25 Birmingham pizza pies that have a piece of our heart

Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher

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The ultimate pizza guide in Birmingham. (Madison Croxson / Bham Now)

Who doesn’t love pizza? The Italian staple has long been an American classic meal, and when it comes to Birmingham pizza, our city has some amazing slices!

Whether you like yours loaded up with meats, veggies and fresh cheeses or want to debate over thick or thin crust, we have the best of all kinds of pizza in the city.

Read on to discover our favorite locally-owned, Birmingham-based pizza joints as nominated by our staff and readers. Here’s to a great slice on a beautiful Birmingham day!

1. Slice Pizza & Brew

Slice Pizza & Brews
Slice Pizza & Brews at Lakeview District in Birmingham. (Pat Byington/Bham Now)

Slice Pizza has everything from standard pies to more exciting creations.

Cheesy Tip: Try their Trattoria pizza. It’s our favorite! No matter what location you go to, Slice offers the same great service and pizza options.

2. Post Office Pies

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Post Office Pies at Lane Parke has been named one of the best pizza joints in the U.S. by The New York Times. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Post Office Pies has some of the best pizza in Birmingham, and I’d even go so far to say their Margherita pizza is the best I’ve ever had! Topped with juicy roasted baby tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, light sauce and fresh basil, this pizza is bursting with flavors.

Cheesy Tip: Pair one of their delicious pizzas with a local beer for the perfect combo.

3. Tortugas Pizza

If you’re in the mood for authentic Chicago-style pizza in Birmingham, Tortuga’s is the place to go. Their pizza has won awards from various local publications and was listed in “100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die” by I Love Alabama Food.

Cheesy Tip: Try it deep-dish style…you’ll thank me later.

4. Iron City Pizza Company

Iron City Pizza is all about being fresh and local. All of their sauces, doughs and dressings are made fresh in-house daily, and they partner with local farms to source their ingredients. If you’re a fan of mushrooms, the Legion Field of Shrooms is a must-try with an assortment of shrooms, cheeses and truffle oil.

Cheesy Tip: Get the Green Springs Goat pizza. It’s our fav.

5. Pizzeria G.M.

Pizzeria G.M. brings the high-class culinary flavors of its sister restaurant Gianmarcos to you in a casual atmosphere. Although all their pizzas are incredible, I recommend getting The Ham & Potato or The Tommie—they both pack some serious flavor.

Cheesy Tip: Ever had Conecuh sausage on pizza? Here’s your chance.

6. Bettola

Bettola’s Italian food is top-notch, and a taste of their pizzas will make you feel like you’ve been transported to Naples. You can get any of their delicious stone-fired pies for lunch or dinner—I recommend the Prosciutto e Mascarpone.

Cheesy Tip: They have one of the best patios in Birmingham. It’s the perfect place to sit outside and enjoy a pizza.

7. Lé Fresca

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This stunning oven is sure to serve up some deliciousness. (Beth Cunningham / Bham Now)

Lé Fresca is authentic pizza all the way, serving it true Italian style with special flour imported from Italy. This pizza is delivered to you unsliced, but don’t worry, the waiter will slice it for you upon request. Fun fact: in Italy, they eat theirs with a knife and fork.

Cheesy Tip: Order the tiramisu for dessert!

8. Pizza Grace

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The open kitchen at Pizza Grace means you can watch the magic happen in real time. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Pizza Grace is a pizzeria at Mercantile on Morris in Birmingham that you have to try out. What sets Pizza Grace apart from the competition? It’s the dough. They use a three-ingredient, naturally leavened dough, which is responsible for the pizza’s well-textured and flavorful crust.

Cheesy Tip: Eat your pizza outside and then walk next door to Cannella Gelato for dessert.

9. De Vinci’s Pizza

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De Vinci’s in Homewood offers delicious pizza options. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

De Vinci’s in Homewood is cozy and warm—it’s everything an Italian joint should be. And the building has stood the test of time as booming Homewood has blossomed around it. Their pizzas are cheesy, thick and great to share, or try the eggplant Parm if you need a pizza break.

Cheesy Tip: Get their featured Mona Lisa pizza—it’s a work of art!

10. Davenport’s Pizza Palace

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Davenport’s Pizza Palace owner Amanda Thames. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Established in 1964, Davenport’s is one of the original pizza restaurants not only in the Birmingham area, but the entire South. The Mountain Brook location is an institution, with a sister restaurant that opened in Vestavia in 2022. Regardless of which location you choose, Davenport’s is known for its made-from-scratch pizza and family-friendly atmosphere.

Cheesy Tip: This is the perfect place to take the kiddos. Davenport’s offers a casual setting with nostalgic movie posters and vintage video games.

11. The Filling Station

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Crestwood neighborhood’s The Filling Station. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

The Filling Station is a unique spot with some even more unique pizzas (and formats: Get your pizza on cauliflower crust or as a flatbread, stromboli or calzone). Made to look like an old-fashioned gas station from the outside, this spot serves pies with toppings ranging from eggplant to Buffalo shrimp.

Cheesy Tip: Order one of their delicious “tune-ups”—appetizers like toasted ravioli or Italian quesadillas—to go with your pizza!

12. Troup’s Pizza

Ok, we are drooling over Troup’s Pizza in Cahaba Heights, especially the Happy Hippie. Toppings: spinach, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, shaved red onions, blue cheese crumbles, house cheese blend and pesto sauce.

Cheesy Tip: Break out of your comfort zone and order one of their deliciously unique pizzas. If you’re more carnivore than Happy Hippie, this is a top choice for meat lovers, where options include bacon, capicola, Philly-style beef and even meatballs!

13. Trattoria Zaza

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Zaza’s outdoor atmosphere is the perfect place to enjoy some pizza. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

A pizza place that offers equally amazing pastas and salads—plus an amazing weekend brunch? Yes, please! ZaZa’s Roman-style, rectangular-shaped pizza is perfect for a lighter lunch when paired with their salad greens.

Cheesy Tip: Order a pizza by the slice with toppings that change daily!

14. Capella Pizzeria

Capella Pizzeria
Hand baked the Italian way. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Hand baked in a wood-burning stove this pizza pie is a taste straight from Italy. My family and I have pizza from here at least once a week. The handmade ingredients and care the chefs put into these pizzas make it a must-eat in Birmingham.

  • Location: 4700 US-280 suite 13, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Hours: Saturday-Sunday 11AM-9PM | Closed Mondays
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Cheesy Tip: A new location is opening soon in Uptown! Learn more info here.

15. Slim’s Pizzeria

Slim’s Pizza serves their pies New York-style, baked in a triple-decker oven to make a crisp, flavorful crust.

Cheesy Tip: Grab a taste of New York City with this pizza pie. Pair the Shrimp Puttanesca pizza with a dirty martini to really bring out the flavors.

16. Rocky’s Pizza

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Pizzas at Rocky’s are named for boxing legends like Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Founded in 1986, Rocky’s Pizza and Italian Foods was a legendary pizzeria and Italian food joint opened by Dennis Dunlap. He named the restaurant after Rocky Marciano, a professional boxer who held the world heavyweight championship from 1952 to 1956. If you’re a boxing fan like us, this is the place to check out.

Cheesy Tip: Rocky’s Pizza has an extensive list of pizzas named after iconic boxers, such as:

  • Prince Naseed Hamed — (Rocky’s sauce) Ground lamb, red onions, yellow onions, cilantro, feta cheese, hot honey drizzle.
  • Rocky Marciano — Three cheese blend pizza with your choice of any crust, source and any toppings.
  • Muhammad Ali — (Alfredo sauce) chicken breast strips, button mushrooms, yellow onions, ripe black olives and extra parmesan cheese.
  • George Forman — (Mild red sauce) spiced beef, bacon crumbles, yellow onions, fresh diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce optional.
  • Mike Tyson — (Rocky’s sauce) Meatball and cheese blend.

These pizzas are a knockout!

17. Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Another classic Italian restaurant, Vecchia Pizzeria is located in Hoover near The Preserve. Their Neapolitan-style chicken, spinach Alfredo pizza is like your favorite pasta entree-turned pizza with a perfectly charred crust.

Cheesy Tip: Check their socials for live music to pair some tunes with your pizza.

18. Area 41 Pizza Co.

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Area 41 Pizza – Mt. Laurel (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Head to Area 41 Pizza Co. and try the Blonde Ambition. This white pizza is topped with roasted garlic, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and fresh basil.

Cheesy Tip: While you’re enjoying your pizza, take a walk around the quaint streets of Mt. Laurel Square—it’s too beautiful not to!

19. Bottega Café

Bottega Café is a Birmingham must-try, and offers a fine dining and café option. At the café, you can try classic pies like the Margherita, but more unusual offerings include pizzas topped with crawfish, smoked salmon or asparagus (but not together, we should clarify!).

Cheesy Tip: This is a classic Birmingham dinner spot, but don’t sleep on the café side for lunch. They don’t take reservations, but the best spot is at the bar to watch the stylish clientele—and the pizza oven—do their thing.

20. Uncle G’s Pizza

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  • Location: 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 4-8PM | Saturday12-9PM | Sunday 12-7PM
  • Website | Instagram | Facebook

Cheesy Tip: This is the perfect to-go lunch spot. With unbeatable deals like $16.99 all you can eat pizza+drink combo, Uncle G’s Pizza is what’s for lunch.

21. Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta

Salvatore’s Pizza and Pasta follows a family tradition. Salvatore learned the craft from his father and brought their pizza all the way from New York City to Alabama.

Cheesy Tip: Try the pizza AND the pasta! They are both unbeatable.

22. Dave’s Pizza

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Dave’s Pizza is perfect for you and your family to enjoy in Moody. (Dave’s Pizza)

Dave’s Pizza, which is nestled in Homewood’s charming SoHo Square, has been a community favorite for years. With great pizza, good beer and live entertainment, Dave’s is the perfect place for a fun night out with family or friends.

All pizza dough is prepared daily, and sizes run from small to jumbo.

Cheesy Tip: Try their Tuscany pizza. It’s our fav!

23. Sanpeggio’s Pizza

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Mushrooms and pepperoni? Yes, please. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Delicious house-made pizzas, crafted with the freshest ingredients and bursting with flavor, are what make Sanpeggio’s in Alabama a standout. With a warm, inviting atmosphere and a team that puts passion into every pie, Sanpeggio’s has earned its reputation as the best pizza place in Alabama.

  • Valleydale Location:
    • 2657 Valleydale Rd, Hoover, AL 35244
  • Trussville Location:
    • 7270 Gadsden Hwy # 100, Trussville, AL 35173
  • Lee Branch Location:
    • 1401 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Chelsea Location:
    • 50 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043
  • Homewood Location:
    •  803 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood, AL 35209
  • Downtown Location:
    • 1024 20th St S #102, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Hours: All store locations are open 11AM-9PM
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Cheesy Tip: They deliver! Bring the taste to your home.

24. Carpenetti’s Pizza

Located in Moody, this adorable pizza joint has been around since 1997—25 years.

Cheesy Tip: Try their garlic knots as a side with your pizza. These pizzas are huge, so bring friends and family to share your pizza pie with.

25. Giuseppe’s Cafe

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Giuseppe’s Cafe pizza. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Giuseppe’s is hidden away just off the UAB campus. Looking for something less formal? Then this is one of the best places for laid-back Italian dining. In fact, Giuseppe’s is considered “Alabama’s best-kept secret.” Their pizza is 10/10.

Cheesy Tip: Try their famous Giuseppe’s Special: sausage, pepperoni, beef, mushrooms, onions and mozzarella.

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