Uncompromising Quality
Every dion's pizza starts with the finest ingredients — no shortcuts, no frozen shortcuts, no compromises. Fresh dough pressed daily.
Our Beginning
The dions Story
It all started in a modest Albuquerque kitchen in 1978, where founder Dion Zaryanoff began crafting his signature dion's pizza using recipes passed down through three generations of his family.
What began as a neighborhood gathering spot quickly grew into something much bigger. Dion's commitment to fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and hand-stretched dough resonated deeply with the Albuquerque community. Word spread fast — and within five years, the original dions location had lines stretching out the door every weekend.
Today, with over 12 locations across New Mexico, Dions remains family-owned and fiercely independent. We still use the same original dough recipe. We still source our tomatoes from local farms. And we still believe that great pizza is about community, craft, and care — values Dion instilled from day one.
- Family-owned and operated for over four decades
- Fresh, locally-sourced New Mexico ingredients
- Original hand-stretched dough recipe since 1978
- Proud sponsor of local schools and community events
- 12 locations serving all of New Mexico
