At-home pizza ovens are having a moment in 2024. Before now, we would have happily left all the pizza-making to the pros—but new and simple-to-use technology from brands like Gozney and Ooni means that these days, anyone can be a pizzaiolo.
Indeed, the ovens on this list will allow you to harness all the beauty of leopard-printed and airy cornicione (crusts) with perfectly melted mozzarella dashed with a sprinkling of fresh basil. Impress your mates at your next dinner party, dial up your backyard set-up, or make summer camping meals more fun with a fiery and fast portable pizza oven. Ready to cook? Keep scrolling for Urban List’s top picks to transform your at-home dough into crispy culinary perfection.
Urban List's Top Picks
- Best New Pizza Oven, Gozney Arc
- Best Hybrid Fuel Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 12G Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
- Best Portable Pizza Oven, Gozney Roccbox
- Best Value Pizza Oven, Baccarat The Gourmet Slice Pizza Oven
- Best Luxury Pizza Oven, Gozney Dome
- Best Indoor Pizza Oven, Breville Pizzaiolo Smart Oven
- Best For Small Spaces, Cozze 13" Pizza Oven
The Best Home Pizza Ovens For 2024
Best New Pizza Oven Gozney Arc
Incorporating Gozney’s renowned quality in a compact form, the Gozney Arc delivers a pizza oven that’s compact on the outside but big on cooking space inside. Designed with an innovative lateral rolling flame and revolutionary burner, this clever compact oven is able to replicate the flames of a traditional wood-fired oven—meaning you’ll spend less time pizza turning to get the perfect crust.
Like previous Gozney models, this oven also comes complete with everything you need to get started on your pizza making journey, including a thermometer, burner guard, flue outlet and stone adjustment tool.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $1,999
- Fuel: Gas-fueled propane
- Temperature Range: 500°C
- Pizza Size: 14-inch
Best Hybrid-Fuel Pizza Oven Ooni Karu 12G Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
This Ooni pizza oven comes with some nice extras like the Borosilicate glass door which retains the oven's heat and cuts cook times down to just 60 seconds—it also gets up to the ideal temperature of 450 degrees in just 15 minutes.
It's got a built-in 15mm thick pizza stone and is suitable for 12-inch pizzas that slide in with ease (with proper flouring of your peel). The Ooni Karu 12g and also has been accredited by Verace Pizza—the authority on Neapolitan-style pizza.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $699
- Fuel: Wood, charcoal, or gas
- Temperature Range: 500°C
- Pizza Size: 12-inch
Best Portable Pizza Oven Gozney Roccbox
Gozney's Roccbox pizza oven is an engineering masterpiece. This tidy little oven can crank up to 500 degrees with a full gas bottle and the twist of a knob. Give your Roccbox 20-30 minutes to get to the temperature then slide your pizza in—the crust closest to the flame will start to colour within 20 seconds, shift the pizza around with your peel to allow a perfectly even blackened crust.
Coming in a range of colours including the new signature green Brad Leone colourway the Gozney Roccbox crafts its heat with its "rolling flame" technology that evenly distributes heat throughout the oven and stone floor. The gas burner is also detachable and the legs are foldable making it a perfect travel or camping buddy.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $799
- Fuel: Gas with the option to buy a detachable wood burner
- Temperature Range: 500°C
- Pizza Size: 12-inch
Best Value Pizza Oven Baccarat Gourmet Slice Pizza Oven
Standing out as our choice for best value for money, the Baccarat "The Gourmet Slice" pizza oven allows you to serve up quality at-home pizzas without the major investment. Blending affordability and functionality, this portable countertop option is both wallet and small-space-friendly, making it a smart choice for those just starting out on their at-home pizza journey.
Despite its more affordable price point, it heats up quickly, and the removable ceramic baking stone will reach temperatures of up to 400 degrees, allowing you to nail that perfect balance of crispy and gooey every time. We also give this oven big ticks for its safe and no-nonsense design, plus its compact footprint.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $129
- Fuel: Electric
- Temperature Range: 400°C
- Pizza Size: 12-inch
Best Luxury Pizza Oven Gozney Dome
Meticulously designed and engineered, the Gozney Dome is the Ferrari of pizza ovens and a perfect choice for those seeing a more elevated experience. It's lightning-fast and surprisingly easy to use, despite its fancy, professional-grade technology. The distinctive dome shape and wood-fired design will not only give your backyard an aesthetic upgrade but also works to optimise heat distribution, resulting in perfectly crispy, bubbly crusts every single time.
Built to last through all kinds of weather, the refractory stone and sturdy stainless steel mean your investment will see you through many years of pizza-making fun too. Plus the adjustable temperature settings, generously proportioned cooking surface, and dual fuel source cater to everyone from seasoned chefs to pizza novices. The Dome is also much roomier than other pizza ovens, meaning you can make larger bases or cook two 12-inch pizzas at the same time.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $2,999
- Fuel: Wood and gas
- Temperature Range: 500°C
- Pizza Size: 14-inch+
Best Indoor Pizza Oven Breville Pizzaiolo Smart Oven
While it's a little pricey compared to the other pizza ovens on this list, there are more than a few perks that come from the Breville Pizzaiolo. Firstly, you're able to use this pizza oven inside and there's no need for a gas connection—which is great if you have limited outdoor space. The oven operates entirely off electricity with an element that reaches temperatures of up to 400 degrees and uses smart technology to ensure the most effective cook.
There's also a range of pre-set cooking options that will help you develop different styles of pizzas from the ultra-high temperature of Napoli-style to NYC slices and deep dishes—you can also opt for the manual settings to properly refine your skills.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $999
- Fuel: Electric
- Temperature Range: 400°C
- Pizza Size: 12-inch
Best Pizza Oven For Small Spaces Cozze 13" Pizza Oven
Able to cook a pizza in just two minutes, the Cozze 13" Pizza Oven stands out as one of the top outdoor pizza ovens thanks to its highly efficient design. Its compact size makes it easy to store and the perfect choice for smaller outdoor spaces like patios and balconies.
The oven's integrated temperature display and rapid preheat ensure a restaurant-quality crust every time. Additionally, the Cozze features a removable pizza stone, which simplifies both cooking and cleaning.
NEED TO KNOW
- Price: $549
- Fuel: Electric or Gas
- Temperature Range: 430°C
- Pizza Size: 13-inch
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