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A conversation about the best wood-fired pizza ovens wouldn’t be complete without the Ooni Pro. The Ooni Pro is a popular choice for beginners and professionals alike due to its ease of use and impressive performance.
The Ooni Pro reaches temperatures of 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) in just 20 minutes and can cook flavorful stone-baked pizza in as little as 60 seconds. The cooking surface can accommodate 16-inch pizzas and is great for roasting meats, baking bread, and so much more.
Check out our extensive Ooni Pro review here.
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Oven | Ooni Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 28.7 x 19.2 x 30.7″ (73 x 49 x 78cm) |
Weight | 48.5lb (22kg) |
Capacity | 16” pizza |
Warranty | 3 years |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 20 minutes |
Construction Materials | Brushed stainless steel with ceramic fiber insulation, cordierite stone baking boards |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Multiple fuel options – wood or charcoal right out of the box, or gas with the Ooni Pro Gas Burner (sold separately) • Maximum temperature of 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) • Heats to cooking temperature in 20 minutes • Large cooking surface accommodates 16-inch pizzas |
What’s in the box? | • Ooni Pro pizza oven • Oven door with postbox-style entry • Oven door with built-in thermometer and glass viewing pane • Ooni Pro chimney • Cordierite stone baking board (2 parts) • Fuel tray door • Wood and charcoal fuel burner tray • Chimney cap • Stone guard • Ooni pizza oven gloves |
The Karu is another popular portable pizza oven from Ooni. This is a multi-fuel pizza oven that can be fueled with wood or charcoal right out of the box, or with the Ooni Gas Burner that can be purchased separately.
The ceramic fiber-insulated stainless-steel body, extra-thick baking stone, and patented flame keeper effectively retain heat, even as you move pizzas in and out of the oven. The custom fuel tray can be loaded with wood or charcoal and the searing flame leaves little to no ash to clean up.
Despite its cumbersome chimney, Karu was designed to be portable. Its conveniently-sized body and foldable legs make both storage and transport easier. Check out our full Ooni Karu review here.
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Oven | Ooni Karu Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 28.7 x 15.7 x 26.6″ (73 x 40 x 67cm) |
Weight | 26.4lb (12kg) |
Capacity | 12” pizzas |
Warranty | 3 years |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | Ceramic fiber insulation, brushed 430 stainless steel, glass-reinforced nylon |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Reaches maximum temperature in 15 minutes • Multiple fuel options: wood and charcoal, or gas with the Ooni Gas Burner (sold separately) • Folding legs for portability and easy storage |
What’s in the box? | • Ooni Karu 12 Pizza Oven body • Oven door • Ooni Karu 12 chimney • Cordierite stone baking board • Fuel tray door • Wood and charcoal fuel tray with burner grate • Chimney cap |
The Gozney Dome is one of the newest home pizza ovens available on the market. It was designed to make wood-fired cooking simple for anyone and boasts a list of capabilities including roasting, slow roasting, steaming, smoking, cold smoking, and baking.
The Dome can easily reach optimal pizza cooking temperatures, and you can control the temperature with a dial. The digital thermometer provides precise temperature reading and the built-in temperature probes make it easy to know when your food is done.
The Gozney Dome is available as a wood-fueled only oven, as well as a dual-fuel oven that can be used with wood or gas. The dual-fuel model costs $1,799, and in addition to the items included with the wood-fueled model, it also includes:
The Gozney Dome can be used all year round thanks to the durable, water-resistant, and UV stable ceramic bonded outer coating. Check out our full Gozney Dome Pizza Oven review here.
Note: Due to exceptionally high demand from the Priority Pre-Sale for the Gozney Dome, the Dome is currently unavailable for purchase. Because of long lead times, Gozney chose to stop accepting new orders until further notice. If you want to be a part of the next Dome drop, you can sign up for updates on the company’s website.
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Oven | Gozney Dome Wood-Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 26 x 24.8 x 28.8” (66 x 63 x 73cm) |
Weight | 128lb |
Capacity | 16” pizza |
Warranty | 1 year (extended to 5 if registered within first 90 days after receipt) |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 40 minutes |
Construction Materials | Stainless steel inner shell and the outer casing features a ceramic bonded coating. Calcium silicate insulation. Ceramic insulation wrap above the roof/vault and behind the walls of the oven. Cordierite stone floor. |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | Yes |
Special Features | • Digital thermometer and two built-in meat probes • Air flow regulation • Integrated steam injector • Water-resistant outer coating |
What’s in the box? | • Gozney Dome outdoor oven • Detachable flue and cap • Dock and accessory port • Digital thermometer, display unit, and batteries • 2 x temperature probes • Free dome cover • Manual air regulation vent and ashtray module • Manual |
The Subito Cotto 100 Wood Pizza Oven by Zio Ciro is a large wood-fired oven that was designed specifically for residential use. It weighs over 600 pounds, but with some help, it can be moved as needed. This pizza oven should only be used outdoors, but it is well-suited for any outdoor kitchen, garden, or patio.
The Subito Cotto 100 pizza oven is 100% made in Italy and is made of concrete and Cotto clay, rather than stainless steel. The unique construction materials of this pizza oven allow it to retain heat for longer, even after the flame has gone out.
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Oven | Subito Cotto 100 Wood Pizza Oven |
Oven Size | 48 × 44 × 40” (121.9 x 111.7 x 101.6cm) |
Weight | 661lbs (300kg) |
Capacity | 4 12” pizzas |
Fuel Options | Wood |
Warranty | 2 years |
Max Temp | 850F (454C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 55 minutes |
Construction Material | Refractory concrete, Cotto clay |
Safe for Indoor Use? | No |
Can It Be Used in Rain and Snow? | No |
Special Features | • 100% made in Italy • Refractory-concrete dome • Arrives pre-assembled |
What’s in the box? | • Subito Cotto Pizza Oven • Refractory dome • Metal door • Chimney flue • Cover |
The Ooni Fyra is an immensely popular portable pizza oven that makes it easy to bake authentic wood-fired pizza at home. The Fyra uses wood pellets as its fuel source and can comfortably accommodate pizzas up to 12 inches in diameter.
The Fyra was not only designed to be portable, but easy to set up and use. The cordierite baking stone is placed inside the double-insulated, powder-coated carbon steel dome. The dome is supported by three short legs that can be folded down and the oven door can be removed. Once you add the wood pellets, they are fed by gravity through the hopper so you don’t have to worry about keeping the fire going.
Temperatures inside the Fyra can reach 950 degrees F (500 degrees C), which is plenty hot enough to cook a 12-inch pizza in just 60 seconds.
One of the most common complaints about the Ooni Fyra is that it doesn’t come with a peel, despite one being almost essential to using the oven effectively. You can purchase a pizza peel separately, which is highly recommended so you can easily turn your pizza while it cooks.
Check out our full Ooni Fyra review here.
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Oven | Ooni Fyra Wood Pellet Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 22.7 x 15.5 x 28.6″ (57 x 39 x 72cm) |
Weight | 22lb / 10kg |
Capacity | 12” pizza |
Warranty | 3 years |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | Insulated, powder-coated carbon steel and stainless steel |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Reaches maximum temperature in 15 minutes • Fueled by hardwood pellets • Folding legs for portability and easy storage • Gravity-fed pellet hopper automatically adds more wood to the fire |
What’s in the box? | • Ooni Fyra 12 Pizza Oven • Oven door • Cordierite stone baking board • Detachable two-part stainless-steel chimney • Chimney cover (doubles as a pellet scoop) • Fuel hopper • Fuel tray • Flame keeper |
If the name Bertello doesn’t sound familiar to you, maybe Napoli will. The original brand name for this pizza oven was Napoli until it was changed to Bertello in December 2019. Napoli, now Bertello, took off after appearing on Shark Tank. But it was the Kickstarter campaign in 2017 that paved the way for Bertello to become one of the hottest-selling pizza ovens on Amazon.
The one truly unique feature of the Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven is the ability to cook with wood and propane at the same time. Doing so gives you the ease of cooking with gas while still getting that hint of wood in the flavor.
The most common complaint about the Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven is that the size of the opening makes it difficult to maneuver the pizza as it cooks. Because of the uneven heat distribution inside the oven, turning your pizza is essential to prevent burning. If you make your pizza just an inch or two smaller than 12", it will be much easier to work with.
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Oven | Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 22 x 14 x 10.5” (55.8 x 35.5 x 26.6cm) |
Weight | 34.8lb |
Capacity | 12” pizza |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Max Temperature | Over 930 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15-20 minutes |
Construction Materials | Black powder-coated stainless-steel body with a cordierite stone baking surface |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Can reach 930 degrees in 20 minutes or less • Multi-fuel capabilities – cook with gas and wood simultaneously or with charcoal • Easy clean-up with the dirt catcher |
What’s in the box? | • Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven • Cordierite stone • Wood chip/pellet scoop • Wood/charcoal/pellet tray |
The Delivita portable pizza oven was inspired by traditional-style ovens but boasts the features of a modern pizza oven. This impressive pizza oven weighs only 67 pounds and is portable so that you can enjoy homemade wood-fired pizza wherever you go.
With temperatures reaching a maximum of 950 F (500 C), the Delivita can cook a fresh, authentic pizza in just 90 seconds. Despite reaching extreme temperatures inside the oven, the Delivita has insulating heatproof handles and a flat base, so the oven can be placed anywhere that is sturdy enough to hold it.
The Delivita Wood Fired Oven has a fiberglass exterior shell that protects its surroundings from its high temperatures. This allows you to place the oven on any sturdy surface while cooking – wood, plastic, concrete, or stone. There are six color options available: Blue Diamond, Hale Grey, Olive Green, Chilli Red, Orange Blaze, and Very Black.
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Oven | Delivita Wood Fired Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 25.6 x 23.23 x 13.8” (65 x 59 x 35 cm) |
Weight | 67lb |
Capacity | 12” pizza |
Warranty | 5-year guarantee |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 20-25 minutes |
Construction Materials | Fiberglass exterior, clay and stone interior, stainless steel |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Reaches temperatures over 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) • Handmade in Yorkshire • Cooks wood-fired pizza in as little as 90 seconds • Durable, waterproof shell |
What’s in the box? | • DeliVita Wood Fired Oven • Wood/kindling starter pack |
The Piccolo Countertop Wood-Fired Pizza Oven by Belforno is a powerful wood-fired pizza oven with a unique design that allows you to cook pizza on both sides. This oven was engineered to redistribute the flame along the roof of the cooking chamber so that your toppings are cooked to perfection while your crust is impressively crispy and flavorful.
The Piccolo Countertop Wood-Fired Pizza Oven is available in six colors: Pistachio, Linen, Sky, Black, Red, and Copper.
The Belforno Piccolo Countertop Wood-Fired Pizza Oven has a 24 x 24” cooking surface that is large enough for two 10-inch pizzas or one 16-inch pizza. The cooking floor is comprised of 1-inch-thick, 12 x 6” compressed refractory tiles.
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Oven | Belforno Piccolo Countertop Wood-Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 31.5 x 30.25 x 18.5” (80 x 76.8 x 47cm) |
Weight | 253lb |
Capacity | 2 x 10” pizzas |
Warranty | n/a |
Max Temperature | 750 degrees F (400 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 20-30 minutes |
Construction Materials | Powder-coated stainless-steel exterior, ceramic insulation, and compressed refractory tile cooking floor |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | Yes |
Special Features | • Effectively cooks pizza on both sides • Powder-coated stainless-steel exterior • Available in six unique colors |
What’s in the box? | • Belforno Piccolo Countertop Wood Fired Pizza Oven • Piccolo Countertop Oven Chimney, Flue, and Cap • Manual |
The Bellagio 200 Wood Pizza Oven is the largest oven sold by Forno Venetzia. This impressive outdoor pizza oven features a cooking surface large enough for baking, grilling, and broiling your favorite meals in a convenient countertop model. You can easily cook up to five 12-inch pizzas at the same time.
The Bellagio pizza oven is fully insulated and features a fire brick hearth, an oak door handle, a recessed built-in thermometer, and powder-coated paint available in copper or red.
The Forno Venetzia Bellagio 200 Wood Pizza Oven arrives fully assembled and ready to use, no curing required. The Bellagio reaches cooking temperature in 25 minutes or less so you can have dinner ready and on the table in just 30 minutes.
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Oven | Forno Venetzia Bellagio 200 Wood Pizza Oven |
Price | Check Price |
Oven Size | 46.75” W x 44” D x 56.5” H |
Weight | 422lb |
Capacity | 5 12” pizzas |
Warranty | 2-year warranty against manufacturers defects – Chips and cracks do not affect performance and aren’t covered under warranty |
Max Temperature | 850 F (450 C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 20-25 minutes |
Construction Materials | Exterior: Porcelain-coated 304 stainless steel Interior: Stainless steel Cooking grate: Refractory ceramic Insulation: Ceramic fiber |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • 36 x 32” cooking surface • Glass oven door window with oak door handle • Fire brick hearth with double-layered ceramic insulation for enhanced heat retention • UV-resistant powder-coated oven dome finish • Built-in thermometer for easier, more accurate temperature control |
What’s in the box? | • Fire brick hearth • Forno Venetzia Bellagio 200 Pizza Oven • Chimney cap • Chimney pipe • Glass oven door |
The Forno Venetzia Torino pizza oven was designed to “meet the demands for a festive gathering” but is also great for laid-back weeknight dinners. It takes just 15-20 minutes to heat to 850 F and has the capacity to bake up to four pizzas at once.
The Forno Venetzia Torino 200 is available in red or copper. With double-layered ceramic insulation and a cooking surface made of refractory bricks, this wood-fired oven quickly and evenly cooks your pizza every time. The built-in analog thermometer is located near the removable door so that you can easily monitor the temperature of your oven and know when it’s time to add more fuel.
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Oven | Forno Venetzia Torino 200 40-Inch Outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Check Price |
Oven Size | 40.25” W x 35.75” D x 48.75” H |
Weight | 326lb |
Capacity | 4 12” pizzas |
Warranty | 2-year warranty against manufacturers defects – Chips and cracks do not affect performance and aren’t covered under warranty |
Max Temperature | 850 F (450 C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15-20 minutes |
Construction Materials | Exterior: Porcelain-coated 304 stainless steel Interior: Stainless steel Cooking grate: Refractory ceramic Insulation: Ceramic fiber |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • 32 x 24” cooking surface • Glass oven door window and oak door handle • Fire brick hearth with double-layered ceramic insulation for enhanced heat retention • UV-resistant powder-coated oven dome finish • Built-in thermometer for easier, more accurate temperature control |
What’s in the box? | • Fire brick hearth • Forno Venetzia Torino 200 40-inch Outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven • Glass oven door • Chimney cap • Chimney pipe |
The Forno Venetzia Pronto Wood Pizza Oven is a great option for pizza lovers looking for a compact yet powerful oven. The Pronto Wood Pizza Oven can be used as a countertop oven for your outdoor kitchen, or freestanding with the stainless-steel cart.
The 480-square-inch cooking surface is 13 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 20 inches deep, and with an oven door width of 18 inches, which means you can easily cook at least two pizzas at the same time. With a maximum temperature of 800 degrees, you can cook two ten-inch pizzas in just a few minutes.
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Oven | Forno Venetzia Pronto Wood Pizza Oven |
Price | Check Price |
Oven Size | 77 x 58.5 x 30.25” (195.5 x 148.5 x 76.8cm) |
Weight | 368lb |
Capacity | 2 x 10” pizzas |
Warranty | 2-year limited warranty |
Max Temperature | 800 degrees F (430 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15-20 minutes |
Construction Materials | Stainless steel exterior, brick hearth, ceramic insulation, and powder-coated paint |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | Yes |
Special Features | • Countertop or freestanding with cart • Reaches maximum temperature of 800 degrees in as little as 15 minutes • Built-in thermometer for easier temperature control |
What’s in the box? | • Forno Venetzia Pronto Wood Pizza Oven • Pizza oven cart |
The Alfa ONE Wood Fired Pizza Oven is a portable pizza oven marketed as “the Italian oven for everyone.”
The Alfa ONE is a compact, relatively lightweight portable pizza oven that takes just five minutes to assemble. It is capable of reaching a maximum temperature of 950 F (500 C), but it reaches a more ideal cooking temperature in just 10 minutes. With the fire burning that hot, the Alfa ONE cooks a 10- to 12-inch pizza in 90 seconds.
From the moment the Alfa ONE Wood-Fired Pizza Oven arrives at your door, you can have fresh-baked pizza on the table and ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
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Oven | Alfa ONE Wood Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Check Price |
Oven Size | 29 x 22 x 19” (73 x 55 x 48cm) |
Weight | 110lb |
Capacity | 1 x 10-12” pizza |
Warranty | 2-year limited warranty |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | Stainless steel, ceramic fiber insulation |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Goes from 32 degrees F to 750 degrees F in just 10 minutes • Double layer of ceramic fiber insulation keeps the interior hot and prevents the exterior from overheating • Oven door with a peephole makes it easy to monitor your food while it cooks without having to open the door • Alfa Forni pyrometer provides the most precise temperature readings |
What’s in the box? | • Alfa ONE Wood Fired Pizza Oven • Alfa ONE oven door • Chimney Flue • Chimney Cowl • Leveling legs • Wood basket • Pizza peel • Wood Holder |
The Alfa 5 Minuti Countertop is a conveniently sized wood-fired pizza oven, with the ability to cook two pizzas in 90 seconds. This Italian-crafted oven features a removable door, a large cooking surface, and a gorgeous copper finish.
The cooking surface is made up of interchangeable terracotta refractory bricks. The dome is insulated with ceramic fiber to retain heat and the stainless-steel door has an ergonomically designed handle.
When you buy the Alfa 5 Minuti Countertop Wood Pizza Oven, the oven arrives at your door already cured. Simply insert the chimney, place it on any durable outdoor cooking surface, and fire it up. For about $600 more, you can purchase a free-standing version that includes a cart.
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Oven | Alfa 5 Minuti Countertop Wood Pizza Oven |
Price | Read more here |
Oven Size | 47.6 x 32.5 x 32.3” (121 x 82.5 x 82cm) |
Weight | 160lb |
Capacity | 2 x 10” pizzas |
Warranty | 2-year defects and craftsmanship / 1-year parts and components |
Max Temperature | 1000 degrees F (530 C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | Stainless steel and ceramic fiber with terracotta cooking floor |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Heats to maximum temperature in 15 minutes • Removable oven door • Alfa Forni pyrometer provides the most precise temperature readings • No curing necessary |
What’s in the box? | • Chimney • Chimney flue • Flange • Alfa 5 Minuti Pizza Oven • Oven door |
The 39-inch Alfa Allegro is sold as a countertop pizza oven only, a pizza oven with a base and locking casters, and a freestanding version with attached legs. For the purpose of this guide, we looked at the countertop version, which is the largest wood-fired pizza in the Allegro series.
Despite boasting the power of a commercial pizza oven, the Alfa Allegro wood-fired pizza oven was specifically designed for regular use among family and friends.
With the included pyrometer you can easily monitor the temperature of the chamber. The ergonomic draught control handles make it easy to control the temperature of the fire. The operating range of this pizza oven allows you to cook everything from fire-baked pizza to slow-smoked meats.
This countertop pizza oven is available in Antique Red or Yellow. The powder-coated finish effectively resists high temperatures to keep your outdoor pizza oven shining like new for longer.
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Oven | Alfa Allegro 39-Inch Outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Read more here |
Oven Size | 57.5 x 46.4 x 40” (146 x 118 x 102cm) |
Weight | 308lb |
Capacity | 4 x 12-inch pizzas |
Warranty | 2-year limited warranty against defects and craftsmanship |
Max Temperature | 1000 degrees F (500 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 20 minutes |
Construction Materials | Stainless steel, iron sheet, ceramic fiber, and refractory ceramic |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Easy assembly – no curing required • Interchangeable firebrick oven floor • Pyrometer provides accurate internal temperature monitoring • Reaches cooking temperature in 20 minutes • Food warming shelf nestled below the combustion chamber |
What’s in the box? | • Alfa Allegro Wood-Fired Pizza Oven • Interchangeable refractory cooking floor tiles • Oven chimney and flue • Oven door with wooden handles |
Among the more affordable outdoor wood-fired ovens is the WPPO Le Peppe Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven. This conveniently-sized outdoor pizza oven is the only portable pizza oven to use a downdraft air system. It is the top-selling pizza oven built by WPPO.
Le Peppe’s downdraft air system is designed to circulate air through the oven to cook food evenly.
To fuel the oven, you can use wood chunks, lump coal, charcoal, and wood pellets. The chute makes it easy to add more fuel to the fire as needed.
Le Peppe has a cooking surface large enough to accommodate a 12-inch pizza, but customers have shared that 9- to 10-inch pizzas are much easier to work with. The 11mm cordierite baking stone floor provides optimal heat retention.
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Oven | WPPO Le Peppe Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 32 x 27 x 30” (81 x 68.5 x 76cm) |
Weight | 34lb |
Capacity | 12” pizza |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty against defects and craftsmanship |
Max Temperature | 900 degrees F (482 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | 430-grade stainless steel and powder-coated steel |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Downdraft air induction system for better temperature control and more even cooking • Double-walled steel oven with fire blanket insulation • 11mm cordierite baking stone for optimal heat retention |
What’s in the box? | • WPPO Le Peppe Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven • Pizza Peel |
The Bella Ultra Outdoor Wood Fired Oven features a high-grade ceramic cooking floor, 2-inch thick, 100-percent ceramic insulation, ceramic firebrick baking stones, and 304 stainless steel construction.
The cooking surface of the Bella Ultra Outdoor Wood Fired Oven is massive: 40 x 28 inches of high-grade ceramic that can accommodate as many as six 12-inch pizzas at the same time.
For optimal heat retention, the oven’s dome is lined with two inches of insulation, with another two inches of insulation situated underneath the refractory brick ceramic floor. The ceramic bricks heat quickly and retain heat well, so you don’t have to worry about losing heat when you swap out pizzas. And with the stainless-steel front shelf landing, you can easily swap one pizza for the next when you have many pies to bake.
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Oven | Bella Ultra Outdoor Wood Fired Oven |
Price | Read more here |
Oven Size | 54.25 x 66.25 x 38” (137.8 x 168 x 96.5cm) |
Weight | 413lb |
Capacity | 6 x 12” pizzas |
Warranty | 5-year defects and craftsmanship / 2 years parts and components |
Max Temperature | 750 degrees F (400 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | 304 stainless steel with 100-percent ceramic insulation, ceramic firebrick baking stones, and high-grade ceramic cooking floor |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • 2-inch thick, 100-percent ceramic insulation • Heats to 750 degrees in 15 minutes • Analog thermometer for easy temperature reading |
What’s in the box? | • Bella Ulta Outdoor Wood Fired Oven • Stainless steel pizza peel • Wooden pizza peel |
The Nuke Pizzero Wood Fired Pizza Oven is a more portable yet professional-looking home pizza oven that Nuke claims will serve as “the centerpiece for the fire-worshipping foodie.”
The dual-insulated dome and refractory ceramic floor can accommodate up to a 19-inch pizza or two 12-inch pizzas simultaneously. The cooking chamber has a removable fire tray that allows you to move the wood as needed, depending on where inside the oven you want the most heat. With the analog thermometer, you can keep a close eye on the temperatures inside the oven.
The Nuke Pizzero Wood Fired Pizza Oven sits atop a powder-coated steel cart that has two side shelves for additional space. With two hide-away wheels, you can easily move the pizza oven, and then hide the wheels for a more elegant appearance.
Despite its many impressive features, the Nuke Pizzero Wood Fired Pizza Oven has a max temperature of only 700 degrees. While still impressive, it misses the 950-degree mark that many similar wood-fired pizza ovens provide.
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Oven | Nuke Pizzero Wood Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 80 x 51 x 35” (203 x 129.5 x 90cm) |
Weight | 159lb |
Capacity | 2 x 12” pizzas or 3 x 8” pizzas |
Warranty | 1-year defects and craftsmanship |
Max Temperature | 700 degrees F (370 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 15 minutes |
Construction Materials | 304 and 430-grade stainless steel and refractory ceramic |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | Yes |
Special Features | • Can accommodate pizzas up to 19” in diameter • Includes black powder-coated steel cart • Analog thermometer for easy temperature reading |
What’s in the box? | • Nuke Pizzero Wood Fired Pizza Oven • Movable fire tray • Charcoal poker/rake • Pizza shovel • Oven chimney • Oven chimney hat • Oven assembly kit |
The Tuscan Chef GX-C2 is designed for outdoor cooking for your family or entertaining hungry guests. Its artisan, turn-of-the-century design features 6mm of solid stainless steel with an additional 1mm stainless steel wrap and heat-resistant paint. The oven floor is lined with ¾” fire bricks atop a stone base.
The GX-C2 has two chambers: the bottom chamber is for the fire and the upper chamber is where your food cooks.
The oven comes 95% assembled, it just has to be cured before you use it for the first time. You should use only seasoned hardwood with this oven. You will also need to wait about 40 minutes before cooking so that the fire matures and the inside of the oven reaches maximum temperature.
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Oven | Tuscan Chef GX-C2 Deluxe Family Outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven |
Price | Read more here |
Oven Size | 28.5”x 27.5”x 19” (72 x 70 x 48cm) – 92” (233.6cm) overall height including chimney and cap |
Weight | 430lb (485lb with stand) |
Capacity | 2 x 18” pizzas |
Warranty | 2-year defect and craftsmanship |
Max Temperature | 950 degrees F (510 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 40 minutes |
Construction Materials | Heavy gauge steel, 304 stainless steel, refractory firebrick, cooking stone, and insulation |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • Large cooking floor – can accommodate 2 18” pizzas • Removable stainless steel oven shelf • Two chambers – one for fire, one for food • Included cart with casters for convenience and portability |
What’s in the box? | • Tuscan Chef GX-C2 Deluxe Family Outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven • Oven cart and parts needed for assembly • Wooden pizza peel • 13” diameter pizza stone • Pizza wheel cutter |
The Maximus Arena Mobile Pizza Oven by Authentic is a powerful wood-fired oven that is portable enough to take on the go. It weighs 130 pounds and can fit in the trunk of most vehicles, but is large enough to bake two 10-inch pizzas at the same time. The oven floor bricks are removable, making the Maximus Arena pizza oven even easier to transport.
This powerful pizza oven is capable of heating to 1000 F and can cook fresh pizzas in under two minutes. The Maximus Arena features a dropped ceiling inside the oven that directs heat from the back of the oven to the front, with a front ceiling opening to pull smoke out and through the chimney. This design allows the oven to use convection cooking and maintain hotter temperatures for longer.
The oven door is removable so that you can leave it off when baking pizza or attach it when cooking low and slow. The Maximus Arena Mobile Pizza Oven can be used to bake bread or to cook chicken, fish, and more. The included thermometer makes it easy to monitor the heat inside your oven so you know exactly how long your food needs to cook.
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Oven | Authentic Maximus Arena Mobile Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 38.5 x 27.5 x 27.5” (97.8 x 70 x 70cm) |
Weight | 130lb |
Capacity | 2 x 10-inch pizzas |
Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
Max Temperature | 1000 degrees F (537 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 25 minutes |
Construction Materials | Aluminum, 304-2B grade stainless steel, insulated ceramic blanket, refractory tiles |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | Yes |
Special Features | • Lightweight, portable countertop pizza oven • Designed to retain heat while staying cool on the outside • Heats to maximum temperature in 25 minutes • Removable oven door • Includes ceramic baking dish and retractable pizza peel |
What’s in the box? | • Maximus Arena Mobile Pizza Oven • Stainless steel chimney with flue and cap • Ceramic Portuguese baking dish • Round, retractable pizza peel • Thermometer • Ashes/wood holder • One extra floor tile |
If you like the sound of the Maximus Arena but want to go even bigger, the Maximus Prime is the “big brother” to the Arena oven. At 300 pounds, it’s significantly heavier than the Arena. The oven’s countertop design gives you the flexibility to decide where you want to place it, saving you from the hassle of custom installation.
The unique barrel shape of this countertop pizza oven allows heat to rise and then circle around the back and roof to the front of the oven. Unlike most countertop pizza ovens, this one has a second layer above the main cooking area that funnels the heat and smoke from the front of the oven back to the back, then out through the chimney. This results in a more authentic taste.
The exterior aluminum wall of the Maximus Prime comes in red or black and is designed to resist oxidation and corrosion. The 304-2B stainless steel double wall contains a high-temperature ceramic blanket for optimal heat retention, while ensuring the outside of the oven stays cool.
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Oven | Maximus Prime Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 45 x 39 x 39” (114 x 99 x 99cm) |
Weight | 300lb |
Capacity | 4 x 12-inch pizzas |
Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
Max Temperature | 100 degrees F (537 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 30-45 minutes |
Construction Materials | Aluminum, 304-2B grade stainless steel, insulated ceramic blanket, refractory tiles |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | Yes |
Special Features | • Convenient, portable countertop pizza oven • Dropped ceiling with a second layer above the main cooking area for convection cooking and better heat retention • Can accommodate 4-6 pizzas at a time; each pizza cooks in 2 minutes or less |
What’s in the box? | • Maximus Prime Pizza Oven • Stainless steel chimney flue and cap • Ceramic Portuguese baking dish • Round, retractable pizza peel • Thermometer • Ashes/wood holder • One extra floor tile |
The ilFornino Roma Series Mini Wood Burning Pizza Oven is a premium countertop model made from 14-gauge stainless steel with a black powder coat finish. The oven features six inches of ceramic fiber blanket insulation to effectively retain heat while ensuring the outside of the oven stays cool to the touch.
This small but mighty countertop wood-fired pizza oven uses a passive directional venting system that allows the hot air to travel to the back of the oven and then toward the front inside a second chamber, before allowing the exhaust to escape through the chimney mounted at the front of the oven. This venting system provides more efficient heating and better heat retention.
It takes 20-25 minutes for this countertop oven to reach optimal cooking temperature. The 400-square-inch cooking surface provides enough room for two 10-inch pizzas that can be cooked to perfection in just 90 seconds.
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Oven | ilFornino Roma Mini Countertop Wood Burning Pizza Oven |
Price | Check current price here |
Oven Size | 17.5 x 28 x 28.25” (44.4 x 71.1 x 71.7cm) |
Weight | 180lb |
Capacity | 2 x 10” pizzas |
Warranty | 1 year |
Max Temperature | 750 degrees F (400 degrees C) |
Time to Reach Max Temp. | 25 minutes |
Construction Materials | Grade 304 stainless steel, 14-gauge #4 finish, and 430 powder-coated top. Ceramic fiber blanket insulation. |
Can it be used in rain and snow? | No |
Special Features | • 6 inches of ceramic fiber insulation for maximum heat retention • Heats to cooking temperature in 20-25 minutes • Retains heat for up to eight hours |
What’s in the box? | • IlFornino Roma Mini Countertop Pizza Oven • Oven door and chimney • 4 metal carrying handles • User manual |
With so many fantastic, high-quality wood-fired pizza ovens available, the process of choosing which one is right for you can become overwhelming. As shown in our in-depth guide, wood-fired pizza ovens come in all shapes and sizes and can cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. The Ooni Pro is our top pick for the best wood-fired pizza oven because it is an affordable, portable pizza oven that produces restaurant-quality pizza. And you don’t have to be an expert to use it.
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