The 5 Best Places For Pizza Around Vail Valley

A great pizza starts with the crust, whether it's thin and crisp, soft and chewy or thick enough to support a generous layer of cheese and toppings. Throughout the Vail Valley, pizzerias and neighborhood restaurants offer everything from traditional Italian pies to Detroit-style squares and inventive combinations featuring fresh vegetables, specialty meats and house-made sauces. The Best of Vail Valley recognizes establishments that bring distinctive flavors, skilled preparation and satisfying pizza experiences to the region's dining scene.

Après Cafe

Après Cafe at the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort provides a casual dining option for residents and visitors spending time in East Vail. Pizza is among the café's offerings, complementing its selection of familiar American dishes and casual fare. Guests can pair a meal with beer, wine or cocktails, making the restaurant a convenient gathering place after a day of mountain activities. The café also offers takeout service for customers who prefer to enjoy their pizza at home or at their accommodations.

Il Mago

Il Mago in Edwards takes an inventive approach to Italian pizza, offering both tomato-based and white pies with carefully selected ingredients. Its Supernaut combines smoked scamorza, pepperoni, chili, garlic and basil, while War Pigs brings together mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, sausage, guanciale and red onion. Diners seeking a different flavor profile can choose Elliott's Jam, featuring taleggio, prosciutto, fig jam and arugula, or the Carbonara with smoked scamorza, pecorino fonduta, guanciale and egg yolk. The restaurant rounds out its menu with Italian appetizers such as veal and ricotta meatballs, garlic knots and handmade pasta.

Pickup's Pizza Company

Pickup's Pizza Company serves the Vail Valley through its Eagle and Edwards locations, providing a neighborhood setting for pizza, appetizers and salads. The Edwards restaurant offers a dine-in happy hour featuring discounted pizzas, salads and appetizers, giving customers an opportunity to sample different menu selections. Guests can also enjoy draft beer and cocktails alongside their meals, while online ordering provides an option for convenient takeout. With two locations serving different communities, Pickup's makes pizza a practical choice for casual dinners and gatherings with friends or family.

Alpine Pizza Company

Alpine Pizza Company in Vail's Lionshead Village specializes in Detroit-style pizza, known for its rectangular shape, crispy cheese edges and thick, airy crust. Chef and co-owner Colby Lefebvre developed the concept through years of experimentation, initially serving his pizzas from his West Vail home before opening a storefront with partner Dennis Foley. The menu features classic cheese pizza and pepperoni pies topped with curled pepperoni cups, along with rotating daily specials and vegetarian creations. Customers can order individual slices or whole rectangular pizzas, pairing them with garlic cheese sticks, wings or crispy pizza tots.

Pazzo's Pizzeria

Pazzo's Pizzeria serves handmade pizza at locations in Vail, Avon and Eagle, offering an extensive menu of specialty pies and customizable combinations. Its Supreme combines pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, black olives and green peppers, while the Azteca adds jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes, garlic and pepperoni for a spicier option. More adventurous selections include the Cabo Pazzo with shrimp, jalapeños, pineapple and cilantro and the Figioli with ricotta, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil instead of traditional pizza sauce. Customers can choose thin-crust slices, thicker Sicilian-style pizza or whole pies, with calzones, pasta and sandwiches providing additional choices.

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