Sizzling Selections:
10 Favorite Pizza Ovens that Bring the Heat for Delicious Homemade Pizza
Below, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite pizza ovens that promise to elevate your pizza-making game to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a casual cook, these ovens offer everything from crispy crusts to gooey cheese, all from the comfort of your own home. Get ready to discover the ultimate tools for crafting delicious, restaurant-quality pies. See below the Backyard Bliss 10 favorite outdoor pizza ovens that will make your culinary dreams a reality:
1. 12” Multi Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.5"L x 15.75"W x 30.31"H | 41.1lbs | Stainless Steel | Silver | Wood and Charcoal or Propane |
Fun Facts: The Ooni Karu 12” pizza oven boasts a custom fuel tray that enhances airflow, allowing it to reach up to 950°F in just 15 minutes and cook authentic stone-baked pizzas in 60 seconds. It’s ultra-portable, weighing only 26.4 lbs. with foldable legs and a removable chimney, making it perfect for outdoor use. You can use it with wood, charcoal, or the optional gas burner attachment. Designed with the goal of delivering exceptional pizza, it also offers versatility for cooking other dishes like steak, fish, and vegetables using Ooni’s cast iron cookware.
Who is this for: Anyone interested in expanding their culinary repertoire by using the oven for dishes beyond pizza. Individuals who appreciate a quick heating oven.
2. 12” Wood Pellet Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21"D x 14"W x 24"H | 25lbs | Stainless steel | Silver | Wood Pellets |
Fun Facts: This Pellet Pizza Oven is crafted from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring durability and safety for all types of cooking. It heats up in 18-20 minutes, reaching temperatures between 570 and 660°F (350°C), and cooks Neapolitan-style pizzas in under 90 seconds. This versatile oven is also great for roasting a variety of other foods. Weighing just 25 lbs., it features folding legs and requires minimal, tool-free assembly, making it highly portable and easy to clean. It is designed specifically for use with all-natural hardwood pellets, which should be stored in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption.
Who is this for: Individuals who enjoy experimenting with different outdoor cooking techniques and want a versatile oven for not only pizza, but also roasting meats and vegetables.
3. 16” Gas Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.8"D x 23.23"W x 14.57"H | 40lbs | Stainless Steel | Silver | Propane |
Fun Facts: The Ooni Koda 16” Pizza Oven reaches up to 950°F in just 20 minutes, baking authentic stone-baked pizzas in 60 seconds. Its ultra-efficient powder-coated carbon steel shell ensures excellent heat retention, while the included 28mbar regulator and gas hose make it easy to connect to your gas tank. Ready to use right out of the box, simply unfold the legs, insert the pizza stone, and ignite the gas to start cooking.
Who is this for: Individuals who love making high-quality, stone-baked pizzas and want a fast, efficient oven that delivers restaurant-quality results.
4. 12” Wood Fired Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.3"D x 21.7"W x 25.4"H | 28.4lbs | Stainless Steel | Black | Wood Pellets |
Fun Facts: This wood pellet pizza oven is designed to cook 12” pizzas, making it perfect for family gatherings. It uses hardwood pellets to create a balanced burn with a distinctive smoky flavor that gas grills can’t provide. Featuring a built-in thermometer, it reaches temperatures up to 662°F (350°C). Its portable design includes folding legs, allowing you to enjoy delicious homemade pizza wherever you go. Additionally, this versatile oven can also be used for meats and vegetables, enhancing your outdoor cooking experience.
Who is this for: People who like to explore different cooking methods and flavors, and who will appreciate the smoky taste that wood pellets provide. Families or individuals looking for a quick and effective way to prepare meals outdoors, with minimal setup and cleanup.
5. 16” Multi Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.89"D x 19.69"W x 32.68"H | 62.5lbs | Stainless Steel | Silver | Wood, Charcoal or Propane |
Fun Facts: The Ooni Karu 16” Pizza Oven can be fueled by wood, charcoal, or gas (using the separately sold Ooni Gas Burner). It reaches 950°F (500°C) in just 15 minutes, allowing you to cook Neapolitan-style pizzas in only 60 seconds. This advanced oven features a fully insulated body and a mounted digital thermometer for precise temperature control. The full glass door lets you monitor your cooking while maintaining optimal heat. Boasting cutting-edge airflow engineering for enhanced temperature regulation and fuel efficiency, along with a durable carbon steel shell coated with high-temperature-resistant powder for superior insulation and weather resistance.
Who is this for: People who frequently entertain guests and want a high-performance oven that can quickly cook delicious pizzas and other foods, enhancing their outdoor cooking setup.
6. Multi Fuel Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21"D x 18.6"W x 16.3"H | 49.9lbs | Stainless steel, Stone | Various | Propane |
Fun Facts: The Gozney Roccbox features a stone floor providing heat retention giving the base of your pizza a lovely stone baked texture. It heats up to 950°F, cooking pizzas in just 60 seconds. The compact, low-profile design makes it versatile for both home use and outdoor adventures like camping trips. The Roccbox delivers consistent, professional-grade results and offers the option to add a wood burner attachment for a wood-fire flavor.
Who is this for: Families looking for a compact, portable oven that can provide restaurant-quality results in diverse environments, from home kitchens to outdoor events.
7. Pi Prime Propane Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.5"D x 20.5"W x 15.13"H | 36.6lbs | Stainless Steel | Silver, Black | Propane |
Fun Facts: The Pi Prime Pizza Ovens efficient demi-dome design allows it to preheat in just 15 minutes, so you can enjoy hot, delicious pizza in as little as 90 seconds. Precision temperature control ensures you can adjust heat levels with professional-grade accuracy, while the durable 304 stainless steel construction and cordierite pizza stone deliver a crispy crust every time. The wide-mouthed panoramic opening provides easy monitoring and quick adjustments during baking, making it ideal for perfecting your pizza creation.
Who is this for: Those who are passionate about achieving perfect pizza with a crispy crust and precise temperature control, enhancing their culinary experiences at home or on the move.
8. 16” Multi Fuel Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.2"D x 20"W x 33.5"H | 39.4lbs | Stainless Steel | Black | Wood or Propane |
Fun Facts: The Pizzello 16" Dual-Fuel Pizza Oven features both propane and wood-burning options. With a generous 16” cooking capacity, it handles large pizzas, subs, pretzels, and more. The oven reaches temperatures of up to 752°F (400°C) in just 25-30 minutes and bakes pizzas to perfection in around 60 seconds. Its portable design includes fold-up legs, a detachable chimney, and a carry bag for easy transport. Crafted from double-walled stainless steel with insulation cotton for even heat distribution, it also boasts a fingerprint-resistant coating. Also including a stainless-steel pizza peel, pizza stone, pizza cutter, and pellet scoop.
Who is this for: Anyone who appreciates the convenience of dual-fuel options for versatile cooking and enjoys the taste of freshly made crispy pizzas. With its large 16” cooking capacity, it’s well-suited for preparing meals for family gatherings or group events, making it a great addition for those who frequently entertain.
9. 12” Gas Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.7"D x 11.6"W x 24.8"H | 20.2lbs | Carbon Steel | Silver, Black | Propane |
Fun Facts: This 12” pizza oven reaches 950°F in about 15 minutes, allowing you to cook authentic stone-baked pizza in just 60 seconds. The oven's powder-coated carbon steel shell provides excellent heat retention, and it includes a 28mbar regulator and gas hose for easy connection to a gas tank. Ready to use right out of the box, it requires only simple setup—unfold the legs, place the pizza stone, and connect the gas. It can also be used to prepare other dishes with the help of Ooni’s cast iron accessories.
Who is this for: It's ideal for those who appreciate the speed of cooking authentic, stone-baked pizza in just 60 seconds and desire the convenience of gas-fired heat.
10. Grill Top Pizza Oven
Useful Specs:
| Product Dimensions | Weight | Material | color | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.7"D x 13.7"W x 5.3"H | 12.92lbs | Stainless Steel, Cast Iron | Grey Black | Grill Top |
Fun Facts: The Star Patio pizza oven easily fits on top of a grill, cooking delicious pizzas in just 3-6 minutes and roasting other ingredients in 10-20 minutes. Also included is a 12" ceramic baking stone, and an aluminum pizza steel. It features a compact handle for easy transport, a built-in thermometer for precise cooking, and bottom holes for even heating and secure stone placement. This grill-top pizza oven requires no assembly and is simple to use and clean.
Who is this for: It’s ideal for individuals who appreciate the convenience of a compact, easy-to-use pizza oven that can be placed on a grill for quick cooking. This oven suits those who want a versatile and portable option for making pizza, while also valuing easy cleanup.
