In 1994, the Cappiotti family brought authentic Italian cuisine to Manali by opening Il Forno, where a handmade wood-fired pizza oven became the soul of the restaurant—true to its name, Il Forno, meaning “the oven” in Italian. Inspired by its charm and performance, Marco Cappiotti noticed growing interest in wood-fired cooking and moved to Delhi in 2010 to begin his own journey as an oven maker.
Starting solo—outsourcing metalwork and hand-finishing ovens on-site—he soon formalized the venture into a company: Il Forno by Marco. With time, his deep-rooted knowledge and craftsmanship helped him evolve from small-scale setups to becoming one of India’s most trusted wood-fired pizza ovens manufacturers, offering residential ovens, custom solutions, and heritage-quality handcrafted brick ovens built to elevate every kitchen.
What began in the Himalayas as a passion for authentic pizza has evolved into India’s most trusted name in wood-fired ovens. Here’s how Marco Cappiotti ( formerly known as IL Forno ) became a movement.
Il Forno Italian Restaurant opens in Manali, founded by Marco’s family, serving wood-fired pizzas from a self-built oven in the heart of the Himalayas.
Marco relocated to delhi and started building wood fired ovens, first as an individual and then stated a company (il forno by marco)
Marco expanded his operations by building a factory in Chandigarh, resulting in improved quality and increased productivity.
Following brand disputes and copycat issues with Il Forno by Marco, the company successfully rebranded as Marco Cappiotti.
Marco Cappiotti ( formerly known as IL Forno ) is more than an oven builder—he’s a designer, craftsman, and chef. 100% Italian, yet born and raised in the Himalayas, Marco blends two worlds in every oven he creates. He has built a brand loved by chefs and trusted by restaurateurs.
From the heart of Italy to your kitchen, our ovens are designed to honor authentic techniques while delivering top-tier performance and rich, wood-fired flavor.
Get direct guidance from Marco Cappiotti ( formerly known as IL Forno ), ensuring your oven setup is optimized for performance, safety, and space.
Wherever you are in India, our team is ready to assist you with timely delivery, installation, and maintenance.
Each oven is built with premium materials and expert craftsmanship—designed to deliver exceptional cooking for years to come.
From dome shape to exterior finish, every detail is customized to suit your kitchen’s look and your culinary vision.
At Marco Cappiotti ( formerly known as IL Forno ), our Commercial Pizza Oven is the modern evolution of the traditional brick oven. Designed for professional kitchens, restaurants, and pizzerias, these ovens bring together centuries-old Italian craftsmanship with today’s best materials and engineering practices. Our ovens deliver exceptional heat retention, authentic wood-fired flavor, and reliable performance—perfect for high-volume cooking environments.
Whether you’re baking pizza, bread, meats, or vegetables, the Commercial Pizza Oven ensures evenly distributed heat and consistent results every time. Choose between Fixed for permanent setups or Portable for mobility. Both offer top-tier performance, durability, and authentic wood-fired flavor—crafted for professional kitchens.
Marco don't just builds ovens- he inspires culinary possibilities and preserve tradition. Each oven is a fusion of craftsmanship and elegant design.
Every oven is built by skilled artisans with Italian techniques and locally sourced materials.
Our unique crafts and in house fabrication delivers consistent, high-performance cooking
Efficient design, materials and insulation reduces consumption, saving fuel cost.
From type, size to aesthetic - every oven is tailored to customers needs.
We offer full setup, training, and service — ensuring seamless integration.
Trusted by culinary professionals and restaurateurs across India.
With over a decade of craftsmanship and innovation, Marco Cappiotti ( formerly known as IL Forno ) has installed bespoke brick ovens in restaurants, resorts, food trucks, and homes across the country. From the hills of Himachal to the streets of Mumbai, our ovens deliver the perfect balance of tradition and technology — wherever pizza is on the menu.
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More Than Delivery — We Build Experiences. Our ovens are installed with precision, passion, and care. Each installation is tailored, whether at a hill café or a metro fine-dine kitchen.
Marco Cappiotti ( formerly known as IL Forno ) only crafts ovens that deliver exceptional cooking performance, capable of baking a Neapolitan pizzas in 60-120 seconds. Our range of models offers varying outputs and specifications to suit diverse needs and requirements.
Crafted to be compact and blend with your interior and exterior design.
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All Marco’s ovens deliver exceptional quality and perfectly baked pizzas. However, the right choice depends on your specific needs. Key considerations include:
Both wood and gas give great results, marco ovens are engineered to give the right heat and cook the pizza perfectly. having both the option is important because wood gives the smoky flavor but with gas is easier to maintain the temperature and is faster to heat up specially if the wood is dump.
Some local brands may compromise on quality, knowledge, or after-sales service, relying on low pricing to drive sales. Others might be scams. Unfortunately, some websites display Marco ovens with logos removed or altered, deceiving customers. This lead to wasted time and money during commissioning.
Marco give timely and cost effective servicing because he understand how important is it and because he aim for happy customers and brand value instead of cutting corners.
