About Us
Our History
The legend began in 1979 when Bisetti's Ristorante was opened in historic downtown Fort Collins.
Jessica (Asst General Manager), Andrew (Sous Chef), Renee (General Manager), Robert & Heather Bisetti, Amber (Chef) and Justin (Bar 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. 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 2011 - Rocky Mountain Collegian (also 1996-2010)
Most Romantic Restaurant, runner up, 2011 - Rocky Mountain Collegian
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 | 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 |