5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 42 restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
Downtown Fort Collins CO has many places to eat, and this list narrows them to the highest rated. Businesses are ordered by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, across 42 qualifying businesses. The list includes one tourist attraction, so you can see the street scene alongside dining. Each entry gives the address, hours and price range where Google shows one, plus the themes reviewers keep returning to. It helps when you want to plan a meal and a walk in one trip.
#1
INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar
★ 4.9 (834 Google reviews)Indian restaurant$20–30 per person
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INDIGO is a modern Indian restaurant with a bar, located at 144 N Mason St in Fort Collins, and Google rates it 4.9 from 834 reviews. Its listed price range is $20 to $30, and it is open for lunch and dinner most days, closed on Tuesdays. Attributes include outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery and happy hour food and drinks. Reviewers mention attentive hospitality, vegan dishes like a tofu korma, and a menu that explains allergen details. Opinions on consistency differ, with a few saying quality varies by visit.
Best for: Indian menu with a bar and vegan choices
- Address
- 144 N Mason St Unit 8, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2:30 pm, 3:30–10 pm; Mon 11 am–2 pm, 4–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–2:30 pm, 3:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–2:30 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 4–9:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 4–9:30 pm
#2
Totally 80's Pizza & Museum
★ 4.8 (2,475 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Totally 80's Pizza & Museum, at 2567 S Shields St, is rated 4.8 from 2,475 Google reviews, making it the most reviewed place on this list. Its interior is packed with 1980s displays, and visitors describe spending a whole meal spotting new details. Reviewers call out the pizza, wings and cinnatwists, and say the staff is friendly and fun for all ages. Its hours vary by day, and the listing shows wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and toilets.
Best for: Nostalgic pizza and a lot to see
- Address
- 2567 S Shields St Unit 4C, Fort Collins, CO 80526, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 3–9:30 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Persimmon
★ 4.9 (375 Google reviews)Tapas bar
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Persimmon is a tapas bar at 251 Jefferson St, rated 4.9 from 375 reviews, and it appears on this list for the strength of its ratings. Google lists it as open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with afternoon hours midweek and late morning hours on weekends. Reviewers describe small plates such as arancini and arepas, a steak sandwich, and a coconut margarita, along with a dessert called Love Cake. Some mention gluten free options that staff confirmed were safe.
Best for: Tapas-style dinner for two
- Address
- 251 Jefferson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 3–9 pm
#4
Postcard Pizza
★ 4.9 (329 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Postcard Pizza sits at 133 Remington St and holds a 4.9 rating from 329 Google reviews. Hours are limited to Thursday through Sunday, with evening hours on most days and a short Sunday afternoon window. The listing shows wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and seating. Reviewers say the Sicilian style crust is chewy, with crispy cheese edges, and that the parm sauce is a simple standout. Expect a wait, and reviewers recommend ordering online ahead of your visit.
Best for: Chewy Sicilian crust, planned ahead
- Address
- 133 Remington St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–8 pm; Sun 3–7 pm; Thu 4–8 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#5
Downtown Fort Collins
★ 4.8 (638 Google reviews)Tourist attraction
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Downtown Fort Collins is listed as a tourist attraction at 19 Old Town Square Ste 230, with a 4.8 rating from 638 reviews. Google does not list hours for it. Reviewers describe a walkable area with murals, flower-filled alleys, historic buildings and benches, and say there is free street parking nearby. Summer activities, live concerts and a water fountain play area are often mentioned, along with a variety of shops and places to eat.
Best for: A walkable area with shops and art
- Address
- 19 Old Town Square Ste 230, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
How we made this list
We looked at 42 restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 834 reviews. Totally 80's Pizza & Museum is second at 4.8 from 2,475 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Fort Collins CO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for INDIGO: Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar.
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