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Forno Venetzia Pronto 500 33-Inch Outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven - Red

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Key Features

24 x 20-inch cooking surface fits two personal-sized pizzas
  • Space-saving cart design with a folding side-shelf & height-adjustable tool holder
  • Fire brick hearth with double-layered ceramic insulation for improved heat retention
  • Authentic Italian engineering & design featuring the signature Forno Venetzia chimney cap & oak door handle
  • Durable & UV-resistant powder-coated oven dome finish

The Pronto series by Forno Venetzia offers an authentic Italian wood-fired pizza experience in a compact and portable footprint. The Italian-designed and engineered Pronto 500 freestanding wood-fired pizza oven is the ideal solution for outdoor kitchens with limited space. The 24 x 20-inch cooking surface allows you to cook two personal-sized pizzas at once. The fire brick hearth is lined with double-layered ceramic insulation for excellent heat-retention and superior cooking performance. The oven dome features a durable, UV-resistant powder coat finish to help prevent color fading year-round and is complemented by a signature Forno Venetzia chimney cap and oak oven door handle. A thermometer built into the oven face lets you keep track of internal oven temperatures, making it easier to learn how to adjust cooking temperatures using the oven door. The included stainless steel cart features a folding side-shelf, height-adjustable tool holder, stainless steel handle and 4 wheels for portability (2 swivel, 2 fixed). This Pronto 500 pizza oven has a red dome finish and is shipped with a fully assembled oven unit, requiring no curing before use. Some cart assembly is required.

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Forno Venetzia outdoor pizza ovens carry a 2-year warranty against manufacturers defects. Chips & cracks are considered normal and do not affect the performance of the oven and are not covered under warranty. Labor not included.

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Customer Reviews

4.75

4 reviews

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Regina

Jul 4, 2023

Verified Purchaser
great pizza oven

We love this pizza oven. It was fairly straightforward putting the cart together, once you figured out which was front. I would strongly advise reading "seasoning" your pizza oven and preparing your oven (offered by Forno Venetzia website). It really helps if you've never used a wood fired oven. It took a few times to be able to maneuver the pizza from peel to bricks, but it comes more easily each time you do it. I did notice the bricks become uneven after a few uses. This made for a more challenging peel maneuver. Just need to take out the bricks and get all the ash out, then bricks will lay flat again. All in all, it's a great oven. The recipes online are great - be patient, you'll get there!

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Denise

Jan 17, 2021

Verified Purchaser
Love my pizza oven

Love this pizza oven. Delivery was on time. BBQ Guys is a great company to purchase from. All employees are very helpful, professional and very curious. Thank you

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DONNA

Oct 23, 2020

Verified Purchaser
I'm so glad I chose this oven!

This is a great oven! It was a bit intimidating at first but it is easy to use and so much fun! We make pizza's, pretzels, flat bread and cinnamon rolls at least 3 times a week!

Butter Pretzels!
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DeeGal

Orrville, Ohio

Dec 28, 2021

Very nice

Very well insulated and a good size oven for a small family. Three of us , so it's the perfect size. My only complaint is that it was not fully assembled, which was pretty difficult for folks in their mid 60's 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻We did it!! I think BBQ guys should make it better known that you need to assemble that cart and lift it. It weighs well over 300 pounds. Cooks beautifully.

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Expert Review

The Skinny:

  • Italian design and engineering
  • Uses in-chamber fire for authentic wood-smoked taste
  • No installation or curing required

Things We Love:

Forno Venetzia pizza ovens can bring a hassle-free slice of Italy to your outdoor kitchen. The units in each series are available fully assembly and ready to use with no installation or curing required, and they consume less fuel than other pizza ovens. Forno Venetzia cart models conveniently come with a storage cabinet, spacious shelves for your wood, and four caster wheels for portability. To top it all off, these pizza ovens are capable of reaching temperatures of up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Versatility to Suit Your Needs

Not every outdoor space is the same, so Forno Venetzia created three different series to meet a variety of demands. The smallest is the Pronto Series, which can fit two personal pizzas on its 24-inch-by-20-inch cooking surface. These compact and portable pizza ovens are great for smaller outdoor areas, and their name says it all — “Pronto” is the Italian word for “ready,” so you know they’re ready to cook!

Named after an Italian city famous for its architecture and food, the Torino Series lives up to its high expectations. The 32-inch-by-24-inch cooking area holds up to four pizzas at once, so these ovens can be your best friend when entertaining for a small crowd. You can even wow your guests by trying out other dishes in your pizza oven.

Bellagio Series pizza oven get their names from a village in Italy that’s known as the “Pearl of Lake Como,” so why not make them the pearl of your outdoor space? With a 36-inch-by-32-inch cooking floor, you can grill, bake, and broil in these ovens that pack the power of a complete outdoor kitchen into one versatile appliance. It’s also big enough to fit multiple dishes, including as many as five 12-inch pizzas, at the same time.

Professional Quality at Home

You don’t have to worry about quality when it comes to Forno Venetzia pizza ovens. The professionally engineered brick hearth infuses your pizza with a true brick-oven taste, and the ovens themselves are excellent at retaining heat thanks to their double-layered ceramic insulation. Only high-quality materials were used when building these pizza ovens — the cart and shelves were crafted with 304 stainless steel, while the oven interior is all 430 stainless steel.

Authentic Wood-fired Oven Gives Old-World Taste

Forno Venetzia units are equipped with outstanding materials and features, but how does their food taste? Because of their Italian construction, that’s something you don’t have to worry about! These ovens take advantage of an in-chamber fire, a common trait of authentic brick ovens. When you place food right next to the fire, the wood smoke immerses it with huge flavors to give you an outstanding pizza oven experience. Cooking pizzas in this way with the oven door open is normal, but you should try leaving the door closed when baking or roasting.

Superior Style

In additional to performing well, Forno Venetzia pizza ovens will serve as an attractive element in your outdoor kitchen. They’re available in red or copper powder-coated paint that’s as durable as it is sleek, and the oak handle on the glass front door pairs sturdiness with style. As a finishing touch, Forno Venetzia topped the chimney of its pizza ovens with a signature designer cap that ties the whole look together.

Things To Consider:

These pizza ovens are generally smaller than other models on the market. Depending on which one you choose, it may not be the best for large families or big parties. If you order a cart unit, keep in mind that the cart will require some assembly. You have to preheat your pizza oven before use, but it takes less than an hour to reach optimal temperatures. To find out if a Forno Venetzia pizza oven is right for your outdoor space, call one of our experts at 1-877-743-2269 today!

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Overall Rating
4.6 out of 5

Value

5.0

Construction

5.0

Versatility

4.5

Preheat

5.0

High Heat

4.5

Capacity

3.5

Warranty

4.5

Evenness of Temperature

4.5

Questions & Answers

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Question:
What's the largest pizza that can be cooked in this oven? Is 16in doable given the space needed for the wood itself?Was This Helpful?
Answers:

Hi Luca. Depending on the fire size, the Pronto 500 can handle pizzas up to 14". It should be able to fit 16" pizzas when using the Paralegna wood holder to save space. You can find the Paralegna wood holder accessory here: https://bit.ly/3tH1rs4

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it is very roomy and spacious inside

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Question:
What kind of wood do you burn in the ovenWas This Helpful?
Answers:

Hi Andrea. Seasoned and dried hardwoods are best for cooking in a wood-fired pizza oven. You can use woods like maple, oak, pecan, hickory, apple, ash, mesquite, and alder, depending on the type of flavor you'd like to add to foods.

Asked by Andrea | Answered by Andrea

Oak. It burns hot.

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Country Of Origin

ChinaItalyChina--

Class

Premium--PremiumPractical

Fuel Type

WoodWoodWoodWood

Collection

ProntoMargheritaPronto--

Pizza Count

2222

Configuration

FreestandingFreestandingFreestandingFreestanding

Exterior Material

Porcelain Coated SteelPowder Coated SteelPorcelain Coated SteelSteel

Max Temperature

850 F900 F850 F--

Exterior Stainless Grade

304 Stainless Steel304 Stainless Steel304 Stainless Steel304 Stainless Steel

Primary Color

RedRedBrownBlack

Cooking Grate Material

Refractory Ceramic--Refractory CeramicStainless Steel

Cooking Grid Dimensions

24 X 20"--24 X 20"18 1/2 X 18 1/4"

Opening Width

18"18 1/2"18"--

Total Grilling Area

480 Sq. Inches576 Sq. Inches480 Sq. Inches338 Sq. Inches

WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled

NoneNoneNoneNone

Grill Lights

NoneNoneNoneNone

Thermometer

YesYesYesYes

Side Shelves

YesAvailableYesYes

Made In USA

NoNoNoNo

Cart Assembly

Some Assembly RequiredSome Assembly RequiredSome Assembly RequiredSome Assembly Required

Lights

NoNoNoNo

Commercial-Grade Multi-User

No--NoNo

Size

Small (0 - 26")Small (0 - 26")Small (0 - 26")Small (0 - 26")

Marine Grade

NoNoNoNo

Insulation

Ceramic FiberRock-Spun WoolCeramic Fiber--

Door Material

Stainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelSteel

Interior Material

Stainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelSteel

Chimney Material

Stainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel

Chimney Height

27 1/4"24"27 1/4"39"

Cart Material

Stainless Steel--Stainless SteelSteel

Front Shelf

No--NoNo

Number Of Side Shelves

1--12

Width

58.5"31"58.5"34"

Height

77"23"77"92"

Depth

30"34"30"19"

Weight

309 lbs187 lbs309 lbs485 lbs

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WARNING:

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