We have been there twice now and both times it didn't disappoint…read more The staff are mostly young people from Alamosa who have been trained well and are unfailingly pleasant. The food is amazing! We had Arancini- the best either of us have had since being in Italy. Crab cakes were another appetizer we enjoyed but not in the level of the Arancini. The main course (which we spied on the way to our table) was to die for. Duck leg confit with mushroom ravioli and broccolini (perfectly cooked) and a creamy mushroom gravy. It was magnificent. If you're ever in Alamosa for dinner, don't hesitate to stop in. You won't regret it. You might even want to go out of your way to stop here. Two chefs who earned their stripes in NYC returned to Alamosa to try their hands at fine dining in Alamosa. I hope they can continue to do well.

We love this place! Every time we need to have a "fancy" dinner out, we head over. One, the…read moreatmosphere is just so cool. Built out of an old church, the sanctuary is a chill place to grab a drink and relax. Then head over to the restaurant part do a lovely meal. This time, we tried the Calamari Steak with Mango chutney, the Duck Confit a the Pasta Holy Trinity. All exceptional and perfectly portioned. Would strongly recommend Friars Fork, even if it's not a special occasion!

I am a pizza connoisseur and know pizza. This place is FANTASTIC. The Crust is unbelievable…read more On January 17, 2026, I had the BEST pizza of my LIFETIME. it's even better than Chris Bianco pizza in Phoenix (I live in Phoenix). I called the owner, Joe , a few days ahead to say I would be there on Saturday and would like to have Sicilian pizza. You have to order it a few days ahead so Joe can let the dough ferment. Oh My Lord, it was unbelievable. The crust was doughy but crispy, light but with a foundation to hold the sausage, pepperoni, onions perfectly. It was so full of flavor. Simply the BEST pizza of my Lifetime. If you are anywhere near Alamosa, Colorado, I highly recommend you come here. You will not be disappointed. FYI: It's wise to call ahead because he sells out of dough, even for his normal pizzas, which are fantastic too. If you can, call 2 days to get the Sicilian pizza. Also note, they are closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Absolutely amazing experience!!! Food is so spot on NY Pizza crust and chicken parm.. service was…read moreamazing as well.

Oh my! On the request of the server, I put 2 types of toppings -- white veggie and the green…read morechilli! I haven't had pizza in a long time and this hit the spot! Come on out if you're looking to make some delicious food your priority!!

This is an order for pickup. I placed an order on DoorDash because this restaurant would not answer…read morethe phone. I called a few times but it kept going directly to voicemail. After placing the order on DoorDash, we arrived at the estimated time. It took forever for someone to help the folks in the queue. I was told to pick up at the bar. Honestly, the place was not that busy. I have no idea why they can't answer the phone or manage the queue. I've been at locations with more people and similar staff size. They need to either improve their operations or hire more staff if it's a busy time for them. At the bar, a guy was in front of me and that order took a bit to complete - he was offered red pepper flakes and parm. And there was some chit chat. During my turn, they got it out but it was obviously missing an order. The lady didn't even notice that line item (soup in a bread bowl) missing. It's listed there - if it is not on the menu anymore, do not pretend like there was nothing wrong. Very shady, very distrustful. I asked the lady about the order and she said the bread bowl is not on the menu anymore. I was going to ask a question and interrupts me and says that she couldn't do anything as she walks away. She didn't even offer me red pepper flakes or parm. Very rude, very distasteful. Whatever, I can take it up with DoorDash but she was rude. I went back with two specialty pizzas. I thought the pizzas were alright - I do have comments. I think the wood roasted pizza concept is good since there isn't one in the area. However, the crust was definitely not the star (one would assume it should be for wood roasted). One pizza (baked potato) was definitely a bit pale for the crust - seemed like it could have been in there for longer but I enjoyed the toppings. The other pizza (holy pork) had a better crust but still something I didn't finish - the toppings were one note. The peach didn't add much to the flavors after it was overpowered by the pork. I think I would be rated the food better cause it wasn't bad but the service left a bad taste in my mouth which lasted throughout the meal. Honestly, I didn't even finish it. I always leave tip for pick up orders and I left one via DoorDash when I placed my order for The Purple Pig, but my experience with The Purple Pig makes me reconsider giving a tip all the time for other pick up orders at restaurants. I order out a lot and haven't experienced this before so it's unfortunate.

Over priced for what it is. This is probably the driest chicken alfredo I've ever had. The chicken…read moreparmesan was over cooked and partially burned. House salads were good but not very big and we wish the meals also came with some bread as more filling. We would probably not come back and are better off making this ourselves for a lot less price.

Was visiting and craving some Italian food. It was cold out so I wanted something Al Forno. I…read moreordered lasagna and it was incredible. I usually don't leave anything that good on my plate but the servings were so generous that I took home my lunch for the next day. Pleasant experience. Will definitely be back next visit.

We went to this restaurant with a group of friends this week. I have to say how much I enjoyed it…read more And I don't give out five stars lightly. The restaurant wasn't fooling around when it comes to garlic. You could smell the enticing aroma of it as soon as you walk through the door. The ambience was quaint. It is connected to a hotel which I'd check out if I were traveling through here again. We arrived at the restaurant around 530pm. The happy hour menu had both drinks and some dinner items on it. My companion ordered the Spaghetti & Meatballs from the happy hour menu. We were told the portion is the same as from the regular menu. It was $14. ($18 on regular menu.) It was a generous portion with three large meatballs. I opted for the Picatta Pasta at $12 and added four shrimp for an extra $6. They gave me five so I'm not sure if the chef made a mistake or was just feeling generous. I'll say the latter! The dish had tomatoes, capers, lemon, and white wine. The only thing I'd add to my taste would be pine nuts! We both totally enjoyed our meals including the bread! I forced myself to leave a little for lunch the next day and it was even better then! Comments I heard from around the dinner were equally enthusiastic about their meals, especially those who ordered the mussels. We're in town for a week and I don't usually go back to the same restaurant twice when I'm visiting a new location but my companion and I are definitely going back again before we leave. It was a Fri and a bit of busy night when we were there but our server Jillian did a great job and was super nice.

Needed Italian food. This was a nice place. Great layout, we sat back in the grotto. Sweet cute…read moreguy took care of us. We started with happy hour margs but ewww on the tequila. Switched to happy hour Montepulciano wine. Much better choice. The wife had the muscles, lots with good garlic bread. Also the Caesar salad with anchovies. She loved both. I had the chicken marsala. A little different from what I have had before but good. Would like to try a tomato dish but they are closed the next couple of days. Sorry no photos. PS. The Tiramisu was 5 stars!!! Very good.

On the way back from a weekend in the southwest corner of the state, we stopped here for lunch and…read morerefreshment. We sat outside as our pups were with us. They have a large outside area with a variety of seating. I ordered a pint of Burnt Toast, an English brown ale and a cheese pizza. The pizza was tasty, I did need a box for half of it. Burnt Toast had a nice maltiness to it. My husband ordered a pint of Trashy Blonde, their flagship blonde ale. He said it was nice. He also ordered a supreme pizza. He too required a box to bring half home. My daughter ordered a glass of their sangria and a Provenzano Margherita pizza. She really enjoyed her pizza, as with us, had half to bring home in a box. She was not a fan of the sangria, it was not sweet and a bit too tart for her taste. The service was great. We were seated right away and did not wait long for drinks or food. You could get a pint at this place and just sit back and watch the world go by.

Pretty patio under a stunning curved pergola. Peach beer…read morewas crisp and cool not too sweet on a hot day. Pizza options are great. Obsessed with the Reuben - double layer of all the good stuff with plenty of sauerkraut. Definitely one of the best I have ever had- possibly #1. Wait staff is friendly.

We tried La Forchetta for the first time last evening. We had an excellent experience. Here's the…read morestory: We actually made a bit of a mistake in reserving for 5:30 pm on the same evening as the local Parade of Lights, which goes right down Union Ave. in front of the restaurant. As expected, maneuver around the location and parking were problematic. Because of that, and the cold weather, we came early, arriving about 4:40. While we were willing to wait elsewhere, the proprietors seated us immediately while we waited for our other two parties to arrive. Big props for being accommodating. The food was top notch and the menu ranging from commonplace to exotic. Every dish had an element of gourmet treatment. All the entrees we ordered were excellent. The venue is small. I wouldn't say 'intimate', given that it has large windows facing the street, but it was cozy enough on a cold night. OUr server was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Prices are not cheap, but reasonable for the quality and creativity of the menu. We didn't order wine, but instead Italian beers in a brand I'd not heard of, allowing us to try something other than the usual two brands commonly available.

For a restaurant in a smaller city, La Forchetta was impressive! They had good Italian food infused…read morewith local flavor, and for a decent price. Service was outstanding, it felt like a choreography with how well our server took care of us. The space itself is part restaurant, part bar, with that odd almost-purple lighting that every spot for locals seems to emit. It's a bit noisy inside as a result, but it is what it is I suppose. The burrata starter was delicious. The burrata itself was so fresh, and the accoutrement were similarly tasty. For mains, the insalata with octopus and shrimp was really good, packed with seafood and balanced with citrus from a light dressing. The ravioli pueblo was interesting. The chile in the sauce was a really nice touch, adding some interesting spice to the dish. The sauce itself was very thick, the heaviness took away from the dish a tiny bit. But all in all, a great sit down meal in Pueblo!

Tiny Italian place, but great service and amazing food. Don't let the outside scare you away. The…read morepeople who work there are super nice, and the food is on point. The pasta is creamy and not over cooked. The sauce is heavenly. We got ravioli with meatballs, spaghetti with meatballs, spaghetti with sausage, and Fran's spaghetti with sausage. It all came with bread, butter, and salad. It is clean, the people are super friendly, and the food is awesome!

Excellent food and service extremely knowledgeable celiac safe can't say enough about the safety of…read morethe food for my celiac body great to find something while you're on the road and traveling