Pazzo Big Slice Pizza, Birmingham

Pazzo means "crazy" in Italian and perfectly captures the essence of this exciting fast-casual concept restaurant. Offering freshly made, over-stuffed calzones, world-class pizzas, premium salads, dazzling pastas, and the kind of simple Italian side dishes that generations have come to love, Pazzo doesn't take any shortcuts. Their recipes follow time-honored techniques and source locally grown, in-season produce when possible. Artisan sausages, imported Italian cheeses, regional sauce recipes, and ingredients in the Italian tradition are all brought together for these mouthwatering pizzas and assorted gourmet goodies. It all starts with house-made artisan dough, prepared fresh daily. Then, you go "Pazzo!" -- select your favorite specialty combos or build your own masterwork from a selection of vegetables, Italian meats, cheeses, and other assorted toppings. A "big slice" is a good way to eat and run, while the variety of other menu items ensures that everyone walking through the door has multiple chances to find a new favorite. If you're really looking to go wild, check out Pazzo's world famous 24-inch pizza challenge...put your appetite to the test!