Ooni Koda 16
Pizza Ovens

Koda 16

Ooni

Released May 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 24, 2026

This gas pizza oven offers a large cooking area and reaches high temperatures for fast, easy pizza making. The Ooni Koda 16 scores 86/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the pizza ovens category. Coverage includes reviews from Tasteofhome, Nytimes, and Epicurious.

Critic Score

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86

based on 3 expert reviews

TasteofhomeNytimesEpicurious

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Easy to use(4)
  • Lightweight design(2)
  • Reaches high temperatures(2)
  • Cooks fast(2)

Cons

  • Missing essential accessories(2)
  • Lacks smoky flavor(2)

3 Publication Reviews

92
Independent publication04/2025

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Koda 16 is a gas-powered outdoor pizza oven that reaches up to 950 degrees and is designed for large pizzas, meats, fish and vegetables.

Score estimated from the review text

85
Major publication06/2024

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Koda 16 delivers restaurant-quality pizza with its high heat and quick cooking time, though it requires purchasing additional accessories.

Score estimated from the review text

82
Independent publication05/2019

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Koda is a portable, gas-fired pizza oven that makes good pizza quickly but requires practice and doesn't replicate true wood-fired flavor.

Score estimated from the review text

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