Simply superb pizza. Capella's sources their ingredients from Italy and it shows in the freshness and taste. I have been a few times now and settled on the margherita pizza. It's what you might think of as a cheese pizza, the add garlic and fresh basil to the mix and it is a wonderful result. It's a hand tossed pizza with a fairly thin crust. The chew and the flavors are excellent. The staff are friendly, but don't wait on the tables, you order at the counter, they deliver you eat happily. They have TVs playing one soccer or F1 racing feed or another. It' is a European feel for sure. They have picnic tables indoors and a few small chairs outdoors with a bit of shade. Bring your dog for the outdoors maybe? My friends have done so. Capella has a large selection of bottled drinks, gelato and other Italian desserts. But the pizza is the headliner. read more

Capella Pizzeria definitely deserves their high ratings. I came here with some others to pick up some pizzas for a family gathering. I was pleased that the had a large variety of options but even had gelato and desserts as well. Large pizzas run $21-$27 are thin crust. For pizzas, we got two of their Margheritas, Meat Buster and Palermo. They were all good and a hit at the family party. The meat Buster and Palermo had meat but honestly not a whole lot. They were good though. All the pizzas were lots of flavor and the sauce to cheese ratio was perfect. I loved that they had chili oil, extra dipping sauce, cheese, and peppers on the side for you to grab. While our time there we even had some gelato which was good and got some cheese cake to go. Our pizzas came out quick. The shop is very large with plenty of places to sit, even good for a large party. I loved that they even had plates on the table ready to go. This was a solid pizza spot and worth checking out if you prefer thinner crust. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... This is my favorite pizza place ever. I realized I have never reviewed them despite coming here multiple times that I had to come brag about them. The restaurant is spacious and clean. The vibes are upscale costco/sams. All the ingredients are fresh from Italy and the Italian wood fire oven cooks them perfectly. The wait is never long and the portion sizes are my favorite. Even after eating their pizza, I have never felt bloated or "bad" afterwards like some of my other experiences with pizza, which has strayed me away from pizza all together. I always get the Palermo and have never strayed. I want to try something new but just can't! Their hot chili oil is chef's kiss on the pizza! read more

Capella Pizzeria - PALERMO and MONICA - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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So, it was our 43rd anniversary and we just moved to Vestavia 3 weeks ago. I was craving pizza and my husband said let's just pick a place close by to try it out. I thought I picked a place that was close but mixed it up with another place, second place had 2 tables, the door open( no air) and no one at the register. Turned around, went to the car and Googled pizza near me. Made it to Capella and was glad it had a good vibe. The pizza was SO good and I really enjoyed the wine. We will absolutely be back! Thanks for making it worth the drive. read more

Tried this place in Uptown and it was surprisingly good for a pizza joint! My pizza had peppers and tomatoes on it! Dough on pizza was made fresh and I really enjoyed my little bite to eat! You get complimentary red sauce, pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese at the bar. The tables with benches were made super sturdy. The music and art made me feel like I was right in Italy. My fiancé got an Italian hard seltzer and it was perfectly sweet and went well with the pizza. The restaurant was clean and service was quick! read more

Capella Pizzeria - Personal pizza - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I see why this huge family friendly pizza place is so popular and been voted an area favorite! Service is very friendly and the place is huge with lots of room for big groups! It has authentic Italian vibe in type of pizza and sauces offered. Love the blues and motorbikes around, some with real flowers blooming in the basket! This pizza is the thin crust without marinara sauce but the sauce is offered as a condiment along with many other great options like chili flavored olive oil, parm cheese, extra oregano, etc. I gave the pizza 4 stars as ours did not seem fresh and cooled off really fast. We arrived at 4:50 pm on a Saturday with the place totally empty but within 20 minutes, they had 25 or more customers! I suspected we got a prepared pepperoni as it was out in under 5 minutes. Loved the sauces and condiments offered and the abundance of seating. There were outside tables too! Seating are benches so bring your own seat pad if needed. They have their own huge authentic Italian pizza oven which was quite impressive. I liked the offer of chilled Peligrino water bottles! We will return again to see what another flavor is like that is fresh and hot! read more

Amazing pizza place! Ordered through DoorDash pick up, but when I came to pick up the pizza, I realized we should've just come and eaten at the restaurant! The place is sparkling clean, smells fresh, has lots of inviting long benches to do family style meals, an open kitchen where you can see them make your pizzas in the woodfired ovens, and lots of tempting gelato and desserts in glass displays. I also love that they had all you can serve yourself, dipping sauce, condiments, and olive oil. Putting the olive oil in a little pouring container is a nice touch. The servers immediately refilled it when it was out. Pizza was delicious, and I can tell it's made with imported wheat because I do not get bloated after I eat it. We got the margarita and la grassa. No complaints about either. We always pay well for good Neapolitan pizza because we understand that all the ingredients are fresh and some of them are imported directly from Italy such as the wheat. Whole experience was just really wonderful. read more

Get ready for some beautifully crafted authentic wood fired pizza folks!! This place is a little trip to Naples. Service is excellent, gelato available, but it's really all about the pizza. Simple indoor seating and very casual. Wine and beer available. They do takeout as well. read more

Capella Pizzeria - Wood fired ovens!! - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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They already have a high star rate but this place should have a fully perfect high 5 star rate. The server that I placed the order with was seriously perfect and kind. And she helped me pick which pizza I ordered. The chefs and the one that delivered my pizza to my table were all hard workers with a great vibe too. The feel inside is great in here. The whole palace was good and the pizza was honestly equal to my favorite unique pizza ever. If you want a boring plain pizza go to one of the plain pizza places but if you want a wonderful delicious pizza and have a good seat with some good tvs playing, come here for sure. read more

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We stopped in Birmingham for the night and needed a good place to grab dinner. This unassuming pizza place on the end of a shopping center is someplace I'd drive from Texas just to enjoy again. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Everything was absolutely delicious!!! read more

On this day, I have 3 big eaters coming over for game day. Surfing for meal I discovered that Capella's Pizzeria is now available for delivery on food delivery apps. Capella Pizzeria is a truly diamond in the rough in this town full of pizza joints. Very few Pizza joints have Gourmet Pizza. Capella has that covered. For whatever reason, coal and wood fried pizza's are always better ! The crust reminds you of eating Frank Stitt's Olive Oli and Fine breads @ Bottega. Tonight three of us had the following pizza that were all fabulous! La Grassa : San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil and Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella. I added Mushrooms and Italian Sausage. Bianca : Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Fresh Garlic Olive Oil. I added Mushrooms and Italian Sausage Meat Busters : Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, San Marzano tomato sauce ,fresh basil and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Enjoy read more

This place was amazing, fast, plenty of seating and the food was phenomenal. We had our puppies and there was outdoor seating, this place worked out perfect for us passing through. read more

Capella Pizzeria - Cannoli and a triple chocolate cake - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Hands down the best pizza place in Birmingham. The Neapolitan style pizza is perfection from the dough, sauce, and the other fresh ingredients. The small touch of having olive oil to drizzle over your pizza as you see fit is great too. read more

I was shocked to see how big it was inside! The pizza was decent and came out quickly. It is the traditional style and was a nice change of pace from the Americanized version we usually have available. They also have gelato and desserts. We tried two cannolis. The pistachio and the chocolate chips. If I'm being honest, they stole the show from the pizza. Sometimes cannolis can be sort of mealy and dry. The shells are fresh and crisp and the filling was creamy! read more

Capella has delicious food! We ordered an Italian Blue side salad to start, and it had the tastiest apricot vinegrette dressing, crumbled blue cheese, honey pecans and fresh blue berries. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza - it's 8 slices and was the perfect amount for three of us. The pizza came out to the table very quickly. They also have a side bar where they offer seasonings like red pepper and dried italian, oils, and marinara for dipping. The only negative is this place has zero ambiance. It's way too big, and the large empty room is filled several large picnic tables. They have two beautiful wood fired pizza ovens that really ought to be made into a design feature in the space - instead they're just against a wall behind a half-wall divider. There was an artist working on a wall mural, so that will certainly help! read more

Ordered for take out and even when not fresh out of the oven, this pizza was incredible. I got the Siena and didn't realize how big it would be, and makes $21 a STEAL!! The pizza was huge. The pepperoni was the best I'd ever had and the crust was thin, crispy, and soft all at the same time. The cannolis are incredible too and the tiramisu! I'll be back soon to try it fresh! read more

Capella Pizzeria - Siena - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We came after a long day of travel. We were able to walk here from our hotel. Nice. We ordered the Siena pizza. It tasted amazing but was a bit too greasy for us. Probably because of all the pepperoni. But the staff was very nice and we would definitely return. Just maybe go for a veggie or caprese pizza next time read more

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This restaurant is the most authentic Italian pizzeria experience in town. They make Napoletana style pizzas and their attention to detail is outstanding. The signature of a Naples-style is the chewy dough, sweet tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. I had the Palermo, and it was amazing. Sausage, sweet red peppers, caramelized onions, San Mariano tomato sauce and mozzarella. The pie had a thin bottom and puffy bordering crust; the outside had a little char from the oven. The toppings are perfectly portioned. They were fresh and tasty, and they complemented the remarkable crust. I also tried the cannolis and they were as good as Mike's Pastry's at the North End in Boston. I was blown away. This place is the real deal, and may be the BEST pizza in Birmingham. read more

Capella Pizzeria - Picture doesn't do justice. Palermo is excellent! - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Loved the fresh ingredients on a perfectly cooked pizza that has just enough crust for me to dip in the hot marinara sauce available as a serve-yourself. I didn't have room to sample any gelato but I got some cannolis to go. Both the pistachio cannoli and the chocolate chips cannoli were perfect to me - I prefer a whipped Creme/ricotta cheese filling, in a crisp shell, with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Personal pizzas are available 11am-4pm. Really good Neapolitan pizza. I'll be back soon for more pizza, gelato, and cannoli. read more

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A nice set up, a fairly roomy and casual dining area, a cooler with bottled beverages, a wide open kitchen where you can watch all of the action, and a cute gelato and dessert cooler. It doesn't have a lot of character as it is a strip mall with some Italian memorabilia on the wall. The location is convenient for me so that is a big plus. I really wanted to give 5 stars, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. The pizza was good, but not great. We had a Palermo pie. The ingredients used are mainly quality. However, it was not the highest quality of crust. Truly elite authentic crust with proper rise and a nice crust with crispy bits - like the best of the best, doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. I'm not sure if it's the flour itself or the recipe, but the crust wasn't quite right in my opinion. This pizza would be very very average somewhere like NYC, though many in Birmingham will find it above average. The Friday evening when I went it was very very busy with a full staff working hard in the kitchen and we waited a little under an hour for a pie to go. The staff was so kind and friendly and the setup was good. If the crust was improved I could add another star, but the pizza was just really missing something. I would also like to see some different topping options. I think people may be overrating it to some extent because of the hype. All in all I hope to see them succeed. I may try them again for lunch and see if my opinion is the same after a second visit. As it stands I can think of at least 3 other pizza places I prefer locally. read more

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Quality ingredients. Fresh. Could eat here everyday. Love the open dining for little ones too

TL/DR: Food = Great Service = No complaints Ambiance = Very casual I've been here twice now, and I will keep coming back. The pizza is so good. Perfect crust, thin and chewy without being rubbery, never soggy in the middle. Fresh ingredients. Authentic flavor. Great desserts. Non-alcoholic beverages are all bottle options you grab from a cooler, so no fountain (which means no refills). There is a small beer and wine selection, but the choices are adequate for a pizza night, and even a few beers on tap are available. Fast-casual style where you order at the counter then food is brought to your table. Very casual picnic table seating, with paper plates and paper towel rolls at each table. Large counter at the front supplies plastic cutlery and condiments/spices. High chairs available. Keep reading below for comments on some specific menu items. Siena: pepperoni pizza, so good La Grassa: sausage pizza, also delicious Diavola: spicy salami and Calabrian peppers give this one a little heat, but not an uncomfortable amount. I did find this one a little too salty. Mediterranean: cherry tomatoes and arugula, this was my surprise favorite! Roman salad: perfect complement to the pizzas, especially the Diavola and the Siena Pistachio ricotta cake: Smooth, creamy, not too sweet Cheesecake: great taste and texture Gelato: loved the strawberry gelato, but the cookies and cream flavor had something a little off to my taste (not spoiled, just didn't taste the way I expected) read more

I still haven't tried their pizza, but go regularly for cannoli and gelato. Best in the area! read more

Capella Pizzeria - Pizza ovens! - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Found by Yelp, never even knew it was there, placing order is kinda like the soup nazi on Seinfeld, better know what you want before you get to cashier, they don't ask questions and don't tell you anything. Had to learn by watching others. They are bar to make your own dip, and you get topping near the front door. You get your own flat ware. Kinda loud. They have about 10-12 pizzas that it and they come all in one size. You by bottled drinks, and some beer and wine by the glass. Kinda loud a least when we was there. Inside has some decor but not over the top. The pizza is wood oven so be prepared for a little burnt bottom. It's an Italian style (best way to say it) that means soft limp bottom crust. got the meat pizza it was great has well has a chocolate cannoli and a triple layer chocolate cake. With one meat pizza , two bottle sodas and two desserts came to be about $40. read more

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If you want traditional Napoli pizza with light airy crust cooked in wood-fired pizza ovens right before your eyes, this is a great spot! Ingredients are a little sparse - typical for this style - but the flavor is great! They offer some good pizza flavors or a build-your-own option if you prefer to satisfy your own taste. We like the energy and authenticity of the group of guys who started Capella and their dad adds a nice touch when he's here. The picnic tables are an interesting mix in the atmosphere but fun for families and groups. The biggest turnoff for us is the stark white fluorescent lights in the kitchen area that overflow into the dining area, which isn't separated from the kitchen area at all. Just one big open room separated by a counter and dramatically different lighting. This could be improved with some hanging cloth or panels to create more environment for diners, although it would limit the view of the pizza ovens from the dining area, but there has to be a creative solution that would feel like a significant improvement. read more

Best pizza that I've had in the southeast US. Amazing atmosphere, friendly and efficient service. And the pizza is the most authentic Italian style you will find in the dirty south. The cannolis are incredible too. I would push an old lady down some stairs if it meant we could get a place like this on the coast of Alabama. read more

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We heard of this place thru word of mouth and decided to have lunch. It was a sunny, fall like day with a light breeze. I liked the concept as soon as I walked in. The business plan shines thru and is truly evident in almost every facet. The menu is small. To me, this means they are focused on what they do best. The staple, Caputo 00 wheat flour is stacked in the dining area as if to say "we are doing this right" and trust me, they are. Theres water, soft, drinks, beer and wine available from self serve coolers. Theres Gelato and other Italian desserts too! Orders are placed at the counter and the food is prepared in the kitchen which is entirely open. Two huge wood fired ovens dominate the space and are named after the Italian cities of Rome and Napoli. After you order go ahead and make a stop at the "fixings" table. Here you can get all the seasonings you need for your pie. Red Sauce, crushed pepper, grated parmesan cheese, spicy olive oil and more. Service is friendly and prompt. We ordered two personal pies and a side salad. The side salad was delicious with fresh greens and is big enough for two. By the time we finished the salad, boom, our pies were ready. I'd estimate they are running the ovens at 750 deg F or slightly higher. We asked for extra crispy and they were prepared accordingly. The crust is light and airy with just the right amount of chew. The marinara is light, zingy and says San Marzano to me. Everything we had was fresh, and made with high quality ingredients. Give this place a visit you wont be disappointed. We will definitely be going back in the near future. Urban Cowgill September 2023 read more

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Diavola pizza is not an everyday occurrence. Serious Napoletano makers! Will definitely be back. Locals, take advantage! Gelato is a must have too! Come hungry! read more

Capella Pizzeria - Diavola. Well made must for spice lovers. Will be back again. - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We love Capella's, and frequent them about once a month! The service is so fast, and it is a great place to have a quick meal with our little kids and family. Save room for dessert, especially if you are dining in! The gelato is delicious, but the triple chocolate cake really steals the show. It's so light and not too sweet, reminding me of European bakeries. Pickup for takeout is always so fresh and fast, we call the order in while we're already on the way to pick it up. read more

We actually stopped by here after we already had lunch....figured we would get a personal pan to share just to try it out. Their personal pan is a good portion! Enough to fill even someone with a larger appetite, so kudos to Capella for that. Pizzas are made fresh and come out in less than 10 minutes. Staff is really nice. I love the self-serve aspect of it all - order at the counter, clean up after yourself, get your own dipping sauce making the combination you want, etc. Awesome. Now, onto the pizza. So.....have y'all had Pizza Grace? Well, they are the best pizza in town....and this is right up there. Capella's pizza is just a touch below as it didn't quite manage to have its pizza crispy all the way to the center (tip of the slice). Literally just the center inch or so, the rest are perfect. Pizza Grace does manage to get the crisp all the way to the center. However, the fact that Capella has a lunch menu and a dipping bar (a little counter table where you can get your own marinara sauce or make your own dipping oil with various seasonings) make up for that inch for me! So I now consider Pizza Grace and Capella my pizza go-to depending on where I am at!! read more

This is the best pizza I've ever eaten in Alabama! The self-serve sauce is so good I could almost drink it. The crust, usually the least exciting part of a pizza, is my favorite part of these pizzas when dipped in the incredible sauce. The staff is always friendly, and they are very efficient. Every time I'm out that way Capella is the only place I consider having lunch. I'm not sure if these photos I took were of the 280 location or Trussville, I do go to both, but the pizza is consistent across both locations. The Palermo is the family favorite, those roasted red peppers and onions are so good! read more

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Absolutely love love love this place. The staff is so nice and friendly and I can't get enough of the pizza. They have Italian decorations around the walls and play Italian music. It sounds a little cheesy but it does make me feel like I'm experiencing some Italian culture and I like it. The pizza crust is so so good. It's not gummy and chewy and taste and bites just like how natural bread should be. I wish they would put more basil on the pizzas but other than that it doesn't disappoint! However I do want to mention that pizzas are made differently and many people have different preferences. Their pizzas do have a soggier base similar to New York pizzas but I like it that way as well as crunchy ones. I find their ingredients are more natural. If you don't like it that way and soggier bases, then this place may not be for you. They have amazing desserts too. Aside from them messing up my order twice I still enjoy it. I've tried a majority of them and love them all! Just wish they serve espressos too so I can enjoy it there too with a nice cup of cappuccino! read more

To start...the pizza was amazing! We both loved the food and will 100% be back The gentleman at the counter was very nice and helped explain some of the vegetarian options that they have. Very lowkey quiet area , or at least it was on the Saturday we came in! read more

Capella Pizzeria - Condiment station - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I have been asked by many people for an update on this place. It has been 3 months and still nobody has gotten back to me about my refund. The owners clearly don't care about the what is now stolen money. Will never ever be back here period! read more

I haven't experienced a better restaurant from top to bottom from ownership to staff including customer service AND the food was delicious, very satisfying, cost-worthy and paired with a delicious glass of wine! For a pizzeria, it offers a simply tasteful menu of Italian pizzas, desserts and beer and wine choices to suit your palate. My BEST first visit to any restaurant and took a moment to talk with the passionate Memet about the story that brought them Birmingham. Thank GOD for the good time, good food and hospitality I experienced. FINALLY!! My heart and belly were filled. Ciao! read more

An authentic Italian pizzeria that also sells gelato! What a great place to have In my area of town. They are located behind the 280 Starbucks where Jason's Deli used to be. The restaurant was extremely clean and a huge spacious location with picnic communion type tables inside. We shared the Meat Buster pizza without ham. This type of pizza is light, airy, and not your Americanized heavy pizza where it feels like there's a brick in your stomach. The staff were all very kind and happy to be there. read more

Capella Pizzeria - Meat Buster's pizza without ham - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Honestly, this place has some of the best pizzas I have ever tried. You can tell the owner has so much pride in this place and it definitely shows in the food, service, and cleanliness! Everything is made fresh to order and I love that they offer hot oil and olive oil to add to your pizzas. read more

Capella Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Most importantly, the pizza is amazing! It's definitely the best pizza I've had in a long time. The crust is crunchy yet soft and the cheese and toppings are generous and fresh. After talking with an employee, we learned that all the ingredients are imported from Italy and the quality shows. The customer service is top notch. All the employees were extremely nice and took time to explain the different pizzas. The place is a bit hidden at the end of a strip mall but definitely worth finding. read more

The lunch special is where it's at! Quick delicious and authentic! Highly recommend for pizza lovers and foodies! read more

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I visited Capella for takeout. I used the Clover app on Google to order ahead of time. I arrived at the projected time when the pizza was to be ready, and there was basically no wait. It's always an inspiring sight to walk into a restaurant and see giant authentic pizza ovens firing away! That in addition to a line of cooks hard at work to get the pizzas ready. I was in anticipation to say the least! My pizza was wonderful. The crust was probably my favorite part. It was perfectly chewy with a crisp crust - everything I could ask for in a pizza. I ordered the Palermo. The cheese was stretchy, the sausage delicious, and the peppers sweet and pickley! I only wish there was some kind of fresh element like maybe a garnish of herbs on the pizza. I sort of feel like it needed it. Nevertheless, I am excited to come back and try a different kind of pizza. read more

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