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These pizza ovens really deliver.

Forget delivery, forget DiGiorno. The best way to have pizza at home is with a pizza oven. You may be picturing those gargantuan brick constructions you’ve seen in some backyards, but the idea that a pizza oven has to be large and expensive is a thing of the past.

Designed to efficiently conduct heat and reach high temperatures, home pizza ovens are intuitive, lightweight, and compact, while still big enough to properly bake a 12-inch pie. You may not think it’s possible to make pizza taste better—even with the existence of pizza taquitos, French bread pizza, and pizza mac & cheese—but trust us, it is. A home pizza will give you perfectly crispy pizzas in a matter of minutes. You'll also have full control over your culinary creations, right down to your preferred toppings, cheeses, sauces, and even doughs. That means no more side eye from the Domino’s delivery driver as they hand you your Hawaiian pizza. In the mood for a pan pizza that rivals Chicago’s best? Or perhaps you want to give pickle pizza a try? And don’t forget about the most important meal of the day—breakfast pizza! Anything is possible with the right home pizza oven. But before your mouth starts watering any more, first you should find the pizza oven that suits your needs and preferences.

After consulting Nicole Papantoniou, Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab, we’ve assembled the best outdoor pizza ovens (and some indoor models too!) that will see you through thick and thin… crusts, that is!

Ready to mangia? A home pizza oven isn’t the only secret to seriously delicious pizza—check out our pizza stone recommendations too.

We turned to our friends at the Good Housekeeping Institute, who identified the best brands and highest-rated pizza ovens and put them to the test. Their team of on-staff experts—which includes all types: engineers! data analysts! registered dietitians!—rigorously put everyday products to the test (and then more and more tests) in their New York City-based labs to determine which ones you can trust.

After whipping up over 20 fresh, 12-inch mozzarella and tomato sauce pies, these Kitchen Tech Experts put several indoor and outdoor ovens through rigorous tests to analyze their cleanability, speed (for fresh and frozen pizzas!), and ease of use and assembly. Though some of these models haven’t been formally tested in their Lab, they come from brands the Good Housekeeping Institute trusts after years of evaluating kitchen appliances. After reviewing their assessments and discussing their road tests in-depth with Papantoniou, we’ve determined that these are the best home pizza ovens on the market right now.

Sixty seconds. That’s how long it takes for the Ooni Karu 16 to bake a Neapolitan-style pizza to perfection. And this outdoor pizza oven isn’t just for pizza purists. It can also be used to grill veggies, sear some tri-tip, and even bake a crusty sourdough bread.

What’s more, it only takes 15 minutes for this oven to reach a maximum temperature of 950˚ F, and you can use whatever fuel you prefer, from wood to charcoal. (Like most other Ooni accessories, the Karu 16 Gas Burner attachment is sold separately.)

“I love this one,” Papantoniou raved. “It has a door that allows for quicker heat-up, in my experience. The wood is contained in a large basket in the back of the oven, so there’s no direct contact with your pizza and it also makes cleanup easier. There’s also a large door on the back of the oven, so unlike some other brands and models, you just have to pull out the tray and add in your wood.”

Another feature of the Karu 16’s top-of-the-line design is its optimized airflow engineering for regulating fuel efficiency and temperature control, which you can monitor using the digital thermometer mounted to its base. Furthermore, the sleek construction is as practical as it is polished, with a carbon steel shell coated in a high temperature-resistant powder finish for optimal insulation and weather resistance.

You don’t have to be part of the upper crust to get a slice of the action. With foldable legs, an instant gas ignition, and a powder-coated carbon steel shell, the 20-pound Ooni Koda 12 is fast, affordable, and ready to use right out of the box. Like the Ooni Karu 16, this outdoor pizza oven can reach 950˚ F in just 15 minutes and takes only one minute to churn out a fresh pizza, but it forgoes other, more premium features, like a digital thermometer and multiple fuel options.

During their tests, the Good Housekeeping Institute evaluated the Ooni Koda 16, the Koda 12’s larger (but otherwise, nearly identical) sibling. Their panelists appreciated this oven’s capabilities when it came to making “a restaurant-style pizza that was nicely charred in some spots,” they found that the overall cooking process was less user friendly.

“The flames are located on the back and side of this pizza oven, so we had to be careful rotating the pie while cooking to avoid burn marks on the crust and cheese,” they noted.

While it lacks an internal light and can only reach an internal temperature of 750˚F, the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo has the capacity to prepare a 12-inch pie in just 2 minutes flat.

The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo replicates the three types of heat generated by a brick oven—conductive, radiant and convective—to produce the ideal baking environment for your chosen baking mode. No matter what style of pizza you’re craving (NYC-style pizza! Pan! Chicago-style thin crust! Even frozen pies!) this pizza oven’s Element iQ system offers a setting for it.

In terms of the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo’s name, Papantoniou said, “A pizzaiolo is someone who makes pizza.” And this oven certainly earned its name during the Good Housekeeping Institute’s tests. “It’s an indoor model that has multiple settings to make different types of pizza. So we used the same recipe for the New York-style and the wood-fired settings and got completely different (but still tasty) results, which is nice,” said Papantoniou. Overall, “It gets super hot, it’s easy to clean, and it’s super intuitive and customizable.” But as the only indoor model on our list, its convenience and uniqueness comes at a cost—literally.

No matter what you’re using it for, the Camp Chef Italia Artisan Pizza Oven can take the heat. In fact, it only takes 15 minutes to preheat and can reach temperatures upwards of 700° F, so only three minutes comes between you and your precious pizza. This gas-powered outdoor pizza oven is built to function like a traditional brick oven, with a double layered ceiling to lock in heat and a built-in valve ignition and micro-adjust valve to give you total control over your flames. But that’s not all. The built-in temperature gauge monitors the air temperature, so your crust stays crispy, not burnt, while your cheese melts into a nice, gooey texture that will rival slices in cartoons.

Featuring a one-pound disposable propane bottle, regulator, and brightly-colored knob to light the oven and control the fuel output, the Camp Chef Italia’s stainless-steel construction offers a nearly seamless experience from prep to cleanup. But should you be in the mood for something besides pizza (hey, it can happen!), the ventilated oven door makes it possible to operate as a traditional oven as well—which especially comes in handy during the summer, when you’re trying to whip up a tangy Greek salmon dinner without heating up your whole house.

The Good Housekeeping Institute appreciated the Camp Chef Italia’s ½-inch thick and 13-inch deep cordierite ceramic pizza stone, which offers “more cook space and… good heat retention even if you turn down the flame.” However, they lamented the oven’s overall size, saying: “Though you can fuel the oven with a small disposable propane bottle, the unit is 47 pounds, which prevents it from being easily portable. Fortunately, it comes with a 5-foot hose to adapt the oven for a standard bulk propane tank.”

Sure, any pizza oven can be a portable pizza oven if you have the strength of a WWE champion. But the ROCCBOX by Gozney Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven takes all the hassle out of the equation with retractable legs, detachable dual-fuel burners, and even a carrying strap.

Papantoniou said of the ROCCBOX, “What makes this portable is that it comes with a handle for carrying.” But she warned, “It is quite heavy, though the bottom folds in too. It’s small enough to get the job done and heats up quickly.”

In addition to boasting a built-in thermometer and professional-grade pizza peel, this oven’s insulated construction retains heat well, while its outer silicone skin acts as a potential safeguard against burns. Like the Ooni Karu 16, the ROCCBOX comes with a gas burner, but you can also pick up the ROCCBOX Wood Burner 2.0 attachment for more those days when you prefer the classic smokiness of a wood-fired pizza over the convenience of gas.

After arriving at your final feasting destination, this oven is a breeze to set up and use—once you’ve repositioned the legs and re-attached the burners, all you have to do is click the switch and get cooking.

Though it takes about 25-30 minutes to preheat, the ROCCBOX can reach temperatures of over 932º F and cook your pizza in one minute flat. And if that’s not enough to convince you, perhaps this will: the manufacturer also offers a five-year extended warranty when you register your oven.

No room for a pizza oven? No problem. Just pick up the Kettle Pizza Pro 22 Outdoor Pizza Oven Kit.

This unique little set comes with everything you need to bake some seriously tasty wood-fired pizzas right on your charcoal grill with accessories like an aluminum pizza peel, tombstone, a high-temperature thermometer, and of course, a Kettle Pizza insert. The elevated rear firebox even helps you reach temperatures as high as 900˚ F.

Calling the Kettle Pizza Pro 22 Kit “a great way to turn your charcoal grill into an outdoor pizza oven,” Papantoniou said it’s pretty simple to use. “You put it on top of your grill, so it creates kind of a dome. It has a large opening, so you can get your pizza in and out easily.”

Once you breeze through the simple assembly process and get to cooking, the prograte features drop slots on both sides, so you can add in more fuel without having to remove the insert. The only caveat: The Kettle Pizza Pro 22 Kit is only compatible with 22.5-inch kettle-style charcoal grills.

Charcoal grillers don’t get to have all the fun. You can turn your gas grill into a lean, mean, pizza-making machine too with the BakerStone Basics Series Grill Top Pizza Oven Box Kit.

According to Papantoniou, “This is designed to be used on a gas grill, so it creates a smaller, hotter environment. So your pizza can cook at similar rates on the top and bottom, which allows for a more evenly-cooked pie.”

The BakerStone Basics Series Kit comes with a wooden pizza peel, metal pizza turner, and a 5-sided ceramic pizza oven box that can reach up to 800˚ F. That means you only have to wait 2-6 minutes for your pie to be perfectly cooked, depending on your grill type, environmental conditions, and other factors. You’ll need at least three burners to be compatible with this kit, but it’s compatible with both large and small sizes and more model types than the Kettlepizza Pro 22 Kit (including gas, charcoal, and pellet grills).

There’s a lot of thought that goes into buying a pizza oven. For example, you’ll need to decide between gas and wood or wood pellet-burning models.

When choosing between a gas or wood pellet pizza oven, Papantoniou said one isn’t necessarily better than the other. “It really depends on your preference. They both have their pros and cons. You can more easily regulate the temperature of a gas pizza oven than a wood pellet pizza oven, but they can go through fuel very quickly. Wood is easier to get going in a pizza oven, because it requires fewer attachments, but you also need to make sure you have the right wood on hand. Also, some people just prefer the taste of wood-fired pizza.” So if you count yourself among the pizza connoisseurs who prefer your margherita pies to be pleasantly smoky and slightly charred, a wood-fired pizza oven may be just what you’re looking for.

Another factor to consider is whether you’d prefer an indoor or outdoor pizza oven. The thought of being able to enjoy a hot, fresh white pizza rain or shine may seem appetizing. But if something sounds too good to be true, it often is—as is the case with indoor home pizza ovens, which often aren’t worth it unless you shell out some serious cash.

“There are very few indoor pizza ovens that can produce the same results as an outdoor pizza oven,” Papantoniou shared. “The Breville is fantastic—it can reach really high temperatures and can produce a crispy crust whether you’re making a thin or New York-style pizza. But in my experience, it’s one of the only ones that performs just as well as an outdoor pizza oven.” However, if you have the indoor space and an outlet readily available, it just might be worth the splurge—just know you’ll be forgoing that wood-fired taste.

Indoor home pizza ovens can be pricey, but a good outdoor pizza oven doesn’t have to cost a bundle. But to make sure you get your money’s worth, you’ll need to know what to look for.

According to Papantoniou, there are three factors you should keep in mind. “The first thing is size—what works for their space. The second I would say is fuel type—what they’re interested in, whether that’s gas, wood, or wood pellet. The third can be portability if that’s something that’s important to them.

Size is crucial for a variety of reasons: You may not need a huge oven if it’s just for yourself or if you have a smaller family, but bigger households (or lovers of pizza parties) will want a model that can keep up with the demand. And don’t forget about weight—a large home pizza oven may sound great, but it can be a pain in the neck when it comes to storage and portability.

When choosing a good size for a pizza oven, Papantoniou said it’s more about your individual needs than the quality of your pies. “They all differ—it really depends on how big of a pie you want to make. I would say something that can fit at least a 12-inch pie is ideal. But it also depends on how much space you have in your backyard to devote to it, because if you have a smaller pizza oven, that just means you’ll make smaller pizzas.”