Perfect for anniversary date! Food was delicious and came out in less than 10 minutes of being seated. read more

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We have been there twice now and both times it didn't disappoint. 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. read more

We love this place! Every time we need to have a "fancy" dinner out, we head over. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One, the atmosphere is just so cool. Built out of an old church, the sanctuary is a chill place to grab a drink and relax.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then head over to the restaurant part do a lovely meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! read more

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5 stars all the way around. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside the restaurant, previously an old adobe church, the ambience is authentic and incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat in the side patio/garden. Beautiful with wild flowers and plantings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was to die for. Be sure and get the garlic add on for the rolls. Best rolls we have ever had. Came out piping hot as did the food. Impeccably prepared and beautifully presented. We had Duck Confit with raviolis and mushrooms and broccolini and the Meat macaroni and cheese. Both were off the charts!!! The pasta appetizer will make you swoon. Best meal we have had so far on our 2 week road trip. Do not miss this jewel!!!!! read more

Although they said they have been open for 4 years. In our trips to the valley we had never been there. They are nominated for a James Beard award. Tonight we went there and the meal and service was outstanding. The food was better than some of the top italian restaurants in Houston. We visited with Nelson Vialpando one of the owners. He was very knowledgeable of the food preparation and shared a lot about the restaurant. We will definitely return and highly recommend that you do too! read more

Was looking for a nice dinner while we were in the area for Great Sand Dunes National Park. The Friar's Fork not only had good food reviews, but also for it's unique background. Developed in the old St. Thomas Episcopal Church, they did a good job of creating an Italian restaurant while still holding true to it's history. You'll see it all around while you dine, from the retained architecture to the pews you sit on to enjoy your meal. Simple menu, but everything we ordered was so tasty. Their Spaghetti and Meatballs was hearty and filling, and their Italian Roast was delicious. I was even impressed by their Seasonal Salad - I feel like salads are usually treated as a side and can be rather plain, but this one was filled with different veggies and protein that really brought it to the next level. Drinks were decent. I got the Bar Nun, which was toted as a twist on the classic Long Island. I do wish they had elaborated a bit more on it because while I like Long Islands, this didn't quite do it for me. Their Pope Mobile was a good choice, though. Easy to find street parking. Prices were decent. Overall, this was a surprisingly good stop. You don't always find the best food when you're in a gateway city, but the Friar's Fork definitely delivered for an enjoyable meal. read more

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We were looking for a nice dinner spot while visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park, and The Friar's Fork was such a pleasant surprise. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in the old St. Thomas Episcopal Church, the setting is absolutely beautiful -- they've done an amazing job of creating a cozy Italian restaurant while preserving the building's original charm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came in as a large group and ended up ordering nearly everything on the menu -- and everything was delicious. The Eggplant Pasta was my absolute favorite -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also loved that you could ask for a bowl of roasted garlic to enjoy with the bread served alongside the pastas -- such a simple but amazing touch. The service was phenomenal. We were running late, so I called ahead to let them know, and even though it was right around kitchen closing time, they were so accommodating. They seated us immediately, made sure we could order everything we wanted, and never once made us feel rushed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Drinks were solid, the vibe was warm and inviting, and the food exceeded expectations -- especially for a small gateway town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Friar's Fork is such a gem and truly worth the stop if you're in the area. read more

The Friar’s Fork - Italian Near Me - Alamosa, Colorado

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Criminal that this restaurant is ranked #22 and isn't rated in the top three if not #1 in Alamosa. My girlfriend and I went here while in town for a wedding. Neither of us are foodies, but if this place was in Los Angeles or Dallas, it'd be a crazy popular high quality fine dining experience between the quality of the food and the beautiful uniqueness of the setting in a church that's over 100 years old. We split the fiocchi & pear appetizer. It was kind of a weird combination of flavors, so to be honest, we weren't crazy about it after the first bite, but then it grew on us and we couldn't get enough of it! Our entrees were the pasta trinity (think three pasta sampler), which was very good, and the DUCK CONFIT, WHICH WAS PHENOMENAL. We usually skip desert or maybe go somewhere for ice cream. Because it was late and everything else was closed, we opted for the cannoli. A bit on the sweet side and we were stuffed, so we saved it to have with our coffee the next morning. Also, I realize that we were in a small town and not a large city, but $100 including tax and tip for a topo chico and an NA beer??? Talk about a steal when chain restaurants charge almost that much for far less in terms of quality and zero ambiance. This place also has a bar called the Sanctuary in the adjacent building on the same property. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Neither of us are drinkers anymore, but this room was super cool. Check it out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just like everything else about the Friar's Fork, you could see just how much love and effort the owners put into this passion project of sorts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, one of the owners was the lead chef in the kitchen. We were the last customers there prior to closing on a Sunday night, and she couldn't have been nicer to chat with after what was probably a very long day for her. read more

I entered via the red door from the patio for The Sanctuary bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is 1980's style furniture with accents from the former Episcopal church.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu offered classic Italian dishes with a good wine list. Reasonable prices. I was served by Ruby R. She was friendly. I started with a glass of Marquez Rioja. I got an appetizer of Fiocchi & Pear, which is small pear filled pasta purses with shaved parmesan cheese. A light choice. I got the Lamb Shank Osso Buco served over tomato infused polenta. The lamb was fork tender and was not salty. I added a side of butter roasted garlic and a 2nd glass of Rioja. My dessert was 3 mini cannoli's. The add a 3% credit card surcharge. A nice Italian meal. read more

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Quite enjoyed an evening out, group of four for a Friday night dinner. The appetizers were well thought out, beautifully presented. We shared a charcuterie plate & the pear cheese "purse" Fiocchi was fabulous. I enjoyed the roast, rich broth, perfect veg & crisp potatoes. The lasagna was firm and robust, a classic chicken Marsala, a chicken Milanese all in hearty portion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is fun, an old church site[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the staff were very helpful and my cocktail was delightful. I had the Friar Tuck, Gin, St. Germain, raspberry syrup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a very beautiful separate bar, if you have the chance, begin your evening there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make a RESERVATION, this venue is cozy. read more

I thought I reviewed this wonderful place on our first visit but I guess not. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance of the restaurant and also the Santuary.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service both times was excellent. They let you go at your own pace. Full bar and the tender concocts great drinks. I enjoy the Sidecar and the wife likes their Sazerac. Next the delicious appetizers. The first trip we tried the Fiocchi stuffed with pear and ricotta with fresh parm on top. We loved it so much, we got it again on the second trip. Yum Yum Yum. Trip 2 we also tried the Arincini, gouda and rice balls with sauce. Yum. For entrees trip 1, the wife got the Duck confit with mushroom ravioli. There was enough ravioli for a whole meal. She said the duck was some of the best she's eaten. I got the holy trinity to try several things. Really good fettuccine alfredo. The chicken parm was a little different but still good. Grilled chicken on top rather than breaded. Lasagna okay. Entrees for trip 2, the wife got the lamb osso bucco. Another delicious dish. She raved. I got the chicken marsala. The dish was spaghetti with a few mushrooms, covered in a sauce and topped with grilled chicken. The dish was good but didn't taste like marsala dishes that I have had. This sauce was almost like a light brown gravy. Maybe different part of Italy style dish. Trip 2 we did not have dessert but trip 1 we tried their Tiramisu. It was like cake ice cream. YUM!! We are in CO for a few more months, so we will be back. I still want to try the chicken milanese and the wife wants to try the Italian Roast. And once Society Hall opens again, this is a great place for dinner before a show!! Just down the street. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Incredible food in a beautiful setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't recommend this place enough if you're passing through after a day at Great Sand Dunes. It's slightly off the main road, so it feels like you found something special here -- because you did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The repurposed church even has pews inside to sit on![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Must visit. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt surreal inside with the decor, so fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food and service were great, but i felt the prices were a little much. The crab cakes are amazing, and my family enjoyed the fettuccine pasta dish. I didn't love the chicken added to the pasta. A good experience, and worth a visit. read more

This is a very unique dining experience. The food is delicious and our server was helpful and attentive.

UPDATE....The Friar's Fork in Alamosa has blocked me because I gave an honest review of my experience. This is probably why they maintain a 4.7 rating. They only have 12 ratings since 2022. Take that for what you will. ‍ This morning my husband and I went to one in our town. We had a horrible experience. I posted a very honest and what I thought was a kind review and they ended up blocking me. Do you think I was too harsh? I know we all have crap days in the kitchen but I was bumfuzzled at our meal. Below is what I posted: This is a review of one of our local restaurants. It's completely honest and a long read. We usually eat breakfast at home because there isn't a good breakfast place in our town, in our opinion. But we have been seeing the advertisements on Facebook for The Friar's Fork. Benedicts are my favorite breakfast/brunch dishes because they are so sumptuous, easy and wonderfully flavorful. I was excited that The Friar's Fork was doing a Benedict breakfast. However, I was extremely disappointed. We were greeted by a friendly young woman and seated. She was also our waitress. She was absolutely wonderful. We were the only people in the restaurant the whole time we were there. The restaurant is very clean and lovely. The two owners were walking around as were 4 other employees. We ordered our meal. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and my husband ordered the green chile Benedict along with mimosas for each of us and a Diet Pepsi for me. When we received our plates, which the head chef/owner delivered to our table, we were hopefully but concerned. The best part of the Benedict is the oozing, runny, delectable egg. Ours were both pretty much hard boiled. My husband's English muffins was not toasted, the sausage was a premade Jimmy Dean type and a premade hash brown and very possibly green chile sauce from a jar. It was basically inedible. But since we were paying $15 per person he ultimately ate part of it. He didn't touch his severally over cooked eggs. I didn't have an English muffin but my crab cake was very likely a premade crab cake that was purchased with tasteless hollandaise sauce on top. The egg was inedible because it was so overcooked. I ate one crab cake. My bacon was a weird texture and I didn't eat much of it. 10 minutes or more after receiving our food the owner/head chef came over and asked if there was something wrong with our food because she could probably see we weren't eating it. As she approached the table she saw the eggs were very overcooked and said so. She offered to replace the dish but we declined. Nothing other than the premade hash brown cake was worth eating. Ultimately we ordered a cocktail each that were very good. They were the only good things we consumed there this morning. We really truly expected deliciousness from a James Beard nominee. If I hadn't eaten a fantastic James Beard restaurants in the past, I would assume James Beard awards were a joke. I really would love to support our local restaurants but being that we've never had a good meal here (this was our 3rd time) we will not go back. We paid $85 for the worst brunch we've ever experienced. read more

The Friar’s Fork - Crab cake Benedict - Italian Near Me - Alamosa, Colorado

Where to start... it's housed in a former Spanish mission. Ruby greeted us, and was also our server. Drinks were ordered in a timely fashion and served immediately. Dinner orders were placed quickly. Ruby was engaging and knowledgeable about the mission. Dinner arrived quickly, was hot, and delicious. The owner/chef came and greeted us. Personable man. Sausage (delectable) is made on sight, as well as all sauces. This is a real gem. read more

Great place to dine to celebrate my son getting his Master's degree in Counseling! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Housed in a historic old church with super friendly staff,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food was excellent! read more

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James Beard? Nope, take a pass on this place. We don't drink alcohol so we are accustomed to places trying to rush us out the door and flip the table. In this case we got our hot entres honestly about 3 minutes after the appetizer arrived. Had to abandon the appetizer as the hot entres would get cold. It took some of the pleasure out of what was supposed to be a celebratory meal. The food was good enough but nothing to write home about and I swear that marinara was ragu. The idea of an Italian eaterie serving some kind of a hawaiian sweet roll to dip in a suboptimal olive oil seems so far removed from quality. I don't generally leave negative reviews but the intention of delivering lousy experience in an effort to clear a table for a bigger tab is a lousy practice ao they deserve the ding. IF the food had been great I might have overlooked but can't overlook both. Take a pass on this place maybe it was good at some point but not in 2025 read more

From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted by a hostess who made us feel we were welcomed and that we had certainly made the right choice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and ambience were exactly what we hoped for, since we'd popped into another 'recommended' restaurant 10 minutes earlier, but left before ordering because it was so loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]So walking into The Friar's Fork felt great to begin with![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And then, we were greeted by a very knowledgeable waitress who also made us feel welcomed and offered information on the menu items which helped in our decisions. The food was fabulous! My husband is GF and his ravioli was incredible...and my eggplant /pasta dish was fabulous! The owner/chef also took time to stop by our table, thank us for coming and ask our opinions on the menu items we chose...which were wonderful! I would highly recommend The Friar's Fork! read more

We have tried this place twice and I believe this is it for us on attempting again. The flavor was lacking, from the arancini to the eggplant, with no hint of garlic or any Italian spices at all. The drinks are what gives this restaurant the stars, and that's all I can say. Very bland. Their version of cheese is grabbing the Parmesan cheese flakes from City Market and putting as much as they can on any dish- I know that cheese- and using Ragu sauce. As an Italian restaurant, running out of garlic is kind of a no-no for me, and that's exactly what we ran into. The dipping bread is some type of Hawaiian roll with regular olive oil mixed with some herbs. Seasoning is a must. Italian is not just "sauce", it needs flavor. Bread should be a quality bread, not dinner rolls. Use extra virgin olive oil please for dipping!!! Not the cheapest oil, and we would love some balsamic please. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is in an old church, which is cool and like I mentioned before, the drinks are great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was kind, but for the food, I wouldn't return here. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a lovely restaurant! It was quiet with good food - what more does one want?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the laminated card on the tables, explaining that the restaurant used to be a church.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are 2 doors for entry - and I had no idea so many people used the door behind me - it was a surprise when I got up to leave that many people had arrived - I didn't hear them![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The biscuits were delicious - wish we'd have had more. But the eggplant/pasta dish we split was tasty, too. The staff was well trained and very pleasant. We'll go back next time we're in the area. read more

Caesar Salad was very good the crab cakes were below average; the pasta dish was okay; good service.

The Friar's Fork was recommended by some lovely people we met earlier in the day and so, we decided to stop in for dinner. The history of this place was super interesting and learning that the chef was very talented had our hopes up. Our waitstaff was very friendly, made us feel right at home, and even asked for feedback regarding one of their cocktails. The dishes were all gorgeous - see the pics. We started out well - the bread was amazing. All the ingredients also looked great. But, with every dish, there was def something missing. We struggled, at first, to our our finger on it, but landed later with the flavors not being melded together. They felt assembled versus cooked together, if that makes sense. Incredibly disappointed. Maybe it was an off night? read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were with a group of 9 and they accommodated us well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was good and the food good. But in the opinion of our group, it was overpriced. read more

Great Italian restaurant in a former church in Alamosa. The server was very attentive and answered all of the questions we had. Every meal comes with fresh made bread and salad in addition to the entree. We opted to start with the fried ravioli and they were excellent. They were crispy, cheesy and great marinara to dip in. I opted for the menu lovers penne per the servers recommendation. I will admit that I love multiple meats at a meal. The penne was cooked well. It was just a bit weird having pepperoni, meatball & sausage all together. I'm still glad I tried it. My wife had the chicken parmesan and really enjoyed it. The chicken was fried and cooked well and cut in bite size pieces. The marinara sauce and mozzarella were very tasty. We did have a few canolis to go. They were good but nothing special. Overall I highly recommend The Friar's Fork. read more

The Friar’s Fork - Fried ravioli - Italian Near Me - Alamosa, Colorado

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The best Italian in Southern Colorado in an amazing venue![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is super! GO for sure!

I heard this restaurant was a semi-finalist for James Beard award so had high expectations. I ordered the arancini, French onion soup with ossobuco, and pasta holy trinity (lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, and chicken parmesan). The arancini was pretty good and filled with cheese but over fried that the outer shell was hard that I couldn't poke through with a fork. The French onion soup was super salty that I had to down a glass of water with it. The pasta holy trinity was interesting as the lasagna was served with half white and red sauce. The lasagna was falling apart. The sauce on top of the fettuccine was thick and separated from the noodles, even with mixing. The chicken parmesan was okay and does not stand out. Overall, unique structure of the building but would not recommend the food here. read more

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Okay I so wanted this place to be wonderful. The premise and ambience is amazing. The bar is in a separate building with a courtyard between it and the restaurant. The food was meh. The lamb was very meaty and good. Maybe more veggies with it. I had the mac and cheese and it could have been great but almost no cheese on the pasta. The menu claimed creamy but not at all. Asked for more cheese sauce. Pretty bland. The pepper in the pepper shaker was course which is great if the shaker has holes big enough for it. Had to ask for salt pepper butter cheese you name it. They charge for bread (Italian restaurant my bu tt). They don't know what and Irish coffee is and the waitress didn't care. Service was typical sub par and what you expect in a college town with students pissed they have to work. The staff this night just didn't seem to help each other out ot give a f about it. Like us coming in was an inconvenience. First time in a while I tipped below 10%. What a shame. read more

New owners? I am shocked this got any recognition at all from James Beard - must have been a previous owner / chef. Must have been!? Someone please confirm. We were given a pair of sad, cold dinner rolls (definitely not made in house) and olive oil w/ salt for dipping. They tripped and fell into 2 decent crab cakes - but what is a crab cake doing on an Italian / Mediterranean menu? Confused. If we could go back in time, we'd order 6 crab cakes and call it a day. Chicken parm was flavorless. Wild. A piece of fried chicken that tasted like nothing. Wish there was salt on the table. Spaghetti underneath was plentiful and tasteless. Chicken marsala was also flavorless. Ordered one of the non-alc drinks and it came in a plastic cup with a lid and plastic straw. It was essentially a take on something you'd find at Swig in Utah - I do think there is a population of Mormon's here that could find that appealing, no knock - just. not. Italian. Staff is dressed for the roller rink food court - complete with headsets. 6pm on a Friday night - nobody in the place - should've took the hint. The Chili's up the street was packed! If you're in Alamosa - save your money and take your pick on your favorite fast food value meal: Wendy's, McDonald's, BK, Arby's. Anyone who is affiliated with James Beard who may read this, you may want to find a way to disassociate from this place. Makes you guys look inept. read more

We went with a family group of 7. The setting is super neat in the old church and the service was great - timely, attentive, and kind. Sometimes it's difficult to find Italian food that's not overworked by too many spices and herbs(especially garlic). I found the approach to the food to be simple, but flavorful and straightforward with the perfect hints of herbs and spices. We started with the arancini- this rice balls were filled with gooey cheese that oozes out as you bit in. You can try they were freshly fried as the sauce was a nice addition but didn't cause the breading to be soggy. The house salad with refreshing and not overly dressed. Our table got the -holy trinity-- I especially love the fettuccine it was buttery and creamy with lots of parm shavings on top. The eggplant parm has thick cut with a light but crispy breading. The lasagna was good. - lamb shank- the portion was huge!! The veggies were nice, thick, and hearty with creamy portion of polenta to pair. The lamb was seasoned well while still allowing the natural gaminess of the meat come through. -raviolis- fresh, delicious, and simple ingredients Brisket and bacon mac and cheese. The chunks of bacon and briskets were plenty on top of a bed of buttery and silky spiral Mac and cheese . The bread was warm, fresh baked, and soft. Originally from NJ, I'm partial to a loaf bread slices (like a semolina) with a hard outside and soft inside. Not pictured cannolis and tiramisu. The cannolis were tasty with a light whip cream filling and tiramisu was rich with flavor but light. read more

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Very cool venue (a renovated church) with both indoor dining and an outdoor patio. Friendly staff as well. The decor is excellent and worth going for the ambiance alone. I went for lunch and the offerings are simple: paninis and salads. I hope to go back for the dinner menu. Overall if you're in the area, I definitely recommend checking this place out for a quick lunch or an outdoor dinner! read more

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we were in town for one night, on the way west across the mountains, had just driven through a snow storm, and i had picked this place out before we left as a MUST try. we were not disappointed. first off, Alamosa, quiet mountain town next to the train tracks, very few options not a chain, but this little gem, tucked inside an old church, was just what the doctor orders. the coctail menu was devine, lots of interesting choices, we had a few, they were all delicious. the dinner menu was full of wonderful creations that you really would expect more from a large city. but oh man, this place had lamb shank to die for, fall of the bone, large portions, the wife got appetizers, charcuterie, arachinie, ceasar salad, oh man, there were too many things to try and only one night to try them. all in all, we were quite pleased, the only thing we noted as we walked out was it was just too bright, i felt like they could have dimmed the place and put candles on the tables and it would have set the mood, just right. read more

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This was our second time for dinner at Friar's Fork. Ruby was an excellent waitress. The food was delicious. We tried Arancini as an appetizer. It was outstanding as was our dinner! read more

It has been at least 5 years since I've written a review. We've been waiting to go to The Friar's Fork for when the hype died down, not wanting to fight crowds. I have to say, don't wait! GO! This is so worth putting a bra on for! They totally deserve the awards that they're up for! Since it was my birthday, we went all out. Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts. For our appetizers, we went with the Fried Ravioli. Jesus, Mary and Joseph...(go with it, it's better than saying HOLY F*** it's good!) they were perfectly cooked and the cheese had a string that pulled perfectly like good cheese on a pizza when you took a bite of it as you pull it away. The soup of the day was a Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato. It was the perfect blend of spices with the soup base not being thick like a bisque or to watery. They managed to find the perfect in between. Our dinners came with a salad and bread. The salad is your standard mix of lettuces, but it's their Italian salad dressing that makes it ooooh so good! The bread is home made, and filled with a buttery flavor that is perfect for dipping in olive oil with a touch of salt on the plate. For our Entrees, I ordered the Chicken Marsala and it is the best that I've ever had! I'm not a big mushroom fan but the Chef has blended them into the sauce perfectly to where you wouldn't even know that they were there. The pasta was cooked perfectly! Mwah! My husband ordered the Osso Bucco. The beef falls right off the bone, no need for a knife with this dish! The Brussel Sprouts are cooked perfectly where you don't get the bitterness that normally comes with them. My husband and my sister-in-law said that they would order extra of the sprouts! My Sister-In-Law ordered the Leg of Lamb Risotto. Now, The Friar's Fork does have gluten free options for the pasta dishes, but the lamb tickled her fancy tonight. The carrots were perfectly cooked, tender but still holding it's texture. She stated, I quote, "I've never had such a perfect carrot in my life!" For Dessert we each got something different. I love myself a Cannoli! The dish has three that are drizzled with a chocolate sauce. It's perfect for a shared dessert! My husband enjoyed the Tiramiasu, eyes rolling back with the flavors of it exploding with each bite. My sister-in-law had the Cherry- Chocolate gelato. It had little chips of chocolate and chunks of cherry. Perfect for filling that little bit of space left in your stomach! We also ordered ourselves drinks. The entrees include a fountain drink but we've been hearing, well I've been seeing reviews on Facebook, about their specialty drinks. I went with a rosé, I know boring don't sue me, I love having wine. My husband got the Not So Holy Water and my sister-in-law got the Bar Nun. These drinks are dangerous! They're mixed perfectly to where you don't taste the liquor and are so good! I have to say, the next time we go, I'll be getting the Bar Nun. One last note about our time at The Friar's Fork. The service was excellent! Our server was nice and knowledgeable with the menu and drinks. I wish I caught his name as I want to give a kudos to him! We'll be back and The Friar's Fork is the place that we plan taking our friends and family to when they visit us here in Alamosa. read more

I was very displeased with this place. We called before heading to them and they said they were closing at 630. We got there by 6 and it was all locked up. Very disappointed in that kind of customer service. read more

Came in for lunch. Service was a little rough. Got the braised lamb and it was very plain. As soon as I played chef and added sautéed onions and mozzarella slices it turned into an amazing meal. The vibe is cute and clean. my coworker liked his meatball sub. I'll have to give it another shot sometime for dinner. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A delightful little restaurant with great ambience and food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ate dinner in the Patio in summer, filled with flowers, when traveling through.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We only ordered vegetarian food- and there were good options that were delicious. The cocktails were a tad weak but the wine was lovely. An unexpected gem! read more

Yes! I've found my Alamosa place. I am so very full and happy. The young fella that took care of me provided excellent service. He patiently explained the words on the menu that were outside my vocabulary. The "not so holy water" is refreshing and I would like more; maybe next time. The food was delicious. It's in a very interesting setting, as well. Good music, great experience. Thank you. read more

The Friar’s Fork - Four cheese ravioli and "not so holy water" - Italian Near Me - Alamosa, Colorado

We stopped here after we heard they were up for a James Bread Award...that said- The service is friendly and fast. They have a reasonably priced wine and cocktail list, however; the food was overly sweet and nothing special. The lamb shank was nicely cooked, but bland. The from the rolls to the pasta sauce there was too much sugar in everything. After inquiring, little is made in-house, and for the price there should be more care in the making of the food. I see no reason to choose this over a chain. read more

The Friar’s Fork - Inside... fun seating areas - Italian Near Me - Alamosa, Colorado

This was by far the best food experience we have had down here. The food was so flavorful and was portioned well. Our waitress was very kind and always had our drinks full. The STAR of this restaurant is by far their cheesecake it was the best I have ever had. I highly recommend. read more