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Rare Italian
Fort Collins, CO✓ Verified
Golden Hour verified May 2026
Caesar's Take
RARE is one of those downtown spots that feels expensive until you realize the happy hour is actually one of the better value plays in Old Town. The corner patio stays busy for a reason, but honestly the bar area might be the move if the weather turns cold. Most people end up splitting cocktails, meatballs, and one of the wood-fired pizzas before accidentally turning it into a full dinner.
What to order
Get the polpette meatballs, wood-fired Salsiccia pizza, truffle fries, and a draft Negroni.
More details
Signature move
Grab a bar high-top during happy hour, split a pizza and meatballs, and ride out a couple $7 Negronis before dinner crowds hit.
Good to know
Parking downtown can be annoying and the regular dinner menu gets expensive fast once happy hour ends.
Happy Hour
Daily 4-6pm (bar, lounge, and patio)
Specials
- $7 draft cocktails (RARE Negroni, Italian Mule)
- $7 house wines by the glass
- $1 off draft beers and Italian lagers
- $4 truffle fries (Patatine Fritte)
- $7 house meatballs (Polpette)
- $10 calamari fritti
- $11 roasted squash bruschetta
- $12 wood-fired pizzas (Margherita, Salsiccia)
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