About Dions —
Albuquerque's Favorite
Since 1979, dion's has been the heart of Albuquerque's food scene. From our first dions pizza to our full menu today, every dish is crafted with passion, fresh ingredients, and the love that makes a meal memorable.
Years of crafting dions pizza with love
The dions Story —
Born in Albuquerque
It all started with a simple dream: serve the best dions pizza in Albuquerque using locally sourced ingredients and recipes passed down through generations. In 1979, that dream became a reality on Academy Road NE, and the community fell in love from day one.
What began as a neighborhood pizza spot has grown into a full-service dion's restaurant destination, offering everything from our signature dions pizza to fresh salads, hearty subs, and satisfying sides. We've stayed true to our roots while embracing what our community craves today.
Fresh dough made daily using our original 1979 recipe
Locally sourced vegetables and premium quality proteins
Every order prepared fresh — never frozen, never compromised
Community-first approach: supporting local growers since 1979
Our Core Values
These principles aren't just words on a wall — they guide every pizza we bake, every salad we toss, and every customer we serve at dion's.
Fresh Always
We never compromise on freshness. Every ingredient is sourced daily, and our dough is made from scratch every morning using our original recipe.
Community First
Albuquerque is our home. We prioritize local suppliers, support neighborhood events, and treat every customer like family — because they are.
Uncompromising Quality
From the tomatoes in our sauce to the cheese on our pizzas, quality is non-negotiable. Every Dions order meets the same high standard set in 1979.
Genuine Hospitality
Great food deserves a warm welcome. Our team goes beyond service — we create an experience where every guest feels at home at dion's.
The dion's pizza Timeline
From a single location to Albuquerque's most-loved food brand — here's how dions grew into what it is today.
The First Slice
Dions opens its doors on Academy Road NE in Albuquerque, NM. The first dions pizza comes out of the oven, and the neighborhood knows immediately — something special has arrived.
Expanding the Menu
Responding to customer love, dion's expands beyond pizza to include fresh-made salads, hand-crafted subs, and scratch-made soups — cementing our place as a full dining destination.
Second Location Opens
The demand for dions pizza grows so strong that we open our second Albuquerque location, bringing the same fresh ingredients and community warmth to more neighborhoods.
Community Milestone
Dions celebrates serving over 100,000 customers and launches our community giving program — donating meals to local schools and charities across Albuquerque every month.
Online Ordering Launches
dion's steps into the digital age with online ordering and delivery, making our fresh dions pizza and full menu available at the tap of a finger across Albuquerque and beyond.
40th Anniversary Celebrations
Dions marks 40 years of feeding Albuquerque with a week-long celebration, new menu additions, and renewed commitment to the fresh-first philosophy that started it all in 1979.
Bigger & Better Than Ever
With three thriving locations, thousands of 5-star reviews, and a refreshed digital platform, dion's continues to set the standard for fresh, honest food in United States — and we're just getting started.
The People Behind Dions
Every great pizza starts with great people. Meet the passionate team that keeps dion's running with heart and dedication every day.
Marcus Rivera
Marcus founded dions in 1979 with a vision to bring New Mexico's bold flavors to every table. His passion for fresh ingredients still drives every decision at Dions today.
Sofia Chen
With 20 years of culinary expertise, Sofia guards the dion's pizza recipe with fierce love. She experiments with new flavors while honoring the traditions that made Dions iconic.
James Ortega
James ensures every dions order is delivered on time and up to standard. His behind-the-scenes coordination keeps all three Albuquerque locations running like clockwork.
Priya Patel
Priya is the heartbeat of our guest relations. She ensures every interaction with dion's — in-store, online, or by phone — leaves customers smiling and coming back for more.
Want to join the Dions family?
Order NowExperience the dion's Difference
From our kitchen to your table — order your favourite dions pizza or explore our full menu. Fresh, honest food made with 45 years of love.
Find Us
8010 Academy Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Call Us
+1 505-821-3911Hours
Mon–Fri: 9am–9pm
Sat–Sun: 10am–10pm