This Breville Pizzaiolo review finds the 750°F countertop oven bakes an airy Neapolitan pizza in 1 minute 42 seconds, according to Pala Pizza, a YouTube pizza channel that bought its unit open-box on Amazon. The channel called its crust-only setting a feature the Ooni Volt doesn’t have.
The Pizzaiolo preheats in about 20 minutes and bakes thin crust in four to five minutes, according to America’s Test Kitchen, the cooking-test show, which liked its crispier crust. It listed at $999.95 on Amazon on October 16, 2026.
Breville Pizzaiolo review: key specs
Prices checked on Amazon Oct 16, 2026. I may earn a commission from links, at no cost to you.
| Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo (BPZ820) | |
|---|---|
| Price (Oct 16, 2026) | $999.95 |
| Max temperature | 750°F (listed) |
| Power | 1,800 W (listed) |
| Pizza size | 12-inch pizzas |
| Where it works | Indoor countertop |
| Buy | Check price |
What the Breville Pizzaiolo does well
- Crust-only mode: it turns off the middle element and pushes heat to the edge, so the rim browns without burning the center, according to Pala Pizza.
- Manual mode: hold the timer button, turn the dial to 350 and release, and the timer knob becomes a deck temperature control, Pala Pizza showed.
- Presets: New York, thin and crispy, pan, frozen and wood-fired styles, with a darkness setting, according to ATK.
- Accessories: Pala Pizza noted a carbon steel pan with a removable handle in the box, good for vegetables or steak.
Breville Pizzaiolo review: tips from the testers
- For Neapolitan, Pala Pizza launched at a 700°F deck and 750°F top.
- For New York style, its preset reached a 576°F stone; Pala Pizza baked 7 minutes and rotated once halfway, or manually set 600°F bottom and 625°F top.
- A round peel helps: the stone is 11 3/4 inches, and Pala Pizza’s 12-inch square peel hit the back deflector.
- Eater, the food site, noted New York style relies more on a hot deck so the base sears and holds its structure.
Breville Pizzaiolo vs alternatives
Want more heat for less? The Ooni Volt 2 ($698.95) lists 850°F; see Ooni Volt 2 vs Breville Pizzaiolo. Mostly New York style? The Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven ($199.98) was Pala Pizza’s value pick.
Video: Pala Pizza: “FAST REVIEW | Breville Pizzaiolo Indoor Pizza Oven BIG WIN”. Embedded with credit; the findings are the creator’s own.
Video: Eater: “Is the $799 Breville Pizzaiolo the Best Way to Make Pizza at Home?”. Embedded with credit; the findings are the creator’s own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Breville Pizzaiolo worth it?
If you want precise control indoors, testers liked it: Pala Pizza rated it 4.6 of 5 and ATK liked its crispier crust. The Ooni Volt 2 costs less on Amazon right now.
How hot does the Breville Pizzaiolo get?
Breville lists 750°F.
What size pizza fits?
Up to 12 inches; the round stone measures 11 3/4 inches, per Pala Pizza.
Can the Pizzaiolo cook frozen pizza?
Yes, it has a frozen pizza preset, according to ATK.
Sources
- Amazon product listings for the products linked above, checked October 16, 2026
- Pala Pizza: “FAST REVIEW | Breville Pizzaiolo Indoor Pizza Oven BIG WIN”
- America’s Test Kitchen: “Ooni Volt vs. Breville Pizzaiolo: Battle Of the Pizza Ovens | Gear Heads”
- Eater: “Is the $799 Breville Pizzaiolo the Best Way to Make Pizza at Home?”
Related: Best Indoor Electric Pizza Oven | Ooni Volt 2 vs Breville Pizzaiolo | Is a Pizza Oven Worth It? Cost per Pie | Ninja Artisan vs Gozney Arc
Notes and disclosure
Note: Prices come from Amazon listings checked on October 16, 2026. Prices change often, so check the current listing. Temperatures, wattages and preheat claims are the manufacturers’ listed figures unless a reviewer is credited. Cost-per-pie numbers are worked examples, so plug in your own grocery and takeout prices. Test results and tips quoted above come from the YouTube creators credited in each section; they are their findings, not hands-on claims from me.
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