Choosing the best outdoor pizza oven for your restaurant involves balancing performance, durability, and practicality. This comparison highlights top models designed for commercial use, evaluating factors like heat retention, cooking speed, ease of maintenance, and portability. Whether you prioritize wood-fired authenticity, gas convenience, or hybrid versatility, this guide helps identify options that align with your menu needs and operational style. Explore features, build quality, and user feedback to make an informed decision tailored to your restaurant’s ambiance and efficiency goals.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for best overall: Gozney Roccbox Outdoor Pizza Oven
- Best for fast cooking: Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven
- Best for budget friendly: BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12" Woodfire Pizza Stone Oven
- Best for editors choice: Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven – 12 Inch Pizzas in 60 Seconds - Portable Wood and Gas Fired Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone
- Best for high heat: BIG HORN OUTDOORS Gas Pizza Oven
- Best for portable design: BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12" Woodfire Pizza Stone Oven
- Best for multi-functional: EDOSTORY Outdoor Pizza Oven
- Best for indooroutdoor: BIG HORN OUTDOORS Pizza Oven Indoor
- Best for grill cart: Leteuke Pizza Oven Table
- Best for multi-feature: Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Pizza Oven
Product Comparison: Best Outdoor Pizza Oven Restaurant
Best overall
Gozney Roccbox Outdoor Pizza Oven, Black, Portable, Gas & Wood Fired, Restaurant-Grade
Gozney
- THE PIZZA OVEN THAT STARTED A REVOLUTION - Experience the game-changing Gozney Roccbox, the original stone-floor portable pizza oven that lets you create, share, and enjoy restaurant-quality pizza anywhere. Elevate your pizza game with this versatile countertop pizza oven.
- COOKS PIZZA IN 60 SECONDS AT 950 DEGREES - Roccbox boasts unbeatable heat retention, allowing you to quickly cook pizza after pizza. Whether you're using it as a pizza cooker or to sear steaks at high temperatures, this powerful gas pizza oven delivers consistent and reliable results for your culinary creations.
- COMPACT, LOW-PROFILE DESIGN - Designed for both home and outdoor use, Roccbox's compact and low-profile design makes it perfect for any space. Take it on camping trips or set it up in your backyard. This portable kitchen companion is ready to serve up delicious pizzas whenever and wherever you desire.
- DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS, BUILT FOR YOU - Gozney's Roccbox pizza oven is trusted by chefs worldwide for its consistent performance and reliable results. Whether you're a professional chef or a beginner, this pizza oven is easy to use and guarantees mouthwatering pizzas every time. With its outdoor versatility and optional wood burner attachment, you can achieve wood-fire flavor effortlessly.
Fast cooking
Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven, 12-inch, 3-minute Pizza, Neapolitan, Thin Crust, New York Chicago, Custom, 700F Max Temperature, Electric Heat, Bake, Broil, Proof, Warm, MO201
Ninja
- 5-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: The ultimate outdoor sidekick for all your backyard entertainment; pizza, bake, broil, warm & proof.
- 3 MINUTE ARTISAN PIZZA: Restaurant quality 12" pizzas with even leoparding on crusts and gooey cheese ready in 3 minutes* with no turning necessary.
- 5 PIZZA SETTINGS: Choose from 5 different settings to satisfy any craving; Neapolitan, Thin Crust, Pan, New York, and Custom. *cooked at 700°F, excludes 18-minute preheat.
- FULL MEALS OUTDOORS: Cook and warm your sides in your Ninja pizza oven at the same time your main is cooking—Char burgers on your grill while baking a 12” x 12” mac and cheese in your oven.
- NO FLAME, FULL CONTROL: Electric heat unlocks Complete Temperature Control with a wide range of temps from 90-700°F. Expand your horizons and cook more outdoors without the fuss of a live flame.
- CHEF'S VIEW WINDOW: Watch your creations come to life through the Chef's View Window on the door of the unit.
- BUILT TO WITHSTAND THE ELEMENTS: Oven is weather resistant so you can store outdoors but we recommend using our Ninja Artisan Oven cover to keep your oven safe from the elements.
- FEED A CROWD: Fits a 12" pizza, 12" baking pan, 6 chicken breasts, or a large sourdough loaf.
Budget friendly
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12" Woodfire Pizza Stone Oven, 887°F Outdoor Stainless Pizza Cooker, Portable for Party Usage, Black
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
- 【Premium & Safe Stainless Steel】Outdoor Ovens pellet pizza oven is constructed with high-quality stainless steel. High temperature resistant coated stainless steel shell offers optimal heat retention. This sturdy and compact oven is safe for cooking all types of foods
- 【Great Oven for Neapolitan Style Pizza】Our pellet pizza oven is ready to cook in 18 minutes. It reaches temperatures up to 860°F (460°C), cooking delicious pizza in 90 seconds or less, as well as roasting steaks, fish, lamp chops, burgers, salmon and vegetable dishes and so much more
- 【Ultra-Portable & Ease of Assembly】 The durable and lightweight pizza oven equipped with folding legs, requires minimal assembly without tools, it can quickly come apart for easy cleaning, storage and it weighs just 25lb, ideal for the backyard or outdoor cooking events
- 【Easy Use & Cook Evenly】Preheat oven for 18 minutes. Slide in that pizza, turn it often and enjoy! Cooking outdoors with wood pellet has never been so simple. Little sauce & minimal toppings are best on Neapolitan. Cheers!
- 【Dimension】The overall dimension of this unit is 21.6''L x 14”W x 28''H. Square Pizza Stone dimension: 12''L x 12''W
Editors choice
Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven – 12 Inch Pizzas in 60 Seconds - Portable Wood and Gas Fired Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone, Dual Fuel Ooni Pizza Oven
ooni
- HOT NEW FEATURES – A custom designed fuel tray that maximises airflow and delivers a powerful blast of searing flame allows the Ooni Karu 12 pizza oven to maintain the ultra-high temperatures – load it up with real wood or charcoal, with no excess ash to clean
- 12 INCH PIZZA IN 60 SECONDS – Fire up the Ooni Karu 12 with wood or charcoal straight out the box, or use with the Ooni Gas Burner attachment (sold separately) to cook with gas. The Karu 12 will be ready to cook in 15 minutes reaching a massive 950°F – Cooking authentic stone baked pizza in just 60 seconds! Giving you more time to sit back and relax in your backyard while enjoying great pizzas
- ULTRA PORTABLE – Weighing only 26.4lbs this outdoor pizza oven can be moved around easily but has all the power and heat of a larger wood fired pizza oven. Fold down the legs and remove the chimney and enjoy the freedom to cook amazing pizza on your next outdoor adventure.
- GREAT PIZZA – A motto that Ooni Pizza Ovens live by – We believe that everybody deserves great pizza and our Ooni Karu 12 Multi-fuel pizza oven has been designed with that sole purpose in mind.
- VERSATILE – Level up your pizza game with one of Ooni’s most popular ovens and learn how to become a true pizzaiolo – or discover that you can even use your pizza oven to cook steak, fish or veg in one of our cast iron range of cookware
High heat
BIG HORN OUTDOORS Gas Pizza Oven, Portable Propane Pizza Oven with 13 inch Pizza Stone, Stainless Steel Pizza Maker for Outdoor Cooking
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
- ❤ENJOY PIZZA IN 60 SECONDS - This gas pizza oven with 23000 BTU burners can reach a high temperature of 662 ºF in 5-7 minutes, done a pizza with maximum temperature of 1180 °F in 60 seconds, the arc-shaped furnace chamber design of this propane pizza oven can save and circulate the heat energy to the maximum
- ❤UNIQUE DESIGN - BIG HORN OUTDOORS gas pizza oven is made of high quality stainless steel, specially designed for outdoor application, stable construction is easy to take apart for CLEANING, STORAGEE and MOVING, this portable propane pizza oven can be easily assembled and installed in minutes
- ❤GREAT FEATURES - A built-in thermometer helps you to know the inside temperature when using this gas pizza oven, two control knobs make this pizza oven easier to ignite, four antiskid foots protect your table top and make sure the propane pizza oven can sit on the table top steadily, five holes on the door is for observing and controlling the combustion status
- ❤MULTI-FUNCTION PIZZA OVEN - Dimension of this gas pizza oven is 22.5x22x19.5 inch, large cooking area of 13 inch is not just for baking pizzas, but also perfect for roasting steaks, chicken, fish, lamb chops, sausages and vegetable dishes, enjoy a restaurant level cooking experience with this propane pizza oven
- ❤WHAT IS INCLUDE - This gas pizza oven will come with a foldable pizza peel which can be put inside the propane pizza oven when not in use, a 13 inch pizza stone which absorbs moisture & has superior heat retention, great for cooking fresh or frozen pizza, and a 5 feet propane regulator hose for many occasions like barbecue party, camping or catering event
Portable design
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12" Woodfire Pizza Stone Oven, 887°F Outdoor Stainless Pizza Cooker, Portable for Party Usage, Sliver
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
- 【Premium & Safe Stainless Steel】Outdoor Ovens pellet pizza oven is constructed with high-quality stainless steel. This sturdy and compact oven is safe for cooking all types of foods
- 【Great Oven for Neapolitan Style Pizza】Our pellet pizza oven is ready to cook in just 18–20 minutes (it may take longer to preheat if pizza oven has been exposed to rain or extreme cold). Its maximum temperature can reach up to 887°F (475°C), allowing you to bake a perfect pizza in just 60 to 90 seconds, as well as roasting steaks, fish, lamp chops, burgers, salmon and vegetable dishes and so much more
- 【Ultra-Portable & Ease of Assembly】 The durable and lightweight pizza oven equipped with folding legs, requires minimal assembly without tools, it can quickly come apart for easy cleaning, storage and it weighs just 25lb, ideal for the backyard or outdoor cooking events
- 【Easy Use & Cook Evenly】Preheat oven for 18 minutes. Slide in that pizza, turn it often and enjoy! Cooking outdoors with wood pellet has never been so simple. Little sauce & minimal toppings are best on Neapolitan. Cheers!
- 【Dimension】The overall dimension of this unit is 21.6''L x 14”W x 28''H. Square Pizza Stone dimension: 12''L x 12''W
- Note: This pizza oven is designed for pellet, only use all natural hardwood pellets. Always store your pellets in an airtight container. If left open, moisture from the atmosphere can be absorbed by the pellets which will affect their burn
Multi-functional
EDOSTORY Outdoor Pizza Oven, Wood Fired for Outside, Patio Maker With Stone, Peel, Grill Rack, and Waterproof Cover for Backyard Camping
EDOSTORY
- 【Multi-functional Outdoor Pizza Oven】 Our outdoor oven is much more than a pizza oven, as well as roasting meat, steaks, fish, bread and vegetable dishes and so much more. With the 12" pizza stone, you’ll get that perfect crispy crust on the bottom and around the edges of the pizza.
- 【Temperature Control】 Our outdoor pizza oven is ready to cook in 10 minutes. It reaches temperatures up to 550°F (287°C), cooking delicious pizza in 6-7 minutes. The built-in thermometer lets you keep an eye on the temperature while cooking. Our pizza oven has an adjustable chimney and air outlet which can easily control the firepower and the smoke.
- 【Practical Design】There is a detachable storage space for carbon ash, which is convenient for you to remove carbon ash. Easy to move with 2 large wheels and a side handle. An open shelf under the oven where you can store wood.
- 【PREMIUM QUALITY】 The outdoor pizza oven is made of high-quality iron which improves overall stability and ensures even heat transfer inside. The powder-coated carbon steel shell offers optimal heat retention.
- 【INCLUDED】$199 Value Accessory comes with a waterproof cover, 12x12 inches pizza stone, a pizza peel, stainless steel pizza cutter wheel, Pizza Oven Brush, Heat Resistant Oven Glove, Pizza Stands, two baking trays, and two carbon meshes.
Indooroutdoor
BIG HORN OUTDOORS Pizza Oven Indoor, 14" Electric Countertop Pizza Oven with 6 Modes, Heats up to 800°F Pizza Maker, Flip-Up Design Pizza Cooker for Home Kitchen, Restaurants, Parties
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
- 【Efficient Baking 14”Pizza】Our electric pizza oven features dual heating tubes that reach 220°F-800°F in 20-25 minutes and cook 14”pizzas in 3 minutes, ensuring various pizza styles to perfection and delivering the most authentic and flavorful food in a speediness
- 【Space-Saving Performance】This indoor countertop pizza oven is designed to take up 50% less space, making it ideal for kitchens of all sizes, even a smaller kitchen also need not worry about storage problems
- 【Precise Temperature Control】With 3 easy-to-use control knobs, adjust the time and temperature effortlessly, this countertop pizza oven enables convenient cooking every types food. A ideal pizza maker machine for home kitchen
- 【Easy to Clean】The countertop electric pizza oven features a sleek, wrinkle black paint finish that resists oil stains and fingerprints, and the removable pizza stone makes it easy to clean
- 【Culinary Versatility】Master 6 delectable styles with our electric pizza cooker, including frozen, wood-fired, New York, Margherita, thin & crispy, and Flammkuchen. Expand your culinary repertoire by baking a variety of dishes such as bread, cakes, pies, baguettes, and chicken wings
- 【Complete Pizza Kit】Includes a 14" heat-conducting pizza stone for delectably crispy crust, a insulated oven door and a pizza peel for easy sliding in and out of the indoor pizza oven
Grill cart
Leteuke Pizza Oven Table, Grill Cart Table for Blackstone Griddle, Outdoor Pizza Oven Stand Fits Ninja, Cuisinart, Gozney, Solo Stove, BBQ Prep Tables Station with Seasoning Tray, 47.2"x27.5"x35.8"
Leteuke
- Universal Pizza Cart - This outdoor Grill Pizza Oven Cart(47.24"L×27.55"W×35.8"H) fits pizza oven 12/16, Blackstone 17/ 22, Ninja oo101/OG701, Cuisinart CGG-403, Gozney Roccbox, Solo Stove pizza ovens, Gozney Roccbox Pizza Oven - your ultimate outdoor cooking companion!
- Heavy Duty Grill Table - This grill table cart with wheels features a welded steel frame that supports 320 lbs total capacity (200 lbs top surface, 120lbs storage boards). Perfectly accommodates pizza ovens, food prep cart, and beverage service. Ideal for outdoor cooking.
- More Grill Accessories - This utility grill cart for outside completed with foldable spice rack, 4 containers (2.4L & 1.4L sizes), plus 4 S-hooks, towel holder and trash hook for easy access and clean cooking - everything you need for organized outdoor BBQ,cooking!
- Sturdy Design - This pizza oven stand built with industrial-strength rust-proof metal and all-terrain locking wheels (360° swivel + brakes), this premium cart handles any outdoor occasion. Perfect for backyard BBQs, camping trips, parties, and outdoor gatherings.
- Cleaning and Maintenance - Wipe clean with damp cloth only (no harsh cleaners). Regularly check fittings. Store in dry place. Questions? We respond within 24hrs. Happy cooking from Leteuke!
Multi-feature
Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Pizza Oven, 8-in-1 Portable Electric Roaster Oven, Heats up to 700°F, 5 Artisan Pizza Settings, Integrated BBQ Smoker Box, Includes Flavored Wood Pellets, Terracotta Red
Ninja
- 8-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Do more outdoors and turn any space into an outdoor kitchen; Pizza, Max Roast, Specialty Roast, Broil, Bake, Smoker, Dehydrate and Keep Warm.
- ARTISAN PIZZAS: 3-minute no turn, no fuss pizzas. Choose from 5 different settings to satisfy any craving; Neapolitan, Thin Crust, Pan, New York, and Frozen. *cooked at 700°F excludes 25-minute preheat.
- 700°F PREMIUM RESULTS: Brick oven-inspired results without the hassle—charring, caramelization, blistering and crunch for premium textures and flavors.
- FEED A CROWD: Fit up to 12-lb turkey, 9-lb pork shoulder, 12-lb prime rib dinner with veggies, 12-inch pizza, full sheet-pan meal or a standard 8x11 casserole dish.
- SMOKY FLAVORS ON ANYTHING: Add authentic BBQ flavors to anything you make with just 1/2 cup of pellets at any temperature up to 700°F.
- COMPLETE TEMPERATURE CONTROL: No flame, full control. Electric heat unlocks a wide range of temps from 105-700°F. Expand your horizons and cook more outdoors.
- HIGH HEAT ROASTER: 700°F max heat for Max Roast and Specialty Roast. Get high-heat char on steaks in under 7 mins, full meals up to 40% faster*, or cook a full roast with crispy outsides and juicy insides. *vs. indoor oven. Excludes 25-minute preheat.
- FOOLPROOF BBQ SMOKER: With the touch of a button, smoke low & slow tenderized BBQ foods with authentic smoky flavor. Cook 2 racks of ribs, an 8-lb chicken or 9-lb pork shoulder.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What key features should I prioritize when choosing an outdoor pizza oven for restaurant-quality results?
Focus on maximum temperature (950°F for authentic Neapolitan pizza) and fuel versatility. The Gozney Roccbox and Ooni Karu 12 excel with gas/wood options and rapid heat retention, while the Ninja Artisan offers electric precision up to 700°F with customizable pizza settings.
How do budget and premium outdoor pizza ovens compare for restaurant-style results?
Budget options like the BIG HORN OUTDOORS ($129.99) or EDOSTORY ($144.89) reach 550-887°F for 60-90 second pizzas but lack precise temperature controls. Premium picks like the Gozney Roccbox ($399.99) or Ninja Artisan ($249.95) hit 950°F, offer gas/wood versatility, and include features like digital controls or multiple cooking modes for consistent Neapolitan-style results and broader meal prep. The Ooni Karu 12 ($348.95) adds multi-fuel flexibility for authentic wood-fired flavor.
Which outdoor pizza oven is best for home use vs. commercial kitchens?
For home use, the Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven ($249.95) is ideal with electric heat, no-flame operation, and 5 pizza settings for easy control. For commercial kitchens, the Gozney Roccbox ($399.99) offers restaurant-grade performance, 950°F heat, and multi-fuel versatility (gas/wood), trusted by professionals for high-volume cooking.
What should I know about build quality and durability for outdoor pizza ovens?
The Gozney Roccbox and Ooni Karu 12 use professional-grade stainless steel and stone floors for high heat retention and longevity, with warranties for commercial use. Budget options like the BIG HORN OUTDOORS models (B0CQ2DK39N/B08T9HMMWC) offer stainless steel construction but may lack explicit warranty details; the Ninja Artisan (B0DWTFBFWT) is electric with durable internal heating elements, ideal for frequent use. Check weight limits and assembly ease for portability.
Which outdoor pizza oven offers the best value for money?
The Gozney Roccbox ($399.99) and Ninja Artisan ($249.95) balance performance and price. The Roccbox hits 950°F for restaurant-quality pizzas in 60 seconds with gas or wood, while the Ninja Artisan uses electric heat for precise control (90-700°F) and 3-minute pizzas, offering versatility at a lower cost. For budget-friendly options, the BIG HORN OUTDOORS woodfire oven ($129.99) reaches 887°F but requires wood pellets and longer preheating.