Mamma Mia! 7 must-try pizzas in Birmingham

Pizza is a food group, right? There’s no wrong time to enjoy everyone’s favorite cheesy treat, and we dug in to find seven of the most unique and highly-reviewed pizzas in the Birmingham area. Don’t miss out!

1. Blonde Ambition

Area 41 Pizza Co.

This white pizza is topped with roasted garlic, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and fresh basil.

• Price: $12.75 for medium | $20.50 for large
• Address: 30 Manning Place, Birmingham
• Phone: (205) 995-4141
• Website

2. Cahaba Caprese

Iron City Pizza Co.

A twist on a classic. Toppings: prosciutto, baby tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, locally grown basil, balsamic glaze.

• Price: $16 for medium | $19 for large
• Address: 2012 Magnolia Ave. S. Ste R3, Birmingham
• Phone: (205) 847-4396
• Website

3. Wing & a Prayer

Slice Pizza

Slice has a ton of unique pizzas, and they’re all delicious. Toppings: braised chicken, bacon, green and red onions, tomatoes, blue cheese crumble, ranch dressing, hot sauce.

• Price: $18
• Lakeview Address: 725 29th Street South, Birmingham
• Vestavia Address: 3104 Timberlake Road, Birmingham
• Phone: (205) 557-5423
• Website

4. Chicago Stuffed Pizza

Tortugas Pizza

Tortuga’s offers several different ingredient combinations, or you can make your own. My personal choice is the Wrigleyville (because #GoCubsGo) and also because this is what’s in it: green bell peppers, smoked sausage, onions and Italian sausage.

• Price: Starts at $17.50 for medium | $22.50 for large (additional ingredients are extra)
• Address: 1304 2nd Ave S, Birmingham
• Phone: (205) 401-8507
• Website

5. Happy Hippie

Troup’s Pizza

Ok, drooling. Toppings: spinach, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, shaved red onions, blue cheese crumbles, house cheese blend, pesto sauce.

• Price: $16 for medium | $21 for large
• Address: 3144 Heights Village, Vestavia
• Phone: (205) 536-6860
• Website

6. Loco Taco

Mad Pies Pizzeria

Nacho everyday pizza! Toppings: hamburger meat, nacho cheese sauce, jalapeño, yellow cheese, salsa, lettuce, sour cream.

• Price: $15 for medium | $19 for large
• Address: 1731 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale
• Phone: (205) 285-9220
• Website

7. Margherita Pizza

Bottega Cafe

We had to end with a classic, both with the restaurant and with the pizza. Toppings: marinara, mozzarella and basil.

• Price: $14
• Address: 2240 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham
• Phone: (205) 939-1000
• Website

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