Best pizza ovens 2022: indoor and outdoor ovens
The best pizza ovens always sell out as soon as summer hits. Great for entertaining and creating delicious meals both indoors and alfresco, a pizza oven can transform how you use your yard and kitchen space. So, we take you through the best pizza ovens, from Ooni to Gozney, so you can make the perfect pizza at home.
Many of the best pizza ovens come with different fuel modes to choose between, and while it's traditional to opt for a wood-fired pizza oven to make your Neapolitan, we're partial to a gas pizza oven for the convenient controls on offer. 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.
While we've not tried all of the best pizza ovens in our guide, we have included some of our Homes & Gardens-approved models. 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, take a look at the best grills and best gas grills.
The best pizza oven 2022
1. Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
The best pizza oven overall
Fuel type: Wood, charcoal, and gas (gas burner sold separately) | Exterior dimensions: 15 3/4 x 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in (including chimney) | Cook surface: 13 x 13 in | Best type of pizza: Homemade, especially Neapolitan and Deep Dish pizza
Can use four different fuels with this oven
Cordierite stone baking board is long-lasting
Chimney chute lets you adjust airflow
Gas burner is sold separately
Purchase the Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza oven and your house will quickly become the go-to place for family and friends to enjoy delicious homemade pizza.
What makes this the best pizza oven is that it's designed to use gas, wood, charcoal, or wood and charcoal fuel. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with an Ooni gas burner, but you probably won't be in a hurry to make this purchase after you've cooked a pizza with charcoal or wood fuel. The flavor is unmatched.
What we love
The Ooni Karu arrives already assembled, which means you just need to flip out the legs and make certain accessory adjustments – depending on which fuel type you're using. For instance, you would need to attach the chimney chute for charcoal or wood fuel, and remove the chute and replace it with a lid if using gas.
There are benefits to using gas, wood, or charcoal with this oven. Using a propane tank to fuel the pizza oven is a quick and easy set-up with virtually no clean-up time. Charcoal and wood do require you to dump the ash from the fuel tray when cooking is complete, but it's hard to beat the incredible smoky flavor that is absorbed into the toppings, cheese, and crust when using these types of fuel.
Pro tip: use charcoal to cook a Deep Dish Pizza, wood for a Neapolitan pizza, and both charcoal and wood at the same time to achieve the best of both worlds.
Features
The Cordierite stone baking board is long-lasting and can handle extreme temperatures, which is good because the oven can reach up to 950 degrees. The board is there to bake the dough on the bottom and leave a charred crunchy effect on the crust. Like with most pizza ovens, it may take a few tries to figure out how to spin the pizza so it cooks evenly on all sides, but when you do, you’ll be surprised that it only takes one minute to achieve a fully-cooked and ready-to-eat Neapolitan pizza pie.
2. Gozney Roccbox
The premium pizza oven
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
Includes a professional pizza peel and carry strap
Silicone cover makes it safe-to-touch
Capable of cooking a Neapolitan pizza in one minute
Wood burner attachment sold separately
Portability is what makes the Gozney Roccbox a magical pizza oven. 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. The flame power is intense and the unique rolling flame design mimics that of a wood fire oven.
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.
3. Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven
The best indoor pizza oven
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
Indoor pizza oven achieves 750 degrees
Can cook any type of pizza in this oven, including frozen pizzas
Pre-set buttons to cook different types of pizzas
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.
Features
The independently-controlled deck made of natural cordierite stone is, however, 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, though most people use the set features on the oven for a more seamless cooking experience.
To top it off, the exterior of the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo can be touched when in use, making it a safe option for children who want to help out on pizza night.
4. Ooni Fyra
The best wooden hopper pizza oven
Fuel type: Wood pellets | Exterior dimensions: 18.9 x 10.24 x 27.17 inches | Cook surface: 12 x 12in | Best type of pizza: Authentic wood-fired pizzas
Innovative wood hopper chute
Great heat retention
Modern powder-coated carbon steel shell
You're limited for fuel options
The Ooni Fyra is Ooni's flagship wood-burning pizza oven. It has a unique wood pellet hopper at the back that makes it easy to fuel, and the 12-inch dimensions are perfect for cooking generous pizzas in a modest-sized oven.
What we love
Assembly was so easy that we were ready to cook in minutes. It's small, lightweight, and comes pretty much assembled. All you need to do is take the hopper and chimney out of the cavity and you can start filling the fuel basket with wooden pellets.
The oven has a small viewing hole, which is a nice touch to help you see how well your fire is burning, and it's very easy to top up the fuel thanks to the automatic hopper. Those who would pick out a smoker as the best grill for them will enjoy using wooden pellets in their pizza oven, too.
We did take a few tries to get our pizza absolutely perfect, but once we were on our third attempt we felt like professionals, and the assembly line was running smoothly. The oven is also incredibly easy to clean, just empty the ash and wipe clean.
Features
The chimney comes with a lid to protect the oven from any unexpected spells of rain, and the same can be said for the hopper. At just 22lbs, it is also very portable.
5. Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
The best Ooni pizza oven for multi-fuel cooking
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
Window for easy viewing
Very speedy heating
Extra large capacity
Multiple fuel types
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. Buy direct at Ooni.com
6. Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven
The best vaue pizza oven
Fuel type: Wood, charcoal | Exterior dimensions: 24 x 14 x 10.5 inches | Cook surface: 12.5" wide x 13.5" deep | Best type of pizza: Authentic wood-fired and slow-cooked charcoal meat and bread
Reasonably priced
Goes up to 930 degrees
No chimney makes it very portable
You can add gas, but it costs extra
The Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven is one of the most reasonably priced outdoor pizza ovens you can buy. Its matt black exterior and the wooden-accented handle brings that modern and compact look to balconies and outdoor spaces, and because the legs can fold away, it offers a great element of portability.
What we love
This oven heats up to 500 degrees, which is the perfect temperature to cook thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas. Turn the temperature down and you can also cook thick-crust New York-style pizzas or pizza pies.
Features
Included with the oven is a pizza stone insert, a scoop for wood chips and pellets, a tray to burn and remove safely, and a pizza peel to add and remove your pizza safely from the oven.
7. Ooni Pro 16 Outdoor Pizza Oven
The best multi-fuel pizza oven
Fuel type: Wood, charcoal, gas | Exterior dimensions: 19.29 x 29.13 x 31.1 in | Cook surface: 16 inches | Best type of pizzas: Large
Big enough to fit a 16-inch pizza
Wood fuel creates an unmatched flavor
Comes with the convenience of gas fuel
Is not as portable as some of the smaller pizza ovens
The Ooni Pro Large Multi Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven is a large and in-charge portable pizza oven with a variety of fuel types to choose from. You can cook with charcoal for slow and low meats, or use gas or firewood for a hot pizza ready in under 60 seconds.
What we love
Heating up to 950°F in under half an hour, the Ooni Pro is insulated and comes with a pizza stone included for large and even pizzas. It can be used for roasting meat, fish and vegetable dishes as well as pizza.
Features
The legs fold down for easier transportation, but because it's a larger option it's not the most portable in our guide.
8. Talavera Tile Pizza Oven
The best traditional wood pizza oven
Fuel type: Wood | Exterior dimensions: 26 x 26 x 15.5 in | Interior dimensions: 15 x 15 in | Best type of pizzas: Handmade pizzas (never frozen)
Will blend in with many outdoor patio designs
Creates a wood-fired flavor to pizzas
Offers a more traditional pizza-making experience
Requires extra materials like sand
Takes pizzas 5-10 minutes to cook
Ask any pizza connoisseur and they'll argue that the best way to cook pizza is with a wood-fired oven. The taste is unmatched. So if you’re a traditionalist at heart, you’ll love the Talavera Tile Pizza Oven.
What we love
This pizza oven was handmade in Mexico. The hearth is made of cement while the external material is made of clay. The deep rich brown color is complemented by colorful Talavera tiles resulting in an almost Southwestern design that will easily blend into many outdoor set-ups.
A 15 x 15-inch homemade pizza – not a frozen one – is best prepared for the Vesuvius Pizza Oven. To get started, you’ll need to purchase a small bag of sand to place in the one-inch level of the bottom of the pizza oven before you light a fire. The sand provides an insulation barrier. The oven comes with two volcanic pizza stones which should be placed on the sand. Choose from seasonal hardwoods like maple or ash, though oak is always a good choice. For a lovely smoky flavor, go for fruitwoods like cherry or hickory.
Features
Once you start the fire, you’ll need to wait 20-30 minutes before placing your pizza pie inside. The oven’s maximum temperature is 650 degrees but you can start baking at 350 degrees by checking the temperature through the chimney feature at the top of the oven (you'll need your own thermometer). It takes about 5 to 10 minutes for the pizza to cook.
9. ALFA FX4PIZ-LRAM Wood Fired Pizza Oven
The best professional-standard pizza oven
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
Seriously professional design
Four pizza capacity
Heat and weather resistant exterior
Large and premium design
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.
How did we choose the best pizza oven?
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.
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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