Tortugas named best pizza in Alabama by Food Network
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Birmingham’s popular Chicago-style pizza spot has been praised by Food Network for its famous slices! Keep scrolling for more on the honor.
Food Network names the best pizza in Alabama
Food Network, the esteemed food channel and blog, released “50 Best Pizza Slices by State,” and Tortugas pizza came out on top for Alabama.
“…The Vizcainos realized their dream with Tortugas, which has become the go-to pizzeria for decadent slices in Birmingham since opening in 1999. Their hand-tossed pizza is so in demand that the couple’s son, Matt, opened a second locale in 2017. Both spots offer thin-crust slices, but if it’s an authentic taste of Chicago you’re after, opt for stuffed (local Chi-Town transplants say these pies are as close to home as it gets).
A popular pick at both places is the carne special, a stuffed slice packed with Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon and bacon.”
Food Network
Here in the Bham Now office, we love a slice (or two or three) from Tortugas. I’m glad Food Network agrees!
Tortugas in downtown Birmingham
In addition to the carne special, here are a few more of our favorite things on the menu:
- Antipasto salad
- Chicago meatball sub
- Homemade lasagna
- Wrigleyville pizza
Stop by and try it for yourself:
- Southside Birmingham:
- Address: 1304 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday, 4-8PM | Wednesday-Thursday, 11AM-8PM | Friday, 11AM-8:30PM | Saturday, 11AM-7PM
- Hoover:
- Address: 2801 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-8PM | Friday-Saturday, 11AM-8PM
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What’s your pizza order at Tortugas? Let us know @bhamnow!
