Incredibly light and small. Transportable. Easy to use. Requires no extra tools for assembly. Heats in 20 minutes and bakes a pizza in two. Attractive.

Cannot be stored outside for extended periods of time. Included peel doesn't have a handle. Requires some basic pizza know-how.

I tested the Ooni Koda, which has proven to be the easiest backyard pizza oven that I’ve tried so far. It weighs a mere 20.4 pounds out of the box and easily hooks up to a propane tank. If you’ve been vaguely entertaining thoughts of acquiring an...

Heats quickly Cooks pizza quickly Thin, streamlined profile for easy storage

Plastic ignition knob

The Ooni Koda heats up quickly and makes restaurant-quality pizza. Its lightweight, slim profile makes it easy to transport and store, too.

Heat-retaining steel shell and a built-in gas ignition for easy baking Bakes pizza quickly and evenly, and also works well for meat, fish, and vegetables Heat retention is consistent throughout the cooking process

Bit of a learning curve to rotating pizza, and one of the pizzas did catch flame for a second

This sleek black oven is gas powered, making it the perfect partner to your gas grill. It can even roast meat, fish, and vegetables, so you might actually find that you’ll use your grill less. But if pizza is your primary focus, you’ll love this oven....

Cooks restaurant-quality pizza extremely quickly Two sizes available Reaches temperatures up to 950°F Straightforward operation Legs fold for compact storage

Learning curve for picture-perfect pies Several pizza tools are required for easy operation

If you’re tired of takeout or want a fun culinary project to try with your family, the Ooni Koda 12 is a worthwhile addition to your backyard oasis. It does take a little practice to figure out the right technique, but soon, you’ll be whipping up...

Easy to use Compact and portable Heats up in 15 minutes Pizzas cook fast Produces excellent crust

Doesn’t give an authentic wood smoke flavor No door to keep heat in

The Ooni Koda gas fired pizza oven can produce pizza that’s just as crisp and tasty as its wood-fired sibling, the Ooni Fyra. It’s a compact, portable pizza oven that’s great for small spaces. It’s simple to use and heats up fast, but can only cook 12...

First thing;s first—you need an oven. Ooni makes a great gas-powered option that’ll get roaring hot in a matter of minutes, and help you create a perfectly charred crust on each and every pie you pop inside.

Browning meat and cheese. Simmering sauce and lower temperatures. Folding legs, portability, and propane fuel source. Cooking pizza.

Only one heat source (makes juggling dishes challenging). Cooking area doesn't fit large pots. Heat concentrates in back of oven, requires constant rotating. Integrated baking stone feels fragile.

However, given its versatility at camp and at home, I believe the benefits of cooking with a pizza oven outweigh the negatives. This will not replace my two-burner camping stoves outright, but I imagine it will accompany my two-burner on most camping...

Heats up quickly Easy to clean Portable

Shouldn't store outside Only cooks mini pizzas No wood-fired taste

I’ve still used the Koda for entertaining, but feeding more than six people starts to become a chore. I’d recommend the Koda 12 for anyone who is looking for an oven to fit onto a balcony, someone who doesn’t want the ritual involved with wood fires —...

Fantastic crust quality High-fire temperatures Compact and portable

Steep learning curve related to control Prolonged cook times

A fan favorite pizza oven that almost needs no introduction, the flagship Ooni Koda 12 is the model that has made "Ooni" synonymous with "portable pizza oven." This compact and lightweight oven earns our Top Pick for portability. A well-insulated frame...