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We’re pizza oven people, and this short guide will walk you through everything you need to know before buying a pizza oven for your home. Let’s begin shall we!
With thousands of stunning oven installations and happy customers worldwide, Forno Bravo is ready to help you start your Pizza Oven adventure.
Our fully assembled ovens come in custom tile designs with endless options or in one of seven stucco colors to complement your home. Ready to be dropped into a custom countertop or placed on a robust yet elegant stand, they bring authentic wood-fired cooking to your space with ease.
Modular pizza oven kits that can be assembled by you or a local contractor using our detailed step-by-step instructions – then finished with any combustible facade. These kits provide everything you need to build a stunning, high-performance oven, engineered and community-tested to deliver some of the most incredible dishes you’ve ever had.
Don’t be fooled by imitations—Forno Bravo’s proprietary dome formula is designed to withstand the elements, retain extreme heat, and is trusted by thousands of satisfied customers worldwide.
Whether you prefer a straightforward setup or a fully customized build, our range of options makes it easy to bring your pizza oven dreams to life.
Custom Countertop or Stand:
Seamlessly integrate your oven into a custom-built countertop or place it on a robust yet elegant stand.
Open or Under A Patio Cover:
Install your oven in an open-air setting or beneath a patio cover for year-round enjoyment.
Indoors or Outdoors:
With models designed for both indoor and outdoor installations, our ovens bring authentic wood-fired cooking to any space.
Proper venting is essential for safety and performance. Share your installation plans with us, and our team will help you select the right venting package—whether it’s single-wall, double-wall, or requires specific distances and angles to meet code requirements.
Forno Bravo ovens are built with a dense refractory core that retains heat for hours, unlocking flavors conventional ovens simply can’t match. While their weight requires some planning for installation, our team is happy to guide you through the process to ensure a smooth setup—just ask our customers; they’re certainly worth the weight :). Depending on your oven’s size and your backyard’s layout (including fences, gates, and access points), different equipment may be needed to move it safely.
Fully Assembled Ovens
If your oven arrives pre-assembled, it will need to be transported from the delivery point to its final location. Based on your oven size and access constraints, our team will provide expert advice on the best method—whether that’s a pallet jack for a 70-size stand model, a forklift, a hoist, or a local crane company.
Modular Kits – Built On-Site
For those who prefer a DIY approach, our Modular Kits arrive in a single crate containing everything you need. You or your contractor can follow our step-by-step guide to: 1. Install the cement board 2. Lay the pre-cut firebrick 3. Assemble the dome 4.Finish the facade to match your unique style.
Whether you’re installing a fully assembled oven or building from a kit, proper planning ensures a seamless setup—so you can start creating incredible meals as soon as possible!
When selecting a Forno Bravo oven, one key decision is whether to go with a stand-alone oven or a countertop model. Both options provide the same exceptional cooking experience, but the right choice depends on your space, installation preferences, and how you plan to use your oven.
Stand Ovens (Freestanding, Ready-to-Use)
A stand oven comes with a built-in base, allowing it to be placed directly on a patio, backyard, or outdoor kitchen space without additional construction.
Pros:
Best for: Homeowners who prefer an easy, all-in-one solution with minimal installation work.
Countertop Ovens (Customizable Installation)
A countertop oven is designed to sit on a custom-built base, giving you the flexibility to integrate it into an outdoor kitchen, BBQ island, or existing structure.
Pros:
Best for: Homeowners looking for a fully integrated outdoor kitchen experience or those with existing structures to place the oven on.
Which One is Right for You?
If you want a quick and easy installation, a stand oven is the way to go. If you’re designing a custom outdoor kitchen and want your oven to blend seamlessly with your space, a countertop model offers greater flexibility. Either way, Forno Bravo ovens deliver the same high-performance cooking, no matter the setup!
We absolutely love our oven and have made more than 100 pizzas so far.
Leo M. / Pennsylvania
Forno Bravo ovens function like a battery—heat is the energy. A larger dome stores more heat and releases it slowly, but takes longer to “charge” (heat up). A smaller dome heats up quickly but loses heat faster. Your choice of oven size affects both heat-up time and heat retention, depending on how you plan to use it.
Heat-Up Time
The time it takes to preheat your oven depends on its size and dome thickness:
Smaller ovens reach high temperatures faster because their thinner walls require less fuel to absorb heat. In contrast, larger ovens take longer but hold onto that heat much longer once fully heated.
Heat Retention
Once at temperature, the oven’s ability to maintain heat depends on dome size and thickness:
A smaller oven is great for quick, high-heat cooking, while a larger oven excels at heat endurance. Whether you’re making a few pizzas or planning an all-day cooking event, choosing the right dome size ensures the best cooking experience for your needs.
We are thrilled with our oven. It is a game-changer. The food tastes amazing. The pizzas are great, but we cook a wide variety of foods in the oven. Cooking steaks on the Tuscan grill are phenomenal. Additionally, we have cooked whole fish, rack of lamb, breads, chili, vegetables, mussels and clams, and a variety of desserts.
Jeremy F. / California
Forno Bravo ovens offer three fuel options, each with its own benefits depending on your cooking style and convenience preferences.
Wood-Fired Ovens (Traditional & Authentic)
Gas-Fired Ovens (Convenience & Control)
Wood-Gas Combo Ovens (Best of Both Worlds)
Each fuel type has its advantages—whether you prefer authentic wood-fired cooking, the ease of gas, or the versatility of both, there’s a Forno Bravo oven to fit your needs!
The height and shape of your oven’s dome play a critical role in how heat circulates, affecting everything from the speed of a pizza bake to the versatility of cooking other dishes. Too high, and pizzas take longer to cook, sometimes unevenly. Too low and larger dishes like bread or roasts can burn too easily and make it nearly impossible to fit.
The Perfect Height for Pizza—And So Much More
Forno Bravo ovens are designed to deliver the ideal balance—a dome that provides the perfect height for incredible pizza while also allowing you to cook a wide range of dishes your friends and family will love. Our ovens don’t just make pizza night amazing; they expand what’s possible in a wood-fired oven, allowing you to roast meats, bake bread, and cook multi-course meals with confidence.
We Figured Out the Right Ratios
After 20+ years of working with Italian designers and helping thousands of customers, we’ve perfected a strong, versatile dome design. Our ovens strike the perfect balance between heat efficiency and cooking flexibility, ensuring that whether you’re baking the perfect pizza or roasting a slow-cooked masterpiece, your oven delivers consistent, high-quality results every time.
Forno Bravo ovens are not just high-performance cooking tools—they’re also a statement piece. Whether you choose a fully assembled oven or a modular kit, you have endless ways to personalize your oven to match your style and space.
Fully Assembled Ovens: Custom Finishes & Designs
If you select a fully assembled oven, you can customize it with:
If you want something truly one-of-a-kind, we can fully customize your oven to fit your vision. Just give us a call, and we’ll make it happen.
Modular Kit: Unlimited Possibilities
For those who want total creative freedom, our modular kits let you or your contractor design an oven that seamlessly integrates into your space. Some of our customers have built:
With a kit, the sky’s the limit—you can create an oven that blends into its surroundings or stands out as the centerpiece of your backyard. Whatever your vision, we give you the foundation to bring it to life!
I loved how my grandchildren helped me build it. It is now a family monument dedicated to roasted food!!
David V. / Block Island, Rhode Island
Getting your dream pizza oven is simple and stress-free with Forno Bravo. With thousands of happy customers and countless inspiring stories, you can feel confident that you’re making the right choice. Whether you need guidance on customization, shipping, or installation, we’re here to help every step of the way.
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Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to make your oven-buying experience seamless and enjoyable.
A Forno Bravo oven isn’t just about making pizza—it’s about the moments you’ll create around it. The laughter of friends gathered in your backyard, kids watching in awe as the flames dance, the smell of fresh dough charring to perfection, and that first bite of a pizza so good, it becomes a family tradition.
It’s about weekend pizza nights turning into lifelong memories, experimenting with new recipes, and the simple joy of cooking over fire, just like generations before us. Whether it’s a quiet evening making homemade bread or a lively gathering with glasses raised and pizzas flying in and out of the oven, this is more than a purchase—it’s an experience you’ll cherish for years to come.
Let’s make it happen! Fill out our form for a free consultation, and let’s get started on bringing the magic of wood-fired cooking to your home. 🍕🔥✨
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