That pizza oven review guy.
I thoroughly test the leading pizza ovens and give you simple, step-by-step recipes to make the best pizza.


The difference between my reviews and the others out there is that I always get my hands on the actual product before writing about it, rather than just re-hashing the manufacturer specs. I know how long it takes to preheat, how well the bottom crust cooks, and how it compares to other ovens out there. See my current rankings for the best pizza ovens.
Pizza Oven Reviews
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Gozney Arc XL Review: The New King of 16” Pizza Ovens
Earlier this year, Gozney finally launched what they refer to as “the world’s most advanced compact oven for creating 16” pizza.” It’s a beautiful oven with graceful curves, solid construction, and a sleek, modern look. I’ve been putting mine through the paces over the last couple of months, and now I can give you all the details of what you need to know about Gozney’s latest offering. More
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Best Budget Pizza Ovens Under $350
If you buy products using one of the links or coupons below, I might receive a commission as an affiliate. This keeps the site ad-free and also funds more pizza oven reviews and recipes. Thank you! Derek and I have done hundreds of hours of hands-on testing of over 50 different pizza ovens. Many of […] More
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Piezano Pizza Oven Review: Can It Reach 800 Degrees?
The Piezano Crispy Crust Pizza Oven by Granitestone is a newer pizza oven at a very affordable price. It has top and bottom controls for the heating elements, a clamshell design built around a 12-inch stone, and a glass porthole to view the cooking. The manufacturer claims that it can get up to 800 degrees… […] More
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Prokan Kano 16″ Pizza Oven Review: Auto Rotating Stone and Door Tested
Having tested so many pizza ovens, you’d think I’d get tired of it. But I find it really enjoyable seeing how slight differences in design can affect the bake of a pizza. And I have a new 16” pizza oven that I’m testing today with a relatively unique set of features. The Prokan Kano gas […] More
Pizza Guides
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100+ Pizza Topping Ideas From Around the World
One of the things I love about pizza is the infinite topping combination possibilities. You can make a pizza for meat lovers, a vegan pizza, and everything in between. You can mix sweet, salty, savory, and umami in new and interesting ways using flavors from all four corners of the world. Most people in the […] More
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My Favorite Pizza Cookbooks: 5 Books Compared
I’ve spent the last few weeks reading and comparing several of the best-selling pizza cookbooks, so I can help you get a sense of which books might interest you most, whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift. More
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Cyber Monday / Black Friday 2024 Pizza Oven Deals [Updated Daily]
Check out my recommendations for which pizza oven deal to take advantage of this Black Friday, plus some pizza oven gifting advice. More
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My Favorite Side Dishes to Make With Pizza
I make pizza for my family every week, but I prefer not to eat pizza by itself. To me, the perfect pizza side dish must contain vegetables—both for health reasons and for texture variety. I love pizza crust as much as anyone, but I don’t need bread sticks to go with it! Now that you […] More
Recipes
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Naan Recipe for a Home Pizza Oven
Have you ever purchased naan from the store and been disappointed by the result? I certainly have. But since then, I’ve wised up and realized that making fresh naan in my pizza oven is both easy and delicious! No Tandoor Oven? No Problem Traditionally, naan is cooked in a clay tandoor oven. The raw dough […] More
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