Long day of pictures, CSU graduation, tassels, hoods, make up, shoes, etc. We hadn't eaten since…read moreearly AM. It was nice to sit out on the patio with the sun going down and unwind. Everything was very good. House salad Caprese Brussel sprouts Spaghetti Wise Guy pizza Extra stars to Claire for handling all our requests! She is the bestest!!

Solid local Italian spot, would go back. No reservations, but you hop on the waitlist through the…read moreToast app, which gave us a real wait estimate and worked out perfectly. Seated quickly when we got there. The place was packed and the staff still managed to be attentive and friendly without rushing us. We ordered the Brussels sprouts for the table (good portion) and three of the 15" pizzas: Pepperoni, The Jimbo, and The Pesto. Plenty of food, went home with leftovers. The Pepperoni was the standout for me, rich flavor, the kind you keep going back for. Drinks were a strong point too: good wine and cocktail list, and while there's no full beer list, they had a decent IPA on hand. Vibe surprised me. For how busy it was, we never had to raise our voices to talk across the table. Indoor and outdoor seating, full bar, ample parking. Works for couples or a group dinner. Get the Pepperoni, grab a spot on the waitlist before you head over, and sit on the patio if the weather cooperates.

Take the staircase down and you will be surprised to see the cozy space down below!…read moreI sat at the bar and enjoyed the cocktails and some bar food. The bartender made up a custom mystery cocktail based on what I like and they were really great!!

This is the place where homeowners with golden retrievers go to feel edgy. Sexy, classy night life…read morevibes amidst trashy college bars. I don't love cocktails and their food menu is sparse, but if you want to impress a date or treat yourself to tasteful drinking, it's a nice place. Sometimes if you sit at the bar, there are annoying strangers who ask you to explain your thoughts on America's involvement in Iran. My server made sure to back me and my friend up when he started to get defensive. Thank you brother, you are an ally to the lesbian community.

Food and ambiance are amazing! Difficult to get a table the day of, so plan ahead. Jessup farm area…read moreis very kid friendly and family friendly.

Food is always great and the portions are large. Staff are pleasant . One of our favorite places!read more

Ace Gillett's -- The Best Speakeasy Vibe in Fort Collins…read more Ace Gillett's is one of our favorite spots in Fort Collins -- a fun, underground bar with true speakeasy vibes. Cozy booths, dim lighting, live music, a full bar, and genuinely delicious food make it the kind of place you want to linger. We love coming here with friends and sharing appetizers: flatbread pizza, fries, Brussels sprouts -- everything is consistently great. We've celebrated our daughter's 21st birthday here, and celebrated our new home here. It's perfect for date night, girls' night out, or a cozy, relaxing evening with live music. One of the best things about Ace Gillett's is how flexible it is. As my husband and I say, it's an "every evening place" -- you can splurge on an incredible full meal or spend $15 on a happy hour drink and an appetizer. It works for any occasion and any budget. And the location is unbeatable: tucked beneath the historic Armstrong Hotel in the heart of downtown Fort Collins. Super convenient if you're staying there, and a wonderful spot to add to any night out. Highly recommended.

Very nice lounge and bartenders that make excellent cocktails. I ordered the summer fling and it…read morewas delicious. Lots of comfy seating but i decided to sit at the bar. Prices weren't bad and it also has a piano bar but that's only open on certain days. Although I was surprised, it wasn't more packed for a Saturday night. But good for me and my friend, so it was easy to converse without a lot of noise.

Guys it's lame. There are so many unique places to get drinks in Fort Collins, and this is giving…read moreoverpriced hotel lounge to the max. Also, a white guy on a piano is not jazz. If you think middle class people are poor, and you hate community and fun, you'll love it.

Old Town was packed for the Holiday Lighting Ceremony, so we decided to get out of the crowds and…read morehead to the roof of The Elizabeth Hotel. It was unsurprisingly busy, but we were able to snag a drink far sooner than expected (perfectly balanced Espresso Martini for me - not too sweet, but not bitter) and made it outside to the chilly balcony as people moved inside to escape the cold. The lights went on and we were graced with the most beautiful view of the downtown in the evening that I have ever seen, while sipping a fantastic cocktail. It's not cheap, but also not over-the-top for the quality of drink you get. The food up here is limited, but they offer a small cheese tray, and some fancy small bar-bites if you're looking for a light snack. I'm always looking forward to their ever-changing seasonal cocktail list!

My wife and I walked in late on a Sunday night on a whim. Well, not late for them, as it turns…read moreout, because they're open till 2 AM every night of the week. Just a couple other folks there, so we settled into a table and I ordered a beer. My wife ordered a Mediterranean salad and a veggie sandwich. I had the red chili with cornbread and a Chicago-style hot dog. Great prices and great-tasting food. It really hit the spot for both of us. A warm and welcoming atmosphere, as usual.

I have been a long time customer and understand that St. Patrick's day was especially busy. I can…read moreappreciate the hard work of the wait staff but it's not okay to be rude to the customers. Going forward if I walk in and see the woman who waited on us, on the patio, I will walk away.

We were on the hunt for after dinner martinis and multiple locals pointed us here. It did not…read moredisappoint! Robust martini list and friendly service. The space was dark and chill, just like a good martini bar should be. Martinis were delish. Highly recommend!

Small but cute martini bar…read more Recommended by a friend, I've been here a handful of times over the past few years and they have some fun martinis and decent tapas to snack on while you enjoy some chill vibes. Service is ok, not terrible. Martinis don't always taste the same but I assume its due to a mixture of bartenders and how they choose to make the drink. Not sure if its the change in seasons but I've noticed a lot of bugs. Overall not a bad place to get a crafty martini.

Many thanks to the kind owner who graciously gave us a tour on Saturday (when they don't normally…read moredo tours) after our flight was super delayed and we couldn't make our Thursday tour we had scheduled online. It was probably one of the best distillery tours I've been on, he was so knowledgeable about spirits in general, you could tell he was passionate about making a quality whiskey. Not only did he talk extensively on whiskey, but all other spirits - vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon v. rye v. irish v. blended whiskey. Why we can't call something "tequila" in the U.S. because it isn't made in Mexico. It was more of a insightful tour of spirits and then talked about his specific distillery. You can tell how much he cares. The spirit tasting at the end was also insightful - taught us how to smell the whiskey, from top to bottom and how it smells different. Compared the un-barreled to the barreled whiskey, it was just a great distillery tour. Thank you! The tasting room is small, and the location is relatively out of the way of most things, but the bartender was very kind and showed us the MANY menus. If there is a piece of advice I'd give, it's condense your menus so it's not so overwhelming. I was also surprised that such a purist has so many sweet drinks on their menu - pudding, girl scout pairings, etc. Maybe just for Easter and holidays? Give this place a try, much better than NOCO distillery.

The hubs and I came up to visit friends in FoCo and see our old stomping grounds. This distillery…read moreis new since we lived in the area so we jumped at the chance to give it a whirl. I thought I had progressed taste bud wise to a whiskey tasting but as it turns out my cool factor isn't there yet. Instead I settled on a whiskey cocktail that was quite delicious. I had wanted a Kentucky mule but they were out of ginger beer which was a shame so I went for a whiskey sour. Their cocktail was a winter version with some spiced simple syrup that while tasty, I would have preferred to not have the cinnamon notes. I ended up passing my flight over to the hubs and our friend and they were most happy indeed. The staff was really nice and definitely into their craft.

First time visitor to Looking Glass Escape Lounge last night. What a cool space and vibe! My friend…read moreand I attended a pop-up comedy night for some Friday fun and laughs. The line up of comedians was decent; some of the warm-up acts were better than others. Main act was solid. Overall,, an enjoyable way to spend the evening. The bartending staff were working hard all evening, especially before the show kicked off! Whew! Still, the wait wasn't long even given the high volume. You can order from the QR code at your table and they'll run the drink over to you. My gin & tonic was a little weak. The Hemingway was a much better cocktail. It was a fun spot and I hope to return!

So many things are great here!! Great people, phenomenal service, exceptional drinks!! Highly…read morerecommend!!

The ambiance of Maida Trattoria is lovely. You walk in and our greeted by gorgeous light fixtures…read more We started w the buratta which was honestly unreal I kept saying "ohmygod this is so good." It was perfectly salted and the bed of argula it was on had this delicious pesto drizzle omg. And don't even get me started on the tomatoes!!! Then we split the Bolognese and the vodka ravioli. The server came around and gave us freshly grated parm and freshly cracked pepper omfggggg!!!! The bolognese was good but the ravioli blew it out of the water it was sooo cheesy and the vodka sauce was unreal. The tiramisu was delicious. It wasn't a lot of chocolate and coffee mostly the cream which was light and airy and perfectly sweet. And it came w a cute flower garnish!

Despite being in the three - star range on yelp, I really wanted to like this place and hoped it…read morewas one of those cases where I disagreed with the reviews. It wasn't the case. Starting off with the good - the service was good. The manager had a lot of positive personality. In general, the service staff is trying their best and there's no negative attitude. Great ! The ambiance was nice. Business appropriate , date appropriate. Nice night out level. However, the food. The most important part of dinner. Sadly, it was a bit disappointing. - meatballs: tasted processed. Not made from scratch. It may be the blend or the seasoning or both, but this was not something worth ordering at all. 3 small meatballs. A bit on the dry side. - the mushroom appetizer. Hardly any mushrooms on the middle of the fried outside. Really it was a shell of fried outside breading and very little of what resembled the taste or texture of mushrooms. Pass on this. -fungi pasta - this wasn't bad, but not a standout. 3 stars. Probably the best thing I ordered. - short beef ravioli - I'm not trying to be critical or harsh but this tasted like something I can buy as a microwaveable meal at Trader Joe's. Huge disappointment. If I needed a nice place to discuss business , I may go in to get drinks and light food. But if you're a foodie , or remotely emphasize food as an important part of a meal, I would probably pass, at least for now.