella, basil, parmigiano-reggiano

$26.00

Pappardelle Al Ragù

Broad hand-cut ribbon pasta, pork sausage, brisket & dry-aged beef ragù, parmigiano-reggiano, rosemary

$27.00

Carbonara

Rustichella di Abruzzo linguini, guanciale, egg, pecorino romano

$33.00

Duck Ragù Gnocchi

Potato dumplings, duck confit, San Marzano tomatoes, pangrattato, mascarpone cream sauce

$40.00

Lobster Risotto

Arborio rice, lobster stock, lobster, scallions, parmesan, butter

$44.00

Black Truffle & Mushroom Ravioli

Lemon ricotta, handmade mozzarella, local mushroom stuffed pasta, butter parmigiano sauce, Tuscan truffles

Desserts

$9.00

Cannoli

Vanilla ricotta filling, pistachio encrusted pastry, creme anglaise, chocolate sauce

$10.00

Tiramisu

Lady fingers, velvet espresso, Luxardo coffee liqueur, whipped cream, espresso beans