Aldi is selling dupe of iconic Pizza Express menu item for just £1.35 – so you can have a fakeaway this weekend
One fan declared 'Aldi have done it again!'
ALDI is selling a dupe of an iconic Pizza Express menu item for just £1.35 – and fans are eyeing it up for fakeaways.
Despite being almost identical to the pizza giant’s £3.80 version, the Aldi knock-off comes in at less than half the price.
The newly launched Stonebaked Dough Balls, part of Aldi’s Carlos Takeaway line, come in packs of 12 – along with a Garlic Dough Ball Dip.
Fans went wild for the starter after it was posted in the Food Finds UK Official Facebook group, with one declaring: “Aldi have done it again.”
Another enthusiastic commenter typed: “I need these!!”
And a third said to a family member: “We need to keep a look out for these.”
Speaking to a pal, another person echoed: “We will have to try these! When do we galentines.”
Meanwhile, one commenter had regrets about not buying the dough balls earlier, saying to her friend: “Shame we didn’t have these last night.”
The post racked up nearly 400 likes and 140 comments.
Pizza Express‘ dough balls have been one of the chain’s most iconic products for years.
They were originally invented in the brand’s first Wardour Street restaurant in 1969 – with its signature pizza dough.
The dough balls aren’t the only new product to drop in Aldi recently.
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, the brand has also launched a Champagne Cheddar Bake – billed as an “indulgent starter”.
The description reads: “The first of its kind for any UK supermarket, the Specially Selected Veuve Monsigny Champagne & Barber’s Vintage Cheddar Bake (£3.49, 150g) boasts a sophisticated blend of luxurious champagne flavours with deliciously indulgent, rich, creamy cheddar.
“For ultimate indulgence, shoppers should bake in the oven and enjoy with warm, crusty bread.”
Meanwhile, the supermarket chain was also updated its cleaning section – with a new range that can help tackle mould and bring tiles back to white again.
The Specialbuys will land in stores this week and cost from as little as £3.49.
Products include sealant for £4.69, a sealant tool for £3.49 and grout reviver for £3.99.
And, Aldi shoppers went wild for a dupe of Cadbury’s Egg’n’Spoon carton.
The iconic Easter treat was axed in 2023 – but can now enjoy Aldi’s Egg Joyables instead.
When's the best time to shop at Aldi?
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items – when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi’s 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found – if you’re quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: “All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates.”
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store’s times by using the supermarket’s
For Specialbuys – Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi’s weekly collection of items that it doesn’t normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store’s opening time.
Remember: once they’re gone, they’re gone, so if there’s something you really want, visit as early as possible