Which Deep Dish Pizza Pans Should You Buy in 2026? 5 Options
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Depth, diameter and oven rating separate these pans more than the coating does.
If you mainly bake one Chicago-style pie in a very hot oven, go straight to the Chef Pomodoro pan. If instead you make several pizzas and want pans that stack, look at the Lloyd Pans 12-inch. For a wide 14-inch round, Chicago Metallic is the pick. The two rectangular Detroit-style pans, from Jisculo and Lloyd Pans, suit thick, square crusts. This is a short list for anyone hunting the best deep dish pizza pan, so each pick below states the spec that decides it.
Our top picks for Deep Dish Pizza Pan
Chef Pomodoro's 12-inch hard anodized pan is the top pick because it is the lightest pan in the set at 11.84 ounces, though its listing does not state an oven rating. If you want a bigger 14-inch round, Chicago Metallic wins; for rectangular Detroit-style pizza, Jisculo and Lloyd Pans are the options.
Why trust these picks?
None of these pans were handled. The ranking comes from setting the manufacturers’ listings next to each other: depth, diameter, weight, material, stated oven rating, warranty and capacity, with the difference between two values used wherever the figures share a unit.
Listings cannot show how a pan releases a crust, how evenly it browns, how the coating wears or how a rim feels in the hand. Where a listing leaves out a spec, such as an oven rating, the pick says so.
6 listings were compared on item weight, item diameter, capacity and dimensions. 1 was set aside (1 listing states too little). No product was bought or physically handled: every figure is the manufacturer's listing value. Produced by Kitchen & Cookware Desk. Editorial responsibility: restaurantweekhawaii.com.
Side by side
Each mini table lists the same fields for every pick: diameter or footprint, depth, weight, material and stated oven rating.
Read down a column to compare. Blank or unstated entries mean the listing gives no value.
Pick by situation
- Very hot oven or pizza oven Chef Pomodoro 12-inch Chicago deep dish pan
- Stackable pans for storage or proofing Self-stacking design, 2.25 inches deep, 12-inch diameter Lloyd Pans 12-inch Chicago deep dish pan
- Larger round pizza for a crowd 14-inch diameter with a 25-year manufacturer warranty Chicago Metallic 14-inch deep dish pan
- Rectangular Detroit-style crust 10 x 14 x 2.5 inches, 5-year warranty Jisculo 10×14 Detroit-style pan
- Detroit pan with a stated volume Capacity listed as 328 cubic inches Lloyd Pans 10×14 Detroit-style pan
Our Deep Dish Pizza Pan picks
1. Chef Pomodoro 12-inch Chicago deep dish pan
1 · Best Overall
Verdict: For a single 12-inch Chicago-style pizza in a very hot oven; the 1221 °F upper rating is the highest listed here.
- 11.84 ounces Item Weight
- 12 inches Item Diameter
- 12 inches Capacity
- 12"D x 12"W x 2"H Dimensions
Best for One 12-inch Chicago-style pie, including in very hot ovens
Skip it if You bake several pizzas at once and need pans that stack; look at Lloyd Pans' 12-inch pan.
What we like
- Highest listed upper temperature rating in the set
- Lightest pan listed, at 0.74 lb
- Pre-seasoned nonstick surface, ready out of the package
What could be better
- Hand wash only
- No stacking feature, unlike Lloyd Pans' 12-inch pan
- Higher-priced in this set
Against the next pick: Chef Pomodoro is a quarter inch shallower than Lloyd Pans' 12-inch pan but far lighter, and its oven rating is higher.
The deciding spec is heat tolerance. Chef Pomodoro lists 1221 °F, against 700 °F for the next-highest rating, from Lloyd Pans’ 12-inch pan. That matters if you bake in a pizza oven or on a preheated steel, where the oven can outrun a typical bakeware limit.
It is also the lightest pan in the set at 0.74 lb, and its 2-inch depth is enough for a standard Chicago-style layering of dough, cheese and sauce. The hard anodized aluminum body is listed as nonstick and pre-seasoned.
The trade-off is care and scale. The listing calls for hand washing, and it is a single 12-inch round, so there is no stacking feature and no larger size in the listing. The set also lists it as higher-priced.
Full listing specifications
2. Lloyd Pans 12-inch Chicago deep dish pan
2 · Best for Stacking
Verdict: For bakers who store or proof several pans; the 2.25-inch depth is the deepest round pan in the set.
- 16 ounces Item Weight
- 12 inches Item Diameter
- 2.25 inches Capacity
- 12.62"D x 12.62"W x 2.25"H Dimensions
Best for Frequent bakers who need pans to stack and proof
Skip it if You want the largest round pan; Chicago Metallic's 14-inch model is the one to check.
What we like
- 2.25 inches deep, the deepest round pan listed
- Self-stacking, no separators needed
- Metal utensil safe PSTK coating
What could be better
- 700 °F empty rating is well below Chef Pomodoro's
- Heavier than Chef Pomodoro by about a quarter pound
- Higher-priced in this set
Against the next pick: Lloyd Pans' 12-inch pan is 0.8 lb lighter than Chicago Metallic, but 2 inches smaller in diameter.
Also sold as: 1 / 10 X 2.25 inches, 1 / 8 X 2.25 inches, 1 / 14 X 2.25 inches, 1 / 7 X 2.25 inches.
Lloyd Pans builds this pan around stacking. The listing says it can be stacked dozens high, needs no separators, and suits dough proofing, which suits anyone making several pizzas in one session or storing pans in a small space.
The Pre Seasoned Tuff-Kote finish is listed as metal utensil safe, and the pan weighs 16 ounces. The 700 °F rating applies when the pan is empty; the description says food keeps the surface cooler, but it gives no rating for loaded pans.
The compromises are the ceiling against Chef Pomodoro’s listed rating, and cost, since it is higher-priced in this set. Other diameters are sold in the same line, so the 12-inch is not the only option.
Full listing specifications
3. Chicago Metallic 14-inch deep dish pan
3 · Best for Larger Pies
Verdict: For feeding more people from one pan; the 14-inch diameter is the widest round and carries a 25-year warranty.
- 1.8 pounds Item Weight
- 14 inches Item Diameter
- 14 inches Capacity
- 14"D x 14"W x 1.5"H Dimensions
Best for Larger round pizzas and wide desserts
Skip it if You want a tall Chicago-style crust or very hot baking; Chef Pomodoro suits that better.
What we like
- 14-inch diameter is the widest round listed
- 25-year manufacturer warranty
- Dishwasher safe per listing, with hand washing advised
What could be better
- Shallowest pan in the set
- Oven limit is far below Chef Pomodoro
- At 1.8 lb it is heavier than both 12-inch aluminum pans
Against the next pick: Chicago Metallic is a full inch shallower than Jisculo's Detroit pan, though it is round and wider across.
Also sold as: Pizza Crisper.
Diameter decides this one. At 14 inches it is two inches wider than either 12-inch round, which is the practical route to a bigger pie without moving to a rectangular pan. The carbon steel body is listed with a silicone-based nonstick coating.
The pan is shallow for the category at 1.5 inches, so a very tall filling will not fit the way it does in the 2.25-inch Lloyd Pans model. The listing also pitches cookie cakes and layered desserts, which suits a wider, shorter shape.
The oven rating is 230 °C, around 450 °F by the listing’s own wording, so it does not suit very hot ovens. The 25-year manufacturer warranty is the longest listed in the set, though the listing does not describe its terms.
Full listing specifications
4. Jisculo 10×14 Detroit-style pan
4 · Best Detroit Style
Verdict: For rectangular Detroit or Sicilian pizza with a clearly stated warranty; it carries a 5-year warranty and a 500 °F rating.
- 703 g Item Weight
- 14 inches Item Diameter
- 1.5 pounds Capacity
- 14"D x 10"W x 2.5"H Dimensions
Best for Detroit or Sicilian pizza in a home oven
Skip it if You want a round pie; Chef Pomodoro or Chicago Metallic is the better route.
What we like
- 2.5 inches deep, tied for tallest in the set
- Five-year warranty stated in listing
- Temperature rating stated, unlike Lloyd Pans' Detroit pan
What could be better
- Lowest stated oven rating in the set
- Not dishwasher safe
- Rectangular only, no round option
Against the next pick: Jisculo weighs about 1.55 lb against Lloyd Pans' Detroit pan at 1.4 lb, and states an oven rating that Lloyd does not.
Not stated on the listing: number_of_cups. Also sold as: 10×14 Carbon Steel.
This is a different shape from the rounds above: 14 x 10 inches and 2.5 inches deep, the tallest wall in the set. That depth holds thick dough and a heavy cheese load, and the listing names Detroit, Grandma and Sicilian styles.
It is hard anodized aluminum at 703 g, and the listing says it fits Ooni and Roccbox ovens. The stated oven rating is 500 °F, the lowest figure listed, so it does not match a pizza oven’s top heat.
Washing is by hand; the listing says not to use a dishwasher. The warranty is shorter than Chicago Metallic’s, but it is the only Detroit pan here with a stated rating.
Full listing specifications
5. Lloyd Pans 10×14 Detroit-style pan
5 · Best for Volume
Verdict: For Detroit-style baking when internal volume matters; the listing states 328 cubic inches, which no other pick states.
- 1.4 pounds Item Weight
- 14 inches Item Diameter
- 328 cubic inches Capacity
- 13.63"D x 9.63"W x 2.5"H Dimensions
Best for Detroit-style bakers who scale dough by volume
Skip it if You need a stated heat limit or warranty; Jisculo's pan lists both.
What we like
- States an internal capacity, 328 cubic inches
- Stick-resistant PSTK finish that needs no pre-seasoning
- Lighter than Jisculo's Detroit pan
What could be better
- Upper temperature rating is not stated
- Lid is sold separately
- Hand wash only
Against the next pick: Lloyd Pans' Detroit pan has no stated oven rating or warranty, which Jisculo lists, but it is slightly lighter at 1.4 lb.
Not stated on the listing: upper temperature rating. Also sold as: 10x14x2.5 inch (Pack of 12), 8×10 inch, 8×10 inch (Pack of 12).
Volume is the spec nobody else gives. Lloyd Pans lists 328 cubic inches in a 2.5-inch-deep rectangle, so you can scale dough and fillings to a known number rather than guess.
It is aluminum with the PSTK finish, listed as stick resistant and metal utensil safe, and made in the USA. The description says commercial Detroit-style restaurants use the same pan style, and that dark coatings tend to brown crust faster, so you may need to cut the temperature or time.
The gaps matter. The listing does not state an upper temperature rating, and the lid is sold separately. It is also hand wash only, and the set lists it as lower-priced.
Full listing specifications
Deep Dish Pizza Pan buying guide
- Depth: 2 inches or more holds a Chicago-style filling; 1.5 inches suits wide, shorter pies.
- Diameter or footprint: 12 inches feeds fewer people than 14; rectangles run 10 x 14.
- Material: aluminum and carbon steel differ in weight and rust behavior; carbon steel needs thorough drying.
- Stated oven rating: ranges here run from 500 °F to 1221 °F, so match it to your oven.
- Cleaning: most listings say hand wash; check before assuming dishwasher safe.
- Warranty: only some pans state one, from 5 to 25 years.
Questions that decide the pan
How deep does a deep dish pizza pan need to be?
Two inches is enough for classic Chicago layering. Chicago Metallic at 1.5 inches is shallower than the others.
Does a darker coating change baking?
Lloyd Pans’ description says dark coatings tend to brown crust faster, so you may lower the temperature or shorten the time.
Is a higher oven rating worth paying for?
Only if you bake in a pizza oven. Chef Pomodoro’s 1221 °F is far above a typical home oven.
Round or rectangular?
Round suits Chicago style; rectangular suits Detroit and Sicilian, where the crust is thick and edge-to-edge.
Where and how will you bake?
Do you bake in a pizza oven?
Prioritize the stated oven rating: Chef Pomodoro. Jisculo’s listing says its pan fits Ooni and Roccbox ovens, but caps at 500 °F.
Is storage tight or do you bake in batches?
Stacking matters most: the Lloyd Pans 12-inch pan is built to nest.
Cooking for a crowd?
Diameter decides: Chicago Metallic’s 14 inches is the widest round.
Making Detroit-style squares?
Choose by the gap you care about: Jisculo for a stated warranty and rating, Lloyd Pans for a stated volume.
Consider these too
- AKOLAFE 4-pack 12-inch pizza pans Listing states too little The listing states no capacity, no upper temperature rating and no cup count, so it cannot be compared with the picks on those specs.
About this guide
First published in June 2026. It reflects the manufacturers’ listings as they stood at that point.
Chef Pomodoro suits one hot-oven 12-inch pie, Lloyd Pans’ 12-inch suits batch baking, Chicago Metallic suits a wide pie, and the two Detroit pans suit rectangular crusts. Pick by depth and shape first.
What changed
- Published guide
- Guide drafted