Storied Fort Collins eatery closing after 39 years

Bisetti’s Ristorante announced on Tuesday that it will close at the end of the month.

The 120 S. College Ave. Italian-themed restaurant has operated in Fort Collins for 39 years. The restaurant will remain open until Jan. 31.

“It has been an incredible journey,” said co-owner Heather Bisetti in a press release. "We are extremely grateful to all of our employees and to the wonderful people of Fort Collins for their loyal support throughout the years."

Heather and her husband, Robert, said they are ready to retire from the restaurant industry. They've been living in the Phoenix area for the past several years and also recently sold the building that houses the eatery and other Old Town Fort Collins businesses.

The married couple has owned Bisetti’s Ristorante since 1988. They also previously ran a second Bisetti's location in Highlands Ranch and Pelican Fish Restaurant and Fish Market at 3512 S. Mason St. in Fort Collins.

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Robert's parents, Bob and Anita Bisetti, opened the original 50-seat Bisetti's Ristorante in January 1979 — as a teenager Robert would work as a dishwasher. Three generations of the family have worked at the establishment that has since expanded to 175 seats.

Heather and Robert plan to be at the restaurant every day until it closes.

"We want everyone to come in and enjoy their favorite meals one last time,” said Robert, who also worked in local real estate.

The restaurant will feature numerous specials until its final closing date, including a three-course dinner for two for $39 per couple. Wine pairings are an additional $19 per person.

Bisetti's Ristorante is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Another popular Fort Collins Italian restaurant called Enzio's closed in late 2016 after 12 years in business.

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