The 9 Best Ceramic Cookware Sets Of 2023

Boiling on a budget? The T-fal Initiatives Ceramic Nonstick Cookware is here to serve with its oven-safe (up to 350°) pans and lids, nonstick rivets, and solid performance—you even get two spoons and two spatulas to prevent scratches! These lightweight pots and pans have everything you want in ceramic cookware: They can maintain a steady simmer, evenly distribute heat on electric ranges, and easily release foods without the need for fat or oil to keep it from sticking. Even the lids and thick plastic handles stayed cool to the touch during cooking for the ultimate user-friendly experience.

That being said, you do get what you pay for, so there are some sacrifices to be made for the T-fal Initiatives set’s affordability: The Good Housekeeping Institute warns this cookware “need[s] to be more closely watched during cooking to avoid overheating,” noting it scorched spaghetti sauce during testing. Still, we think it’s a solid option if you’re in the market for quality ceramic cookware that won’t break the bank. It comes in multiple colors, is dishwasher-safe, and has a stain-resistant exterior.

You don’t have to be a MasterChef to cook like one—just pick up the Scanpan CTX 10-Piece Deluxe Set, which is by Scanpan, one of Gordon Ramsay’s preferred kitchen gear brands. This ceramic-titanium nonstick cookware has all the amenities you could want—like handles that stay cool to the touch while you cook and a slim profile that allows for easy storage, while still having enough cooking space to feed a crowd. It’s induction-safe, oven-safe up to 500° , and compatible with metal utensils.

The Good Housekeeping Institute said each piece “distributes heat well on gas range” and “food releases easily from [the] nonstick surface,” but warns that they worked “very poorly on electric ranges.” Furthermore, though the heavy-duty Scanpan CTX pots and pans are dishwasher-safe, you’re better off washing them by hand because their rivets can be a bit tricky to clean. That being said, this beautiful set strikes the perfect balance between the sleek outer look of brushed stainless steel and the convenience of nonstick-lined cookware.

Sure, plenty of ceramic cookware is lightweight, yet sturdy, and comes in multiple color options, but the truly advantageous feature of the Cuisinart Advantage Ceramica XT Set is the included steamer basket, which can also serve as a strainer. These pots and pans bring a lot to the table, literally—the Good Housekeeping Institute’s lab panel sang its praises for “properly sear[ing] proteins” and “frying crispy eggs with minimal oil.”

We also loved the thick ergonomic handles, which are made of silicone, so they’re easy to grip and stay cool to the touch while you’re cooking on your stovetop. Though they’re only oven-safe up to 350º and can’t be used with metal utensils, each piece is dishwasher- and freezer-safe, so you can significantly reduce clean-up time and easily store leftovers without dirtying up any extra dishes.

With a diamond-infused ceramic coating, a forged base, and stainless steel handles, the Blue Diamond 10-Piece Cookware Set will have you belting “Hit me with your best pot, fire away!” Free of PFAs, PFOAs, lead, cadmium, and other toxins, this fan-favorite cookware brand ensures its pots and pans are safe for you and your family while also offering a ceramic coating that is five times harder, ten times longer-lasting, and four times better at transferring heat than other models.

It’s good to note that it’s not as effective as other options at releasing cooked food, but the nonstick rivets, slightly flared sides, and a large, slick surface area make it an all-around pleasant cooking experience.

Though the handles are comfortable to grab, the Good Housekeeping Institute found that, “In our tests we were able to confirm that [the handles are] hollow and do get hot… Using a low to medium flame helps, as well as centering the pans on the burner.” In addition to being compatible with all burner types (even induction!), this lightweight-yet-sturdy set is also dishwasher-safe, metal-utensil-safe, and oven- and broiler-safe.

Who says your cookware can’t look great while putting dinner on the table? Bringing a new meaning to “the bold and the beautiful,” the Caraway Cookware Set has a sleek design that’s available in a wide range of earthy colors. These pots and pans can fry up an egg or even steam broccoli using their vented (though not transparent) lids, but the Good Housekeeping Institute found “care needs to be taken in terms of maintaining the temperature because they heat up very quickly,” causing the stainless steel handles to get hot to the touch during use.

Hand-washing is recommended for this seven-piece ceramic set, but it is oven-safe up to 650º—the highest heat tolerance of any recommendation on our list.

Sure, we love some ramen, but who says college students can’t cook gourmet meals too? Whether dining hall food’s got you down or you have a small kitchen that doesn’t offer much storage space, the Scanpan Classic 5-Piece Cookware Set has all you need to get cooking with gas—seriously, it works like a dream on gas ranges! You can simmer and sear sauces and steaks with ease thanks to the nonstick ceramic finish, which the Good Housekeeping Institute said “easily released foods without fat/oil.”

They especially liked that this basic set is oven-safe up to 500°, but the handles and lids remained cool to the touch while cooking on the stovetop. But that’s not all: Unlike other budget-friendly options, the Scanpan Classic Set features a stain-resistant exterior and is entirely dishwasher-safe, so it will be a staple in your kitchen for years to come. Take note that the small pans can only cook enough food for 1 to 2 people at a time.

Some ceramic cookware can’t take the heat, but that definitely isn’t the case for the GreenPan SearSmart 10-Piece Set, which includes a casserole, sauté pan, two frying pans, and two saucepans that can withstand temperatures up to 600º. (Even the included tempered glass lids are oven-safe up to 425º!) As part of their durable design, these pots and pans feature thick, stay-cool handles and offer ample room on their cooking surfaces thanks to their short edges, which aren’t as sloped as other options.

At first glance—not to mention touch—this cookware has a rough surface that is unlike the smooth, slick texture of other ceramic-lined options, but this proved to be no issue during testing. In fact, the Good Housekeeping Institute said this unique feature “makes them more durable than smooth ones,” and pointed out “We were pleasantly surprised to see that the pans only needed to be rinsed with water after making scrambled eggs.”

No, you can’t keep your ceramic cookware forever, but there’s a lot of benefits to giving it a longer lifespan, including saving money (of course) and helping the environment by not dumping your cookware castoffs into a landfill after a few years of use. Enter the Bialetti Ceramic Pro Cookware Set, which is so durable that it even comes with a 10-year guarantee!

These hard-anodized aluminum pots and pans boast tempered glass lids and stainless steel handles that remain cool to the touch while you’re cooking. They may not be induction- or dishwasher-safe, but you can stick them in ovens up to 400° for some added convenience. Featuring a unique matte gray exterior, this set comes equipped with multiple pots and pans, as well as a sauté pan, making it a perfect option for home chefs who are new to cooking or those just starting out on their own.

As beautiful as it is functional, you’re sure to slay all day with the T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set, which will put in all the work while maintaining the sleek design of its dark gray interior and exterior. Not only does this 12-piece kit come with a Dutch oven with lid, two fry pans, and three saucepans with lids, it also includes a spoon and slotted spatula to complete your kitchen gear collection.

On top of its thoughtful features, like tempered glass lids and thin, silicone-wrapped handles, this ceramic cookware is even dishwasher-safe—cue the happy dance! The Good Housekeeping Institute was equally impressed, pointing out that “a steam vent helps prevent food from getting too hot and boiling over”.