Every time you go to Cotteridge you notice another Sohpie's outlet. There are now three, and this…read moreis the one dedicated to pizzas. There is a small seating area outside, but you'll be sitting in British weather and on a traffic island next to the busy Pershore Road, so it's neither Rome nor romantic. That said, it's nice they've made an effort for their punters. Their pizza is pretty good, not amazing, but pretty good and comes at a reasonable price. It's entirely possible that the three Sophie's outlets currently dotted either side of the traffic island in Cotteridge are connected by a series of underground tunnels, and that those in charge are secretly colonising the hub of B30 by stealth, taking over the shop units from a subterranean operations base. At some point Cotteridge will be renamed Sophietown.

Sophie's Pizza is my local pizza place, and I have nothing but good things to say about it…read more The pizzas are always delivered within an hour, even at busy times. The restaurant itself isn't classy and I wouldn't go out of my way to go there, but if you find yourself in Cotteridge wanting pizza, it's decent enough. Like a lot of pizza delivery places, the menu lists pizzas for a ridiculous price, but offers 2-for-1, so you end up paying more like £10 than the listed £20 for a large pizza. My one criticism is that the online ordering system and website are atrocious - give them a call instead and you can't go wrong.

new management still setting up card payment but bank…read moretransfer no problem lovely staff lovely food will definitely use again thankyou

If you've read my historically-based review of the neighbouring No. 1 Pizza, you'll know that I…read moredrew allegories between the rivalry between that pizza takeaway and Perfect Pizza and World War II. There truly is no other way to describe the epic nature of this conflict. Watford Road in Cotteridge has become a veritable No Man's Land. So which pizza to choose? The facts are these. Whilst Perfect Pizza has no seating, making it hard to eat your pizza there and then, it does have significantly better prices (a regular pizza at No. 1 Pizza will set you back £7.49 - a small here is just £3, and a large just £7), and the buy one get one free offer is here as well, provided that you collect your pizza (although they also offer free delivery). In terms of actual pizza quality, it's very difficult to say - there are some distinctions between the two, but I personally found it very hard to award one the best pizza prize. That being said, Perfect's much better prices are what usually sway me.

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Don't let the strange name put you off - Alicia's Micro Bakehouse serves what might be the best…read morepizza in Birmingham! Unlike most suburban pizzerias, this isn't a greasy fast-food place: these are proper wood-fired pizzas that taste almost healthy. The restaurant environment is fairly standard (and as the name suggests, rather small), although it's nice to be able to see the pizza oven from your seat. Prices are very reasonable too.

After visiting Pizza Pepper, I must say that Caspian Pizza has competition!…read moreWith competitive prices and a very similar product my cheap pizza loyalties have been challenged. Granted there are far more Caspians around Birmingham but Pizza Pepper benefits from fresh bright branding and my only complaint was the poor choice of soft drinks as I do taste the difference between coke and pepsi thankyou! If you're in Selly Oak and like you takeaway food with a crust then you'll be in and out of Pizza Pepper in minutes clutching your pizza box with a smug satisfaction.

Would like to recommend this pizza place as they do the best pizza ( very tasty ) in Selly oak…read more Also I'm sure they use fresh dough every day as I noticed many times when they are preparing

I came in here a few weeks ago with the other half who loves pizzas. He had convinced me that we…read moreshould have pizza for dinner and so we decided to try somewhere new. This place is quite hidden from the main stretch down in Selly Oak and even the top end of Selly Oak near Sainsbury's. We only found it because we tend to park the car down Elliott Road. We had a look at the menu which was on the window and because it seemed fairly cheap we decided to give it a try. It is fairly small inside, but we were not bothered by this. The guys that worked in there were very friendly and asked us what our plans were for the evening, which was nice. We did not have to wait too long for our pizzas and we were soon venturing home with them. My pizza was really good and I enjoyed it very much!

Like everyone, I'm a fan of the big pizza chains. Until recently, I had always stuck to what I knew…read moreuntil I was at a friends house and they ordered a few pizzas from their local delivery place Pino Pizza & Pasta. As there were a few of us, we ordered 3 large pizzas, a meatfeast, a vegetarian and a bbq chicken. Unlike some of the more recognisable delivery brands, these pizzas were not dripping in grease which instantly gave the toppings more flavour. They were also very generous with the toppings on each of the pizzas, so much so most of mine kept sliding off but that all adds to fun of getting messy eating pizzas! The delivery was really quick too, I'd say it was within 30 minutes which for a Saturday night is really good. My friend orders from them all the time and I will definitely be going over for the next pizza night!

Forget Dominos, forget Pizza Hut, the best pizza in Birmingham beyond any shadow of a doubt can be…read morefound in an unassuming takeaway on the Bristol Road. Prices for a 9' pizza range from £3 to £3.50 (with an added £1 for a stuffed crust), and every topping you could ever wish for is readily available, as well as a myriad of reasonably-priced delicious side dishes (try the mozzarella dippers). A word of caution - although their menu claims 'free' delivery, these prices are ramped up considerable - pick your food up and use your savings to buy another pizza or three - you will thank me later. Although the Bristol Road, being at the heart of the student area of Selly Oak, has more takeaways you can shake a stick at, I feel I have some authority as a takeaway connoisseur to tell you if you have to choose one, make it Pizza Land.

Students are a hungry bunch and in the Selly Oak area they are spoilt for choice in terms of…read moreeateries. One of the best food outlets in Selly Oak is Pizza Land, offering great pizzas at low prices and doing so with a high level of customer service. Toppings make a pizza and this place has an innumerable amount which means you can tailor your pizza to make it exactly how you like it. Places such as Dominos offer pizzas at extortionate prices and can often take an absolute age to be made and then delivered, there is no danger of that at Pizza Land and as such I believe it is a much better establishment than many main stream pizza chains. After a night at the pub then a pizza is a great late night treat to indulge in and this place is definitely the best parlour to pay a visit to.

I first went into Beckbury Fryer the other day, and I must say I was highly impressed with their…read moreservice, hospitality and quality of their food. A definite thumbs up as soon as you walk in! I like the fact that they supply a seating area, it may not be the biggest seating area, but at least there is one if ever you choose to pass through and dine in. When I went to Beckbury Fryer, I thought I would be a bit spontaneous and choose something that I hadn't tried before, which was chicken tikka meat in pita bread. It was so damn tasty, and since I hadn't tried it before I asked for their recommended sauce to go with this particular type of meal. Their judgement and taste was right up my street and really happy with what I ate.

This is an alright takeaway. The staff is attentive, the place seems pretty clean and the food is…read moretasty and cheap. They deliver for free localy when you spend more than 9 pounds and they are open from noon until 10pm. I ate there and the vegetarian pizza was very good - they make thin crust. deep pan or stuffed. Besides pizza, they have kebabs, pies, burgers, chicken, fish and chips and various other fattening and delicious food.

Excellent food, fast service and really good value for moneyread more

Lovely tasty food with a great service; efficient and professional.read more

Sentino's Pizza is probably the closest you will get to traditional stone-baked Italian pizzas in…read morethe Oldbury area. They prepare all of their pizzas fresh, so you won't be tucking in to pre-made pizza bases! All their ingredients are also fresh and well-cut, unlike some fast-food pizza places I've been to where the toppings look as if they've come out of a tin! They only offer a pick-up service, which is a shame because home delivery is so convenient. And the pizza usually takes longer than they state over the telephone so I add another 10-minutes to what they say. This means you're waiting longer but on the upside, you have the satisfaction of knowing it's because they're making it from scratch. The prices are about average but the pizza size is generally quite small. They offer sidelines like chips and garlic bread, as you would expect. But other than that, the menu is limited.

This wonderful Italian is a small family run business that has gone from strength to strength in…read morethe few years it has been open. Inside it seats around 30 and is decorated in a modern style that still manages to be warm and welcoming. We visited recently for a meal for 4 on a Friday evening. The restaurant was nearly full. All our starters and mains were served in a timely manner and were delicious. I ordered the scallops and duck and both were brilliant. This is not a mega cheap place but it is worth the money charged. We spent around £35 per head with drinks. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.

What a gem hidden away - After hearing really good reviews & feedback from friends that have…read morevisited this restaurant, we decided to pay a visit a couple of weeks ago and were certainly not disappointed. It doesn't look much from the outside but from the moment you go in, you are made to feel at home. A clean modern restaurant. All our food was served promptly, and was devoured just as promptly - all excellent. I have visited many "Italian" Restaurants both in Italy & here in the UK and I have to say this is certainly in my top ten! Good food made from quality ingredients, with excellent service is never cheap (if cheap is what you want, there are many pub restaurants to choose from) La Nonna is reasonably priced for the standard of food & service you receive, you can pay a lot more elsewhere for a lot less! Well worth a visit