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Capella Pizzeria 31 This new local pizza place is as close to Italy as you can get in The Magic City—find out more — A gorgeous pie, canolis and caprese salad from Capella Pizzeria. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

You know what they say, when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amoré. With ingredients imported straight from Naples, Italy, we dare you not to fall in love with Capella Pizzeria‘s authentic wood-fired pies. Read on to learn more about this new family-owned spot off Hwy 280.

About Capella Pizzeria

Capella Pizzeria 27 This new local pizza place is as close to Italy as you can get in The Magic City—find out more — Experience true Italian pies at Capella Pizzeria. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

When it comes to pizza, we know you’ve got options. But it truly doesn’t get better than the real thing—pizza made the Italian way. Family-owned by two brothers, two cousins and an uncle, Capella opened in January this year.

“We started Capella because we are very passionate about making pizza. We love providing an opportunity to bring people together over a shared love of food.”
Mehmet Ozbey, Owner, Capella Pizzeria

As soon as you walk in the doors, you’ll be surrounded by the aroma of fresh, wood-fired pizza. The friendly faces at Capella will greet you with a smile and bring you next level slices.

Bringing Italy to Birmingham

Capella Pizzeria 16 This new local pizza place is as close to Italy as you can get in The Magic City—find out more — Hot and wood-fired to order. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The Ozbey family was drawn to Birmingham for its thriving culinary scene, and with pizza like this, we think they’ll fit right in.

So you may be wondering, what makes Capella pizza authentically Italian? It’s all about the process and ingredients.

Their flour, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and olive oil are all imported straight from Naples, Italy. Plus, ingredients like fresh basil are sourced locally in Birmingham. That’s what I call the best of both worlds.

These aren’t your average pies. When these pizzas are wood-fired, it creates a perfectly airy lightly-charred crust that’s to die for. You can truly taste the flavors of each ingredient.

What’s on the menu?

Fresh and authentic. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Deliciousness in progress. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

By using Italian ingredients, Capella’s pizza have a distinctive flavor and texture that can’t be replicated. Everything is made from scratch, with house-made, hand-tossed dough.

What make our pizza unique is the quality, simplicity, and authenticity of ingredients. The pizza cooked in wood-fired oven gives it a distinct charred flavor and crispy crust. We respect the old-age Italian tradition of pizza-making, with a perfect balance of flavors and texture.
Mehmet Ozbey, Owner, Capella Pizzeria

Ready to try a slice of Italy? Here are top recs from the resident experts (Capella Pizzeria employees, of course):

Margherita
Monica
Siena
Diavola

All pizzas are 16″ (8 slices), enough for two hungry people.

In addition, Capella Pizzeria serves Italian wine and canned & draft beer—the perfect complement to your delicious slice!

Visit Capella today

Capella Pizzeria 4 2 This new local pizza place is as close to Italy as you can get in The Magic City—find out more — Dine-in or carry-out options are available at Capella. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

With incredible fresh pizza, plenty of seating (including an outdoor patio), an open spice and sauce bar and a hospitable team, Capella is an incredible new spot. They’re available for dine-in or carry-out every day.