Some people will tell you that Chicago style pizza isn't "real" pizza. Well, I'm from New York, and I say who cares? Tortuga's makes great pizza, real or not. I go back every time in Birmingham. read more

This was my second time eating at Tortugas. Since I don't live local, it is only when I am in the area to swing in and treat myself. They have amazing pizza...both their Chicago style, and their thin crust. The flavor, quality of toppings and price are all on point. My waitress, Richleigh, was very attentive and was helping before I even asked. The manager, Hailey, checked in on me, and made suggestions that made the experience perfect. Will definitely return to eat there again. read more

Great tasting and hot pizza Takes a little time but it's worth the wait. Pizza is definitely like the classic Chicago pizzas I've had in the Windy City. read more

This was my first time going to Tortugas Pizza, and I was very pleased with my experience! I came in about 30 minutes before they closed, so I was a bit worried I wouldn't be able to order just a slice that late, but they happily welcomed me and took my order to-go. I was told that it would probably take about 15-20 minutes to be out, but it was a little less than that. I interacted with multiple staff members while I waited, and they were all extremely kind to me. The inside is mainly sports-themed and had plently of seating to choose from. I was sent off with my order packed in a classic styrofoam box and plastic bag. I was given cutlery and plenty of napkins. I got the Chicago stuffed cheese pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. It was hot, not greasy, and tasted like fresh ingredients were used. I appreciated the large portion size as well, since it was just over 9 dollars. I'll definitely be going back soon! read more

Tortugas Pizza - Chicago Stuffed Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I went to Tortugas for lunch. I had a slice of Hawaii thin crust pizza. The single slice is about $12 but it is large! Like twice the size I was expecting. I think it is more like a quarter of a round pizza. The crust was "thin", but thick by most pizza standards. The toppings were phenomenal, Canadian bacon, pineapple, legit cheese and topped with a generous amount of bacon bits.. Atmosphere was perfect for the location across from Regions Field. A real treasure for the area that is growing with new housing, dining and entertainment options. Service was wonderful. read more

Thin crust pepperoni pizza was excellent and the craft beer selection is very good. The staff were fantastic - friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming here often. read more

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Some of the best pizza I have eaten! The service was fast and the very good! It's worth it read more

Tortugas Pizza - Carne Special Stuffed Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Had a great time and the best Deep dish pizza ever! The Chicago pizza and Cub fan atmosphere made for a great night! The staff was friendly and service was right on point. Even got to meet the owner/ chef. Great guy we will be returning on our next trip. read more

Chicago style deep dish is not my top choice for pizza style. To me it is almost like pizza cake and too much bread. Tortuga's may have changed my opinion though! The Tortuga's is very good. It is still stuffed and has loads of delicious cheese but it isn't as dense as some would of the other Chicago DD I've had. We got a slice ( which is more like 2.5 portions) of the Chicago cheese and a slice each of the thin crust. The thin crust was good but the deep dish was king! The restaurant is surprisingly big in the inside. They have a nice beer selection and a few tvs. Service was friendly and we enjoyed our lunch. Would def go back and get more deep dish!! read more

Our favorite casual pizza spot! We're always craving it and have to grab it when next door at Good People. We prefer their thin crust pizza. It's not traditional and thicker than most. They LOAD it up with toppings. The order are always ready fairly quickly. read more

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The pizza was absolutely delicious! Deep dish with fresh tomato sauce and vegetables and Italian sausage. The 12" was enough for 2 meals. Ordering and delivery were easy through Uber Eats. Pie was delivered hit in just under an hour. There's a reason the restaurant has earned so many awards! read more

Tortugas Pizza - Traditional Combo Chicago Stuffed - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Tortugas Pizza in Birmingham honestly surprised me in the best way. The second I walked in, the staff was super friendly and actually acted like they wanted to be there, which already put me in a good mood. They were patient, helpful, and made the whole ordering process easy. Now the pizza... this thing is thick. The deep dish is huge, cheesy, and loaded up so well that one slice feels like a whole meal. The large pizza is massive too, so you definitely get your money's worth. For how much food they give you, the prices are really reasonable, which I appreciate because I love good food but I am not trying to go broke doing it. My only complaint is that I wish they stayed open later because I would absolutely go even more if the hours were longer. Other than that, Tortugas is just solid. Great staff, great pizza, great portions, and reliable every time. read more

I grew up in the Chicagoland area and that is some damn good deep dish pizza they have at Tortugas. Got a sausage and mushroom deep dish to take home and been eating it all week its so good. What surprised me as well is the cheesecake is amazing, tried three different kinds and it was all delicious. This will be my go to pizza place going forward. read more

***Sigh*** I really had high hopes for this place because of all the great reviews by patrons including from Yelp Elite members. The first thing that struck me about this pizza was the price of a 12" pizza, deep dish or not, $40.00 is way expensive! After the first slice I knew it was NOT for me. The sauce tasted more like a Provençal sauce more than a pizza sauce which is an issue because of how much moisture the sauce holds which is an issue when you don't want a soggy pizza. That was issue number one. The second issue was that instead of pizza shell being pre-baked and then adding the meat, cheese, etc. this was all just put together and baked in the over. Every slice had to be eaten with a knife and fork because it was so wet and soggy from the NOT PIZZA SAUCE. Now, I am stuck with 3/4 of a pizza that I will not eat. Also instead of them dicing the chicken into chunks it was shredded like pulled pork which made the already soggy pizza even more chewy!! The only reason I settled on this place was because I talked myself out of driving 11 hours to Michigan for my deep dish seafood pizza from Pizza Papalis! This was NOT THAT! Just for scale the Deep dish seafood pizza is $45.00 for a Large and the crust literally melts in your mouth and Isn't doughy. Sorry guys, I would not recommend this pizza shop. read more

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Nice pie, great service. I'll be eating there again. Reviewed needs at least 85 characters. read more

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We came here for dinner since we had an event nearby. We ordered the Hawaiian pizza. The pizza is thin crust and cut into squares. I thought it was really good pizza. I ate a lot. Lol. Sodas came in huge cups. Way more than I could drink. You can also get beer and wine. The service was really good and the wait was short. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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The deep dish pizza is amazing! We got the carne deep dish and it was so good! Hot fresh and homemade First time having it and new to area and it was amazing. We also got the pickle pizza thin crust. Both were crunchy both tastes were perfect for the pies. Great customer service, I will return. If you are new to Birmingham come to Tortugas!! No questions asked. I can't wait to try my next pie. read more

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The pizza was amazing. Felt like a true Chicago deep dish. Service was good and had a Chicago vibe sports bar feel. read more

Tortugas Pizza - Deep dish Carne Special Stuffed Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love Tortugas! My pizza was DELICIOUS! It takes about 45 minutes for the pizza to cook so be prepared for a wait. Trust me..it's worth your time! Now MVP goes to the staff who was extremely attentive and helpful. They provided the best beer recommendations as well. If you want a great pizza and wonderful service..go to Tortugas! read more

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This place is worth the stop. My family are Cardinals fans, so Chicago-style pizza is a hard sell for us. So believe me when I say that this pizza is amazing. I went with the Carne Special and was impressed at how good it was, even if they are Cubs fans! The ambiance, the atmosphere, the service, the pizza: all top notch. Come see this place for yourself! read more

Holy smokes, y'all! Listen, I haven't had deep dish pizza in a while and this little joint in B'ham filled the long overdue void. We went for the classic Chicago pie, call ahead or prepare to have great conversation topics queued up because it takes about 45 minutes to gobble down from the time you order. If the place is Jimmy-jamming, maybe a bit longer. Slick that served us was pretty good but he had a lot to cover that day, no digs though, he kept the cold ones comin'. Nothing special about the inside of this establishment, fairly plain jane, but that's alright. You're coming here for the food not to stare at beige walls. Give this place a try, they'll appreciate you stopping by. read more

Super nice staff makes the best pizza In Birmingham! I personally love the Carne special, a meat lovers dream pizza.

Just ok, would not order again. We ordered the chicgo style pizza with pepperoni, that was alright. The Thin cheese pizza was just not good, I couldn't even get the kids to eat it. We got side salads and those were fresh, just didn't care for the ranch. Garlic bread with cheese was the best thing we ordered for sure. read more

Best Pizza in Alabama! As always, pizza was delicious and staff is tops. And oddly enough , they have amazing cheesecakes, hand made at the restaurant! We will be back.... read more

Craving Chicago pizza without leaving town? This is your spot! We added a few toppings to make our own pizza, and it was just like the Chicago experience. Forgot to take a pic because it looked soooo good and we dug right in. As big fans of Chicago style pizza, we will definitely be back to this gem! read more

My first visit to this store did not disappoint! Had a nice fresh salad and pizza slice. Great service and clean restaurant. Just as good as the one in Hoover! Come check them out! read more

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You feel welcomed once you enter the door. Staff was very helpful and attentive and the restaurant is nice and clean. I like that it is near Railroad Park. My first time at this location was a great experience. I ordered the thin slice in pepperoni and one in cheese. Both were nice size slices. I was told it would take about 10 minutes to bake and they were out on time and delicious! Not sure if he was the owner but he saw where it would be helpful to slice the little one's pizza into bite size pieces. Helpful! We will definitely be back! read more

Tortugas Pizza - Thin slice, pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I can't believe it's been nearly 2 years since I last visited here! I must say that the quality of service and food hasn't changed. In this Covid era, the restaurant required mask and had other parameters in place to ensure safety of guests and workers. Definitely felt safe! Every single employee was extremely nice and made sure to check on us multiple times throughout our visit. Our personal server was amazing and I really hate that I don't remember her name but she was outstanding! I had the same pizza from my previous experience... the Beachum . This time with thin crust. It Rocked!!! Prepared just as requested. I also had a small spinach salad. There was nothing small about this salad and the ingredients were all so fresh. I really enjoyed their homemade salad dressings as well! Tortugas easily is one my top places in town whenever I'm in the mood for pizza , which is rare! I just hope that more and more people jump on their bandwagon because this place is Special!!! If there is a downside it would have to be the parking situation. Just something to keep in mind when you come here. It's certainly not a deal breaker!! read more

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Deep dish Chicago pizza? Yes please! I highly suggest you call ahead, their menus specify how long it takes for certain items to be ready. I really appreciate that since 1. You know when to arrive or expect the food to be ready 2. You know it's made fresh to order each time. The vibe reminds me of a mom and pop pizza place in New York or Chicago. The service is quick and efficient. Give it a shot you won't be disappointed! read more

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I was in town visiting my parents and I always heard about Tortugas and wanted to check it out. I stopped by one afternoon when it wasn't crowded and sat at the bar. Even though I wanted a deep dish the wait time was going to be around 45 minutes so I opted to get a 10" thin crust chicken and bacon. I must say that the pizza was mighty tasty and the chicken and bacon was thick and filling. This was a pretty good dish and I would they this place again. read more

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Do you like locally owned joints? Do you enjoy a pizza that has clearly been perfected after many years of experience? (I'm assuming..) come check out Tortugas!!! They've got a nice, casual atmosphere that's really clean. Servers were all very friendly and helpful, and you can see the guy who makes the pizzas hanging out behind the counter like her probably has for the last 20 years... (I actually have no idea about the history of this place, just guessing.) great little spot just south of Regions field. We ordered Garlic Cheese bread, a spinach salad, and a 12" carne pizza, and we loved it! It can be hard to find good Chicago style pizza, but this one is for real! The sauce is even home made! Stop reading this, and just go. You won't be sorry. P.S. I read a negative review on this restaurant but I feel like some people like Chicago style pizza and some don't. If you like Chicago style pizza, go get you some grub!!! We loved it!!! read more

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Tortuga's Pizza is the Best Pizza in the Hoover area. We love the stuffed pizza. It is an experience so bring a few people with you.

Pricy, but worth it. I love the Chicago style pizzas. It's something we treat ourselves to once in a while, but it's so good every time.

Chicago style at its best. Service is outstanding! Order ahead of time and they will have it ready when you arrive. I love the deep dish, but the thin crust is also top notch read more

Horrible. Food was tasteless. Bread was burnt. Worst i have ever eaten. Basically a piece of toast with walmart meatballs and cardboard cheese. Wasted money.. read more

This is a great local place that's situated near the hospitals. They clearly state the pizzas take 30-45 minutes, which I appreciate. We did a take out of two salads and a 12" deep dish. It's enough food for 5-6 people. The salads were filled with fresh ingredients. The pie is a as big as a spare tire! Totally delicious, and it won't disappoint ! You gotta try it. Sorry it was so delicious that we didn't have any time for photos! read more

i have never had this kind of pizza before . The vegtables were chunks not diced. Too much sauce . I have never paid $40.00 for a 12 " pizza before. That may have been my fault not knowing what a Chicago style pizza was. I have always gone to Devinchi's in Homewood and I didn't want to drive so I was hoping it would be close to the same style. I was mistaken. I won't be going back. Threw it down disposal. . read more

Best pizza in town. Homemade sauce is amazing. We also had a cheese cake special ordered and it was delicious.

Came here for late dinner and we had a dog with us so we sat on the benches outside. I wasn't that hungry so I ordered the cheesy garlic bread appetizer. It was pretty good, not very garlicy but the marinara was yummy. My friend got the Carne special deep dish slice, and it was loaded with meat. There was a disproportionate amount of crust to sauce ratio, but the pizza itself had good flavor. I also noticed our food wasn't very hot. It was more of a luke warm temperature when it got out to us... Service was good & fast, and overall this is a decent pizza place doing its take on deep dish pizza. read more

Tortugas Pizza - Slice of Carne Special - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Had the pleasure of checking out Tortugas Pizza new location behind Good People Brewery and it was yummy. They serve stuffed slices everyday unlike the Hoover location that serves it only on the weekends. I tried the carne special stuffed slice and it was amazing. Just one slice required to satisfy your hunger but I bet you'll go for another one. The sauce was bright, tasty, and the bread had just enough chew the way I like it. This is my first experience with a stuffed pizza slice but I will definitely be back soon. The location is perfect for grabbing a slice after a Baron's games or after a pint at Good People. However, what stood out the most was exceptional customer service. A young gentlemen made sure all my soda stayed filled while I anticipated my takeout order. Can't wait for my next pizza fix at Tortugas maybe I'll even try the thin and crispy lol. read more