11 of the Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens

The Ooni Koda 16 is easily one of the most popular outdoor pizza oven picks on the market, and for good reason. Our testing of the Ooni Koda 16 yielded deliciously chewy, lightly charred crusts and gooey melty cheese. The oven transforms even the most basic grocery ingredients into a restaurant-quality pie. The best part? They’re fully cooked in a matter of 60 seconds and even gourmet frozen ‘za or vegan pizza gets crispy. It’s a luxury kitchen appliance that’s worth every penny and can even upgrade frozen pizza!

The Koda 16 is the larger version of the brand’s propane-powered pizza oven and features an ample 16-inch cooking area that out-measures the brand’s typical 12-inch offering (which we also tried). That means bigger pizzas and family-friendly feeding. This model allows pizzas to be cooked in a rear corner, so you can turn and rotate your pies with ease. Just make sure you pick up a pizza peel! It’s by far the most important Ooni accessory.

Temperature range: Up to 950°F | Heat source: Gas | Weight: 39 pounds | Dimensions: 25 x 23 x 15 inches

Pros

• Easy setup
• Gets up to 950°F extremely fast
• Cooks a pizza in 60 seconds
• Propane fuel
• Quick-cooking and tasty charring when desired
• High-end design
• Thousands of positive user reviews

Cons

• No included thermometer
• Upscale price point

This restaurant-grade Gozney Roccbox pizza oven features a dual-fire design that honors both propane and wood inputs for the pizza-cooking experience of your dreams. When testing the Roccbox, we were smitten with the appliance’s versatility in terms of fuel source but also use. The transportability that’s lent by the foldable legs and carrying strap means you can take it tailgating, camping, picnicking and more.

It might be portable, but it still packs a punch. This model reaches high temperatures of over 950°F to give you the ideal deliciously crispy-thin crust with puffy, charred edges. It takes only about 60 seconds to cook a small pizza in this bad boy, and it even comes with a five-year extended warranty when you register it after purchase.

Roccbox’s safe-touch silicone jacket means it’s safer to touch than other pizza ovens, which also makes it an ideal model for entertaining and parties. Plus, it comes with a variety of included kitchen gadgets that make churning out restaurant-quality pizzas easier than ever.

Temperature range: Up to 950°F | Heat source: Gas or wood | Weight: 44 pounds | Dimensions: 16 x 21 x 19 inches

Pros

• Propane and wood-fired
• Cooks at temperatures up to 950°F
• Portable with a detachable propane gas burner
• Sleek, modern design available in multiple colors
• Restaurant-grade
• Included silicone jacket for safety

Cons

• On the higher-end of the price spectrum, although certainly not the most expensive model
• Medium-capacity (not ideal for huge pizza parties)

In our testing of the Pi pizza oven, the wood- or dual-fueled Solo Stove appliance wowed us with its stylish design and even cooking. Solo Stove is best known for its smokeless fire pits, and its pizza ovens boast that same signature stainless-steel exterior. You have your choice between a wood-fired oven or a dual-fuel oven that runs on gas, too. In our experience, both options perform extremely well, reaching temperatures over 700°F for fast cooking and crispy crusts.

What we love the most about the Pi Pizza Oven is its extra-large panoramic opening, which makes it much easier to launch and rotate pies. (Psst! There’s a less expensive model with the same impressive panoramic opening called the Solo Stove Pi Prime, which we’ve also tested.) The oven cooked pizzas in just a few minutes, and its convection-style design delivered impressively even results. Plus, after we were done, we were able to simply flip the baking stone over for a clean cooking surface.

Temperature range: Between 850°F and 900°F, depending on heat source | Heat source: Gas or wood | Weight: 31 pounds | Dimensions: 21 x 15 inches

Pros

• Runs on either wood or propane
• Large opening makes it easy to turn pizzas
• Reversible baking stone
• Cooks extremely evenly
• Backed by a lifetime warranty
• Reasonably priced

Cons

• Can be tricky to light
• Somewhat cumbersome to store
• Accessories sold separately

If you live in an unpredictable climate (hello, Wisconsin!), then you might want to invest in a pizza oven you can use outdoors and indoors. Enter: the Ooni Volt. This electric appliance is versatile, portable and easy to use whenever—and wherever—a craving strikes.

We tried the Ooni Volt and were impressed by its speed and sturdiness. Two heating elements and a plethora of temperature controls help the Volt reach temps of up to 850°F in a mere 20 minutes. And once the oven’s hot, pizza cooks in as little as 90 seconds. Plus, there’s no need to worry about running out of propane or wood as you would with other pizza ovens. All you need is an outlet! This versatility landed the Ooni Volt on top of our best indoor pizza ovens list.

Temperature range: Up to 850°F | Heat source: Electricity | Weight: 39 pounds | Dimensions: 24 x 21 x 11 inches

Pros

• Fully electric
• Works indoors or outdoors
• Reaches temperature of 850°F
• Cooks pizza in just 90 seconds
• Multiple controls and preset functions
• 13-inch cooking area
• Built-in handles for easy transportation

Cons

• Pricey, especially compared to outdoor Ooni models
• May be bulky to store indoors when not in use
• 39-pound weight may be heavy for some users

Brick ovens make some of the best pizza, and this domed Italian-style Pizzaioli brick pizza oven churns out homemade pizzas in 90 seconds that taste as good as they’re touted. It cooks a variety of foods to perfection, like rotisserie chicken, breads or casseroles. The oven has an inner layer of real brick and mortar, which is then covered with refractory cement for top-notch insulation and true restaurant-quality. It’s a pricey piece but very well could be passed down to future generations.

Temperature range: Up to 995°F | Heat source: Wood | Weight: 1200 pounds | Dimensions: 26 x 38 x 39 inches

Pros

• Genuine brick and mortar construction
• Large enough for groups
• Handles a variety of foods and large loaves of bread
• Wood-burning
• Focal piece for a backyard

Cons

• Expensive, but the quality and materials demand such
• Heavy weight makes it difficult to move

The Blackstone Pizza Oven is unlike any others on the market—and that’s coming from Molly Allen, our resident pizza-oven expert who has tested this model, as well as those from Ooni, Solo Stove and Gozney. Its novelty is evident when you learn of its patented two-stone technology, the bottom of which rotates for even heating. Ask any pizza pro and they’ll tell you one of the hardest parts of cooking pizza at home is spinning it by hand with your peel. Blackstone’s ingenuity eliminates this hassle altogether.

The pizza-baking behemoth, which comes with or without a mobile cart, hooks up (and looks) just like a propane-powered grill. Plus, it includes a pizza peel. The oven gets hot, hot, hot, so even though the pizza turns on its own, don’t stray too far. The char on the bottom happens quick and you wouldn’t want to ruin your otherwise perfect bubbling, sizzling masterpiece.

This is not a particularly portable option, but if you’re looking for a pizza oven that does its job well and stands watch in your backyard, this is the purchase for you.

Temperature range: Up to 900°F | Heat source: Gas | Weight: 140 pounds | Dimensions: 52 x 27 x 33 inches

Pros

• State-of-the-art rotating stone
• Comes with extras, such as cart and pizza peel
• Cooks larger pizzas than most competitors
• No live flame within the cooking space

Cons

• Higher price point
• Heavy and therefore largely immovable

If you’re new to the world of pizza-cooking, you might be intimidated by high-temperature pizza ovens that cook your pie in a matter of seconds—after all, there’s often a steep learning curve. For beginners, we recommend the Cuisinart 3-in-1 Pizza Oven Plus, another model that we were able to test firsthand (see our full review). This multifunctional appliance serves as a pizza oven, propane grill and griddle, and it’s much easier to operate and cook with than other pizza ovens we’ve tried. Plus, who doesn’t love that speedy Amazon Prime shipping that comes along with it?

This propane-powered pizza oven includes a 13-inch cordierite pizza stone, and it has a special front door that you can open to access your pie. Because it only reaches temperatures of around 700°F (note: we were able to max out the thermometer that reads up to that point), the oven does take five or more minutes to cook your pizza. However, in our experience, this reduces the chance that you’ll accidentally burn the crust or toppings. We could peek at the bubbling, cheesy masterpiece through the little drop-down door without having to lift open the lid and letting all the heat escape. It’s a roomy oven, too! 

Plus, on those nights when you want to grill burgers or vegetables, the design has a secondary lift-up lid that lets you access the 230-square-inch cast-iron cooking grates. All the accessories store nicely underneath the cooking chamber, and you can’t beat this Cuisinart’s low price point, either!

Temperature range: Up to 700°F | Heat source: Gas | Weight: 45 pounds | Dimensions: 25 x 20 x 18 inches

Pros

• Extremely easy to use
• Works as a propane grill and griddle
• Built-in storage for accessories
• Reaches temperatures up to 700°F
• Special front door for pizza cooking
• Affordable price
• Easy to assemble

Cons

• Cooks significantly slower than other pizza ovens

It’s in the name! This outdoor wonder, called the Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Pizza Oven, has a whole slew of functions beyond just baking pizzas. These include roasting, smoking, baking, broiling, dehydrating, “pizza” and more. Within the aforementioned pizza function, there are various presets that explicitly cook deep dish, Neapolitan, New York style, thin crust and frozen pizzas to perfection. When you select one of these pizza presets, the oven will automatically adjust to the proper temp and cook time. User-friendly? Absolutely. Bang for your buck? Even more so!

When we tested the Ninja Woodfire pizza oven, we were surprised to learn that it’s powered by electricity. Although that means users need outdoor power, they don’t need to mess with wood chips and propane tanks at least. Unless, of course, you want to. The appliance’s name comes from the wood-fired flavor you’re able to impart by adding a 1/2 cup of pellets to the machine. Our tester found this step wasn’t necessary to achieve that brick-oven taste, though. The pies cooked beautifully in three minutes (after 20 minutes of preheating) and delivered bubbly, perfectly blackened slices.

Temperature range: Up to 700°F | Heat source: Electricity | Weight: 32 pounds | Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 15

Pros

• One of the lightest and most compact on this list
• Powered by electricity—no wood or gas needed
• Performed well and within the promised time
• Maintained temperature
• Handy presets, such as thin crust, Neapolitan and deep dish

Cons

• Messy launching process
• Requires cleaning after each use
• Requires outdoor power

This freestanding WPPO pizza oven tops our list of the best wood-fired options thanks to its eye-catching steel encasement, modest price point and ease of use. The powder-coated surface is designed for maximum durability and corrosion resistance as well as impressive insulation that lets you fire this pizza oven up during all four seasons.

It comes fully equipped with two wheels for seamless movement in your preferred outdoor space, and the tall freestanding design makes it easy to cook at an ergonomic height. It also has a built-in thermometer and wood storage rack that make cooking all sorts of foods a total joy. Its dual-chambered design is just the cherry on top. So, what are you waiting for? Layer on the best pizza dough and pizza toppings for the ultimate pizza night.

Temperature range: Up to 500°F | Heat source: Wood | Weight: 57 pounds | Dimensions: 62 x 24 x 16 inches

Pros

• Built-in wood storage
• Dual chambers
• Powder-coated steel
• Free-standing and tall for ergonomic, comfortable cooking
• Built-in thermometer
• Affordable price point
• Four-seasons of cooking
• Includes wheels for easy transport
• One of our favorite things to buy at Wayfair

Cons

• No alternate fuel source, which means you can only use chopped wood for this pizza oven

Whether you’re low on space or just love the efficiency of a grill accessory, this KettlePizza device is definitely a genius consideration for owners of charcoal grills. It’s a stainless-steel insert that transforms ordinary charcoal grills into a grill-top outdoor pizza oven almost instantly. It just plops onto a grill grate, then seamlessly maintains and circulates heat from a combination of charcoal and wood fuel sources. Crispy pizzas are ready in five minutes or less. It also makes a great gift for grillers!

Learn more about the KettlePizza, including why it was named a summer essential by our editors!

Temperature range: Up to 900°F | Heat source: Wood or charcoal | Weight: 7 pounds | Dimensions: 22 x 22 x 8 inches

Pros

• Works with existing charcoal grill systems to deliver heat up to 750°F
• Space-saving
• Affordable
• Easy setup
• Charcoal briquettes and hardwood fuel
• Easy-to-read included thermometer
• Made in the U.S.

Cons

• Only fits 22.5-inch kettle grills (although it’s a fairly common model)
• Oven opening is 17×3.25-inches, which only fits small-size pizzas

You might end up loving this Torino 300 wood-burning pizza oven more than your oven (and it might cost more). It rolls onto your patio like a shiny red fire engine, then goes to work bringing the heat and elegance with its Italian-made design and parts.

It’s a large-capacity pizza oven that can hold four large pizzas at once, or a mixture of pizzas, breads, veggies, meats or whatever else you’d like to cook to perfection. Reviewers note the 24-by-32-inch cooking surface is an ideal size for large groups, and they can’t stop raving about how easy it is to transport this heavy-duty piece thanks to the wheels.

This is the Ferrari of outdoor pizza ovens and should be maintained that way. Premium fuel and premium care deliver a premium pizza experience.

Temperature range: Up to 800°F | Heat source: Wood | Weight: 551 pounds | Dimensions: 84 x 62 x 36 inches

Pros

• Italian design and aesthetics are a showstopper
• Large-capacity cooking area
• Gliding prep shelf
• Two adjustable storage shelves
• Rolling wheels
• Oven tool holder included
• Traditional flue ventilation
• Uses a variety of wood sizes

Cons

• Extremely expensive
• Large-format requires significant space and should be covered after each use to protect from elements