The Best Pizza Ovens of 2026: Ranked & Tested
We've burned through hundreds of kilos of flour and wood to find the ultimate pizza ovens for your garden (and kitchen). Here are the top performers.
The backyard pizza revolution is here. Five years ago, you had to build a brick oven to get restaurant-quality pizza at home. Today, you can buy a portable unit that hits 500°C for less than the cost of a weekend getaway.
But not all ovens are created equal. We've tested the market leaders from Ooni, Gozney, and Sage to see which ones deliver the perfect leopard-spotted crust and which ones just burn your toppings.
#1
Best Overall
Best Overall
Ooni Karu 16
(Expert Reviewed)
Reasons to Buy
- Multi-fuel versatility (Wood/Charcoal/Gas)
- Huge 16-inch cooking surface
- Glass door with ViewFlame™ technology
- Digital thermometer included
Reasons to Avoid
- Premium price point
- Heavy unit (not easily portable)
- Gas burner sold separately
£699.00
at Amazon.co.uk#2
Best Portable
Best Portable
Gozney Roccbox
(Expert Reviewed)
Reasons to Buy
- Silicone "Safe-Touch" jacket is great for families
- Professional "rolling flame" technology
- Built-in thermometer
- 5-year warranty
Reasons to Avoid
- Heavy for a "portable" oven (20kg)
- Wood burner is an extra attachment
- Small opening can be tricky for beginners
£399.00
at Amazon.co.uk#3
Best Indoor
Best Indoor
Sage Pizzaiolo
(Expert Reviewed)
Reasons to Buy
- True 400°C temperatures indoors
- No fire management learning curve
- "Element iQ" heats remarkably evenly
- Pre-set modes for different pizza styles
Reasons to Avoid
- Very expensive for a kitchen gadget
- Limited to 12-inch pizzas
- Single function appliance
£599.00£729.00
at Amazon.co.uk