If you’ve ever stared at a $30 delivery total and thought, “I could have bought a whole appliance for that,” Aldi just made your point for you. The budget grocery chain’s latest gadget: the Ambiano 12-inch Non-Stick Pizza Grill costs the same as a single takeout pie and might even make a better one.
The countertop grill, part of Aldi’s rotating lineup of limited-time “Aldi Finds,” has been making the rounds on social media and in store aisles thanks to its compact design, simple controls, and surprising versatility. At $29.99, it’s small enough to stash in a cabinet but powerful enough to crisp up a frozen pizza, heat leftovers, or even handle breakfast sandwiches.
Early Reviews Are Declaring Another Aldi Win
Consumers are saying it’s the kind of kitchen tool that makes you question why you ever turned on the oven for a weeknight pizza. One Reddit user wrote that their frozen pizza “turned out great at around 11 minutes,” while another said their homemade pizza crust came out crisp but the appliance “didn’t leave much room for toppings.” Like most Aldi gadgets, it’s not flashy. It’s functional. Still, for a quick dinner fix or late-night craving, that’s exactly the point.
The Ambiano Pizza Grill features two non-stick plates, top and bottom, that close around a 12-inch pizza like a clamshell. The dual-surface heating helps the crust brown evenly without drying out the toppings, and a simple dial lets you adjust the temperature from about 225˚F to 425˚F. It’s also far easier to clean than a full-size oven, just wipe the plates with a damp cloth when you’re done.
According to AldiReviewer, a site dedicated to road-testing Aldi’s rotating product line, the pizza grill “delivers crisp crusts and cooks evenly,” making it a smart option for small kitchens, dorms, or anyone who doesn’t want to fire up a full oven for a personal pizza. Their review also pointed out that the compact shape is ideal for apartment dwellers and those who’d rather avoid heating up the whole house just to reheat leftovers.
Here’s the kicker: this $30 gadget does more than pizza. Users have reported success making quesadillas, grilled sandwiches, and even reheating fries to their original crunch. It’s basically a single-purpose appliance that turned out to have multiple lives.
That said, there are limits. The lid isn’t tall enough for deep-dish or heavily loaded pies, and it works best with thin or medium crusts. Preheating is key—give it a few minutes to warm up before sliding in your dough for the best results.
The biggest caveat? Availability. Because the Ambiano Pizza Grill is an Aldi Find, it won’t be around forever. Once stores sell through their stock, that’s it until (maybe) next year. In true Aldi fashion, scarcity is part of the thrill. Regulars know that if you see something good, you grab it.
So, if your next pizza night comes down to a $30 delivery order or this $30 countertop grill, the math’s pretty simple. One gets you dinner tonight; the other gets you pizza any night. And if you happen to make a mess experimenting with homemade margheritas or crispy pepperoni pies? At least this time, you can’t blame the delivery guy.
