Top Fireplace Pizza Ovens and Fire Pit Combos for A Complete Outdoor Entertainment
Updated: Mar. 18, 2024
An outdoor fireplace with a pizza oven provides backyard warmth and ambiance. And did we mention there's pizza?
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If you’re committed to transforming your backyard into a favorite dining and entertaining spot, there may be two things on your wish list: an outdoor fireplace and a pizza oven. The fireplace is a natural gathering place for cool nights, after-dinner drinks and campfire cookouts. Add a pizza oven and you double the fun!
Anthony Falco, international pizza consultant, cookbook author and illustrator, says that serious Pizzaiolos may want to opt for a built-in oven. “An outdoor pizza oven or hearth oven is specifically built in order to maintain heat in the cooking area, it’s a purpose built tool with 2,000 years of history,” he says.
While these types of ovens are great for dedicated pizza fiends, casual dough slingers may be disappointed with the absence of ambiance-setting flames. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between them, or budget for separate installations. An outdoor fireplace with a pizza oven ensures great year-round cooking and entertaining opportunities in your own backyard.
The Best Outdoor Fireplaces with Pizza Ovens
- Best Overall: Deeco Cast-Iron Chiminea Pizza Oven
- Best Budget: Pizzello Outdoor Pizza Oven
- Best Portable: Solo Stove Bonfire Pi Fire
- Best Freestanding: 17 Stories Cadince Freestanding Pizza Oven
- Best Clay: Talavera Clay Wood-Burning Pizza Oven
- Best Built-In: Chicago Brick Oven Built-In Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Kit
- Best Dual-Fuel: Gozney Dome
- Best Wood-Fired: Nuke Wood-Fired Outdoor Oven
- Best Personal: PetraTools Outdoor Chiminea Pizza Oven
- Best for Backpacking: Snow Peak Field Oven
Best Overall Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Deeco Cast-Iron Chiminea Pizza Oven
We’re really taken by the rustic design of Deeco’s chiminea pizza oven, which is why it’s our top outdoor fireplace with pizza oven pick. When assembled, it’s a chiminea-style fireplace with a pizza oven “hidden” behind a door with a decorative sun design. Take off the top of the chiminea and you’ve got a barbecue grill, ideal for tasty grilling over a wood fire.
Pros
- Durable cast iron construction
- Cooks pizzas up to 14 inches
- Converts to stainless steel barbecue grill
- Removable ash draw
- Fiberglass insulated lining
Cons
- Pricey
Best Budget Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Pizzello Outdoor Pizza Oven
The Pizzello pizza oven is a wallet-friendly choice and offers four-in-one functionality. Use it as a fire pit or pop on the pizza oven or grill top to enjoy an outdoor feast. The pizza oven attachment also works on nearly any backyard grill. Not sure which fuel type to settle on? It works with carbon, firewood and pellets, so you’ll always have options.
Pros
- Affordable
- Offers four-in-one functionality
- Heats up in under 25 minutes
- Has top and side carry handles
- Comes with pizza peel, cordierite pizza stone, waterproof cover and an ash tray
Cons
- Takes some practice to reach up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit
Best Portable Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Solo Stove Bonfire Pi Fire
If you want to test the waters (or embers!) before you commit to a major purchase, the Solo Stove Pi Fire, sold as a component of the Solo Stove Bonfire fire pit, is a good first step. It’s easy to use and, more importantly, completely portable.
The editor-tested (and adored) Pi Fire pizza oven fits over the Bonfire fire pit. Together the items are portable for camping, beach parties and cookouts. The Pi Fire comes in three sizes to fit Solo Stove’s Bonfire, Yukon or Ranger fire pits.
Pros
- Has built-in handles
- Only weighs 20 pounds
- Includes a carry case and heat-proof gloves
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- Requires a Solo Stove fire pit
Best Clay Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Talavera Clay Wood-Burning Pizza Oven
We like the simplicity of this compact Talavera pizza oven that also functions as a outdoor fireplace. It comes with a black metal stand, elevating it to just the right height for gathering around with some chairs. At just over 12 inches high and 20 inches wide, it’s another great option for small patios.
Pros
- Handmade in Mexico
- Chimney hole for smoke
- Includes tabletop stand
- Arrives with four clay pizza stones and a metal ember rake
Cons
- Uses a smaller 10-inch pizza stone
Best Built-In Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Chicago Brick Oven Built-In Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Kit
Serious pizza lovers with the room should consider splurging on the Chicago Brick Oven built-in pizza oven kit. This DIY kit comes with nearly everything needed to create a wood-burning fireplace with pizza oven right in the yard. The dome shape coupled with sturdy refractory cement insulates the oven and allows it to heat to nearly 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Outdoor oasis, here you come!
Pros
- Has a custom look
- 2,000 square inches of cooking space
- Includes infrared thermometer, pizza peel and cleaning brush
- Heats up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit
Cons
- Expensive
- Pizza oven kits require additional materials and assembly
Best Dual-Fuel Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Gozney Dome
Professional-grade and striking enough to serve as a backyard attraction, the Gozney Dome is a quality dual-fuel option for those who can’t commit to wood or gas. It comes with an integrated gas burner and regulator for propane cooking, plus space beneath for cracked kindling when going the wood-fired route. Beginners will love that airflow is controlled by a dial, as it’s so much easier than fussing with vents.
Pros
- Can be used with wood or gas
- Integrated gas burner and regulator
- Built-in temperature probes
- Includes digital thermometer
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- Oven door sold separately
Best Wood-Fired Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven
Nuke Wood-Fired Outdoor Oven
Those looking for a fireplace/pizza oven that burns for hours on end, listen up! The Nuke wood-fired outdoor oven holds enough wood fuel for several hours, which comes in handy when cooking a small pig, which it’s also capable of. While the oven itself comes from steel, it’s lined with refractory tiles that give an authentic brick oven experience. A steam outlet directs smoke away from guests, so there’s no need to move your seat when the wind changes.
Pros
- Fires up to three pizzas at once
- Lined with refractory tiles
- Cart has additional shelf for cooking accessory storage
- Includes a cover, a poker, a shovel and two stainless steel trays
Cons
- Heavy at 254 pounds
Best Outdoor Fireplace with Pizza Oven for Backpacking
Snow Peak Field Oven
Convert your Snow Peak pack-and-carry fire kit into a fully functional camping oven with the Snow Peak field oven attachment. Lightweight at under 14 pounds, it’s the ideal pizza oven for camping and backpacking. Simply place hot coals on top and beneath to reach temperatures of up to 930 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s plenty of heat for a crackling, crispy crust!
Pros
- Packs down small for easy transport
- Only weighs 14 pounds
- Includes ceramic pizza stone, straps, pizza stone case and lifter
- Works with wood or coals
Cons
- Requires Snow Peak pack-and-carry fireplace sold separately
What to Look for When Buying an Outdoor Fireplace with a Pizza Oven
Before you start pouring a foundation for your new backyard focal point, consider a few important things:
- Built-in or portable: For the “wow” factor, a built-in fireplace and pizza oven is hard to beat. Depending on how you finish the exterior, the combined unit can be the centerpiece of your backyard and reflect your style and taste. But a portable unit lets you change your mind, save money and take the fireplace with you if you move.
- Size and weight: How much room do you have? A combo fireplace and pizza oven can be a relatively compact addition, or it can be massive. So start by figuring out where you want it. Will it be far enough away from the tree line, the neighbor’s fence and own structures? And will an existing or newly poured slab support the weight of a monster oven?
- Budget: Installing the outdoor fireplace with pizza oven of your dreams may mean forgoing a big vacation this year and maybe next, or not. We found a surprisingly wide range of prices. With most of these combo fireplace/pizza ovens, size and price go together like, well, pizza and beer. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) The bigger you go, the more you’ll likely spend.
Why You Should Trust Us
I’m a travel, lifestyle and home improvement writer based in rural Umbria, Italy. My husband is a stonemason and together, we are passionate about the great outdoors, endless home improvement projects, our tween daughter and dogs. I cover a variety of topics for Family Handyman and am always ready to test out a new pizza oven or fire pit. The Family Handyman team consulted Anthony Falco, international pizza consultant, cookbook author and illustrator, to make sure we were on the right track.
How We Found the Best Outdoor Fireplaces with Pizza Ovens
Outdoor fireplaces with pizza ovens offer additional considerations than fire pits or pizza ovens individually. Because both functionalities require their own set of standards that determine quality, we opted for picks that perform both functions flawlessly.
Through personal testing to thoroughly combing through reviews, video and doing our own independent research, we were able to narrow down our list of the best outdoor fireplaces with pizza ovens down to the top 10.
FAQ
How much does an outdoor fireplace with pizza oven cost?
The cost of a fire pit and pizza oven combination can be as little as $100 to as much as $10,000 for custom built-in versions. The perks of a portable oven are their cost and travel-friendly nature, but a fabricated pizza oven kit offers the added benefit of being an attractive backyard feature. Whatever your price range, it’s possible to find a pizza oven fireplace that fits your family’s needs.
Do you need planning permission for an outdoor pizza oven?
While smaller pizza ovens, like an Ooni or Gozney, don’t require a permit, Falco suggests checking with your local department of buildings or homeowners association (HOA) before installing anything more substantial than that.
What are the best materials for an outdoor pizza oven?
Firebricks, refractory concrete and sand foam brick for insulation are the best materials for pizza ovens, according to Falco. “The ratio of the dome to the mouth is very important, take the time to find plans from a trusted source. Don’t underestimate insulation, it’s the key to long term success,” he says.
Source:
- Anthony Falco, international pizza consultant, cookbook author and illustrator
Originally Published: May 25, 2023
