If there is a more perfect food than pizza, we can’t think of one. A tasty crust, rich and savory sauce, and gooey cheese combine with an array of toppings to create a beloved meal for everyone, from the pickiest eater to the most sophisticated foodie. With so many variations, what’s not to love?

Well, now that you mention it, frozen pizza, actually.

Frozen pizza can leave a lot to be desired. It has a reputation for being as tasty as the cardboard box it comes in. But don’t worry, pizza lovers: That reputation may change thanks to some great products that have recently come on the market. New options in the frozen food section are elevating frozen pizza above mere convenience food by incorporating fresh ingredients, improving dough recipes, and taking advantage of multiple cooking methods. These new creations are an easy choice when you can’t make it to a high-end pizzeria. 

So, pull out the tablecloth, and try the options on our list of the best frozen pizzas. Pick these options from the frozen food aisle when you want some delicious cheesy goodness.

1. Giordano's Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza – Pepperoni

BEST FROZEN DEEP DISH PIZZA

You simply have to try Chicago’s best stuffed-crust pizza experience. Handcrafted from scratch, this deep-dish pizza layers rich, savory tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and creamy Wisconsin mozzarella between two layers of delicious buttery dough to create a thick crust. Then it’s topped with even more sauce for a pizza experience second to none. No matter where you are, bring home the authentic taste of the Windy City.

2. California Pizza Kitchen Frozen Thin Crust BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza

BEST FROZEN PIZZA WITH ALTERNATIVE TOPPINGS

Sometimes you want a break from routine. California Pizza Kitchen understands that and has created a BBQ chicken pizza that combines fresh flavors with traditional pizza toppings. This thin-crust pizza takes you out of the usual pepperoni pizza routine. Instead, it offers spicy BBQ-seasoned grilled white meat chicken, red onions, cilantro, tangy BBQ sauce, and 100% real mozzarella and hickory-smoked gouda cheeses.  

CPK delivers delicious artisan flavor with premium ingredients with no artificial flavors and a preservative-free crust.

3. Freschetta Frozen Brick Oven Crust 5 Cheese Pizza

BEST FROZEN CHEESE PIZZA

What’s better than a four-cheese pizza? A five-cheese pizza. Freschetta crafts its Brick Oven 5 Cheese Pizza on a preservative-free crust. It’s deliciously crispy on the outside, tender and chewy on the inside, inspired by the pizza made in the brick ovens of Italy. Then, they layer it with flavorful tomato sauce made from scratch with vine-ripened tomatoes and top it with 100% real mozzarella, provolone, fontina, asiago, and parmesan cheese.Freschetta’s 5 Cheese Pizza is perfect for at-home customization. Simply add your favorite veggies and other toppings for a pizzeria experience all your own.

4. Annie's Homegrown Frozen Pepperoni Mini Pizza Bagels

BEST FROZEN KID-FRIENDLY PIZZAWhat better way to introduce your little ones to the joys of pizza than with Annie's Homegrown Uncured Pepperoni Mini Pizza Bagels. These bite-sized pizzas are made with organic flour and tomatoes, topped with uncured pepperoni, cheese, and tomato sauce. Annie’s never includes any artificial flavors, synthetic colors, or added nitrates in their products. Hoppy snacking the Annie’s way!

5. Otto Mushroom & Roasted Cauliflower Pizza

BEST FROZEN ARTISANAL PIZZA

Some days, you want to take your pizza to another level of sophistication. OTTO gets it. They were founded on the promise of an elevated pizza experience — transforming an oft-uninspired staple food into a worldly dining experience through the addition of carefully-sourced, high-quality, wholesome ingredients and culinary-inspired recipes. Go beyond your everyday plates. This pizza deserves to be served on your finest china.

6. Red Baron Frozen Deep Dish Pepperoni Single Pizzas

BEST FROZEN SINGLE-SERVING PIZZASome things are too good to share. Soar to new heights with the Red Baron classic crust, serving up a crunch even from the microwave. Enjoy a zesty tomato sauce, premium pepperoni, and 100% real ooey-gooey cheese. These pizzas are ready in minutes and so good you’ll want to stock up so there’s enough of this supreme pizza experience to go around.

7. Dare To Be Different Broccoli Crust Roasted Tomato Cheese Pizza with Pesto Sauce 

BEST FROZEN GLUTEN-FREE PIZZADare To Be Different Broccoli Pizza is a tasty twist on vegetable pizza. This pizza has a broccoli crust topped with roasted tomato and fresh pesto and serves up 8 grams of protein. This tasty indulgence comes with the delicious, keto-friendly taste you want, is certified kosher, and is naturally gluten- and grain-free. There’s nothing between you and having a pizza done your way. 

8. DiGiorno Frozen Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza

BEST FROZEN SELF-RISING CRUST PIZZACraving a pizza dinner or a pizza lunch? Short on time? This classic features an extra crispy version of the DiGiorno original rising crust, their signature tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a generous amount of pepperoni. Enjoy this classic with a glass of red wine or sparkling seltzer and good company. And yes, Netflix counts as good company.

9. Gino's East Pepperoni Thin Crust Pizza

BEST FROZEN THIN CRUST PIZZA

If there’s one thing Chicago knows, it’s pizza. Enjoy this traditional thin crust pizza, topped with Gino’s signature vine-ripened tomato sauce, and overloaded with 100% real mozzarella cheese and zesty pepperoni. Since joining the pizza business in 1966, Gino’s knows what you want in a classic pizza, and they deliver — Windy City style. 

10. Totino’s Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

BEST CRAVINGS-BUSTING FROZEN PIZZACraving pizza but low on time? There’s a solution: Totino’s Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. Who can resist hot melted cheese and savory pepperoni packed into a golden-brown bite-sized crust? Heat them in the microwave or toaster oven for a snack on the run. Or cook them in the oven for the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal that everyone loves.

11. Roberta’s Frozen Margherita Pizza

BEST FROZEN TRADITIONAL ITALIAN PIZZA

This pizza is unlike any other. It’s an authentic hand-made, wood-fired New York-style pizza made from the same fresh dough, olive oil, and toppings used in Brooklyn’s famous Roberta’s restaurant. You’ll love this combination of traditional Italian Lacinato (or Tuscan) kale, aged cheddar, and Calabrian chilies that merge to create a truly authentic Margherita pizza. No tricks, no gimmicks, all real — Roberta's Frozen Pizza is in a class by itself.

12. Jack’s Pepperoni Pizza

BEST FROZEN PEPPERONI PIZZAPepperoni pizza will never fade away. You can’t do much better than the classic combination of a crispy pizza crust, 100% real Wisconsin cheese, and scrumptious pepperoni. Every bite of this preservative-free thin crust pizza features an unbelievable taste that keeps you coming back for more.

13. Caulipower Frozen Margherita Cauliflower Crust Pizza

BEST FROZEN CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZACaulipower Pizza’s take on the classic Margherita pizza pie starts with a crispy stone-fired cauliflower crust, diced vine-ripened tomatoes, and a generous helping of mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a taste sensation that’s hard to forget. It’s free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and gluten, so you can always feel good about eating it. Take a bite and see what’s got everyone talking.

14. Amy’s Frozen Vegan Margherita Pizza

BEST FROZEN VEGAN PIZZAEveryone loves pizza. Indulge with this decadent dairy-free pizza that starts with a thin, hand-stretched wheat crust, diced tomatoes, and Amy’s classic Italian-style pizza sauce with fragrant basil. Thanks to the shredded mozzarella-style cheeze that stretches, melts, and tastes like the real thing, this is an ideal vegan treat.  

This delectable pizza ticks all the ethical foodstuff boxes; not only is it dairy-free, but this pizza is also lactose-free, soy-free, tree nut-free, vegan, kosher, and plant-based. That’s a lot of boxes. 

FAQ

How big are frozen pizzas?

Frozen pizzas come in a variety of sizes. Plenty of options exist whether you’re seeking a quick snack or need to feed a hungry family. Here are some choices you can find in the freezer aisle.

Snack-size

• Totino’s Pizza Rolls

Kid-friendly

• Annie’s Homegrown Frozen Pepperoni Mini Pizza Bagels

• Bagel Bites Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Snacks

Individual:

• Red Baron Frozen Deep Dish Pepperoni Single Pizzas

Family of Four

• DiGiorno Frozen Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza

• Jack’s Pepperoni Pizza

• Dare To Be Different Broccoli Crust Roasted Tomato Cheese Pizza with Pesto Sauce 

Always read the packaging for the recommended serving size so you won’t be caught short.

How do I cook a frozen pizza? 

Read the instructions for specific directions, but the best way to cook a frozen pizza usually follows the same process.

1. Cook from frozen (do not thaw).

2. Preheat your oven to the required temperature. Heat can range from 350°F to 450°F, so read the instructions for the recommended temperature setting.

3. Remove pizza from its packaging.

4. Customize your pizza with extra toppings like fresh veggies, romano cheese, or whatever you like.

5. Place on a cookie sheet or pizza stone to help keep your oven clean.

6. Place pizza in the oven.

7. Set a timer. The recommended cooking time will vary between brands, so read the instructions.

8. Recycle packaging where facilities exist.

9. Set the table or uncork the wine while waiting for your pizza to cook.

10. When the timer goes off, remove your pizza from the oven with oven mitts on to protect your hands. 

11. Let the pizza cool for 2 to 3 minutes. 

12. Cut pizza into pieces if not pre-cut.

13. Serve and enjoy.

14. Do the dishes while dreaming of your next pizza dinner.

Which pizza is the best and tastiest?

Many pizzas at the local grocery store will please even the pickiest palates. 

If you’re looking for a classic crust pepperoni pizza, you can’t go wrong with Tony's Frozen Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza. Crispy thin crust lovers are sure to crave Roberta’s Frozen Margherita Pizza. Are you looking for a healthy, non-GMO, gluten-free pie? Dare To Be Different Broccoli Crust Roasted Tomato Cheese Pizza with Pesto Sauce is a delicious, satisfying option. Want to go against the grain and shake things up a bit? California Pizza Kitchen defies tradition with its BBQ Chicken Pizza. Not sure what’s best? Why not taste test a few to find your next favorite.If none of these options tempt you, you can always make your own pizza using ingredients you find around the house. Fresh ‘N Ready makes a delicious frozen sheet crust to serve as the base of your custom pizza creation. If your family wants to make individual or snack-size pizzas, you can use flatbreads or crackers as the crust. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your toppings. Go as decadent or health-conscious as you like. No limits exist when it comes to pizza.