Tortugas Homemade Pizza has been recognized by Food Network as serving the best pizza in Alabama, earning a spot in the network’s “50 States of Pizza Slices” feature.

Food Network spotlighted the restaurant’s Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a specialty that has defined Tortugas since its opening in 1999.

Founded by Carlos and Carol Vizcaino, who moved from Chicago to Birmingham with a plan to bring the Windy City’s iconic deep-dish style south, the pizzeria has become a staple for pizza lovers seeking authentic, hearty slices. Today, the family’s son, Matt, continues the tradition, helping expand the business beyond its original Hoover location to Birmingham’s Southside.

According to Food Network, while both locations serve thin-crust slices, the true standout is the stuffed variety, inclu

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