Best Pizza Ovens for 2025 — outdoor, indoor and accessories to upgrade your pies

Pizza ovens have become a backyard staple: from high-heat wood-fired ovens that hit 900°F to countertop indoor units that make excellent weeknight pies. This guide rounds up top outdoor and indoor options, explains fuel choices, and lists must-have accessories so you can get restaurant-quality results at home.

Popular brands include Ooni and Solo Stove for portable wood/charcoal models and Breville for versatile indoor countertop ovens. Many outdoor units offer multi-fuel options (wood + gas) so you can choose quick, controllable heat or authentic wood-fired flavor.

Top picks by use case

• Best for Neapolitan-style pies: Portable wood-fired ovens (Ooni/Solo Stove) — reach 800–900°F for blistered, airy crusts.
• Best for versatility: Multi-fuel ovens with propane attachments — easy temperature control for different pizza styles.
• Best indoor option: Countertop convection ovens (e.g., Breville Smart Oven) with a baking stone or steel for great browning without outdoor setup.
• Best compact/party option: Smaller outdoor ovens for 12″ pizzas — ideal for pizza parties and limited space.

What to consider before you buy

• Fuel type: Wood/charcoal gives authentic flavor but requires fire management; gas/propane gives precise control and easier day-to-day use.
• Max temperature: 800–900°F is great for Neapolitan; lower temps (500–700°F) suit NY-style and thicker crusts.
• Size & capacity: Check interior dimensions or stone size — most portable ovens fit 12″ pizzas; choose larger models if you want full-size pies or to cook pans.
• Portability & footprint: Consider storage and where you’ll prep — a dedicated pizza table or rolling cart helps workflow.

Essential accessories

• Baking steel or pizza stone: Upgrades oven bottom browning and crust char; steel conducts heat faster, stone retains heat well.
• Pizza peels: Use a wooden peel for launching and a metal peel for turning/retrieving.
• Infrared thermometer: Check surface and oven temps quickly for consistent results.
• Extra batteries & fuel: For outdoor sessions, have spare wood/charcoal or a propane tank and extra batteries for accessories like lights or thermometers.

Prep & setup tips

Set up a dedicated pizza station near your oven with room for stretching dough, toppings and a peel. For wood-fired cooking, keep an eye on the fire — cook times can be under two minutes at peak heat. For gas/propane, preheat adequately and run test bakes to dial in timing.

Indoor alternatives

If you don’t want outdoor gear, a quality countertop oven plus a baking steel can produce excellent results. Look for models with convection pizza settings and enough interior clearance for a 12″ steel and your toppings.

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Discussion: Which pizza oven are you leaning toward — a wood-fired Ooni/Solo Stove, a gas/multi-fuel model, or an indoor countertop setup? Share your ideal setup or ask for a recommendation based on your space and budget.