Raphael Pizza

Head down to Alcester Road in South Birmingham and you'll find yourself in proper pizza territory. Raphael does the Neapolitan thing seriously — the kind of place where they've clearly invested in knowing their craft rather than just throwing toppings at dough. You're looking at wood-fired pizzas that actually taste like something, made with the kind of care that justifies queuing for a table. The neighbourhood's had a real food awakening in recent years, and this spot sits comfortably among the places that actually deserve the footfall. It's the sort of spot locals go back to repeatedly, not because it's fashionable, but because the pizza is genuinely excellent.