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Best pizza ovens 2022: expert tests and advice

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A guaranteed summer sellout, winter is a clever time to invest in the best pizza oven for your yard. It might not be the best season for pizza parties, but a pizza oven is an investment that you'll use again and again, and they make a brilliant holiday gift. 

We've reviewed a number of the best pizza ovens on the market from Gozney, Ooni, and Solo Stove, comparing wood-fired and gas pizza ovens that offer easy ignition and cook times of under 60-seconds. We have also included an indoor pizza oven from Breville in our guide, which can be plugged in, whether you're in the kitchen or outside on the porch. 

We're continually testing to make sure that we bring you all of the top recommendations, but ever pizza oven in this guide has been reviewed by a member of our expert team, meaning they're well and truly Homes & Gardens-approved. From the fuel type to the cook time and ease of assembly, we've got all the important features of the best pizza ovens covered.

For more outdoor essentials and to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen set-up, our pick of the best grills is a useful read. If you want to find a great saving on your new pizza oven, our top Cyber Monday home deals are updated daily. 

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Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven | was $799.00, now $639.20 at Ooni
Voted the best pizza oven that we have tried here at Homes & Gardens, the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel is now available with 20% off – so if you're looking to purchase, now is the time! We love how speedy this pizza oven is, and how it can cater to multiple fuel types, and the pizza we cooked tasted delicious (if we do say so ourselves).

Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Pellet Pizza Oven | was $349.00, now $279.20 at Ooni
We haven't reviewed the Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Pellet Pizza Oven, but if it is anything like the Karu, then this model will be of great quality – and it is very reasonably priced – and even more so with 20% off!

Gozney Roccbox | was $499.00, now $399.00 at Gozney
Save $100 on the Gozney Roccbox. Voted our top pizza oven for gas cooking, we also love how the design can easily transform into a portable pizza oven, and provide quality, restaurant-grade pizza with ease.

Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven | was $624.99, now $399. 99 at Solo Stove
Recommended by none other than Oprah Winfrey herself on her Favorite Things list for 2022, the Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven is straightforward and simple to use, as well as incredibly fast at cooking – enjoy this discount while you can!

Alfa Nano 23-Inch Outdoor Countertop Wood-Fired Pizza Oven | was $1499.00, now $1399.00 at BBQ Guys
We love the Alfa Nano's stylish design and how quickly it can cook delicious pizza. This countertop model can integrate into yards, terraces and balconies of all sizes, and we think it is one of the best pizza ovens for those who regularly make homemade pizza, or are looking for an upgrade. BBQ Guys also have discounts across an extensive range of Alfa designs .

The best pizza oven 2022

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1. Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven

The best pizza oven we've tried

Specifications

Fuel type: Wood and gas

Exterior dimensions: 33 x 32 x 20 inches

Cook surface: 16. 7 x 16.7 inches

Best type of pizza: Speedy Neapolitans

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Reasons to buy

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Window for easy viewing

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Very speedy heating

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Extra large capacity

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Multiple fuel types

Reasons to avoid

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Window got a little smokey

We loved the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven when we put it to the test. It's a generously sized oven that won't be easy to store, but it's surprisingly lightweight and perfect for propping up in an outdoor kitchen. 

What we love
The door has a unique hinge feature which makes it easy to pivot your pizzas as they're cooking. It's got a see-through panel too, which means you can keep an eye on your pizza as it cooks. However, this did get a little smoky during cooking. 

Another big new feature is the in-built thermometer, which is digital and shows the fluctuations in temperature as your pizza oven is cooking. This is perfect for consistency between different pizzas. 

Features
The Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven has Cordierite pizza stones (see our guide on how to clean a pizza stone for some handy information) and a 16-inch cooking area for large pizzas. Note that the gas burner doesn't come as standard, so it will be an additional expense if you want to cook with gas.

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2. Gozney Roccbox

The top pizza oven for gas cooking

Specifications

Fuel type: Gas and wood (wood burner attachment sold separately)

Exterior dimensions: 16.3 x 21 x 18.6 in

Cook surface: 12.4 x 13.4 in

Best type of pizza: Homemade, especially Neapolitan

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Reasons to buy

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Includes a professional pizza peel and carry strap 

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Silicone cover makes it safe-to-touch 

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Capable of cooking a Neapolitan pizza in one minute

Reasons to avoid

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Wood burner attachment sold separately 

One thing we loved about the Gozney was its portability. It arrives on your door pre-assembled in the box with a black Velcro strap wrapped around the unit. You can literally pick it up, place it outside, and get cooking straight away. 

What we love
There is a lot to love about the design. The built-in thermometer is handy and the safe-to-touch silicone covering (in green or gray) means you can touch the exterior without worrying about burns – this is important as the inside reaches 950 degrees. 

Roccbox has retractable legs and when unfolded, you can easily attach the gas burner to the undercarriage. While gas is the standard fuel for Roccbox, Gozney does have a detachable wood burner if you'd like to order it as an additional accessory. In reality, it may not be necessary. We found the wood hopper a little lacking if you want to get a proper roaring fire going, whereas the gas never left us short on power, and was a lot speedier to get started. 

Features
Though you can only fit one pizza (max 12 inches in diameter) in the Roccbox at a time, it's not really a concern because the oven can cook a Neapolitan pizza in one minute. An added bonus? The Roccbox includes a professional pizza peel so it's easy to place the pizza in the oven and take it out. Gozney offers a turning peel (for an extra price) that comes in handy when turning the pizza so as to achieve quality crispness along all edges of the pie, much like the Gozney Roccbox.

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3. Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven

The best indoor pizza oven

Specifications

Fuel type: Electric

Exterior dimensions: 18.1 x 18.5 x 10.6 in

Cook surface: : 12 x 12 inches

Best type of pizzas: Any, including frozen pizzas

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Reasons to buy

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Indoor pizza oven achieves 750 degrees 

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Can cook any type of pizza in this oven, including frozen pizzas

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Pre-set buttons to cook different types of pizzas 

Reasons to avoid

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Mimics a wood-cooked pizza but lacks the exact smoky flavor that comes with a wood-fired oven

The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo is the answer to a quick and hassle-free pizza night. This electric pizza oven is designed for use indoors, making it the perfect option for those who lack patios or don’t need a large pizza oven setup. The countertop oven is the first of its kind to reach temperatures of 750 degrees Fahrenheit. What does that mean? It can cook a 12-inch pizza in just two minutes.

What we love
The Element iQ smart system regulates power so that the oven mimics the type of heat generated in a brick oven. The idea is that the pizza comes out tasting similar to a wood-fired pizza, minus the wood. You can also adjust the oven to cook different types of pizza – like New York, pan, thin and crispy, or frozen pizzas.

We were wowed by how easy it was to use, and although we did worry for our countertops, it somehow contains all of that heat incredibly effectively. 

Features
The independently-controlled deck made of natural cordierite stone is the star of the show. It sits above an Incoloy heating element that provides that leopard-spotted charred finish you can usually only get from a wood-fired pizza oven. With a manual mode, you can control the deck and top temperatures as you see fit. We preferred the pre-set features which kept the whole thing almost foolproof. A word of warning though - just like any pizza oven, it will take some time to come back to heat between pizzas.

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4. Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven

The best compact pizza oven

Specifications

Fuel type: Wood or gas

Exterior dimensions: D20 x h25 inches

Cook surface: 12-inch pizza

Best type of pizza: Small wood-fired pizzas

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Reasons to buy

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Heats up and cooks quickly

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Wood-fired and gas-fired options

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Mid-range price point

Reasons to avoid

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Very expensive

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Needs fire starters

The Solo Stove Pi is one of the more affordable pizza ovens we tested, and while you can pay extra for the gas attachment, we enjoyed getting hands-on with wood-fired cooking for our review.  

What we love
There is a guard that protects you from throwing your pizza too far back in the oven. A big win that prevents your pizza from getting squished or burnt. 

The whole thing is quiet large, but very lightweight. There is also next-to-no assembly needed, which means you can get going as soon as it's out of the box. 

Features
You'll need to get a specific type of wood: kiln-dried, 1" wide by 4-5" long. You'll also need a small fire starter, preferably non-toxic of course, to get going. It's a bit less accessible than the Ooni, which allows you to top up fuel and check on your fire from the back of the machine. 

The oven is equipped to make 12" pizzas, but ours came out at around 10" with a bit of room at the edges. These are perfect for small gatherings, but may be on the slow side for big groups.

You can find out more in our Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven review

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ALFA Nano Pizza Oven

The best professional-standard pizza oven

Specifications

Fuel type: Wood

Exterior dimensions: 34.4 x 61 x 79.5 inches

Cook surface: Enough for 4 pizzas

Best type of pizza: Authentic wood-fired pizza

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Reasons to buy

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Seriously professional design

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Four pizza capacity

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Heat and weather resistant exterior

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Large and premium design

Reasons to avoid

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Very expensive

If you want the best of the best, look no further than the ALFA FX4PIZ-LRAM Wood Fired Pizza Oven. This pizza oven was designed to be on display, and it has a huge capacity. 

What we love
Cook up to four pizzas at one time in the ALFA FX4PIZ-LRAM Wood Fired Pizza Oven. It works exactly like a restaurant-standard pizza oven, with wood-fired power and a massive temperature range of up to 950°F.  

It has two side shelves that can be used to store pizza peels and other tools. They'll even keep plates ready to be filled with delicious pizzas. 

Everything about it is pure quality. The double-layer dust coating is resistant to heat and weather conditions.

Features
Ceramic fiber insulation ensures long-lasting warmth, and the pyrometer will help you to monitor the temperature of the internal cavity. 

Assembly is easy. Simply screw on the side shelves and the chimney. It comes on wheels, meaning if you do want to wheel it out of the way for various events, it's easy to do so. 

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6. Gozney Dome

The best versatile pizza oven

Specifications

Fuel type: Wood, dual-fuel propane, dual-fuel natural gas

Exterior dimensions: 26 x 24.8 x 28.8 inches

Cook surface: 7.5 x 18.5 x 21.6 inches

Best type of pizza: Authentic Neapolitan

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Reasons to buy

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Can cook more than just pizza

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Professional, modern design 

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Multiple fuel type models to choose from

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive

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Lots of the accessories sold separately

For a truly professional standard, the beautiful Gozney Dome pizza oven boats a smooth, rounded modern design, and can cook much more than just pizza, making it a highly versatile choice for your outdoor space and cooking habits. Winner of the Time Best Inventions Award 2021.

What we love 

We love the striking, stylish design, available in two contemporary color finishes, Bone and Olive. You can choose between three different fuel options, from dual-fuel models to a traditional wood model, with each working to create a restaurant quality authentic Neapolitan pizza.  As the design is built to the exact ratios of a restaurant pizza oven, the cooking process is fast and efficient. 

We also love that the oven can cook dishes other than pizza; from slow roasting and smoking meats, to steaming and cold smoking, there are unlimited possibilities.

Features

Some of the key features of the Gonzo Dome include, a durable GozneyShield™, created from a ceramic bonded outer coating, making the structure stronger, water-resistant and UV stable, digital thermometer, a regulated air ventilation system, steam injector, accessory port so you can easily alter the design for different food types, and double-layer stone floor and dense cavity insulation - ensuring that the design can heat up quickly and remain hot.  

The design can be paired with a number of accessories, from pizza servers and an infrared thermometer to the bespoke Dome stand. 

How did we choose the best pizza oven?

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When reviewing the best pizza ovens – with a tasty margarita in hand and a list of our favorite pizza recipes ready to try – we tested for how evenly the pizza stone heated and how long it took to hit the higher temperatures. 

We also took into consideration, looks, size, ease of assembly, and the overall cook and taste of the pizza.

For more information on our testing process, see our how we test guide.

Head of Reviews

Millie Fender is Head of Reviews at Homes & Gardens and has reviewed a number of the pizza ovens in this guide. With a lot of trial and error, she's discovered exactly what a pizza oven needs to make the best pizza, and can compare between Ooni, Gozney, and other leading brands with her hands-on experience.

Millie has the Gozney Roccbox in her own home, which is perfect for her small outdoor space. She found that it excels at making pizzas for small gatherings, and works best when it's had a decent amount of time to pre-heat. 

Managing Director

Jason Orme is Managing Director of Homes & Gardens, and a number of other home and interiors websites and magazines. He has worked in homes media for over 20 years, appearing in all the mainstream national newspapers as well as many specialist magazines, including Homebuilding & Renovating, which he edited for 12 years.

Jason reviewed the Ooni Karu 16, and found that it is "by some distance the leading pizza oven of its type available. For a pizza oven of this size and spec – a real crossover between the pro models and consumer-friendly versions – it’s very intuitive and easy to use."

Executive Editor

Kaitlin Madden is Executive Editor at Homes & Gardens. She is also the co-founder of the interior design startup, The Finish, which offers home decorating services on-demand.

Kaitlin reviewed a number of the pizza ovens in this guide, including the Solo Stove Pi and the Alfa Nano Pizza Oven. She says "I love this pizza oven. It's become one of our favorite 'party tricks', because any time we have people over now, we make pizza. 

Everyone we've made it for loves it, too, and even when we make pizzas that aren't quite as good looking as what you'd get from a restaurant, they taste every bit as good (or better!)"

Contributing Editor

Alex Temblador is a Contributing Editor at Homes & Gardens. She writes on a wide variety of topics for H&G, and has tested everything from vacuum cleaners to fitness equipment and pizza ovens in the name of product research. 

Alex reviewed the Gozney Dome, a versatile outdoor oven that allows at-home cooks to use gas or wood to create a deluge of recipes from pizzas to salmon, steaks, and vegetables. She says "Gozney made a smart move when they created the Dome. There really isn’t anything that’s super comparable on the market. For the price, you get a great, durable product that can reach temperatures up to 950 degrees. Plus it retains heat like few products can do!"

What to consider when buying the best pizza oven

Fuel type and flavor

Fuel is the most important factor when considering what type of pizza oven to purchase because it determines additional costs (for the fuel), the time it takes for the oven to heat up, cleaning measures, and how well the pizza tastes. 

Wood-fired pizza ovens produce the best flavor of pizza because it infuses a great smoky, charred flavor into the crust, cheese, and toppings. Some fruitwood can add a slightly sweet taste. A bag of wood chunks costs $5-$15 per bag (depending on what size you buy) so it’s fairly affordable. However, it will require some clean-up and a bit of a learning curve. Lighting a fire and maintaining it is sometimes easier said than done. No matter your fire-starting skills, it will take 10-15 minutes for the fire to get to the right temperature to cook.  

Charcoal, which can be paired with wood to fuel certain pizza ovens, provides a nearly similar experience and flavoring that wood has. Like wood, it's not too expensive ($5-$15). Most quality pizza ovens will have a tray that catches the ash for easy disposal, but like wood, it does take some time for the oven to reach the right temperature. Deep Dish Pizzas are best cooked with charcoal. 

Electric pizza ovens are great, but they're usually designed for indoor use only. Keep in mind that electric pizza ovens don't yet have the capabilities to achieve that smoky wood flavor that only wood and charcoal can produce. 

Pizza types

Most pizza ovens are designed to cook homemade pizzas, like Neapolitan and Deep Dish pizza -- not pre-prepared frozen pizzas that you would find on the frozen aisle at your grocery store. There are exceptions to the rule, like the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo, an indoor electric pizza oven that does accommodate frozen pizzas.  

Cook time

If you purchase a high-quality pizza oven, such as the ones featured here, you can expect your pizza to cook in as little as 1 minute and as long as 10 minutes – which is a lot quicker than a pizza delivery service. For families who are always on the run, it might be better to purchase a gas-fueled pizza oven or an indoor electric pizza oven as they heat much quicker and require far less prep and clean-up time. 

Size

It can be easy to overlook the size of a pizza oven but take a moment to consider the measurements. If you’re working with a small patio or no patio at all, then an indoor pizza oven might be the way to go. While the Forno Venetzia Pronto 500 could perhaps be stored outside year-round, smaller pizza ovens like the Roccbox or the Ooni should be stored indoors, so make sure you have the space for that.

Maneuverability

The quality and craftsmanship of the Ooni and Roccbox pizza ovens are great, but the fact that you can easily pack them in your car and take them to a friend’s house, on a camping trip, or to the local park, makes these two quite special.

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Alex Temblador is a Mixed Latinx award-winning author and freelance writer based in Dallas, Texas. Her work in the home space has appeared in outlets like Real Homes, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Culture Trip, and Neighborhoods.com, among many others.  She writes on a wide variety of topics for H&G, and has tested everything from vacuum cleaners to fitness equipment and pizza ovens in the name of product research. 

The Best Pizza Oven (2022), for Making Pies at Home, Tested and Reviewed

Next I fired off a whole bunch of Neapolitan pizzas. The pizza dough recipe came from the aforementioned pro baker friend. I made sure to try simple pizzas (shredded cheese and sauce) and more complex topped pizzas (like broccoli with white sauce pizza, mortadella and burrata pizza, and breakfast pizzas topped with eggs) in each oven, since things like the increased moisture in fresh mozzarella can affect the cook time and texture of your pizzas. I also made some thicker-crust Roman-style pizzas in cast iron skillets. I rotated the pizzas as necessary, and noted the time that they took to cook, as well as other pizza characteristics like amount of char, texture of crust, and even baking through the middle. In the ovens that excelled at pizza, I also fired some vegetables, like asparagus.

What I looked for

We only looked at outdoor ovens. Indoor pizza ovens, like the popular Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo, are sort of a different animal altogether, since they’re electric and essentially souped-up countertop ovens. Perhaps future reviews will take them into consideration.

Easy setup

The ovens I tested ranged from fully assembled, to an hour-long assembly time with heavy lifting. I wanted a machine that was easy to get going, without sacrificing quality. Although ovens with a more intense setup to offer a feeling of permanence to the final product.

Easy operation

I wanted ovens that could reach very high temperatures with little effort and that required little effort to keep going. At least, I wanted that insofar as it did not interfere with quality flavor and texture in my pizzas. And, of course, I acknowledge that for some users, the learning curve and personal effort in getting the fires going in these machines is part of the appeal of pizza making as a hobby. For fires that required regular maintenance I wanted an oven that was easy to feed.

High temperatures

The optimal temperature for cooking pizza is anywhere from 700–850°F. Your oven can’t get that hot, nor could one of the pizza ovens I tested. I also, as noted above, concentrated on how long it took to get to these temperatures, and how difficult it was to maintain them.

Smart design

Design really matters with a pizza oven because everything has to happen so fast. The openings in the front of the oven need to be wide and accessible, making it easy to maneuver a food that has a high tendency to stick, and that needs to be rotated frequently. The doors (if the oven has them) also need to open easily. Even better if you can monitor your pizza without opening them. Built-in or included thermometers are a huge help. And proper placement of the fire inside helps ensure even cooking, and that you don’t light your pizza on fire (which I did a few times).

Price

As always, I wanted the best bang for the buck, without sacrificing quality. The ovens we tested ranged in price from less than $200 to $2,000. This is a niche item that requires some advanced design and features—if you’re passionate about pizza and you think it’s worth owning an oven, we wanted to find one that worked, at the best price point.

Other pizza ovens I tested

I was quite happy with all of the pizza ovens. In the end, I got a delicious pizza out of all of them (even the one that couldn’t reach regular pizza oven temperatures)—and choosing the winning models really came down to optimal price points and user-friendly bonus features.

The Alfa Nano Gas Fired Pizza Oven

The Alfa Nano cooked pizzas very evenly; I got well-cooked pizzas even when I forgot to obsessively rotate them (frequent rotation was key to an even bake on pizzas made in the Oonis). The Alfa also had a higher finish quality than any of the other ovens tested here. Putting it together involved a fairly rigorous assembly process that took over an hour. It’s massive, but it looks luxe. And it is luxe—this model costs around $2,000 at the time of writing. Overall I didn’t think the performance warranted spending that much more than the winning Ooni, but if you’re looking for a model that can live in your yard permanently, always ready to cook, this could be the model for you.

The Solostove Pi Pizza Oven

The Solostove Pi oven got nice and hot, and produced great pizza after a bit of experimentation.. And I liked that you can use gas or wood in this model. However, the heat came purely from the back, so I had to rotate pies frequently. That’s fairly standard and not a problem, but the opening in the front is small, making it hard to monitor the pizza and harder to rotate it. These minor inconveniences, mixed with higher price points than my preferred Ooni models, took it out of the top slot.

The Cuisinart 3-in-1 Pizza Oven, Griddle, and Grill

Cuisinart’s entry was essentially just a gas grill with a dome shaped-top and a detached small pizza stone that you can take in and out of the oven. We couldn’t get this oven hot enough, and it churned out a lot of blonde pies, without that beautiful charred crust.

The Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Pellet Pizza Oven

The Ooni Frya 12 is Ooni's least expensive oven; It’s $350 at the time of writing. It worked well, but maintaining the fire required fairly constant monitoring and adding of wood chips. I went through many, many wood chips in the process of making pizza. This oven also only comes in a 12-inch size, so not only do you have to put in more effort in feeding the fire, but also you have to fire off more total pizzas if you’re throwing a pizza party for a crowd. Expect to be standing over your oven all night. That said, wood pellets are easier to come by than some of the wood required for other wood-fired ovens, so if you want true wood-fired flavor, and don’t mind the effort it could work well for you.

Gozney Roccbox

The Roccbox, Gozney’s smaller oven, is most comparable to the Ooni Karu. It has both gas and wood burning capabilities (the wood burner costs an extra $100) and an accurate built-in thermometer. It got incredibly hot in testing, easily hitting 750℉ and reaching 900℉ when cranked up to the max, but the silicone jacket on the Roccbox actually makes it much cooler to the touch than that, so it’s a bit safer to have in the yard with curious pizza eaters around. The pizzas from the Roccbox were on the level of both of our top picks, but ultimately the Oonis got the nod for a few reasons. The Roccbox makes 12-inch pizzas and that really does create some limitations as noted with the Ooni Frya. With its gas heating element the oven took a bit longer to reach cooking temperature than the Ooni Koda and the wood-burning element was just not very practical to use. It required constant feeding of tiny, specially-sized logs. The Ooni Karu, on the other hand, could accommodate both lump charcoal and regular wood chunks that you can buy at any hardware store. The Gozney Dome looks like it improves on this and can accommodate standard logs. We look forward to giving that a try in future updates to this piece.

The takeaway

If you’re looking for ease of use without sacrificing quality flavor, we recommend the gas-powered pizza oven, the Ooni Koda 16. If you’re looking to nerd out on pizza, and want the opportunity to cook with a wood-fired pizza oven without spending thousands of dollars, the Ooni Karu will give you what you’re looking for—plus a few more fuel options for added convenience.

Pizza oven - rating of the best ovens

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Pizza ovens speak for themselves. These are devices that are designed to bake a famous Italian product. Professional equipment is indispensable in catering places, as well as in large supermarkets that produce their own pastries. It is convenient to install such ovens in pizzerias and cafes.

In this rating, we will consider various types of stoves and compile a list of the best of them. nine0003

Varieties

There are several types of pizza ovens:

All of these ovens can be either gas or electric or have an alternative energy source. For example, the oven is electric, but it is possible to connect to gas. Wood stoves can also be equipped with an additional gas heating system.

It is worth noting that electric ovens are much more convenient to use. Since pizza cooks much faster in them. In addition, there are not a large number of different safety conditions with such a furnace. The only significant plus of gas ovens is that they are much more economical. nine0003

Important parameters

Number of chambers

Parameter indicating how many chambers a particular furnace has. Not always a large number of chambers indicates that the output will be greater, but most often this is the case.

Capacity

Indicates how many pizzas can be cooked in the oven at the same time. If the device has more than one chamber, then this parameter takes into account the capacity in the entire furnace, and not in each chamber separately. To understand how many pizzas can fit in one chamber, it is enough to divide the figure indicated in the table by the number of chambers. nine0003

Maximum pizza diameter

The larger the appliance's chamber, the larger the size of the trays installed in it, respectively, the pizza diameter depends on this size.

Temperature setting

This indicator indicates the maximum temperature the device can cook with. Pizza ovens differ from others in that they have a higher temperature regime, since this product must be baked quickly enough.

Power

Large appliances require good power to achieve optimum cooking speed. However, even devices of the same size can have different capacities. Naturally, cooking will be faster in the oven in which this indicator is higher. nine0003

Parameter comparison table

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Criteria ITPIZZA ML4 ITPIZZA MS44 Apach AMM44 ITPIZZA MD1+1 Hurakan HKN-MD11 Apach AMG4 Apach AMS2 GAM MD 4+4 GGF E 4/A Abat PEP-4 Hurakan HKN-MD1 Pizza Group Entry Max 8
Number of chambers 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2
Capacity 4 8 8 2 2 4 2 8 4 4 1 8
Maximum pizza diameter 36 cm 30 cm 35 cm 40 cm 30 cm 34 cm 35 cm 30 cm 35 cm 40 cm 33 cm
Temperature rating 50 - 500°C 50 - 500°C 50 - 450°C 50 - 350°C 0 - 300 °C 50 - 450°C 50 - 350°C 60 - 450°C 50 - 500°C 20 - 450°C 0 - 300 °C 0 - 450°C
Power 6 kW 9. 4 kW 9.6 kW 3.2 kW 3 kW gas 3.5 kW 9.6 kW 4.2 kW 6.2 kW 2 kW 11.2 kW

Scoring table

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Criterion ITPIZZA ML4 ITPIZZA MS44 Apach AMM44 ITPIZZA MD1+1 Hurakan HKN-MD11 Apach AMG4 Apach AMS2 GAM MD 4+4 GGF E 4/A Abat PEP-4 Hurakan HKN-MD1 Pizza Group Entry Max 8
Number of chambers 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 5
Capacity 5 5 3 3 4 3 5 4 4 2 5
Maximum pizza diameter 4 2 4 3 5 2 3 4 2 4 5 3
Temperature rating 5 4 3 2 4 3 4 5 4 2 4
Power 3 4 4 2 2 1 2 4 2 3 2 5
Points 20 21 22 16 15 16 22 17 19 15 22
Place in the ranking 5 4 1 10 8 11 9 2 7 6 12 3

12th place - Hurakan HKN-MD1

This oven has only one chamber and one level on it. That is why only one product can be baked at a time. Its maximum temperature indicator is small (only 300 degrees), respectively, and the power is not very high - 2 kW.

A significant advantage of this device is the ability to bake pizza with a diameter of 40 cm. At the same time, the model heats up quickly enough thanks to the baking stone (heating occurs evenly). nine0003

11th place - Apach AMG4

A device with one chamber, which provides the possibility of loading 4 pizzas at once. However, their diameter is not very large - 30 cm. The Apach AMG4 oven can be heated up to 450 degrees. But it has one significant drawback - it runs on gas, so it needs to be connected to a gas supply system.

At the same time, the model has 3 thermostats and the possibility of lighting the working chamber. However, in any case, it is connected to electricity (220 V), while the power it needs is only 0.2 kW. nine0003

10th place - ITPIZZA MD1+1

Despite the fact that there are two chambers in this device, the capacity of the oven is very small - only 2 pizzas per 1 run. At the same time, the baking size cannot exceed 34 cm. ITPIZZA MD1 + 1 can be heated up to 350 degrees, while its power is 3.2 kW. These figures are not large enough.

However, it is possible to separately adjust the upper and lower heating elements. There is also a thermostat that protects the device from overheating and turns it off if necessary. The control panel of the model is electronic. nine0003

9th place - Apach AMS2

Another two-section oven, with a capacity of only 2 pizzas. This device is almost completely identical to the previous one. They even scored the same number of points in the ranking, but the Apach AMS2 has 0.3 kW more power.

Equipped with four independent thermostats and individual lighting for each chamber.

8th place - Hurakan HKN-MD11

Another model from Hurakan - HKN-MD11. However, this device has 2 chambers, and, accordingly, the capacity is 2 pizzas. This unit allows you to cook pizzas of the largest diameter (among the models presented in the rating) - 40 cm. But the temperature regime of the unit is not the best - it can only heat up to 300 degrees, but its heating is quite fast. nine0003

You can also bake various bakery products in the oven.

7th place - GGF E 4/A

Model with one hearth, but with good capacity - 4 pizzas. However, the size of the products cannot exceed 30 cm in diameter. However, a significant role in this device is played by the temperature regime - the possibility of heating up to 500 ° C allows the GGF E 4 / A to work very quickly. Accordingly, the performance of the unit is quite high.

It is worth noting the electromechanical control that the oven is equipped with. nine0003

6th place - Abat PEP-4

The device, identical to the previous one, has only one chamber, but the ability to load up to 4 pizzas at the same time. At the same time, it also has good temperature indicators - up to 450 ° C, and the size of each product can reach 35 cm.

The model is equipped with two mechanical thermostats. Heating elements (upper and lower) are regulated independently from each other. It is also worth noting that the hearth in the furnace is made of felsite - a heat-resistant natural stone.

5th place – ITPIZZA ML4

ITPIZZA ML4 single-section oven with a load of four pizzas with a diameter of up to 36 cm. One of the main advantages of the device is the ability to heat up to 500 degrees. The control panel in the model is electronic.

Heating elements are separately adjustable. Also, it is important to note that it is possible to connect the unit to a 220 V or 380 V network.

4th place - ITPIZZA MS44

Two-chamber model from ITPIZZA with the ability to load 8 products at once. At the same time, its temperature regime is the same as that of the previous model - up to 500 ° C. The only significant drawback of the ITPIZZA MS44 is that the size of the pizzas is rather small - only 30 cm in diameter. nine0003

The unit is equipped with durable steel heating elements and has internal lighting.

3rd place - Pizza Group Entry Max 8

The first three places were taken by devices with very similar parameters. This oven has 2 chambers, each of which can hold up to 4 products. The main advantage of this device is the power - 11.2 kW. However, the size of baked products is the smallest - 33 cm. That is why the unit took the third line in the rating.

It is worth noting that the oven is equipped with two high-quality mechanical thermometers and improved thermal insulation of the chamber. Therefore, it is easy to maintain the required temperature in it. nine0003

2nd place - GAM MD 4+4

Identical to the previous oven, the GAM MD 4+4 has two chambers and a capacity of 8. Baked pizzas can reach a diameter of 35 cm and a temperature of 450 degrees. Power 9.6 kW.

Each chamber has 2 electromechanical thermostats and a smoke outlet.

1st place - Apach AMM44

Furnace, parameters are absolutely identical to GAM MD 4+4. The only difference is the lower temperature threshold. If for the previous model it starts from 60 degrees, then for Apach it starts from 50 °C. Otherwise, the main indicators of these two models are exactly the same. nine0003

The Apach AMM44 is equipped with two temperature sensors and four independent thermostats. There is also built-in lighting for each chamber.

Rating

  2. GAM MD 4+4
  3. Pizza Group Entry Max 8
  4. ITPIZZA MS44
  5. ITPIZZA ML4
  6. Abat PEP-4
  7. GGF E 4/A
  8. Hurakan HKN-MD11
  9. Apach AMS2
  10. ITPIZZA MD1+1
  11. Apach AMG4
  12. Hurakan HKN-MD1

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Conclusion

Pizza ovens are very handy devices that cook at high speed. The choice of model depends on the purpose of production. The larger it is, the higher the capacity and temperature should be.

If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.

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Smartly designed, powerful and beautiful - the best classic and technologically advanced pizza ovens. nine0003

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Which pizza oven is better to buy

Pizza ovens are divided into three types: wood, gas and electric. The quality of baking in wood-fired models is higher. The size for them is selected individually. For an average pizzeria (up to 40 seats), an oven with a diameter of 100 cm for 4 medium cakes will be enough.

The more visitors the establishment plans to receive at the same time, the larger the inner diameter of the oven should be. nine0003

The main distinguishing feature and selection criterion is the heat treatment method. According to the method of preparation, hearth and conveyor ovens are distinguished. The latter are best suited for delivery pizzerias.

Deck ovens are available with two or three decks, which also allows you to put pizza on stream. However, here short infrared waves are no longer involved in baking - only long ones, as well as convection and oven heat.

No crispy, fried crust when cooked quickly. The hearth oven operates at a temperature of 350-380 °C. If you increase the temperature, the sides will begin to burn, and the filling will remain undercooked. nine0003

Conveyor units are similar in design to hearth units. In ovens of this type, instead of a hearth, a moving grate is installed, on which pizza is laid out and moves through the chamber at a certain speed. Cooking occurs due to circulating heated air masses. The temperature and speed of the conveyor are regulated and controlled by sensors that are available on each model.

The restaurant oven is always hearth or wood burning. The chef can add ingredients or intervene in the cooking process at any time. In a conveyor oven, such manipulations are impossible - the operator does not have access to the dish being prepared. nine0003

Signs of a good stove are the ability to heat up quickly and keep heat for a long time, consume energy economically and work without interruption for a long time.

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The best wood-fired pizza ovens

Wood-fired pizza ovens have many names: Pompeian, Neapolitan, Tuscan, and even earthenware. In this design, an important role is played by the inner dome, which helps the air to circulate and warm up the entire surface of the pizza. nine0003

To keep the oven warm for a long time, it is lined with refractory materials. They also help raise the temperature inside the oven to high values. Not only firewood is used for this, but also coal, as well as fuel briquettes.

Alfa Pizza Opera

4.9

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Buyers recommend this product

A very beautiful stove can boast of sophisticated appearance and good performance. Due to the use of gas for preliminary kindling, the model is economical and warms up faster. Further, the fire is maintained traditionally - with the help of solid fuel. nine0003

The model can bake 8 loaves at a time. The cooking process takes less than two minutes. The body of the stove is made of stainless steel, which allows you to install the model on the street and in outdoor cafes. Stone under for a long time keeps warm.

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With the GasPare burner, a powerful flame quickly fills the dome and heats up the oven.

Morello Forni L100

4.9

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Buyers recommend this product

The traditional version of the Italian furnace easy to operate. It is worth paying attention to the unique design of the model, where the front is made of brick and natural granite with an authentic pattern. nine0003

The advantage of the model lies in the refractory material, which consists of mineral and ceramic fibers, which allows you to retain heat for a long time and save on fuel. Productivity - 60 pizzas / hour.

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This stove works not only with wood, but also with any other solid fuel. Below on the legs you can install a shelf for storing logs.

Valoriani Vesuvio Igloo

4.8

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Customers recommend this product Italian company Valoriani, which contains furnaces on wood, in the woods, the right amount of black soil to maintain a high temperature. nine0003

The oven is made up of prefabricated modules, so it is easy to transport. The classic shape of the mouth creates additional comfort in the interior, and the unique domed shape of the vault allows free air circulation, making the cooking process even more perfect.

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Vesuvio Igloo oven is highly valued on the market due to its ability to keep moisture inside. Condensation is removed naturally, which allows the food to be completely baked.

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These ovens do not have a dome, but they do have a ceramic hearth on which the pizza is cooked. Rectangular design with heating elements on the sides and top, works on electricity or gas.

Sveba Dahlen Trendy Pizza

5

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100%

Buyers recommend this product

Professional subsidiaries holds a dozen of flowerpots at two levels with independent load. The refractory stone hearth heats up evenly, ensuring good roasting and a crispy crust. Furnace consumes 19kW, the temperature in the chambers reaches 370 degrees.

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High temperature resistant glass oven doors. This ensures good visibility during baking and less heat radiation. Halogen backlight works without replacement for several years. nine0003

OEM-ALI OM06566

4.9

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Evaluation of the editorial office

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Buyers recommend this product

Model is equipped with an electromechanical control panel, compulsion-based luclery using a gender and a separate control. power. There are also five heating elements located on the top and sides.

Front, door, chamber, frame and handle made of stainless steel. The inner panels are enamelled steel and the underside is made of refractory stone. The maximum heating temperature is +400 °C. The total capacity is 8 pizzas. nine0003

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The bottom of the model is made of refractory stone, which provides the desired level of heat transfer. The baking process is simplified as much as possible - all processes are controlled by automation. nine0003

MEC ML

4.7

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Evaluation of editorial office

87%

Buyers recommend the thermostats in this two -level model are monitored, and the necessary level of heat is provided by the powerful heater. . There is no stone hearth at the furnace, but refractory metal copes with this task no worse. The power consumption of the model is 18 kW.

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The range includes ovens with one or two chambers in various sizes. MEC ovens allow you to bake not only pizza, but also traditional Italian flatbread, desserts and other dishes.

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Best Pizza Conveyor Ovens

Conveyor pizza ovens are a lifesaver for restaurants, cafes and pizzerias that serve a large flow of people. Conveyor-type ovens allow you to bake pizza in 3-5 minutes and show an impressive productivity per hour - up to 400 servings.

Lincoln Impinger 1305

5

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Estimated editors

97%

Buyers recommend this product

Impinger furnace and operates in a wide range of temperatures (from 32 to 315 ° ° C), which allows you to cook in it not only pizza, but also other pastries. The performance of the model is much higher than that of hearth and wood-burning counterparts. nine0003

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The Lincoln oven cooks multiple dishes at the same time, saving not only time but also resources. Smells at different levels do not mix. nine0003

MORETTI Forni T75E

4.9

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Moretti conveyor oven are equipped with electronic control and liquid core spell. The body is made of stainless steel, the viewing window is made of tempered glass. The temperature regime can be set up to 400 °C. Productivity - from 25 to 48 pizzas per hour.

Adaptive Power Technology and Dual-Temp ensure that the top and bottom heat elements heat up correctly and maintain the set temperature for even baking. nine0003

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This model also has a twin sister marked T75E/2. It already has two separate chambers and two conveyors for preparing more portions in the same time. nine0003

Zanolli Synthesis 08/50 V PW E (2SV4416) Normal

4.8

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88%

Buyers recommend this product 9000 inlet and outlet gate, which is adjustable in height and can be installed on 2 tiers. The maximum baking temperature reaches 320 °C. Productivity from 18 to 145 servings per hour.

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In addition to pizza, this oven can also be used to bake bread, lasagne and other casseroles. The conveyor and the body of the model are made of stainless steel.

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