

"I could put sauce or curry in it and not worry about spilling. Added bonus: The plates have a raised lip along the rim, perfect to keep a little extra sauce contained on your plate. This feature, combined with the large size and wide edge of the plates, makes this set a winner for Brooke Schuldt, our senior social media editor. With its modern and rounded coupe shape, this set is easily stackable and can be coordinated with other pieces from the same line. This comes in a set of 16 with four of each: dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs. This glazed, non-porous porcelain dinnerware set, made in Thailand, reminds you how beautiful the milky white material is. I can heat up water for tea in a hurry and still hold the mug." - Summer Miller, Senior Editor "The best part is the dishes don't overheat in the microwave. Both dishwasher- and microwave-safe, this set is a triple delight: beautiful, durable, and affordable. Though it may appear delicate with its free-form edges and handmade look, the pieces are sturdy and impervious to daily wear and tear. It's a great set for everyday dining and casual dinner parties, Summer says. You can purchase it as a set of 20, which includes four of each of the following: dinner plates, salad plates, mug, and two bowl sizes: a shallow bowl that's great for pasta and soups and a deeper, smaller bowl that's better for cereal, snacks, and ice cream. This, combined with a smooth and flat glaze, make this a set that she loves and would buy again. Created by London-based designer Aaron Probyn, its subtly speckled design gives it a classic and elegant look "without being ostentatious," according to senior editor Summer Miller. If you want a dinnerware set you can customize, this beauty from West Elm is a truly desirable option. Here are the best dinnerware sets, including testing insights from our editors: sets ranging from dinner plates, side plates, bowls for pasta or cereals, and some that come with mugs for tea, coffee, or cocoa. Our top pick, Richmond Speckled Stoneware Dinnerware, even scored extra points from our tester for not overheating in the microwave.

Our staff used the dinnerware sets as they normally would-does curry sauce spill easily from the dinner plates? How do the bowls fare when transporting vegetable soup from the microwave to the table? We tested for factors such as durability, flaws in design, shallowness, and ease of cleaning. To simplify the process for you, we not only looked at customer reviews online but also sent some of our top picks to our editors to put the products through their paces at home. It may be stylish, but is it dishwasher- and microwave-safe, too? Is it heavy or light? And what about replacements-are they easy to find? The decision process can be overwhelming with so many choices out there.

Given how food plays an integral role in our lives, it makes sense to invest in a dinnerware set that is not only beautiful but will stand the test of time.
