Pizza ovens are having a moment. Companies like Ooni have popularized the ability to make restaurant-quality pies at home by giving you ovens that get hot enough for various pizza styles. Some burn wood while others run on gas, and some options can even do both with the proper accessories. I’ve broken down what to look for when you’re shopping for a pizza oven along with my top picks for the best pizza oven in various categories. If you prefer to stay in your kitchen, I’ve got options for you too. Plus, there’s a list of the pizza ovens on my upcoming slate of reviews.
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Best outdoor pizza ovens for 2025
Photo by Billy Steele / Engadget Best multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven Ooni Karu 16 Power source: Multi‑fuel—runs on wood or charcoal out of the box; can be upgraded with optional propane or natural gas burner attachments | Dimensions: 32 .9″ H × 32″ D × 20″ W If you’re looking to go all-in on an outdoor pizza oven, you can’t go wrong with Ooni’s Karu 16. It’s the company’s largest multi-fuel model, which means you can choose between wood, charcoal or gas (propane and natural gas burners sold separately). This one is equipped with a hinged glass door for keeping tabs on your progress and a digital thermometer monitors the ambient temperature inside. The larger size means you can not only cook bigger pizzas, but the Karu 16 can also accommodate pans and cast iron, so baking, roasting and searing are all possible here. It’s this versatility and ease of use that makes the Karu 16 our top pick. Pros Supports wood, charcoal and gas fuel sources
Glass door lets you keep an eye on your pizza while it's cooking
Built-in digital thermometer Cons Expensive
Large footprint
Gas/propane burner sold separately $799 at Ooni
Solo Stove Best outdoor pizza oven for most people Solo Stove Pi Prime Power source: Propane gas only | Dimensions: 15.5″ H × 20.5″ W × 20.5″ D Ooni’s pizza ovens are outstanding and Solo Stove’s Pi is a solid second option, but when it comes to ease of use, the latter company’s Pi Prime is where it’s at. This is the best outdoor pizza oven for most people, combining the ease of a propane burner with a wide curved opening for unrestricted access when rotating pies. The Pi Prime has a similar circular dome design to the Pi, which is an aesthetic the company borrowed from its fire pits. That big opening on the front also allows you to monitor progress without opening a door. Front-mounted temperature controls make for easy adjustments and the gas-burning setup means you can focus on making great pizza rather than feeding wood to the flame. The Pi Prime can hit up to 950 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a great option for Neapolitan-style pizzas that bake in as little as 90 seconds. Pros Open-front design
Uses propane fuel
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