ZigZag

4.1 (138)

$50 and over

Italian

624 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2012

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ZigZag

4.1

$50 and over

Italian

Aspen

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for happy hour
Great for outdoor dining

Just one block from Aspen Mountain's base, ZIGZAG defies the expected. We've created more than a restaurant⏤it's the home of chalet casual, where culinary ambition meets mountain mystique. Our philosophy blends Italian chic with mountain edge: take risks, push boundaries, honor technique. At the heart of our kitchen, the town's last wood-burning oven speaks to both heritage and innovation. Each evening unfolds as its own masterpiece, where precision meets playfulness and fine dining finds its edge. Join us at the intersection of bold flavors and alpine allure, as we rewrite the rules of modern mountain cuisine.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Contact
(970) 429-8784
Website
https://www.zigzagaspen.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
624 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2012
Neighborhood
Aspen
Cross street
Located 1 block from the base of Aspen Mountain
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Black River Osetra Caviar
classic accoutrement
House Made Focaccia$16.00
tomato pâté, olive oil, whipped balsamic
Burrata di Bufala$36.00
olive oil crostini, frito misto, apricot purée, frisée
Wood Fired Island Creek Oysters$32.00
Rockefeller style, fennel, spinach, parmesan, golden herb breadcrumbs
Margarita Pizza$30.00
roasted garlic, buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil
Meat Me Pizza$38.00
Mornay sauce, speck, Calabrian chillis, finocchiona, quince

Appetizers

Seafood Platter$48.00
poached shrimp, oysters, lobster tail, crab claws, mignonette, cocktail sauce
Heirloom Tomato Sundae$30.00
goat cheese sorbet, olive oil candy, arugula, micro croutons
Elk Carpaccio$32.00
artichoke confit, slow roasted tomato, preserved lemon, shaved fennel, aged parmesan
Baby Lettuces$28.00
seasonal stone fruit, sour cherry, aged goat cheese, almond brittle, Banyuls vinaigrette
Daily Gazpacho$26.00
olive oil, Marcona almonds, Greek yogurt
7908 Caesar Salad$26.00
petit romaine hearts, parmesan, lemon vinaigrette, botarga, croutons
Beet and Apple Salad$26.00
yellow and purple beets, apple, frisée, whipped cider, goat cheese croquettes, candied pecans

Sides

Creamy Polenta$14.00
Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach$18.00
Ratatouille$16.00
Sautéed Baby Carrots$14.00

Pasta

Wood Fired Lobster Tail$40.00
foie gras anolini, English pea, morel mushrooms, riesling
Shrimp Rigatoni Vodka Allo Zenzero$40.00
house made rigatoni, ginger vodka sauce, basil, parmesan
Mountain Bolognese$42.00
elk and beef sauce, San Marzano tomato, pecorino ginepro
Heirloom Tomato Cacio e Pepe$36.00
house made tonarelli, pecorino, black pepper, shaved Belper Knoll

Mains

Stuffed Summer Squash$48.00
ratatouille, eggplant purée, ricotta stuffed squash blossoms, basil
Pan Roasted Halibut$66.00
tarragon spaetzle, morel mushrooms, spinach, lobster fennel emulsion
Wood Fired Pork Chop$68.00
pine nut sausage stuffed, creamy polenta, charred peach, pickled onion, stone fruit jus
Seared King Salmon$64.00
seafood sausage, scallion pancake, roasted summer squash, basil beurre blanc
Cast Iron-Seared Prime Beef Tenderloin$78.00
red wine shallot purée, mushroom and spinach crepe, baby carrots, truffle demi glace
Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast$58.00
ricotta, speck, braised cabbage, sage, citrus jus

Reviews

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4.1

(138)

4.0Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mountains
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ZigZag offers a delightful dining experience with its "outstanding terrace" and "great vibe." Patrons appreciate the "excellent service" and diverse menu options. While some have noted "slow service" and "marginal food," the restaurant shines with its outdoor seating and "great spot for late afternoon drinks."

138 Reviews

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Brian Gold
New Mexico21 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing!! His recommendation were outstanding.
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daniel Gold
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
New menu with several exciting choices. We will return .
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Suzy
Denver3 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 8, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was not crowded at all, yet our service was poor. We waited 10 minutes for our server to take our drink order. Our food was barely warm when it was served.
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Julie Gold
Chicago3 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 29, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I’ve spent my summers in Aspen for the past 25 years, so I’ve dined at many of the town’s restaurants and have a good sense of the level of service and quality that Aspen is known for. Unfortunately, Zig Zag was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had. We were really looking forward to dinner, especially since it was our kids’ last night in Aspen, but the evening quickly went downhill. The restaurant wasn’t busy, yet we waited over 40 minutes for our drinks because our waitress forgot to put the order in. She didn’t even realize she had forgotten until we asked about them. Throughout the meal, dirty dishes sat on our table so long that I ended up clearing them myself three different times and placing them on an empty table nearby. The food was fair at best and certainly didn’t make up for the poor service. For a $600 dinner for five people, the experience fell far below what you’d expect anywhere, let alone in Aspen, where the standard is exceptionally high. It’s especially disappointing because this was meant to be a memorable final evening in Aspen with our kids. Instead, the poor service overshadowed the entire night. Unless significant improvements are made, I have a hard time seeing this restaurant succeeding in Aspen’s highly competitive dining scene.
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Barbara Gold
Chicago187 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 27, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great burger but my margarita pizza was bland and the crust was soggy, you hardly pick it up.
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Suzanne Gold
Richmond126 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous place for outdoor when weather is good. Great menu. Good food Also great spot for late afternoon drink!
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Kim
Denver12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitting outside is best. Too noisy inside. I hope that they pay attention to that next winter when you don’t have that option.
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Jeffrey Gold
New York City111 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, it was a very, very nice experience. The food was quite good, and the service was excellent.
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Leslie Gold
San Francisco3 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 3, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The drinks were tasty, setting is nice, but the food was not good.
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Courtney Gold
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance! Slow service and food is a bit overpriced for what you get
ZigZagResponded on June 29, 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance. We're sorry that the service felt slow and that the portion size and quality did not match your expectations for the price. We appreciate this honest feedback and take it seriously. We hope you will give us another try so we can provide a better experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Contact
(970) 429-8784
Website
https://www.zigzagaspen.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
624 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2012
Neighborhood
Aspen
Cross street
Located 1 block from the base of Aspen Mountain
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Weekends are the best time for ZigZag's brunch, guests specifically praise the weekend brunch, and lunch service runs Thursday through Sunday 11:00 am–3:00 pm.

Yes, ZigZag's menus include clearly marked vegetarian and gluten‑free items (for example, Cheese Pizza and Margherita Pizza are marked “(VG)”, and Baby Lettuces is marked “(VG, GF)”).

Guests report satisfying portions, one reviewer called the Caesar and cavatelli "nice portion size, enough to fill up, " and some service has been described as family-style where dishes are shared at the table.

Yes, ZigZag is often recommended for an evening out: reviewers call it a relaxing, upscale spot and explicitly say it makes a good date night destination.

Yes, ZigZag has outdoor seating: guests repeatedly praise the patio/terrace and say sitting outside is a favourite when the weather’s good.

Smart casual is the guide at ZigZag, think polished but relaxed attire, nothing overly formal required.

For a relaxed, sunny visit head to ZigZag in the late afternoon, happy hour and patio time are highlights, with guests calling it a great spot for late-afternoon drinks and outdoor dining.

Yes, ZigZag runs a dedicated Happy Hour (daily 3:00–5:00 pm) with its own drinks and food selections on a Happy Hour menu.

ZigZag offers indoor seating and a popular outdoor patio/terrace, plus bar seating for a more casual visit.

Yes, families dine here; guests report visiting with kids, and the menu features kid-friendly options like smash burgers and pizzas.

ZigZag is open for Lunch Thursday–Sunday 11:00 am–3:00 pm; Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm; and Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm.

Private dining isn't part of ZigZag's offering, private parties are not part of the restaurant's services, with the focus on the open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

The 7X Wagyu "Smash Burger" is a recurring favorite, it’s on the menu and multiple guests single it out as especially good.

ZigZag blends chalet-casual Italian chic with a working wood-burning oven; guests describe a cozy, recently renovated dining room that can feel intimate, energetic, and often buzzing, with a lively bar and terrace.

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4.1

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Aspen

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

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Black River Osetra Caviar

House Made Focaccia$16.00

Burrata di Bufala$36.00

Wood Fired Island Creek Oysters$32.00

Margarita Pizza$30.00

Meat Me Pizza$38.00

Appetizers

Seafood Platter$48.00

Heirloom Tomato Sundae$30.00

Elk Carpaccio$32.00

Baby Lettuces$28.00

Daily Gazpacho$26.00

7908 Caesar Salad$26.00

Beet and Apple Salad$26.00

Sides

Creamy Polenta$14.00

Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach$18.00

Ratatouille$16.00

Sautéed Baby Carrots$14.00

Pasta

Wood Fired Lobster Tail$40.00

Shrimp Rigatoni Vodka Allo Zenzero$40.00

Mountain Bolognese$42.00

Heirloom Tomato Cacio e Pepe$36.00

Mains

Stuffed Summer Squash$48.00

Pan Roasted Halibut$66.00

Wood Fired Pork Chop$68.00

Seared King Salmon$64.00

Cast Iron-Seared Prime Beef Tenderloin$78.00

Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast$58.00

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