When you first use this pizza oven you have to run it at least once to allow it to season and burn off any impurities. It takes about 30 minutes. We were anxious to get started so we just took a 12 inch store bought frozen pizza from the freezer. Then we read that the frozen pizza needs to be totally unthawed before cooking in this unit. So that was another 30 minutes. It did cook in about 6 minutes and it was better than when we cook it in our oven but we weren't overly impressed. (see the picture of the pepperoni pizza)

The next night we decided to cook a pizza from scratch using the dough recipe that came with the oven. Hint: put the olive oil on the dough before putting the plastic on it to rise so the plastic won't stick to the dough. Anyway we put some pizza sauce, cheese and fresh tomato with seasoning on their recipe dough and it was the best pizza we ever had that didn't come from a pizzeria - even better than some that did come from a pizza shop. (see the other pizza picture) Again it took 20 - 30 minutes for the pizza oven to heat up to temperature but the pizza itself cooked in six minutes. So you just need to plan ahead a little.
The crust was thick, but crunchy and chewy just the way we like it. Their recipe instructs you to divide the dough into threes, but if you want a thinner crust you could try dividing it into fourths. I think some trial and error will be needed but we are already looking forward to our next masterpiece.

The other thing I like about this cooker is that it isn't too big so we were able to find a convenient place for storage. If you're a pizza lover this is a great investment.

We fell in love with this instantly! Exactly what we were looking for, for years!

I absolutely LOVE this pizza oven! We created multiple pizzas in one evening, and each one takes only 6 minutes as described. The pizza was amazing, and we felt like our own personal chefs after the second iteration (the first one was GOOD, but we learned some tricks on dough rolling for the second one!)

This device is solid, and very user friendly. Two knobs control the heat - one for the top and one for underneath. It can be used to reheat pizza, as well, which is a nice touch.

This oven can get HOT, folks. Don't touch the surface when it is cooking. Seriously. Keep it out of reach of little hands. The Granitestone team issue warnings everywhere - heed them, they are right.

This device, for us, was not only a way to cook a delicious pizza, but also a bonding experience! It brought my wife and I together in the kitchen, reading dough recipes and creating our own special pizza. Talk about an awesome date night!

If you are looking for new ways to serve meals at home, this is an EXCELLENT choice. Stone baked pizza in our kitchen? Yes, please!!

The Piezano oven is super convenient and heats up quickly. As for baking time, it's every bit as advertised. I've been using pre-made crusts until I get the hang of it. An appliance like this takes a little practice and experimentation with temps depending on the type crust you're using and the thickness. The instructions say to lift the lid with mitts but I've had no issues lifting it with my bare hands. Just make sure you don't touch the metal surface. You can also lift the stone out by the handles without mitts. I recommend this for adults only. Heating time is 3 to 4 minutes and baking time is about the same with pre-made crusts. I'm planning to make some dough to freeze for future use when needed. Yes, there is a recipe booklet included that includes homemade pizza dough. Slightly different that the method I've used for years but I'm looking forward to trying it. The recipe calls for honey in place of sugar. Be sure to start out with a lower cooking temp until you get used to it or you can scorch your cheese quickly. The only complaints I have is the upper heating element doesn't go all the way around. It tends to cook one side quicker than the other. You can remedy this by turning your pizza with forks after the bottom of the crust hardens somewhat. My other complaint is with the cord. Another foot or so would allow me to place it where I want on the counter. Nothing major. It's still a great find and I'll be using this practically every weekend. Friday nights are our pizza night.

I live by myself and love fresh pizza....but not so much the ever increasing price and decreased quality of pizzas delivered. I also don't like eating the leftovers for days. I tried buying a pizza stone and using my oven....or a frozen pie, but it's just not the same as a pizza oven pizza. Enter the Piezano Pizza Oven. With this oven, I can make a personal size pizza in just a few minutes. I can add exactly what I want without getting gouged for adjusting the pizza delivery menu options. And while I usually still have leftovers, I can heat up my slice without it getting all soggy.

Be careful to watch the time when cooking and expect some smoke, especially the first few times (common with high heat appliances). I place it on the stovetop and turn on the exhaust fan while cooking.

This seems pricey at about $150, but when you consider the cost of pizza delivery, it would be paid for in about six pizzas. No tips, no delivery fees. Just delicious pizza your way. Five stars.