A toaster oven that bakes a good pizza does more than pizza. The same strong top heat and hot floor that crisp a crust will also blister the cheese on a tlayuda, toast molletes, re-crisp yesterday’s quesadillas and bring a slice of leftover pizza back without the soggy middle a microwave leaves. For a small household, it can be the oven you use most days.
The catch is size and heat. Many toaster ovens hold only a 9- or 10-inch pizza, and some top out at temperatures too low for a crisp base. This guide narrows our best toaster oven roundup to one job: the models whose makers state room for a 12- or 13-inch pizza, give a pizza setting or include a stone or pan, and say how hot they go.
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Quick verdict: which pizza toaster oven to buy
For most kitchens, the Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL is the best toaster oven for pizza: it takes a 13-inch pizza, has a dedicated Pizza function, comes with a 13-inch non-stick pizza pan and steers heat with five quartz elements, according to Breville. If you want a stone in the box, the Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven includes a 13-inch pizza stone, and the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven includes a 12-inch stone in a smaller oven.
None of these picks repeats a product from our main toaster oven guide. That page leads with the Breville Smart Oven Pro and Air Fryer Pro; the BOV800XL here is the plainer, earlier Smart Oven, chosen because it keeps the 13-inch capacity and pizza setting in a simpler package.
Five pizza toaster ovens side by side
Our five standout picks, one for each kind of pizza night, with the pizza size and top temperature each maker or listing states. All eight ovens are reviewed in full below.
| Toaster oven | Best for | Pizza size (stated) | Pizza extras | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Breville Smart Oven BOV800XLBest overall
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Even heat, homemade and frozen pizza | 13-inch | Pizza function, 13-inch pan | View on Amazon |
Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster OvenBest with a pizza stone
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Crisp bases on a stone, big interior | 13-inch | Pizza function, 13-inch stone | View on Amazon |
KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Pizza StoneBest compact with a stone
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Smaller counters, stone-baked pizza | 12-inch stone | Pizza cycle, 12-inch stone | View on Amazon |
Ninja Dual Heat Air Fry Countertop OvenBest for a crisp bottom
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Heated pan for crust, frozen pizza | Not stated | Fresh and Frozen Pizza, 500°F SearPlate | View on Amazon |
Toshiba 10-in-1 Convection Toaster OvenBest value
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12-inch pizza on a smaller spend | 12-inch | Pizza function, 450°F | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Pizza sizes and temperatures are as each maker or listing states; measure your pizza pan before you buy.
Our picks for the best toaster oven pizza nights
Every oven below is a countertop toaster oven from an identifiable maker, in stock on Amazon when we checked, with a stated pizza capacity of 12 inches or more, or a dedicated pizza mode. They range from a premium Breville to a plain BLACK+DECKER, and between them they cover the three ways a toaster oven crisps a crust: a stone, a heated pan and strong bottom elements.
1. Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL – Steered Heat for a 13-Inch Pizza
The original Breville Smart Oven is still one of the few toaster ovens built around pizza. Its 13.5 x 11.5 x 5.5-inch interior takes a 13-inch pizza, and its nine functions include a dedicated Pizza setting, according to the Amazon listing. Breville’s Element iQ system uses five independent quartz elements and steers power to where it is needed, and a convection fan can cut cooking time by up to 30 percent, Breville says.
For pizza, that steering matters: a good crust wants strong heat from below while the cheese browns from above. A 13-inch non-stick pizza pan comes in the box, and the LCD tells you when the oven has finished preheating, then counts down the bake. Retailers including Williams-Sonoma list the temperature range as 120 to 450°F; Breville’s own page does not state it.
The same heat works for a tlayuda on a large tortilla, for melting cheese on molletes and for re-crisping leftover pizza. The non-stick cavity coating wipes clean. The main drawback is the short cover: the listing gives a 1-year limited warranty, where the Air Fryer model below gets two.
Why we like it
- Fits a 13-inch pizza, per Breville’s listing
- Dedicated Pizza function
- 13-inch non-stick pizza pan included
- Five quartz elements with Element iQ control
Key specifications
| Model | Breville BOV800XL |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 13-inch |
| Max temperature | 450°F (retailer listings; not on Breville’s page) |
| Pizza setting | Yes, Pizza function |
| Pizza stone or pan included | 13-inch non-stick pizza pan |
| Power | 1800 W |
| Interior | 13.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 in |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a toaster oven that treats pizza as a main job, with a pizza setting, a pan that fits and heat that is placed where the crust needs it.
Skip it if you want air frying as well; the Smart Oven Air Fryer below adds it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 13-inch capacity
- Pizza setting and pan
- Clear preheat signal
Cons
- 1-year warranty
- No pizza stone in the box
- Top temperature not stated by Breville
2. Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven – A 13-Inch Pizza Stone in the Box
Cuisinart’s Chef’s Convection oven, model TOB-260N1, is the only pick here that ships with a 13-inch pizza stone. The 0.95-cubic-foot interior fits a 13-inch pizza or a 9 x 13-inch pan, and its 15 functions include Pizza, Dual Cook and Speed Convection, according to the listing. The box also includes two racks, an enamel baking pan and a broiling pan.
A stone is the closest a toaster oven gets to a pizzeria floor: it stores heat and pushes it into the dough, which is how you get a dry, crisp base rather than a pale one. Give it a long preheat with the stone inside so it is fully hot before the pizza goes on. The auto-slide rack pulls forward when you open the door, which helps when you are sliding a pizza onto a hot stone. Consumer Reports lists the TOB-260’s temperature range as 150 to 450°F; Cuisinart’s listing does not give it.
Cuisinart says the interior is non-stick and that the oven has no intentionally added PFAS. It carries a limited 3-year warranty, the longest on this page. One caution: Cuisinart’s own site now lists this model as discontinued, though Amazon showed it in stock when we checked, so do not wait too long if it is the one you want.
Why we like it
- 13-inch pizza stone included
- Fits a 13-inch pizza, per Cuisinart
- Dedicated Pizza function among 15
- Limited 3-year warranty
Key specifications
| Model | Cuisinart TOB-260N1 |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 13-inch |
| Max temperature | 450°F (Consumer Reports, TOB-260) |
| Pizza setting | Yes, Pizza function |
| Pizza stone or pan included | 13-inch pizza stone |
| Power | 1800 W |
| Interior | 0.95 cu ft |
| Warranty | Limited 3-year |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you make pizza from scratch and want a stone that fits the oven without hunting for one, plus a big interior for everything else.
Skip it if counter space is tight; at about 21 x 17 inches by the listing’s measurements, it is the largest oven here.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Stone included
- Large interior
- Longest warranty here
Cons
- Listed as discontinued by Cuisinart
- Big footprint
- Top temperature not on the listing
3. KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Pizza Stone – A Stone and Pizza Cycle in a Smaller Box
KitchenAid’s KCO128 is a 21-liter countertop oven that comes with a 12-inch pizza baking stone and a pizza cycle, according to the listing. KitchenAid’s Even-Heat convection pairs top and bottom heating elements with a fan, and the maker says the oven is ready to bake in under 4 minutes of preheat. It has 10 settings, including air fry with a no-flip basket.
A 12-inch stone covers the most common frozen pizza size and a good homemade one. As with any stone, the fast preheat KitchenAid quotes is for the oven air; the stone itself takes longer to soak up heat, so give it extra time before the first pizza. A retailer’s box list adds a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, a metal rack and a crumb tray.
The listing does not state the top temperature or the wattage, and we could not reach KitchenAid’s product page to confirm them. Everything Kitchens lists a 1-year limited warranty. It is a good fit for a smaller counter that still wants proper stone-baked pizza.
Why we like it
- 12-inch pizza stone included
- Dedicated pizza cycle
- Top and bottom elements with convection
- Under-4-minute preheat, per KitchenAid
Key specifications
| Model | KitchenAid KCO128CU |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 12-inch stone |
| Max temperature | Not stated |
| Pizza setting | Yes, pizza cycle |
| Pizza stone or pan included | 12-inch pizza stone |
| Power | Not stated |
| Interior | 21 L |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (retailer) |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want stone-baked pizza and air frying in a smaller oven than the Cuisinart, with a stone sized to fit.
Skip it if you want to know the exact top temperature before you buy; KitchenAid’s listing does not give it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Stone included
- Pizza cycle
- Fast stated preheat
Cons
- Max temperature not stated
- 12-inch limit
- 1-year warranty
4. Ninja Dual Heat Air Fry Countertop Oven – A Heated Pan for a Crisp Base
Ninja’s SP301 takes a different route to a crisp crust. Its SearPlate is a pan that heats directly to up to 500°F while the fan blows air at up to 500°F, so the base and the top cook at once, according to the listing. Among its 13 functions are separate Fresh Pizza and Frozen Pizza settings, and Ninja says the Dual Heat system crisps pizza crust edge to edge.
Ninja’s support pages say the SearPlate must be preheated for the Dual Heat functions, which include both pizza modes, so build that into your timing. Ninja does not state a maximum pizza size or the interior dimensions in the listing, so measure before you buy a frozen pizza for it. It does say this oven has more height than the original Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven and fits a full 2-lb roast.
The 13 functions also include Air Fry, Sear Crisp, Rapid Bake, Griddle, Broil, Toast, Bagel and Dehydrate, at 1800 watts. The warranty is 1 year. Ninja also sells a Smart version, the SP351, with a built-in meat thermometer; this SP301 has the same SearPlate and pizza modes without it. This is a different oven from the Ninja Flip on our main toaster oven page; we include it here for the heated pan and the two pizza modes.
Why we like it
- SearPlate heats to up to 500°F, per Ninja
- Fresh Pizza and Frozen Pizza functions
- 13 functions, including Griddle and Sear Crisp
- 1800 W, 1-year limited warranty
Key specifications
| Model | Ninja SP301 |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | Not stated |
| Max temperature | 500°F |
| Pizza setting | Yes, Fresh Pizza and Frozen Pizza |
| Pizza stone or pan included | SearPlate heated pan |
| Power | 1800 W |
| Interior | Not stated; fits a 2-lb roast, per Ninja |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if a crisp, browned bottom is what you miss most in toaster-oven pizza, and you want one appliance for air frying and griddling too.
Skip it if you need a stated pizza size; Ninja gives neither a pizza capacity nor interior dimensions in the listing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Heated pan crisps the base
- Two pizza modes
- Highest stated temperature here
Cons
- Pizza size not stated
- Interior dimensions not in the listing
- SearPlate needs preheating
5. Toshiba 10-in-1 Convection Toaster Oven – A 12-Inch Pizza and Rotisserie for Less
Toshiba’s AC25CEW is a 25-liter convection toaster oven that fits a 12-inch pizza, six slices of toast or a 4-pound chicken, according to Toshiba. Its 10 functions include a Pizza setting, and the temperature runs from 150 to 450°F, Toshiba says. The 1500-watt oven uses three knobs with small LCD displays for function, temperature and time.
It is the value pick because it covers the essentials for pizza, a stated 12-inch capacity, a pizza function, convection and a 450°F top setting, without the premium price of the Breville or Cuisinart. A rotisserie kit comes in the box with a baking rack, baking pan and crumb tray, so it also handles a small chicken for tacos.
There is no stone or pizza pan included; bake on the supplied pan or add a stone sized to the oven if the manual allows it. At 1500 watts it has less power than the 1800-watt ovens above, and the listing gives a 1-year warranty. Toshiba lists the outside at about 19 x 16 x 11 inches.
Why we like it
- Fits a 12-inch pizza, per Toshiba
- 150 to 450°F range stated by the maker
- Pizza function plus convection
- Rotisserie kit included
Key specifications
| Model | Toshiba AC25CEW-SS-V |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 12-inch |
| Max temperature | 450°F |
| Pizza setting | Yes, Pizza function |
| Pizza stone or pan included | No (baking pan and rack) |
| Power | 1500 W |
| Interior | 25 L |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a 12-inch pizza oven with a stated temperature range and a pizza setting, and you do not need a stone in the box.
Skip it if you want a 13-inch capacity or extra power; the Breville and Cuisinart give both.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clear stated specs
- Pizza function
- Rotisserie included
Cons
- No stone or pizza pan
- 1500 W
- 1-year warranty
6. Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer BOV860 – Pizza, Air Fry and a Two-Year Warranty
The BOV860 is the Smart Oven with air frying added. It has the same 13.5 x 11.5 x 5.5-inch interior as the BOV800XL, room for a 13-inch pizza, and 11 functions including Pizza and Air Fry, according to the listing. Breville adds an interior light, digital PID temperature control and “super convection” for air frying, and includes a 13-inch non-stick pizza pan and an air fry basket.
For a kitchen that wants one oven for pizza night and for crisping taquitos, flautas or wings, it is the simpler choice than two machines. The pizza pan and five quartz elements work as in the BOV800XL, and the light lets you check the cheese without opening the door and losing heat. Breville gives it a 2-year limited warranty, double the BOV800XL.
Retailers disagree on its top temperature, some listing 450°F and others 500°F, and the Amazon listing does not say, so we mark it not confirmed. Our main toaster oven guide reviews the larger Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro; this smaller model is here because it keeps the 13-inch pizza capacity and pizza function in a smaller oven.
Why we like it
- Fits a 13-inch pizza, per the listing
- Pizza and Air Fry functions
- 13-inch non-stick pizza pan included
- 2-year limited warranty
Key specifications
| Model | Breville BOV860BSS |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 13-inch |
| Max temperature | Not confirmed (retailers list 450°F or 500°F) |
| Pizza setting | Yes, Pizza function |
| Pizza stone or pan included | 13-inch non-stick pizza pan |
| Power | 1800 W |
| Interior | 13.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 in |
| Warranty | 2-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want the Breville pizza setup plus air frying in one oven, with a longer warranty than the BOV800XL.
Skip it if you never air fry; the BOV800XL does the pizza part for less.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 13-inch capacity
- Air fry added
- Interior light
Cons
- Top temperature not confirmed
- No stone included
- Costs more than the BOV800XL
7. Elite Gourmet Double French Door Oven – Side-Opening Doors, 12-Inch Pizza
Elite Gourmet’s ETO2530M is a 25-liter oven with two French doors that open to the sides, so you can open one or both. The listing says it fits a 12-inch pizza, gives the interior as 13.25 x 13.5 x 8.95 inches, and lists an adjustable thermostat from 200 to 450°F with 1500 watts of power. The heat selector includes Bake, Broil, Toast, Pizza and Keep Warm.
The doors are the reason to choose it. A drop-down door sticks out over the counter; side-opening doors leave the space in front clear, which helps on a narrow counter or when you are sliding a pizza out on a peel. The interior is almost 9 inches tall by the listing’s figure, more headroom than most picks here, with three rack positions.
It is a simple oven: dials, a 60-minute timer with a bell, no convection fan listed and no stone or pizza pan named in the listing. The listing does not state a warranty. Treat it as a straightforward 12-inch pizza and toast oven with a handy door design.
Why we like it
- French doors keep the counter clear
- Fits a 12-inch pizza, per the listing
- 200 to 450°F stated range
- Pizza setting on the heat selector
Key specifications
| Model | Elite Gourmet ETO2530M |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 12-inch |
| Max temperature | 450°F |
| Pizza setting | Yes, on the heat selector |
| Pizza stone or pan included | Not stated |
| Power | 1500 W |
| Interior | 13.25 x 13.5 x 8.95 in (25 L) |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if a drop-down door gets in the way on your counter and you want a plain oven with room for a 12-inch pizza.
Skip it if you want convection for faster, browner results; none is listed.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Side-opening doors
- Tall interior
- Stated temperature range
Cons
- No convection listed
- Warranty not stated
- Accessories not itemized in the listing
8. BLACK+DECKER XL 8-Slice Air Fry Toaster Oven – A 12-Inch Pizza on a Budget
The BLACK+DECKER TO3265XSSD is a wide, plain toaster oven that fits a 12-inch pizza, a 9 x 13-inch pan with handles or eight slices of bread, according to the listing. It has five functions: air fry, bake, broil, toast and keep warm. There is no dedicated pizza setting; you bake pizza on Bake at the temperature the box suggests.
It belongs on this list because a 12-inch pizza and a 9 x 13 pan are what many families need, and this oven delivers that capacity at the low end of the range. The extra width also helps with a row of quesadillas or a sheet of nachos. For a crisper base, preheat fully and bake on the lowest rack position.
There are give-ups. BLACK+DECKER’s listing does not state a top temperature or a warranty term; one retailer lists the range as 250 to 450°F, but we could not confirm it with the maker. The listing also warns that the oven will not start until the timer is turned past 20 minutes and set back, or Stay On is chosen, which takes getting used to.
Why we like it
- Fits a 12-inch pizza, per the listing
- Takes a 9 x 13-inch pan with handles
- Air fry included
- Simple dials
Key specifications
| Model | BLACK+DECKER TO3265XSSD |
|---|---|
| Pizza capacity (stated) | 12-inch |
| Max temperature | Not stated by the maker (450°F per one retailer) |
| Pizza setting | No; use Bake |
| Pizza stone or pan included | Not stated |
| Power | Not stated |
| Interior | Fits 9 x 13-inch pan with handles |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want room for a 12-inch frozen pizza and a 9 x 13 pan at the lowest outlay, and you are happy with dials.
Skip it if you want a pizza setting, a stone or clear specs from the maker.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 12-inch capacity
- Wide interior
- Air fry function
Cons
- No pizza setting
- Top temperature and warranty not stated
- Fussy timer start
How to choose a toaster oven for pizza
A toaster oven that suits toast and leftovers will not always make good pizza. These are the things that decide it, in the order we would check them.
1. Stated pizza size, not cubic feet
Makers state pizza capacity in inches, and that is the number to trust. A 12-inch capacity takes most frozen pizzas; 13 inches gives room for a homemade one with a thick edge. Measure your pizza pan or stone too: a pan with handles can be wider than the pizza on it.
2. Top temperature
Pizza wants as much heat as the oven will give. Most toaster ovens top out around 450°F, which bakes a good frozen pizza and a decent homemade one. Ninja’s SearPlate design reaches 500°F, per its listing. Where a maker does not state the top figure, we say so in the spec list rather than guess. An oven thermometer will tell you what your oven really reaches.
3. A stone, a heated pan or bottom elements
A crisp base needs heat from below. A stone stores heat and gives it back to the dough; a heated pan, as on the Ninja, does the same job faster; strong lower elements, as on the Breville, help too. If your oven has no stone, check the manual before adding one, and choose a size that leaves space around it for air to move. Our guides to the best pizza stone and the best pizza steel cover the options for full-size ovens.
4. A pizza setting
A pizza function sets a sensible temperature, time and element balance for you. It is a convenience rather than a must. On the Breville models, whose listings say the oven steers power between five elements, a preset is the easy way to let the oven set that balance for pizza.
5. Door, height and footprint
Check the interior height if you bake deep-dish pizza, and the outside size against your counter. French doors, as on the Elite Gourmet, keep the space in front of the oven clear. Leave the clearance the maker’s manual asks for around any toaster oven; they run hot on the outside.
How we picked these eight pizza toaster ovens
We started with what pizza asks of a small oven: room for a 12- or 13-inch pizza, enough heat to crisp a base, and a way to get heat under the crust. We then looked at countertop toaster ovens from identifiable makers, sold on Amazon in the United States and in stock when we checked, and left out the ovens on our main toaster oven guide and our electric pizza oven guide so this page adds new choices.
Pizza capacity, temperature, functions, accessories, power and warranty come from each maker’s Amazon listing and, where we could reach them, the makers’ own pages: Breville, Toshiba and Ninja’s support FAQs. Where a figure came only from a retailer or from Consumer Reports’ product listing, the spec list says so, and where we could find no figure we wrote “Not stated”. We also searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notices and related news for these brands’ countertop ovens and found no recall covering the models we picked. We have not used these ovens ourselves.
Toaster oven pizza questions, answered
What is the best toaster oven for pizza?
For most kitchens, the Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL: it takes a 13-inch pizza, has a Pizza function and comes with a 13-inch pan. If you want a stone included, choose the Cuisinart Chef’s Convection oven, or the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven for a smaller counter.
Can a toaster oven fit a 12-inch frozen pizza?
Many can, but not all. Every oven on this page except the Ninja states a 12-inch or larger pizza capacity; Ninja does not give a pizza size for its Dual Heat oven. Smaller 4-slice toaster ovens often take only a 9-inch pizza, so check the stated size before you buy.
Can I use a pizza stone in any toaster oven?
Not always. The Cuisinart and KitchenAid include stones sized for their ovens. In other models, check the manual first, since some makers limit what can go inside; keep any stone clear of the heating elements and the walls, and preheat it fully.
Is a toaster oven or an electric pizza oven better for pizza?
An electric pizza oven gets much hotter and makes a pizzeria-style crust, but it does little else. A toaster oven makes a good home pizza and also toasts, bakes and reheats. Our guide to the best electric pizza oven covers the dedicated machines.
How do I reheat pizza in a toaster oven?
Put the slice on a pan or rack and heat it at a moderate temperature until the cheese melts and the base is crisp again, a few minutes in most ovens. The same approach works for quesadillas and enchiladas; see how to reheat Mexican leftovers.
Our final pick for pizza night
Buy the Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL for the best all-round pizza toaster oven, the Cuisinart Chef’s Convection if you want a 13-inch stone in the box, and the KitchenAid if you want a stone in a smaller oven. The Ninja Dual Heat is the choice for a crisp bottom, the Toshiba for a clear 12-inch spec on a smaller spend, and the BLACK+DECKER for the lowest outlay.
For the rest of the kit, see the best pizza peel and the best pizza cutter, and for toaster ovens chosen for everything else, go back to the best toaster oven. And if tonight calls for someone else’s oven, see the menu or call to order.