Pizza, Wings, and 12 More Costco Foods That Are Better and Cheaper Than Pizzeria Takeout

Pass on pricey pizzerias and unlock the true value of your Costco membership by snagging deals on ready-to-heat-and-eat items that rival restaurant fare.

From gourmet-inspired pies packed with tasty toppings to delicious mozzarella sticks, these Costco finds are mouthwatering foods that are budget-friendly bargains compared to what you'd pay at a pizzeria.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $16.99

Almost $17 may seem like it's in line with the cost of a pizzeria pie. But look closer. This isn't just one pizza; this delicious deal includes three. So, really, you're paying around $5 for a scrumptious pie that's ready in 15 minutes.

If you're not convinced, take it from a Costco customer on Reddit, clamscasinostix, who claimed, "I would say it's on par with a great brick oven pizza."

Price: $15.79

A single order of mozzarella sticks from the national chain Uno Pizzeria and Grill costs $12.99, while Costco's freezer section deal includes five pounds for $15.79.

That equals between 82 and 92 of the air fryer-ready 100 percent real cheese starter. Keep this box in your freezer and rejoice every time you get an Italian food craving.

Price: $12.99

Add an upscale pizzeria-style salad to your next meal at home. This marinated mozzarella rivals a restaurant-quality Caprese version.

Unlike at restaurants, this 2.5-pound tub will last for more than one dinner. Pop it into the fridge and enjoy the olive oil-marinated moz all week.

Price: $14.99

Slow-aged pepperoni, Italian sausage, fire-roasted peppers, a savory sauce, and plenty of shredded mozzarella make this take-and-bake prepared pizza a fan favorite.

While this high-quality gourmet find was at the higher end of the store's price spectrum ($16.99-plus), we recently spotted it for under $15 in a neighborhood Costco club.

Price: $5.99 per pound

Snag a mega-sized meatball hoagie at a premium per-pound price. And this is not a single-serve sandwich. The humungous hoagie is perfect for a party.

What do shoppers think? Costco subreddit user tpknight2 praised the pizzeria-style pick, "This is a great deal. Meatballs are tasty, and there is plenty of cheese on the sub."

Price: $4.49

Cheese-packed pies, hoagies, and fried food aren't the only items on a pizzeria's menu. Most of these restaurants also serve salads.

Save money and swap this potentially pricey eatery item for Costco's version. California Pizza Kitchen sells a half-sized Caesar for $11.99, but at the warehouse club, you can score a two-plus pound sharable salad for under $10.

Price: $14.79

This thick, ooey-gooey fan favorite is a must-have meal deal. Get two Detroit-style, crispy-crust, deep-dish pepperoni pies for under $15. Uno Pizzeria and Grill charges $16.49 for one regular-size pizza and $28.49 for a large.

Price: $17.99

It's not a pizza party without wings. Don't worry about frozen, bagged chicken getting soggy when you cook them. Costco Redditor Even_Ear_1704 notes, "The Garlic Parm Wings get so crispy, even in the oven."

Get 3.5 pounds for $17.99. For your reference, a 24-wing, 2.5-pound (approximately) order of garlic parm wings from chain pizzeria Papa John's costs $29.99.

Price: $4.99 per pound

Serve these rice and beef-stuffed bell peppers as a starter, side, or main meal. The prepared refrigerated deli section buy includes everything you need.

Just remove the plastic lid, cover the pan with foil, and cook the Italian menu-inspired item for 50 to 60 minutes in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven.

Price: $16.99

Prepare a hearty meal for less effort and less money with Costco's unbeatable deals of two three-pound trays of mouthwatering lasagna.

Made of vine-ripened tomato, whole milk mozzarella, whole milk ricotta, sausage, and 100 percent USDA Choice Grade ground beef, this lasagna is a steal for under $8.50 each.

For reference, just one lasagna entree costs $18 at The Spaghetti Warehouse restaurant.

Price: $8.99

Stock up on this savory selection and save. You'll get six fresh rolls for less than $9 at Costco.

If you're not a fan of plain pepperoni wrap-ups, try this bakery buy with Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce ($13.59 for two 28-ounce bottles) and melted mozzarella cheese.

Price: $6.79

Costco recently unveiled this new Kirkland Signature item, and shoppers can't get enough. Reddit reviews include descriptions like "Fantastic," "Really good," and "Shockingly great."

The extra-crispy fries pair perfectly with pizza, metaball subs, and wings. But if you want to get creative, sprinkle this pick on top of a grilled chicken or steak salad.

Price: $11.99

Is gluten a problem? You can still crush your pizza craving. This KS cauliflower crust pie is more than a mouthwatering pepperoni, sausage, roasted veggie, and three-cheese blend meal.

It's also gluten-free. Get two pies for under $12. One gluten-free pepperoni pizza costs $21.99 in California Pizza Kitchen's restaurants.

Price: $9.89

Always a great lunch — or dinner — is a hearty bowl of Italian wedding soup. You can also enjoy his classic recipe as a starter to complement any lasagna, pasta, pizza, chicken, sandwiches, and salads.

A single bowl in a restaurant can cost almost as much as a full meal at home. Uno Pizzeria and Grill charges $6.99 for one serving. Costco's deal includes two bulk-sized 24-ounce containers for less than $3 more.

You already know Costco for the warehouse club's bulk buys on basics. But now you know you can save money on groceries that include items that'll kill your pizzeria cravings for less.

Costco's prices allow you to save money on food, gas, home goods, and clothing. The sky is the limit at America's beloved bulk-buy warehouse.