The best at-home pizza ovens to rival any restaurant

There’s nothing more satisfying than making your pizza from scratch. While the oven is a great way to cook, imagine how much better it could be with your very own pizza oven?

Thankfully, pizza ovens have become more household-friendly over the years, which is why we’re rounding up the best that’ll give your local pizzeria a run for their money.

The different types of pizza ovens available

Wood fire pizza ovens: These pizza ovens are the type you’d most likely see used in a pizzeria. They create pizzas with a crispy texture, and while they can take longer to heat up before cooking, they are often worth the wait. However, wood-fired pizza ovens are usually a more expensive option and will need regular maintenance. They should also only be used in an open space, such as a backyard.

Wood pellet pizza ovens: These are similar to wood fire ovens and offer a similar taste, but are smaller and often portable. They are also typically more fuel-efficient and quicker to heat up and cool down.

Gas pizza ovens: These connect to a gas source and often heat up much faster compared to a wood-fired oven. They are also a cheaper alternative.

Electric/convection ovens: These pizza ovens are the types you’d find inside a kitchen and are safe to use indoors. Cooking and heating times vary depending on the model you purchase.

To help you pick the best pizza oven for your home, we have rounded up some options below.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven

Was $549, now $439.20

Using the Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, you can create the perfect pizza with wood, charcoal or gas (an additional gas burner can be purchased separately).

Easy to use and control with any heat source, just adjust the oxygen flow through the built-in chimney to set the ideal temperature. There is also an integrated baffle control as well as a custom fuel tray to help create a better cooking environment.

Heating up to 500 degrees Celsius in just 15 minutes, you can cook 12-inch pizzas in 60 seconds on the included stone baking board.

Gozney Dome (Gen 2)

$2999 here

Switching between wood or a gas flame, you can choose your preference when it comes to cooking in the Gozney Dome (Gen 2). It reaches temperatures above 500ºC, allowing you to cook pizza swiftly.

The dual oven features an integrated gas burner and regulator, a built-in digital console, and a stone floor, commercial-grade three layers insulation, push-turn gas ignition and a few more clever features up its sleeve.

Referred to as ‘the world’s most in-demand pizza oven’, you can check out our review of the Gozney Dome (Gen 1) here.

Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven

On sale for $424

This pizza oven from Ninja is powered by electricity, but is flavoured via real burning wood pellets. It has an electric plate and an integrated smoke box for the pellets. The result is a well-cooked pizza with a rich wood fire taste.

This oven doesn’t require turning, and takes just three minutes to cook your dough. It has five different settings to match your preference: artisan, thin crust, New York, deep pan and calzone. It can fit a 30cm pizza, and also has settings for cooking things like turkey, pork shoulder, and ribs.

Breville The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven

Was $1199, now $799

Extremely versatile, The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven from Breville comes with seven pre-set choices for different pizza styles, including frozen pizzas, wood fired pizzas and New York-style pizzas.

It also features a manual control option to set the temperature between 175°C and 400°C. This oven is designed to create a char on the pizza and replicate a wood fire pizza in just two minutes of cooking.

Built with the Element iQ system to direct the power and heat inside, the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven creates the ideal cooking environment for each type of pizza setting, base and toppings. It also fits on your benchtop, making it the ideal kitchen appliance. 

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Gozney Tread

Was $899, now $749

Weighing just 13.5kg, the Gozney Tread is perfect for packing up and bringing along. Whether you’re camping, barbecuing outdoors or visiting a friend’s place, it’s designed to be ultra portable. It pairs with Gozney’s Venture Stand for easy elevation and accommodates a 12-inch pizza or cast-iron pan.

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MasterPro The Ultimate Pizza Maker and Oven 

Get it now for $152.99

Now available on Amazon for $152.99, The Ultimate Pizza Maker and Oven by MasterPro is decidedly compact, making it easy to fit on the counter and store in cupboards. Made with a stainless steel body, it takes approximately 10 minutes to preheat up to 400C° and cooks your pizza in just five minutes.

This oven cooks the pizza from the heating bases on the top and bottom, and you can see how it's coming along from the small window on top. It can be used for both freshly made and frozen pizzas, features an adjustable timer and comes with a removable baking stone and two stainless steel lifting paddles.

Looking for some pizza-making accessories?

Gozney Balance Turning Peel

$149 on Gozney

Ooni Bamboo Pizza Peel and Serving Board 

Get the 12-inch for $60Get the 14-inch for $70Get the 16-inch for $90

Gozney Dough Tray

Buy it here for $84

Ooni Pizza Oven Brush

Yours for $50

Davis & Waddell Napoli Round Pizza Stone with Rack 

Get yours here for $26.95

Dreamfarm Scizza Pizza Scissors 

$34.95 here

Gozney Pizza Cutter

Get yours for $74

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