If you’re an avid cook ready to invest in a set of kitchenware, we’ve compiled the best collections on the market. Be warned, some are incredibly pricey, as quality kitchenware is imperative for durability and delectable dishes. Don’t feel pressured to buy a complete set if it isn’t in your budget. You can easily acquire one piece at a time during sales. It can be enticing to purchase a ten-piece set for $99-$149, but you’ll find it needs replacing within a year or two, resulting in more money spent over the years.

Without further ado, here are our top picks!

GreenPan Padova Reserve

Price: $395

If you’re looking for an enchanting cookware set that is not only gorgeous but also performs well, this blush pink exterior, white ceramic interior, and golden handle cookware set are perfect. It heats evenly, is dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit (lids are safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit), and will last for years due to its limited lifetime warranty. The set includes:

• 8” frying pan
• 11” frying pan
• 2.1-quart saucepan with glass lid
• 3.2-quart saucepan with glass lid
• 3.3-quart sauté pan with glass lid
• 5-quart stockpot with glass lid

Le Creuset Toughened Pro

Price: $599.99

One of the most well-known names in the Dutch Oven world, Le Creuset, has stepped up and created a set of cookware that lives up to their world-renowned reputation. Finished in classic, this set is perfect for every kitchen. Several reports rate this set as “excellent.” Each piece is made from hard-anodized aluminum with a sturdy stainless steel base. They’re dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (450 degrees Fahrenheit for the lids), and can be used on an induction range. They also come with a limited lifetime warranty. The complete set includes:

• 8” frying pan
• 11” frying pan
• 3.5-quart sauté pan with glass lid
• 2-quart saucepan with glass lid
• 3-quart saucepan with glass lid
• 6.3-quart stockpot with glass lid

Tramontina Tri-Clad

Price $249

The Tramontina Tri-Clad is top-quality stainless steel with three layers: clad stainless steel over an aluminum core with a magnetized stainless steel finish. It can be used on an induction cooktop, comes with a lifetime warranty, is dishwasher safe, and oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The set includes:

• 8” frying pan
• 10” frying pan
• 2-quart saucepan with stainless steel lid
• 3-quart saucepan with stainless steel lid
• 5-quart Dutch Oven with stainless steel lid

Conclusion:

There are many other worthy sets out there, but the three above have all been thoroughly tested by professional chefs and represent quality cookware that will get the job done. Even better, they’re all beautiful sets that will look lovely in your kitchen. Happy cooking!