Best Pizza Oven
Stop ordering from the place down the street and turn weekend pizza nights into a new family tradition or social activity with a pizza oven of your own. Designed to quickly turn out pies in as little as 60 seconds, these ovens make it fun and easy to feed a crowd. Our list includes starter models for newbies and professional, permanent additions for an al fresco kitchen. Live in a city with sparse outdoor space? Keep reading to discover the awesome electric model we found.
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12" Outdoor Pizza Oven | Bertello
Combining the power of wood and gas to push temperatures over 900 degrees Fahrenheit, the 12" Outdoor Pizza Oven by Bertello gets hot fast, retaining and circulating heat efficiently. The high heat and wood-fired flavor create delicious Neapolitan pizzas, featuring that hard-to-replicate crust with its dark charred spots. Start cooking on delivery with the combo package that features a peel and an infrared thermometer.
Artisan 5-in-1 Portable Electric Pizza &
Outdoor Oven | Ninja
Take your tailgate up a notch with Ninja's Artisan 5-in-1 Portable Electric Pizza & Outdoor Oven. With five pizza pre-sets and temperatures reaching 700 degrees, you can cook three 12-inch pies in less than 10 minutes while your guests mingle with drinks. The chef's window is a nice touch, letting you peek in as your crust bubbles up and browns to perfection.
Dome | Gozney
Designed to replicate restaurant-quality pizza, the top-of-the-line Dome boasts commercial-grade construction that is made to last. But don't let that scare you away if you're a beginner; the oven's digital thermometer and two built-in meat probes will let your friends think you're a pro. Its dual-fuel source of wood and gas kicks it up to 950 degrees so your 16-inch pizzas cook in just 60 seconds, too.
Karu 2 | Ooni
Calling itself "the world's most powerful portable pizza oven," the Karu 2 is just under 34 pounds but still heats to 950 degrees with ease, thanks to its ability to use wood, charcoal and gas. So, go ahead and pack it up for your next camping trip to enjoy fresh pizza under the stars. Ooni's 60-day return window and five-year warranty make this oven a risk-free investment.
Kiln S Series Oven | Everdure
Modern and compact, the Kiln S Series Oven is easy to set up right out of the box and fits most benchtops. This Everdure oven runs on propane and has a U-shaped burner that crisps up your crusts quickly, only requiring you to rotate each 16-inch pie four or so times. Concerned about cleanup? The pizza stone is removable, making it easy to brush off once cool.
Koda 16 | Ooni
Follow the crowds of pizza lovers that have discovered the award-winning Koda 16. Praised for its ease of use and reliability, this gas-powered baby reaches an astonishing 950 degrees in only 20 minutes and bakes delicious pizzas in just one minute. Its large opening, L-shaped burner and wide base with rubber feet create a hassle-free experience when it's time to turn your crust.
Live-Fire Pizza Oven | Breeo
If you like rustic and wood fired, you'll love the Live-Fire Pizza Oven from Breeo. Made of heavy-duty stainless and Corten steel, this model is built to withstand the outdoor elements, which makes sense since you can use it directly over a firepit. Users report that it can surpass a scorching 950 degrees, but the thick stone and bypass chimney provide a way to control the temperature for even cooking.
Moderno 2 Pizze | Alfa Forni
For authentic Italian pizza, check out the Moderno 2 Pizze. Its base includes a firebrick—made in Rome, Italy—that helps retain the high heat needed to simultaneously cook the dough and toppings. Whether you choose the wood, gas or hybrid-fuel option, Alfa Forni's Heat Genius Technology offers a flue system that continually circulates the hot air, maintaining the brick's heat for delicious leopard-spotted crust.
Outdoors 12" Wood Pellet Pizza Oven |
Big Horn
New to the pizza-cooking game? This super affordable oven from Big Horn is a low-risk way to build your confidence. Using wood pellets, you'll be able to reach over 800 degrees in less than 20 minutes, baking your first 12-inch pie in a mere 90 seconds. Try not to let the price fool you, though; this thing is constructed of stainless steel for long-term use.
Palazzo | Forno Piombo
A dazzling centerpiece to any patio, the Palazzo brick dome oven is covered in beautiful mosaic tiles that can be customized to match your alfresco kitchen. Only 160 of these American-made ovens are produced each year, meaning it's an exclusive choice for only the most serious of chefs. This model reaches 950 degrees and holds heat for up to 36 hours, giving it a variety of uses beyond pizza.
Pi Prime Pizza Oven | Solo Stove
Enjoy the sounds of crackling crust and sizzling toppings as you cook an artisan-level pizza in the Pi Prime Pizza Oven. The demi-dome shape paired with its gas-powered design preheats the oven in just 15 minutes and cooks pizzas in 90 seconds. Reviewers set this budget-friendly model (that is often discounted even more!) on par with high-level ovens that cost nearly two to three times as much.
Roccbox | Gozney
Known for its portable design with folding legs and its dual-fuel heat source, the mid-range Roccbox is a popular oven for experts and novices alike. Spend some time honing your skills with the equipped propane, and then upgrade to the detachable wood burner for even more flavor. With soaring temperatures as high as 950 degrees, which you can monitor via the built-in thermometer, your pizzas cook in minutes.
The Duomo | Coyote Outdoor Living
Available in three different colors, the Duomo's eye-catching exterior stays clean and char-free through years of use, thanks to its high-end finishes. Safety features like an insulated dome that stays cool to the touch (even at 1,000 degrees) and carbon fiber handles provide extra peace of mind for family pizza nights. Extra perk: a four-piece tool set is included so you can start cooking on the day of installation.
Volt 12 | Ooni
You don't have to wait for the weather to cooperate when you buy the Volt 12, an electric pizza oven that allows you to cook inside or outside. With two heating elements, this Ooni model still gets up to 850 degrees in 20 minutes, making 12-inch Neapolitan pizzas in under two minutes. Prefer New York style? Simply turn down the three dials to lower the heat.
Wood Fired Pizza Oven
with 2 Side Tables | Giantex
Unlike most countertop models, this wood-fired pizza oven from Giantex stands on its own with two side tables and a convenient storage compartment for extra wood. It reaches a blazing 750 degrees after preheating for about 10 minutes, turning out pies with melty cheese and cupped pepperonis in minutes. A spacious interior and precise temperature control allow you to go beyond pizzas to roasting chickens, veggies and more.
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