Pizza is one of the best dishes for a quick meal. Whether you’re hosting friends, or simply having a break from cooking, the choice often lands on one of the best supermarket pizzas. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser – in fact, we’re each thought to get through an impressive 5,208 slices over a lifetime, and while independent pizzerias now line our high streets, supermarket pizzas still hold their own and are often much cheaper than their takeaway counterparts.

Beyond the beloved margherita, supermarkets have noticeably raised their game, catering to growing demand for punchier flavours and more premium toppings. Think truffle oil and king prawns to fiery ’nduja, often layered over hand-stretched sourdough bases that wouldn’t feel out of place in a restaurant.

With so much on offer, choosing which pizza deserves a place in your trolley isn’t always straightforward. To make it easier, I set about taste-testing a broad range of supermarket options. The standouts were those with light, well-risen dough, deeply flavoured tomato sauces, a crisp finish once baked and, crucially, plenty of that all-important cheese pull.

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The best supermarket pizza for 2026 are:

• Best overall– Morrisons the best mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil pesto pizza: £3.90, Morrisons.com
• Best cheese topping– Sainsbury's stonebaked margherita pizza: £3.80, Sainsburys.co.uk
• Best flavour– Co-op wood-fired margherita: £6.35, Coop.co.uk
• Best dough– Doughboys classic margherita pizza: £4.20, Ocado.com
• Best crisp base– M&S classic margherita pizza: £3.90, Marksandspencer.com

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• Bestsupermarket pizza overall
• Weight485g
• Why we love it- Herby and peppery flavour
• Premium taste
• Excellent value for money

A pizza that received a chorus of “mmm”s upon the first bite, Morrisons’s the best margherita is hands down an excellent tasting pizza. On the table it looks really appealing, thanks to the addition of fresh cherry tomatoes, pesto and oozy mozzarella.

The base, made using sourdough and Italian rye, is pillowy soft with a good thickness, while the tomato sauce is peppery and flavoursome. My pesto loving friends wanted more of the basil sauce, but that was a small quibble on a solid score all round.

• Bestthick supermarket pizza
• Weight410g
• Why we love it- Soft dough

• Delicious fresh basil

• Take note- Base might be too bready for some

This is a soft, doughy pizza that’s not stingy on cheese and is finished with fresh basil. As it's from Tesco’s finest range, the toppings feel a little more luxury, with the mozzarella balls a welcomed addition. The tomato sauce tastes good quality and, once cooked, the cheese lightly crisps up.

While it could be too bready for some, it’s a great choice for those who enjoy thicker pizzas, but it would benefit from a crispier base.

• Bestsupermarket pizza for flavour
• Weight250g
• Why we love it- Good quality
• Fresh tomatoes

• Generous cheese

• Take note- Could do with more pesto

From Co-op’s irresistible range, this wood-fired margherita was a crowd-pleaser. The dough baked to a pillowy soft and centre, while the crust crisped up nicely in the oven, giving it a satisfying crunch and an artisanal look that made it especially appealing when served.

It's pretty generously topped with tangy, juicy cherry tomatoes that burst with flavour, adding a welcome freshness to bites. The pesto drizzle helped to life and enhance the overall taste with its herby richness – though we did find ourselves wishing there was a little more of it.

• Bestcrisp supermarket pizza
• Weight243g
• Why we love it- Crisp base and crust
• Yummy tomato

• Delicious, stringy cheese

• Take note- The priciest we tested

This is very much your classic margherita, with satisfyingly stringy cheese that melts and browns nicely in the oven, delivering a comforting appeal. The tomato sauce is moreish, and the toppings are spread out right to the crust, ensuring no slice is missed out.

The crust crisped up well during baking, while the base stayed soft. That said, while it was perfectly enjoyable, it ultimately didn’t quite wow us. We would have liked a tomato sauce with greater depth and richness, as well as a more generous helping of it.

At £1.60 per 100g, it’s the most expensive supermarket pizza of the line-up.

• Bestsupermarket pizza for cheese toppings
• Weight265g
• Why we love it- Tasty cheese

• Satisfying texture

• Take note- Tomato sauce lacked depth of flavour

We were fans of the generous lashings of cheese on this pizza, with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar that melted beautifully and caramelised nicely in the oven. The result was a satisfying crisp, golden top that gave way to a soft, fluffy dough beneath, making for a pleasing contrast in textures.

However, while the base and cheese delivered on comfort, the tomato sauce slightly let it down. It tasted a little too plain and leaned overly sweet for my liking, lacking the savoury depth needed to balance the richness of the cheese.

• Bestsupermarket pizza dough
• Weight340g
• Why we love it- High quality, tasty base

• Delicious cheese topping

• Take note- Pricey compared to others

Founded by Reading-based twin brothers Luke and Owen Buckmaster, fans of BBC’s business show Dragon’s Den might recognise the brand from its appearance on the show earlier this year.

This supermarket pizza taps into the growing appetite for premium-quality dough – and it truly delivered on that front. The base tasted excellent, with a depth of flavour and texture that made each bite genuinely moreish and set it apart from the standard supermarket offerings.

When it came to the toppings, the cheese was rich, well-balanced and thoroughly enjoyable after it bubbled into a beautifully crisp layer. My one gripe? I would have liked a more generous layer of tomato sauce to better complement the dough and bring extra richness to the overall flavour. At £1.45 per 100g, it’s also one of the pricier supermarket pizza options.

• Bestvegan supermarket pizza
• Weight430g
• Why we love it- Beautiful sourdough base

• Flavourful sun-dried tomatoes

• Take note- Cheese tastes a tad artificial

• Pesto might be too punchy for some

As supermarket’s vegan aisles continue to expand, pizzas made with dairy-free cheese are becoming more common-place. This offering from White Rabbit also caters to those avoiding gluten. Instead of mozzarella, it uses ‘mozzarisella’ – a cheese alternative made from sprouted brown rice – which creates a creamy cheese-like topping. While it wasn’t unpleasant, it tasted a bit artificial to me (though as a non-vegan, I may be biased).

The sourdough however was a real highlight: nice and chewy in texture, while the sun-dried tomatoes were rich and flavourful. It’s generously finished with a layer of pesto, which packs a strong herby punch – great for pesto lovers, though it may feel overpowering for those who aren’t mad about the sauce.

• Bestneapolitan-style supermarket pizza
• Weight420g
• Why we love it- Very cheesy

• Moreish base

• Take note- Could do with more tomato sauce

Picard superior margherita pizza is loaded with cheese, featuring both grated and thick balls of mozzarella. Out of the oven, it’s takes on a very soft, floppy-style pizza with a thick crust (you might call that Neapolitan), rather than crisp. This made it particularly moreish and satisfying to eat.

The richness of the cheese certainly delivers on indulgence, but we found the base itself a little underwhelming in terms of flavour. It also skimped on the tomato sauce, which left the overall balance at slightly one-note and stopped it from fully living up to its premium promise.