About Us
Our History
The legend began in 1979 when Bisetti's Ristorante was opened in historic downtown Fort Collins.
Ena (Bar Manager), James (Chef), Robert and Heather Bisetti (Owners), Nick (Sous Chef), Emily (General Manager) and Shauna (Banquet Manager)
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
Best Italian Food 2007 - Readers of the Chronicle
Best Italian Food 2007 - Fort Collins Coloradoan (also 1986-2006)
Best Italian Restaurant 2007 - Rocky Mountain Collegian (also 1996-2006)
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 | Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity |
| Alzheimer's Association | Larimer County Humane Society |
| Bas Bleu Theatre | Lutheran Family Services |
| Better Business Bureau | Magic in the Rockies |
| Boys & Girls Club | Make-a-Wish Foundation |
| CASA/Harmony House | Meals on Wheels |
| Crossroads Safehouse | National MS Society |
| Colorado Restaurant Association | Open Stage Theatre |
| Colorado State University | Opera Fort Collins |
| Downtown Business Association | Poudre Fire Authority |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | Poudre School District |
| Foothills Gateway | Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation |
| Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce | Project Self-Sufficiency |
| Fort Collins Forever Fund | Respite Care |
| Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra | SAVA Center |
| Front Range Community College | Special Olympics |
| Girl Scouts | Taste the Nation |
| Habitat for Humanity | Team Fort Collins |
| Hope Lives | Turning Point Center |
| Hospice of Larimer County | United Way |
| Women Give |