Fontana vs. The Rest of the Outdoor Oven Competition

Fontana Forni vs
The Competition

	Fontana Forni	Competitor A	Competitor V	Competitor B	Competitor O	Competitor G
Endurotech™ Fire Shield Watch Video		No Dome Reinforcment (Brunt of Fire Directly Contacts the Dome)	No Dome Reinforcment (Brunt of Fire Directly Contacts the Dome)	No Dome Reinforcment (Brunt of Fire Directly Contacts the Dome)	No Dome Reinforcment (Brunt of Fire Directly Contacts the Dome)	No Dome Reinforcment (Brunt of Fire Directly Contacts the Dome)
Stainless Steel Damper For Precise Temperature Control Watch Video		No Damper Control (More Heat Loss and Less Temperature Control)	No Damper Control (More Heat Loss and Less Temperature Control)	—	Damper control on some models	No Damper Control
Optional Saputo Neapolitan Pizza Stone (Authentic Stone Made in Naples, Italy) Experience the Unique Qualities of Saputo Stones
All Solid Weld Dome Construction Watch Video
Making Metal Outdoor Pizza Ovens Since	1978	2009	2016	2015	2012	2010
Manufactured in	Italy	Italy	China	China	China	China
Formula of Stainless Steel Used to Construct Cooking Chamber Watch Video	441 Stainless Steel	304 Stainless Steel	430 Stainless Steel	304 Stainless Steel	304 Stainless Steel	304 Stainless Steel
Max Temperature Covered Under Warranty	900° F / 482.2° C	1,000° F / 500° C - Generic Manual 752°F / 400° F - 5 Minuti, Allegro	850° F / 454.4° C	750° F / 398.8° C	932° F / 500° C	Warranty Doesn't Specify temp
Bent Steel Dome Construction For Maximum Durability & Stability Watch Video		Curved Dome Construction (Possibility of Warping & Heat Distortion)	Curved Dome Construction (Possibility of Warping & Heat Distortion)	Curved Dome Construction (Possibility of Warping & Heat Distortion)	Panels Screwed/rivetted (Possibility of Warping & Heat Distortion)	Curved Dome Construction (Possibility of Warping & Heat Distortion)
Domed Side to Side & Front to Back For Maximum Heat Refraction Watch Video		Domed Side to Side (Not Domed Front to Back)	Domed Side to Side (Not Domed Front to Back)	Domed Side to Side (Not Domed Front to Back)	Domed Side to Side (Not Domed Front to Back)
Indirect Exhaust Path For Maximum Heat Retention Watch Video
Door Opening Designed For Maximum Heat Retention Watch Video
Cooking Chamber Completely Insulated (Sides, Top, Bottom, & Back) Watch Video		Insulated on Sides, Top & Back Only (Not Insulated on the Bottom)		—		—
Food Grade Certified Stones		—	—	—	—	—
Warranty Watch Video	Two-Year Warranty Four-Year Warranty on Dome	Two-Year Warranty (Three for their gas burner)	Two-Year Warranty	Two-Year Warranty	Two-Year Warranty	Standard 1 year (from the date of the original purchase, extended to 5 years if you register purchase within 60 days)

The Advantages of Fontana

Heavy-duty Construction

A bent-steel dome construction for maximum stability and durability. The dome is formed utilizing all solid-weld construction using 2.5mm 441 stainless steel that is reinforced with a 5mm Corten steel panel. The exterior is constructed using 2.5mm 304 stainless steel & painted surfaces are electro-galvanized before powder-coating for long-lasting corrosion resistance.

Innovative Design

Our unique cooking chamber, domed front-to-back and side-to-side, eliminates hot spots and ensures uniform heat distribution. Our proprietary exhaust design allows smoke to exit even when the door is closed for maximum heat retention and consistent cooking temperatures.

Handcrafted Tradition & Experience

Designed & 100% made in Italy by skilled artisans using the highest quality materials & most durable construction methods. Fontana Forni was the first company to manufacture metal, woodfired, pizza ovens back in 1978. Our competitors only began manufacturing metal, woodfired, pizza ovens during the last decade.

Precise Temperature Control

A variable adjustable, stainless steel chimney cap for precise temperature control & maximum heat retention. Our oven door is designed & sized to strike the perfect balance between maximum heat retention and optimum interior maneuverability. This affords us the maximum temperature rating of 900°F / 482.2°C; the highest on the market.

Maximum Insulation

A full 12 centimeters of insulation surrounds the cooking chamber (back, sides, top, & underneath) to maximize heat retention and cooking efficiency. Our ovens are so well insulated that the exterior is safe to the touch while at cooking temperature.

Unparalleled Performance & Options

Over-engineered & built for maximum heat refraction, retention, and efficiency. Countertop or standalone variations are available of both ourwood-fired & gas-fired(propane & natural gas) pizza ovens. Optional Saputo pizza stone, Neapolitan pizza stone hand-made in Naples, Italy, a Fontana Forni USA exclusive.

Unique Features of Our Fontana Forni Outdoor Ovens

Unique Features Inside a Fontana Forni Oven

Unique Features About Our Fontana Forni Oven

100% DESIGNED & MADE IN ITALY

In 1978, the Fontana brothers built the world's first metal pizza oven in Italy.

Thanks to decades of design innovation, you can now experience true luxury with our premium outdoor ovens. Constructed with the finest materials and expert craftsmanship, our ovens are built to withstand the most demanding culinary creations. The bent-steel dome, reinforced with solid-weld construction, ensures durability and longevity. Made with the best stainless steel available, the exterior exudes strength and elegance. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, these ovens are sure to elevate your cooking experience and impress your guests. Indulge in the ultimate culinary luxury with our backyard ovens.

Quality & Attention to Detail

Constructed with the finest materials and expert craftsmanship, this oven is built to withstand the most demanding culinary creations. The bent-steel dome, reinforced with solid-weld construction, ensures durability and longevity. Made with the best stainless steel available, the exterior exudes strength and elegance. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, this oven is sure to elevate your cooking experience and impress your guests. Indulge in the ultimate culinary luxury with our backyard oven.

See for yourself. Watch the short video tour of our manufacturing facility in Italy.

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Quality and Attention to Our Pizza Ovens

SUPERIOR MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

Our consumer ovens are constructed using 2.5 millimeter 441 (interior) & 304 (exterior) stainless steel, 12 centimeter thick insulation, and corrosion-resistant, powder-coated metal. Many other brands use lighter, cheaper materials, lower-grade steel, and synthetic insulation, affecting heat retention and durability. Further, Fontana uses all continuous solid-weld in the dome construction of each oven, not the spot welding or screws you may find in some other ovens.

We are proud to say, many of the first Fontana wood-fired ovens built in the late 1970s are still in use today.