Best Splurge Outdoor Pizza Oven
Torino 300 Wood Burning Oven with Cart
You may end up loving this Torino 300 wood-burning pizza oven more than your oven (and it might cost more). It rolls into your backyard or patio like a shiny red fire engine and then goes to work bringing the heat and elegance thanks to its Italian-made design and parts.
It’s a large-capacity pizza oven that can hold four large pizzas at once, or a mixture of pizzas and breads, veggies, and meats or whatever else you’d like to cook to perfection. Reviewers note the 24-inches by 32-inches of cooking surface being an ideal size for large groups, and can’t stop raving about how easy it is to transport this heavy-duty piece thanks to the wheels that allow it to roll.
This is the Ferrari of outdoor pizza ovens, and should be maintained that way. Premium fuel and premium care deliver a premium pizza experience.
pros
What we liked about the Torino 300:
- Italian design and aesthetics are a showstopper
- Large-capacity cooking area
- Gliding prep shelf
- Two adjustable storage shelves
- rolling wheels
- Oven tool holder included
- Traditional flue ventilation
- Uses a variety of wood sizes
Cons
What to consider before purchasing the Torino 300:
- extremely expensive
- Large-format requires significant space and should be covered after each use to protect from elements
Best Budget Outdoor Pizza Oven
Vevor Stainless Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven
The stainless steel encasement on the portable Vevor outdoor pizza oven makes it seem like a higher-end purchase than it really is, and with a below $200 price point, it’s an absolute bargain.
It features a 12-inch cooking space that makes mouth-watering dinners for two in a jiffy, and is lightweight enough to tote from your yard to on-the-go parties in need of tailgating recipes without putting your back out. It also features convenient ash-dumping, and the wood pellet fuel source imparts unbeatable flavor on your baked items, steak, chicken, fish and veggies.
pros
What we liked about the Vevor pizza oven:
- The most affordable outdoor pizza oven on the list
- Comes with several accessories including oven mitts, pizza shovel and cutter
- easy to transport
- Easy ash dumping
- Stainless steel encasement
- detachable chimney
Cons
What to consider before purchasing the Vevor pizza oven:
- Small cooking space best for feeding only one or two people at a time
- Can’t be left outside indefinitely
Can I leave my pizza oven outside?
Leaving a pizza oven outside indefinitely depends on the type of oven you invest in. If you choose a sturdy brick oven or stone-encased model, leaving it outside through all four seasons should be fine so long as you’re prepared to clean it before use. For other styles, like portable outdoor pizza ovens and rolling-cart models, you’ll want to use a cover and protect it from the elements. These more fragile designs should be treated similarly to your favorite grill or BBQ setup.
Where should an outdoor pizza oven be placed?
Pizza ovens require ventilation and space because after all, they contain fire—and smoke! That means you’ll want to place your pizza oven several feet away from your home or any flammable items like patio furniture and seat cushions, and far enough away from guests that they’re not inhaling smoke and ash.
What’s the best type of outdoor pizza oven?
That depends on how you plan to use your outdoor pizza oven! If it’s just an occasional pizza adventure, adding a grill attachment may be the most practical choice. However, if you’re the host of every family gathering and typically feed a small army, investing in a large-format wood-burning pizza oven probably makes the most sense.
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