Creekside

Italian food and pizza in Sedona, with a dining room, takeout and catering. Groups and parties can be booked, and reservations are suggested at busy times rather than required. The kitchen serves from 11 a.m. through the afternoon and evening, closing at 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and staying open until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Ordering online is an option if you would rather pick food up. Catering packages cover birthdays, holiday parties and weddings, and are arranged ahead of time. Call (928) 202-4082 to book a table or ask about a private event. Menu questions can also go to projectmanager@sedonahideawayhouse.com.

The Sedona Hilltop Inn is a small motel at 218 AZ-179 in Sedona. It sits in the art district. Room types include a single queen, a double queen, and a king suite. To book a room, call (928) 282-7187 or email info@thesedonahilltopinn.com. The inn also lists (928) 224-8956. When you call, ask about the rate for your dates, check in and check out times, and parking. The inn has a page of adventure ideas and a list of common questions, which may help you plan. Rooms can fill up on busy weekends, so it is a good idea to book early.

Pump House Station is a restaurant at 313 State Route 179, unit D10, in Sedona. Breakfast and lunch run every day of the week, from 8 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. On Friday and Saturday the kitchen opens again in the evening, from 5 until 8. There is seating outdoors as well as inside, which is worth knowing on a mild day. Hours at small restaurants move with the season, so a quick call before you drive over is never wasted. The address puts it in one of the shopping courts along the highway, with parking on site.

Oregano's Pizza Bistro serves Italian food, and the company runs restaurants in more than one place, so the website asks you to pick the nearest one before it shows a menu, hours, or an order form. Pickup orders can be placed online. Larger trays of food are sold for parties and gatherings. Gift cards are available. The company publishes a gluten friendly menu along with allergen and nutrition guides, which helps if someone in your group has to read labels. A club you can sign up for sends a birthday offer. Check oreganos.com for the hours and phone number of this location before you drive over, since they are set restaurant by restaurant.

Italian food in Sedona, at 6701 W State Route 89A on the western edge of town. Dining in, takeout and catering are all offered, and tables can be reserved ahead. The bar shows games, and the restaurant posts upcoming events on its own site rather than keeping a fixed schedule. Ordering online is an option if you would rather collect your food. Hours are not listed here, so call before you go, particularly on a weeknight. The number is (928) 254-9544, and email can be sent to dan4peace@aol.com. Ask about group bookings and catering packages when you get in touch.