Amica's is a true treasure resting in downtown Salida. The exceptional wood-fired pizza rivals any in larger cities. Creative ingredients, well-balanced toppings, and an excellent crust make this pizza more cravable than anything I've had locally in Denver. From my one visit mid afternoon on a Tuesday, this place is no hidden secret. People packed the place, with locals hanging out on a sunny winter afternoon apparently with no deadlines to meet and wayfarers resting on their way to Monarch and Gunnison. The interior is like stopping in a hip Santa Fe restaurant, with artistic renderings and color on the walls reminiscent of the Southwest. Without being nostalgic and period. OK, to the beer. The IPA was balanced but without the fruity nose I prefer. Drinkable, approachable. But not special. The special was a Brown Sour, which was more brown than sour. After a few sips, I ended up appreciating the balance between the malt and pucker. Amica's brewer is adventurous without going off half-baked like some Denver breweries I've recently visited. After reflection, having this discretion is not a bad thing at all. read more

Great margherita pizza, almost NYC level. Hours are kind of odd because they close pretty early for a pizza joint. Order early or better yet order lunch here! We'll be back. read more

Great food, very friendly staff, and fun atmosphere! I would definitely recommend! We'll definitely be back next time we're in Salida!

This place is super confusing as other people have stated. We got there around 6:30pm on a Friday night and we were told there was a 45 minute wait. Okay - that is completely normal but what was infuriating was that there were around 6 open tables the whole time we waited in the main dining area and in the bar dining, all of the tables were empty! When we finally were called, this is where my confusion deepened. We were told to step into line to order before getting seated.So I hastily chose some pizza, same with my husband and order a kid's meal. We paid there and there was a line for tip on the receipt? Why am I going to give a good tip before getting my food or receiving any type of service? We put in a 15% tip but we usually tip higher regardless if service was so-so. When we were done ordering, there was another server person and I asked if we chose our own table. She directed us to a table. Seriously, we were peeved at this point. A server comes over and gives us water and silverware. We also realized at this point we wanted to order salads but during this confusing AF process, we forgot. So I called over a server and asked what do I do if I want to order salads? She asks me if we left our tab open -- excuse me, I didn't know we had that option?? So we order our salads and then she comes over and gives us a receipt for the salads - she didn't ask us if we wanted to leave our tab open or not. Well, screw ordering anything else like alcohol, dessert or more food. I feel like they're losing a bunch of revenue but whatever. Food comes finally -- which didn't take too long -- and that's probably the nicest thing about this review. The salads were average and pizzas were bland. I ordered the Vesuvio. It was probably one of the blandest pizzas I've ever had. The crust and sauce were basically flavorless. The roasted red peppers seemed like they got them from a can in Safeway. I couldn't even taste the basil. My husband got the Roma pizza and stated that is was super salty. Yah, he knows there was capers and kalmata olives which are salty naturally and was a risk getting but I tasted it, too and yeah...too salty and one dimensional. He felt there was no texture and the flavor was unsavory. My kid's spaghetti that I ordered, the noodles seemed a little over cooked but not the biggest deal since my kid ate it. Also, so many of the pizzas have chicken on them - WTF? CHICKEN ON PIZZA IS WRONG! While we were eating, I found a pamphlet that said something like order up front and let the servers take care of the rest....would have been nice to know this before sitting down at a table in which I had to order first. I used to work at a busy ass pizza place (with WAY better, flavorful pizza) that made you order up front and then we'd assign a table. We made sure that customers were aware of the ordering process and how it worked and explained it to them face to face. Also, we didn't accept tips because there was no service and you had to bus your own table but that's beside the point. It would be really nice if someone greeted you and asked if you had been there before so you don't come in like a lost puppy dog. TL;DR - Super confusing and stupid ordering process and food is not all that. Pretty bland for all the toppings that go on the pizza. Service is mediocre. read more

One of the main reasons we come to Salida. The pizza and beer is the best around. Mark is a wonderful waiter.

Pizza is phenomenal, beers are the typical hippie style beer everywhere else in Salida. They do have some pretty stout beers though. I tried the Sangria and found it to either be super strong or the altitude to make me get tipsy quicker. Lol The salads are phenomenal and taste freshly pizza oven grilled. What you only find at authentic Italian pizzerias. The only thing I'd say that is negative is that it's a little pricey. Especially for a family, when we have family in town we opt for cheaper Dominos in town. read more

best pizza! found it by luck and cant wait to go back. u order at the door, they bring it to you. fabulous!

Great pizza, great "very hoppy" beer. We tried the biella and michaelangelo, both very yummy with interesting combinations! The wait was about 45 minutes after we placed our order on a Sunday night an hour and a half before closing. They bring out little balls of pizza dough for the little ones to play with during the wait. Very nice place, we'll be back! read more

I guess I didn't get it. This place came highly recommend but I'm not a fan. We waited for a table, but were quickly shuffled to the counter to order & pre-pay. The huge menu is on the wall but having never been there before, we wanted to explore options but there was a line behind us waiting to order. If I'd had time to actually sit and look at a menu, we would have ordered much more. The pizzas were pretty good, not outstanding, but good. Nice thin, crispy crust. The largest size of pizza was disappointingly small. Fun to try new places, and the root beer was tasty but I wouldn't go back. We left hungry. Confusing, rushed ordering process and small pizzas. read more

Very tasty pizza, well constructed. 9" size is a good individual size because nobody could agree on one pizza. Good salads. Excellent beer. No TVs to watch football. read more

Good pizza and good beer, but this restaurant has lost its soul since moving into a large building in the middle of downtown.

This was a recommendation from a local for lunch when we were looking for sandwich or salad. The decor is interesting . You order when you enter and then are allowed to choose a table so there was not interface with a member of the wait staff. The young woman who took our order was pleasant and helpful. Our choice of a panini which was served with a simple but tasty green salad was delicious. Would definitely eat there again. read more

Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Salida and I make sure the manager knows every time I go. I am a Chef and have been since 1998, my restaurant experience stems deep from a family owned business where I began at age 11 , washing dishes and bussing tables in my grandparents restaurant. So after almost 33 years in the food service industry I can say that this place is amazing and worth the extra bucks. The pizza melts in your mouth with the made from scratch crust and tasty sauce choices, the freshest ingredients are use both in their salads and on their pizzas and calzones. The creative soups always blow my mind too, so good and many times velvety as well as served hot like soup should be. Amicas has great beers, great service, happy employees including the cooks....yes including happy cooks which is a rarity at many closed kitchen style restaurants. I also enjoy being able to watch the cooks work their magic while under pressure. As a Chef I love and appreciate this place so much that I'd love to work there because I have so much pride in my work just like the awesome employees at Amicas!! read more

They changed their location and somehow the service is worse. Waited an hour for a 9 inch pizza that was slightly over done while 2 tables that sat after us got large pizzas amongst other food before we got ours. Highly upset. read more

This place was fantastic! Whitney the hostess met us quick and treated us great. This service was fast, the staff friendly and very welcoming environment. Loved everything about Amica's, especially the pizza! read more

This pizza place is awesome! Too bad you can't get anything like this where we live (2.5 hours away). We tried two different pizzas and they were both so good we tried to come back the next day but they were closed. Next time.. read more

They have the best pizza. Unfortunately with their new restaurant the old way of ordering and service doesn't work. Maybe it's time to consider a more traditional model of waiting on tables we waited an hour for our pizzas. The restaurant has so much potential these are all logistical issues. read more

Another Salida gem. I ordered the chicken calzone. Nothing skimpy about this calzone, loaded with great ingredients and the size of a small child. Had a side salad that was fresh and delicious. You have to check this place out. read more

Great pizza and very friendly staff! We absolutely loved this place.

Arrived 15 minutes before closing, but they couldn't have been nicer. Pizzas were light and full of flavor. Beer was great too.

My friend and I had a craving for pizza toward the end of our cross-country road trip. Coming from the NYC area, we have pretty high standards for pizza. Amicas didn't disappoint. Their wide array of specialty pizzas had our mouths watering at first glance, and their regular pies were a perfect size for two very hungry travelers. The beer was pretty good, and the atmosphere was pleasant. If I ever have the pleasure of passing through Salida again, I'll make sure to stop here again. read more

I'm so glad we took a local's advice, because Amicas was a great surprise! The service was kind and generous, and very helpful. The root beer on tap had a great bite and wasn't too sweet - the entire family enjoyed it. We had two of their pizzas, the sausage lasagne, and the caprese salad. I have to say the pizaa was good, the lasagne was great, and the caprese was the best I've had in years, if ever. I had to fight my kids for the last bite! We will be coming back to Amicas the next time we're in Salida. read more

Good pizza had sausage & pepperoni could definitely taste the smoke flavor. Wife had a salad and was very good. Good selection of local craft beers. Ordering at counter was unusual read more

The wait was a little long, but before we sat down they were bringing us our food. We couldn't finish one course before the next one came. And the food could only be described as heavenly, we left full and happy! read more

A gem in this small Colorado mountain town. Great thin crust cooked just right. Fresh toppings and great home made mozzarella. And don't forget the micro brews. The IPA is great. Don't miss this place if you're in Salida enjoying the mountains and the world class river rafting. read more

Delicious pizza & IPA. We came from San Diego and loved it. Highly recommended, fun and friendly people.

The food was great, but the ordering process is bizzarre. We shared a pizza and had their daily soup and a salad. The ingredients are top notch and the kitchen knows what they are doing. We are not a fan of craft beers so we only had the root beer, it was OK. read more

The pizza is good and the beer is better. We had a party of 8 and they got us seated quickly and efficiently. Even if you have to wait sample one of their delicious beers. I would recommend Amica's to anyone rolling through Salida. read more

From the line outside we thought this was a great place. Service was very good but pizza was only modest. Not much flavor, very few pepperoni on it, threw most of it away. Maybe that's the best in Salida. read more

Amicas is entirely overrated! Service mediocre, beer is always flat, and it's obvious they use generic, Sysco ingredients! I've tried everything there, and the panini I had was the last straw. Some cheap wheat bread, flattened in a grill press with some rubbery cheese and a few veggies is not a $12.50 "panini!" I am done trying, this place is only popular because people like and know the name, and it appeals to families. it is not for those who appreciate good value and quality food. read more

First of all, the pizza was sooooo good!!!! Even my 8-year old who barely eats ate his whole kids' pizza! I have to compliment the manager on duty when we visited on July 15th. We ordered our food at the counter then sat at a table. Our salads came in a reasonable time and were so yummy, but 50 minutes after we ordered we still didn't have our pizza. We asked the waiter if he could check to see how much longer it would be, and he said he'd send the manager over. He came over quickly and apologized for the wait and offered to buy our dessert which we declined. We were not angry - just hungry! A couple minutes later he came over with cash in the amount we had paid for our meal. We insisted it was not necessary, however he insisted. We did decide to buy dessert then and gave the rest as a tip. It was very nice to have such a wonderful response from a manager when we weren't even complaining!!!! He said it was not ok for us to have to wait that long and made it right! I forget his name, but thank you! If we are lucky enough to visit Salida again, we will definitely stop back. Oh, and order the sangria! It was delicious! read more

Oh what an awesome brewery/pizzeria. Delicious pizza (though crust was slightly burnt), great cheap beer ($3.70 / pint!!), and a delicious dessert. Other reviews are right about the initial ordering being confusing but once you order at the counter everything is fine. Had good prompt service at the table with food + beers. read more

the food is awesome! the pizza so thin and crispy, the salads fresh and full of flavor. the con~ you feel rushed the minute you walk in the door. you must order at the counter before you are seated~ that is tough given all the yummy choices. and once served they circle... and scan to see how much longer it will take until you are finished and they can reseat. we didnt linger, but we all felt the impatient staff waiting to turn our table. my advice... order a head and take it home. read more

We had a wonderful lunch at Amicas. The owner was super nice and our sever was wonderful. The pizza and salad are really delicious. We were just passing through on our way back to Denver and will definitely stop again next time we are down that way. read more

The pizza was pretty darn good as was the IPA, but the other two beers I had were either infected or had other off-flavors going on in them.

Best pizza I have ever had. Definitely worth waiting for a table. Staff is cordial and reasonably attentive. We arrived late on second visit and they kept the kitchen open for us. read more

You can always count on Amicas. Consistently delicious. Quality does not go down when they are slammed, it's worth the wait in the summer when the line is out the door. There is a line for good reason. Personal recommendation is a Biella pizza paired with the amazingly hoppy and bright IPA. read more

This was the second time we've attempted to eat here but they are always so busy! We were told it would be a 30 minute wait and it was exactly that. The host bought our first beer because he thought we waited too long. Italian sodas and cannoli were delicious and pizza/pasta was authentic and flavorful. read more

Went there once for lunch during GOTR festival. Ended up eating there 3 days in a row, trying 3 different pizzas and their handcrafted beer. Great food, fun atmosphere, and even when busy, the staff are very friendly. Loved it! read more

The pizza was good, very oily. Ordering is kind of a pain. You order at the counter and then get seated. We got a growler of beer to take home. It was ok. Kind of overpriced for the experience. read more