Enjoy a slice of paradise at Zao Island’s Zao Pizza Bar

Enjoy a slice of paradise at Zao Island’s Zao Pizza Bar

After a long day of mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, or arcade games, there’s nothing more fulfilling than a meal shared among friends and family. If you’re looking for a way to wind down with loved ones at an action-packed location, look no further than Zao Island.

Zao Pizza Bar, located at the entrance of Zao Island’s main building, is a guaranteed hit for families and individuals looking for a delicious meal while enjoying a summer night in the heart of Valparaiso. From pizza to specialty drinks, Zao Pizza Bar will surely fulfill your cravings.

Start the night off right with a hearty appetizer as soon as you find a seat. The Zao Pizza Bar appetizer menu features bread bites, beach bread, Tuscan bread, cheese sticks, waffle fries and boneless wings. Whatever you have a taste for, Zao has you covered.

In addition to Zao’s variety of appetizers, the restaurant offers two specialty grinders – the Kahuna beef and the sweet BBQ moa – both with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The Kahuna beef is an Italian beef sandwich packed with mozzarella, au jus, and pepperoncini, while the sweet BBQ moa offers a sweeter sandwich packed with chicken, bacon, onion and cheese. Both sandwiches are served on crispy garlic bread.

Zao Pizza Bar would not be complete without a wide selection of custom and specialty pizzas. The restaurant features five specialty pizzas and the option to customize any 12 or 16-inch pizza with 16 topping options. A gluten-free 12-inch crust is also available.

To quench any thirst, Zao offers 35 popular varieties of craft and specialty drinks. Elevate any meal with a perfectly paired drink to take full advantage of Zao’s menu.

Our Lifers had the chance to try some of the delicious options offered at Colada’s Pizza. Take it from the team – Zao Pizza Bar is a must-visit for a quality meal at an affordable price.

“I love so many things from Zao Island! Their pizza is a must! The crust is my favorite of any pizza nationally or locally. They also have some great sandwiches if you just want a quick but delicious lunch. Another favorite of mine (and many others) is the bread knots. Their dipping sauces are perfect for these bite-sized bread clouds of delight.”  - Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown

“The pizza is delectable and perfect to eat after winding down from a day at Zao.” - Junior Full Stack Developer Monika Krcoski

“Have you ever seen those commercials where someone tears a slice away from the rest of the pizza and there's a super long string of cheese that seems like it will never end? If that is what you look for in a pizza, Zao has got the pizza for you!” - Senior Editor Aubrey Thomson

“The pizza is something great to have after a fun day of playing games like mini golf at Zao Island. It’s good food for a good price at a great venue.” - Contributing Editor Lauren Grasham

To learn more about Zao Island’s Zao Pizza Bar, visit zaoisland.net/valparaiso-pizza