Ranked #1 in Best Pizza Ovens
Gozney Arc XL4.7
$299Reviewers from Pala Pizza Ovens and Serious Eats highlight the Gozney Arc XL as a top-tier compact oven, particularly praising its unique lateral burner design. This feature ensures even heat distribution, allowing users to cook New York-style pizzas on low heat without burning the edges, while still reaching over 900°F for rapid Neapolitan baking. While the oven heats up in about 38 minutes and recovers quickly, its significant weight of nearly 60 pounds requires careful placement. It is an excellent choice for serious home pizzaiolos who value versatility and build quality, though casual users may find the weight and cost of accessories prohibitive.
Strengths
- — Lateral burner design allows for even heat distribution and prevents edges from burning before the bottom cooks, even on low settings.
- — Capable of reaching temperatures over 900°F, producing Neapolitan-style pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts in 90 seconds or less.
- — Fast recovery time, climbing back up to 900°F in less than two minutes after removing a pizza.
Watch-outs
- — Heavy weight (58.5 lbs for the oven, 73 lbs total in box) makes it difficult to move without assistance.
- — The optional stand is expensive at $249.99 and requires separate assembly.
