Polito Giotto Wood Fire Oven
Heats to 400°C in 30–45 min. Cooks pizza in ~2 minutes. Handmade in Melbourne.
Polito · Pizza Ovens
The owner's insights on the Giotto
The Giotto is the compact end of the Polito range: pre-assembled, lightweight for a wood-fired oven at 168kg, and the fastest to heat of everything Polito builds. Floor temperature climbs to 380-440°C and the dome to 460-520°C in about 20 to 30 minutes, so a weeknight pizza night doesn't need an hour of standing around waiting on the fire.
Every Giotto is handmade at Polito's Thomastown workshop in Melbourne, then finished in Stove Bright paint that's colour-stable to 650°C. The refractory dome and 780mm internal floor take two large pizzas at once and comfortably feed anywhere from a couple to a table of twenty. Pick from five stand configurations depending on the bench or base you're working with, plus six colours if the finish matters to you as much as the cooking.
If you're regularly feeding a bigger crowd off three pizzas at a time, or want the largest cooking floor in the range, the Donatello II is the better fit; it's a heavier, more permanent installation built for that volume. The Giotto is the one to choose when portability, a smaller footprint or a faster heat-up matters more.
It ships pre-assembled on a pallet, generally 200-232kg once packed. It needs four people to lift into place. Polito says it can be used indoors or outdoors. An indoor install needs a custom flue kit for your ceiling or roofline, so check your council's requirements before you order.
Would you rather start it with a knob?
Polito now build the Giotto Gas: the same oven body with a gas burner, a piezo igniter and a dial thermometer set into the face. No fire to build, no ash to sweep.
See the Giotto Gas
Why you'll love the Giotto
The fastest heat-up in the range
Floor temperatures of 380-440°C and dome temperatures up to 520°C in around 20 to 30 minutes, well under the hours older wood-fired ovens demand.
Handcrafted in Melbourne
Built by hand at Polito's Thomastown facility using local suppliers.
Fully weatherproof, year round
Waterproof, weatherproof and corrosion resistant, built to live outdoors permanently. Stove Bright high-temperature paint stays colour-stable to 650°C.
Six signature colours
Black, Charcoal, Champagne, Shimmering Rose, Copper and Bronze, professionally applied in a drying oven. Copper carries a small premium over the other five.
Five ways to stand it
No Stand for a bench or base you already have, screw-in Feet, the BTS bench stand, the 290 Stand for built-in wood storage on your own bench, or the freestanding Hexa stand if you don't have a bench at all.
Self-cleaning and crack resistant
The refractory construction is crack resistant under normal use and backed by a five-year structural warranty. Just sweep out cooled ash; no cleaning products needed.
Why you should consider a Polito pizza oven
Every Giotto is handmade at Polito's own workshop in Thomastown, Victoria, rather than mass-produced offshore. Buy yours through My Acre and we will beat any genuine like-for-like price from an authorised Australian dealer. Compare the delivered price, not just the sticker. In Melbourne, delivery is $470 to a home address by tail-lift truck, $180 to a business address with a forklift, or free if you collect from Thomastown. If a warranty question ever comes up, you deal with us, not the maker.
Talk it through before you buy
Call the team before you choose a stand and colour; Copper runs a little above the other five finishes across every stand option. We'll help you land on the right configuration for your bench.
Call todayGiotto specifications
| Brand | Polito Wood Fire Ovens |
|---|---|
| Origin | Handmade in Thomastown, Melbourne, Australia |
| Colours available | Black, Charcoal, Champagne, Shimmering Rose, Copper, Bronze |
| Stand options | No Stand, Feet Stand, BTS (Bench Top Stand), 290 Stand, Hexa Stand |
| Oven external height | 500mm |
| Oven external diameter | 970mm |
| Oven internal cooking diameter | 780mm |
| Oven wall width | 95mm |
| Oven floor thickness | 80mm |
| Mouth opening | H170mm x W550mm (internal opening 480mm) |
| Flue connection diameter | 200mm |
| Oven weight | 168kg |
| Pallet weight (as shipped) | 200-232kg; four people needed to lift |
| Floor temperature | 380-440°C |
| Dome temperature | 460-520°C |
| Heat-up time | About 20 to 30 minutes |
| Cooking capacity | Two large pizzas at a time; feeds 1 to 20 people |
| Flue | 200mm stainless steel, external |
| Paint | Stove Bright high-temp, colour-stable to 650°C |
| Indoor / outdoor | Both; custom flue kit required for indoor installs |
| Warranty | 5-year structural integrity warranty |
| Lead time | Made to order |
Giotto pricing by stand and colour
Copper carries a flat $120 premium over the other five finishes, whichever stand you choose.
| No Stand, Black / Charcoal / Champagne / Shimmering Rose / Bronze | $4,590 |
|---|---|
| No Stand, Copper | $4,710 |
| Feet Stand, Black / Charcoal / Champagne / Shimmering Rose / Bronze | $4,770 |
| Feet Stand, Copper | $4,890 |
| BTS (bench), Black / Charcoal / Champagne / Shimmering Rose / Bronze | $5,335 |
| BTS (bench), Copper | $5,455 |
| 290 Stand, Black / Charcoal / Champagne / Shimmering Rose / Bronze | $6,080 |
| 290 Stand, Copper | $6,200 |
| Hexa Stand, Black / Charcoal / Champagne / Shimmering Rose / Bronze | $5,390 |
| Hexa Stand, Copper | $5,510 |
What's included
Every Giotto arrives pre-assembled, ready to fire once it's positioned:
- Giotto wood fire oven, pre-assembled
- 200mm stainless steel external flue
- Stand: No Stand, Feet Stand, BTS Stand, 290 Stand or Hexa Stand, per the variant you select
A flue kit for running the flue through a roof or ceiling is priced separately depending on your clearance to combustible material, roughly $152 to $1,333. Tell us what your roofline looks like and we'll confirm the right kit with a certified mechanical plumber before you order.
Fitting the Giotto in
Whatever bench or base you place it on needs to support 170kg. The minimum bench size is 850 x 850mm. For the BTS stand configuration, allow 750mm of bench depth and a bench height of 900-1000mm; for the Feet configuration, the bench needs to be at least 1100mm high. The 290 Stand also sits on a bench: it needs an 850mm bench height and a 1000 x 1000mm benchtop, and gives you enclosed wood storage built in rather than a separate rack. Stone benchtops need the BTS or 290 stand for thermal protection; on a concrete bench without one of these, leave a minimum 20mm clearance on packers. Don't place the oven directly on a combustible surface. Allow at least 100mm clearance on the back and sides.
Running the flue through a roof or ceiling depends on clearance to combustible material: a triple-skin flue kit needs 25mm clearance, while a double-skin twist-lock kit needs 600mm clear of timber. Both installs need a certified mechanical plumber, not a DIY fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Giotto wood fire oven?
The Giotto is a lightweight, pre-assembled wood fire oven handmade in Melbourne by Polito. It weighs 168kg and has a refractory dome with an aluminium cover. It's the fastest-heating oven in the Polito range and suits both outdoor and indoor installation.
How long does it take to reach cooking temperature?
About 20 to 30 minutes. The refractory floor reaches 380-440°C and the dome climbs to 460-520°C, well under the hours older wood-fired ovens demand. One log at a time is usually enough to maintain heat once you're there.
Does the Copper finish cost more?
Yes, Copper carries a flat $120 premium over the other five finishes, whichever stand you choose. See the full pricing table above for the exact figure on your configuration.
Can the oven be used indoors?
Yes. Polito says the Giotto can be used indoors or outdoors, with a custom flue kit indoors. Indoor installations need a flue kit matched to your ceiling and roofline, fitted by a certified mechanical plumber. Call us to talk through your setup and the right kit for it.
Does it arrive pre-assembled? How does delivery work?
Yes, it arrives fully assembled on a pallet, generally 200-232kg once packed. You'll need four people to carry and position it. Freight is calculated at checkout for your state, with two options. Delivery to a business address with a forklift on site starts at $180 in Victoria. Delivery to a home address by tail-lift truck starts at $470 in Victoria. Prefer to collect it yourself? Pickup from Polito's Thomastown workshop in Melbourne is free; call us to arrange a time. If the freight figure looks high for your address, call us before you order and we'll see what we can do.
Do I need the BTS Stand if I'm placing it on a bench?
Whatever bench you use needs to support 170kg, at least 850 x 850mm. The BTS stand gives thermal protection from the bench and extra cooking height. It is required for stone benchtops, along with the 290 Stand. On a concrete bench without either, leave a minimum 20mm clearance on packers. Never place the oven directly on a combustible surface.
What's the 290 Stand?
It's a bench-mounted alternative to the BTS stand that adds enclosed wood storage underneath the oven, in heavy-duty powder-coated galvanised steel. It needs an 850mm bench height and a 1000 x 1000mm benchtop. Pick it if you want your firewood stored tidily right where you're cooking rather than stacked separately.
Is the exterior safe to touch during use?
No, the Giotto's exterior gets hot during operation. Don't touch the outside of the oven while it's running. Allow a minimum 100mm clearance on the back and sides when placing it on a bench.
How do I clean the oven?
Wipe the exterior down with running water and a clean cloth once it's cold. Inside, just sweep out the cooled ash; no cleaning products needed. Never use a high-pressure cleaner on any part of the oven, as it can cause the paint to peel.
What warranty is included?
Polito provides a five-year structural integrity warranty, covering that the oven won't collapse or cave in under normal use, subject to correct installation and operation per the supplied instructions.
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