5 Best Restaurants in Fort Collins CO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 38 restaurants in Fort Collins CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers top-rated restaurants in Fort Collins CO, from Indian and pizza spots to a tapas bar and a museum-style pizzeria. Places are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, and only businesses with at least 300 reviews qualified. Thirty-eight businesses were considered. One entry is a tourist attraction rather than a restaurant. It is meant for diners choosing where to eat, not a full census of the city. Use the hours, price ranges and reviewer notes to shortlist a place, then check recent reviews before you visit.
#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 and bar at 144 N Mason St, rated 4.9 from 834 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. It is closed Tuesdays and offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and outdoor seating, plus a cocktail and tea selection. Reviewers mention friendly service, a menu with clear allergy notes, and vegan dishes such as tofu korma. A few reviewers said the food quality varied between visits.
Best for: Indian dishes with vegan options
- 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 is a pizza restaurant at 2567 S Shields St in Fort Collins, rated 4.8 from 2,475 Google reviews. The dining room is styled like a museum of 1980s memorabilia, and reviewers mention plenty to look at from any seat. Diners point to the pizza, wings, appetizers and cinnatwists for dessert, and to themed nights such as a Ghostbusters event. Google lists the entrance, seating and toilet as wheelchair accessible. Some reviewers found the room warm on a hot day.
Best for: Themed pizza night with 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 in Fort Collins, rated 4.9 from 375 Google reviews. It is open Wednesday through Saturday, with shorter hours midweek, and Google lists it as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention arancini, arepas, a steak sandwich, a tuna tostada and a coconut margarita. Dessert gets attention too, especially the Love Cake. Several reviewers said the staff handled gluten free orders carefully and that service was attentive.
Best for: Small plates to share
- 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 is a pizza restaurant at 133 Remington St in Fort Collins, rated 4.9 from 329 Google reviews. It is open Thursday through Sunday, in afternoon and evening windows, and it is listed as wheelchair accessible. Reviewers praise the chewy bread, crispy cheese edges and simple parm sauce, and say the beer selection is strong. Several warn that waits can be long, so ordering ahead online is a good idea.
Best for: Sicilian style pizza and beer
- 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 in Fort Collins, rated 4.8 from 638 Google reviews. Hours are not listed. Reviewers mention historic buildings, murals, flowers, and lights and benches in the alleys, plus shops and restaurants to browse. Free street parking and summer live concerts come up often. A water fountain play area is open in warmer months, one reviewer noted.
Best for: Walking, browsing and street-level sightseeing
- 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 38 restaurants in Fort Collins CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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 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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