I compared Domino's Pizza with Papa Johns and couldn't believe the result

Pizza is a beloved takeaway choice in the UK, with a plethora of mouth-watering options to pick from. Our usual haunt is Domino's Pizza , which never fails to please both the adults and the little ones in our household. However, this week we decided to pit it against another pizza giant - Papa Johns - comparing them on price, size, and taste.

Frankly, I didn't anticipate much of a contest, so the final outcome was quite a revelation, leaving us in a quandary for our future takeaway indulgences. We opted to test the delivery service of both brands, ordering a pepperoni pizza, a cheese and tomato pizza, and some cheesy garlic bread simultaneously from both outlets at 5pm on a bustling Saturday evening, reports the Manchester Evening News . Both deliveries arrived within an acceptable timeframe - Domino's leading the race at 5.



33pm, followed by Papa Johns at 5.41pm. Given that Papa Johns is a mile further away, this wasn't a shocker.

Importantly, both orders were steaming hot upon arrival. There were comparable deals available at both places, resulting in a negligible difference in cost. While Papa Johns offered any large pizza for £12, Domino's had a half-price deal on their large pizzas, pricing the cheese and tomato at £10.

99 and the Pepperoni Passion at £12.50. Both boasted a size of 13.

5", but while the Domino's pizzas fell slightly short, the Papa Johns' offerings were closer to 14". Domino's 9" cheesy garlic bread was priced at £7.99, whereas PJ's garlic cheese sticks - essentially a similar round garlic bread cut into slices - came in at £6.

99. With a slight variation in delivery charges - £2.79 at Domino's and £2.

49 at PJs - the total bills amounted to £34.27 and £33.48 respectively.

Visually, it was a mixed affair. The Domino's pepperoni pizza appeared more appetising compared to Papa Johns', but the tables turned when it came to the cheese and tomato variant. Both garlic breads were equally appealing, with Domino's offering a thicker version with a crustier edge, while Papa Johns' was thinner, flatter and slightly larger.

However, the real game-changer was the taste - and it was quite the surprise. We unanimously favoured Domino's pepperoni over its competitor. Although it could have used an extra five minutes in the oven, there was something about the flavour of Papa Johns' version that didn't sit well with us.

But Domino's wasn't the clear victor we'd anticipated. In fact, two of us actually preferred the taste of Papa Johns' margherita and garlic bread over our usual go-to. The sauce was scrumptious, and there was a distinct creamy buttery note to the topping, which I believe is often overshadowed at Domino's due to its robust sauce.

Perhaps the only other factor worth considering is the calorie count, although anyone ordering takeaway pizza is likely aware it's not exactly a health food. Interestingly, I've never noticed before, but Domino's website does highlight on its main banner that 'Adults need around 2,000 kcal per day'. The staggering calorie count of a single pepperoni pizza, clocking in at a hefty 2,642 calories, and a cheese and tomato variant at 2,171, offers some perspective on portion control.

Papa Johns' versions are even more calorific, with counts of 2,850 and 2,240 respectively. While we're unlikely to indulge in another takeaway in the near future, our recent taste test has certainly complicated the decision-making process for our next order..