RARE Italian Menu

RARE Italian in Fort Collins, Colorado, offers a trendy and romantic dining experience with excellent hospitality and professionalism. Customers praise the perfect atmosphere, ambience, and 10/10 food quality, making it a top Italian spot in town. The menu includes diverse options like antipasto, steak, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. The antipasto is a must-try for its delicious selection and fair pricing. The Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and house RARE Pinot Grigio receive mixed reviews, while other dishes like Caesar salad, calamari, and polenta are highly recommended. The menu is flexible for vegetarians, with custom pasta dishes available. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, with attentive waitstaff and flavorful options like dry-aged steak and creamy gelato for dessert. While some dishes like the focaccia bread and unshelled razor clams receive criticism, overall, RARE Italian stands out for its upscale dining experience and accommodating menu.

Mushroom Arancini

Mushroom risotto, mozzarella filling, marinara sauce, Quick-pickled Mushroom & Micro Rainbow Mixed Greens

$13.00

Shrimp Bruschetta

Sautéed shrimp, grilled ciabatta, white wine butter sauce, sweet peppers

$16.00

Margherita Pizzetta

San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, house-made mozzarella.

$17.00

Calabrese Salami Pizzetta

Calabrese, Red Onions, Handmade Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce

$18.00

Romaine & Kale Side Caesar

Chopped romaine hearts, baby kale, ciabatta croutons, shaved parmesan

$9.00

Apple Arugula Side Salad

Wild arugula, tart apple, toasted almond, apple cider vinaigrette, Pecorino Romano.

$10.00

Toscano Pesto Pizzetta

Mortadella, Pistachio Basil Pesto, Handmade Burrata, San Marzano Tomato Sauce

$19.00

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Cracked Black Pepper, Maldon Salt, Shishito Peppers, Burnt Lemon Aioli, Marinara

$19.00

Polenta Cake

Tomato Jam, Fresno Aioli, Basil Crema, House-made Mascarpone, Micro Greens

$18.00

Maple Butternut Burrata

Handmade Burrata, House-made Focaccia, Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, Cranberry Chutney, Sage, Toasted Pinoli

$17.00

Steakhouse Wedge Salad

Baby Iceberg, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Lardoons, Gorgonzola Dressing, Red Onions, Chives

$12.00

Appetizers

Tajarin Al Ragu

Finely cut noodles with pork sausage and house-aged beef ragu, Parmigiano-reggiano, rosemary. Available gluten free.

$26.00

Lasagne

Pasta layered with house-made sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, Pecorino, mozzarella, ricotta, Besciamella, fried basil.

$25.00

Linguini Carbonara

Rustichella di Abruzzo linguini, guanciale, parmigiano-reggiano. Available gluten free.

$27.00

Shrimp Rigatoni

Rustichella di Abruzzo Rigatoni, San Marzano Vodka Sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Chili Flake

$32.00

Spinach Ravioli

Sauteed Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta, Sage Butter Cream Sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Salted Pistachios

$29.00

Toscano Chicken Croccante

Sauteed Spinach, Finely Cut Noodles, House-made Mascarpone, Marinated Tomatoes, Parmigian-Reggiano, Micro Greens

$28.00

Duck Ragu Gnocchi

Duck Confit, San Marzano Tomatoes, Pangritata, Mascarpone Cream Sauce

$31.00

Cacio E Pepe Shrimp Risotto

Arborio Rice, Tiger Prawns, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$33.00

Polpette Tajarin

Beef & Pork Meatballs, Finely Cut Noodles, Arrabbiata or Marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fried Basil

$28.00