Tim’s Pizzeria — A brief on the Cochrane restaurant, its menu, and closure

# Quick orientation Tim's Pizzeria sat in Old Town Cochrane, Alberta, in the town's revitalized downtown shopping area just off Highway 1A. Cochrane lies about 18 km west of Calgary and is set alongside the Bow River. The pizzeria was part of the town's tourist-friendly dining scene.

# Who started it and why it mattered locally Tim Petros opened Tim's Pizzeria after a career in professional football with the Calgary Stampeders (1984–1990). He followed his father into the restaurant business and ran Tim's as a family operation. The restaurant combined local small-town character and a focus on handcrafted, gourmet pizzas.

# What you could expect on the menu The menu was deliberately compact but focused on distinctive flavor combinations and fresh ingredients. Offerings included:

• Signature gourmet pizzas with unconventional pairings. Two specific examples mentioned by the reviewer were:
• Spolumbo Sausage pizza: Spolumbo sausage, prosciutto ham, and cranberries.
• Primavera pizza: Roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, artichokes, and fresh rosemary.
• Pasta dishes, Tuscan-style steaks, and fresh salads.
• Beverage options including organic-style sodas, beer, and wine.
• Take-home frozen 'Bake at Home' pizzas sold for convenient reheating at home, available on whole wheat, white, or multigrain crusts.

The reviewer said the pizzas stood out for freshness and combination of ingredients, noting a particularly strong impression compared with other world travels.

# Experience and atmosphere The restaurant occupied an historic, uniquely decorated setting consistent with Cochrane's restored downtown feel. The reviewer framed dining there as a "labor of love," describing the establishment as warm and family-run.

# Closure and current status October 2, 2026 and reports that Tim's Pizzeria has closed permanently following a recent review. The post remains on the site as a travel note recommending Cochrane as a destination and directing readers to local tourism resources for current dining options.

# Practical next steps for visitors

# Bottom line Tim's Pizzeria was a small-town, family-run restaurant known for creative, gourmet pizzas and a compact menu. The place left a strong positive impression on the reviewer, but the business has closed permanently as of the October 2, 2026 update. Keep Tourism Cochrane or local listings handy to find current dining options in Old Town Cochrane.