Review

Solo Stove, industry leaders in the smokeless fire pit game, recently turned their skills to pizza ovens with the release of the Solo Pi! And this oven is making quite an impact on the backyard pizza scene, thanks to its cool look, innovative technology, and intuitive design. It’s especially popular with people who like the […] More

This is a larger oven than the usual portable backyard ovens we review. But we couldn’t resist the chance to take a look at the Forno Piombo Santino 60, which bridges a gap between the larger portable ovens and a custom-built behemoth. An optional stand with wheels turns this into a versatile oven that can […] More

The Halo Versa 16 Outdoor Pizza Oven is another solid entrant into the world of outdoor pizza ovens and is a great choice for both beginners and professional chefs. The Versa 16 won the 2022 Retailer’s Choice Award and has a number of unique features that improve on some of the other pizza ovens we’ve […] More

Cru Ovens might not be a brand you’re particularly familiar with. They haven’t been on the pizza oven scene very long, but their thoughtfully designed, handcrafted ovens are quickly establishing them as someone to be aware of.  They currently have three ovens to offer, with an option for every budget, but it was the mid […] More

Reviewer’s Choice I personally tested and wrote about every gas pizza oven on the market. This isn’t one of those BS “review” websites that re-hash manufacturer specs. I actually used these products and continue to do so on a weekly basis. These are my recommendations. Got questions about pizza ovens? Send a message. I like to talk about them. […] More

So, who is Big Horn Outdoors, and since when are they in the pizza oven game? Well, they might not be a dedicated pizza oven manufacturer, but they’re not entirely new to the business. Big Horn is an outdoor lifestyle brand that sells smokers, grills, barbeques, and fire pits. So it makes sense that they […] More

July 2022 update: After nearly 2 years of using this oven, I slightly updated the review based on new understandings of this oven. Ooni has been making some of the most innovative pizza ovens on the planet ever since their successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012. They started with a wood pellet oven (now called Ooni […] More

If, like us, you’re a fan of the original Bertello Pizza Oven as a budget-friendly introductory option, you might be excited to know that the Shark Tank brothers have been at it again. They’ve created a larger dual-fuel outdoor pizza oven, the Bertello Grande 16″.  We were thrilled to hear this because their original oven […] More

The Alfa NANO is the pizza oven formerly known as the Alfa ONE, made by industry-leading Italian manufacturer Alfa Forni. This family-run company has been in the business for over forty years and is well known for creating elegant, durable ovens with innovative engineering and quality craftsmanship.   The Alfa Nano is the smallest oven in […] More

Reviewer’s Choice I personally tested and wrote about every major wood-fired pizza oven on the market. This isn’t one of those BS “review” websites that re-hash manufacturer specs. I actually used these products and continue to do so on a weekly basis. These are my recommendations. Got questions about wood fired pizza ovens? Email me, I […] More

I’ve found there’s nothing quite like cooking a Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza in your own backyard. If you’re like me and you love to cook pizza outdoors, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven. Ooni is one of the pioneers of outdoor pizza ovens, and the Karu 16 is […] More