Best Indoor Pizza Ovens: 8 Countertop Ovens for Real Pizza at Home
As an Amazon Associate, Pizza Oven Radar earns from qualifying purchases. Product details below come from current manufacturer listings; availability and prices change often.
You don’t need a backyard to make pizzeria-style pizza. Indoor pizza ovens sit on the counter, plug into a normal outlet, and reach 700–850°F, nearly double what a kitchen oven can do. That’s enough for a charred, bubbly crust in 2–6 minutes. Every oven here is designed for indoor countertop use. Ninja’s pizza ovens are sold as outdoor appliances, so they aren’t included.
Best Indoor Pizza Ovens at a Glance
| Oven | Max temp | Pizza size |
|---|---|---|
| Breville Pizzaiolo | 750°F | 12 inches |
| Ooni Volt 2 | 850°F | 12 inches |
| Chefman Indoor | 800°F | 12 inches |
| Cuisinart Indoor | 700°F | 12 inches |
| BIG HORN 14-inch | 850°F | 14 inches |
| Piezano 12-inch | 800°F | 12 inches |
| Piezano XL | 800°F | 14 inches |
| Presto Pizzazz Plus | Rotating tray | 12 inches |
- Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo – best indoor pizza oven overall
- Ooni Volt 2 – best indoor oven for pizza and everything else
- Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven – best value indoor pizza oven
- Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven – best electric oven with a window and kit
- BIG HORN 14-Inch Indoor Pizza Oven – best electric oven for 14-inch pizzas
- PIEZANO 12-Inch Electric Pizza Oven – best cheap 800°F pizza maker
- PIEZANO XL 14-Inch Electric Pizza Oven – best cheap 14-inch pizza maker
- Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven – best for frozen pizza
The Best Indoor Pizza Ovens
1. Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo – best indoor pizza oven overall
The Pizzaiolo is the electric oven that comes closest to wood-fired results indoors. It reaches 750°F and cooks pizza in about two minutes. Breville’s Element IQ system adjusts the top and bottom elements for each style.
Presets cover wood-fired, New York, pan, thin and frozen pizza, and the incoloy elements heat a cordierite stone for a charred base.
Key specs:
- Max temperature: 750°F
- Pizza size: 12 inches
- Presets: wood fired, New York, pan, thin, frozen and more
- Cordierite stone
PROS:
- Best indoor char and leoparding
- Smart element control
- Countertop-safe for indoor use
CONS:
- Expensive
- Large footprint
2. Ooni Volt 2 – best indoor oven for pizza and everything else
Ooni’s Volt 2 runs from 70°F to 850°F, so it works as a 12-inch pizza oven and an everyday countertop oven for cookies, vegetables and weeknight meals.
Ooni’s Pizza Intelligence control adjusts the temperature in real time for consistent bakes, and the warranty extends to 3 years when you register it.
Key specs:
- Temperature range: 70–850°F
- Pizza size: 12 inches
- One-touch presets
- 3-year warranty with registration
PROS:
- Hottest indoor oven in this list
- Doubles as a regular countertop oven
- Indoor and outdoor use
CONS:
- Expensive
- 12-inch pizzas only
3. Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven – best value indoor pizza oven
Chefman’s countertop oven heats both elements anywhere from 300°F to 800°F and holds heat for back-to-back pizzas. Touchscreen presets cover Neapolitan, New York, thin crust, pan and frozen pizza, plus a manual mode.
It’s a popular alternative to the Breville at a fraction of the price.
Key specs:
- Temperature range: 300–800°F
- Pizza size: 12 inches
- 5 presets + manual
- Pizza stone included
PROS:
- 800°F for the price
- Separate top and bottom heat
- Touchscreen presets
CONS:
- Bulkier than pizza-maker style ovens
- 12-inch limit
4. Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven – best electric oven with a window and kit
Cuisinart’s indoor oven runs from 350°F to 700°F and cooks a 12-inch Neapolitan pizza in about 5 minutes. A large window and interior light let you watch without opening the door.
It comes with a 12.5-inch stone, a deep-dish pan and a pizza peel, so you can make Detroit and deep-dish pizza as well as thin crust.
Key specs:
- Temperature range: 350–700°F
- Includes 12.5-inch stone, deep-dish pan and peel
- Viewing window and interior light
PROS:
- Complete kit in the box
- Window and light
- Handles deep dish and Detroit style
CONS:
- Preheat takes 20–30 minutes
- 700°F max
5. BIG HORN 14-Inch Indoor Pizza Oven – best electric oven for 14-inch pizzas
Most indoor ovens stop at 12 inches. BIG HORN’s fits 14-inch pizzas and reaches 850°F with PID temperature control, cooking a pizza in about 3 minutes.
A flip-up design cuts its footprint in half when stored. It has six presets: manual, wood fired, frozen, New York, thin crispy and deep dish.
Key specs:
- Temperature range: 220–850°F
- Pizza size: 14 inches
- 1,800 W
- 6 presets
PROS:
- Bigger pizzas than most indoor ovens
- 850°F max
- Flip-up storage
CONS:
- Lesser-known brand
- Needs a strong outlet (1,800 W)
6. PIEZANO 12-Inch Electric Pizza Oven – best cheap 800°F pizza maker
The Piezano is a clamshell-style countertop oven with separate top and bottom heat controls and a removable 12-inch ceramic stone. It reaches 800°F and cooks most pizzas in 4–6 minutes.
A glass window and lid thermometer let you check progress without opening it.
Key specs:
- Max temperature: 800°F
- Stone: 12-inch ceramic
- Separate top/bottom heat
- Viewing window
PROS:
- Very low price for 800°F
- Small footprint
- Removable stone
CONS:
- Low dome limits thick toppings
- Manual controls only
7. PIEZANO XL 14-Inch Electric Pizza Oven – best cheap 14-inch pizza maker
The XL version of the Piezano adds a 14-inch ceramic stone while keeping the 800°F top end, dual heat controls and built-in thermometer.
Suction-cup feet keep it in place on the counter.
Key specs:
- Max temperature: 800°F
- Stone: 14-inch ceramic
- Dual heat controls
PROS:
- 14-inch pizzas at a low price
- Separate top/bottom heat
- Stone lifts out to clean
CONS:
- Stock can be limited
- Manual controls only
8. Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven – best for frozen pizza
The Pizzazz Plus is the classic open rotating oven. The tray turns continuously under separately controlled top and bottom elements, and a timer shuts it off automatically.
It won’t make Neapolitan pizza, but for frozen pizza, nuggets and reheating it’s cheap and uses far less energy than a full oven.
Key specs:
- Rotating nonstick pan
- Separate top/bottom elements
- Auto-off timer
PROS:
- Very cheap
- Even browning from the rotating tray
- Uses less energy than an oven
CONS:
- Not hot enough for artisan pizza
- Open design
What to Know Before Buying an Indoor Pizza Oven
- Counter space: Premium ovens like the Breville and Ooni are about the size of a large toaster oven. Measure first, and leave clearance around the vents.
- Power: Most draw 1,500–1,800 W. Use a dedicated outlet.
- Smoke: Flour and drips will smoke at 700°F+. Run your range hood.
- Size: Most take 12-inch pizzas. The BIG HORN and Piezano XL take 14-inch pizzas.
FAQ
Are indoor pizza ovens worth it?
If you make pizza often and can’t cook outdoors, yes. An 800°F countertop oven makes far better pizza than a 500°F kitchen oven, in a fraction of the time. See also is a pizza oven worth it?.
What’s the difference between an indoor pizza oven and a pizza maker?
Pizza makers (clamshell and rotating models) reach about 400–450°F and suit frozen and thin homemade pizzas. Indoor pizza ovens reach 700–850°F for artisan-style pizza.
Can you use an outdoor pizza oven indoors?
No. Gas and wood ovens produce combustion gases and must be used outdoors. Ninja’s electric pizza ovens are also sold for outdoor use.
Our Pick
The Breville Pizzaiolo makes the best indoor pizza. The Ooni Volt 2 runs hotter and doubles as an everyday oven. For about a fifth of the price, the Chefman reaches 800°F. More options in our best electric pizza ovens guide.
