The 9 Best Dinnerware Sets

Wedgwood has been making ceramics for over 260 years (!). We like the unique and muted textural design of this set. Made of bone china, reviewers love that the pieces are light, thin, practically flawless, and stack neatly. Although they look delicate, they are durable enough to withstand the rigor of daily use: You do not have to set them aside only for special occasions. A

set includes four of each of the following: Dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug. They are microwavable and dishwasher-safe. The set is part of a collection that includes cups, bowls, plates, and serving pieces that are sold separately in case you accidentally break a piece or simply want to add more pieces. 

Material: Bone china 
Number of settings: Four 
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes  

The Cellar dinnerware set is the only one in our tests that includes plates in three sizes and bowls in four sizes. A set comes with six of each of the following: Dinner plate, dessert plate, bread plate, cereal bowl, round bowl, fruit bowl, and dip bowl. It not only gives you the perfectly-sized serving piece for any meal, we love that you can use the handy-sized bowls for kitchen prep work. This best-selling dinnerware set is made of light and durable porcelain, perfect for daily use. 

Material: Porcelain 
Number of settings: Six 
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes 

The Lenox Federal Platinum dinnerware set has all of the characteristics that makes bone china luxurious and perfect for special occasions). A set includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a bread plate, a tea cup, and a saucer, all of which are dishwasher-safe. Although these are not microwavable (the platinum trim will get damaged), they are made of bone china, the most durable material, and have a simple, timeless design. We recommend these for special occasions and think the superior quality is well worth the price. Plus, Lenox has a breakage replacement program that offers a replacement for half of the MSRP. 

Material: Bone china
Number of settings: One 
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: No

These coupe-shaped rimless dinnerware are a soft and creamy off-white shade that is typical of stoneware. We love the simple clean lines, the matte-textured exterior, and the glossy glazed interior that prevents scratching and food from getting stuck. A set includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a bowl, and a mug, which are all dishwasher-safe and microwavable. Some reviewers noted that the pieces get very hot in the microwave over time, and silverware can leave scratch-like markings on the surface. To increase longevity, we recommend avoiding sudden temperature changes. 

Material: Stoneware 
Number of settings: One
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes 

The Corelle brand is known for its sturdy dinnerware that is resistant to breaking, chipping, scratching, and staining. It performed well in our tests and this dinnerware set has over 3,000 reviews on Amazon. It is microwavable, dishwasher-safe, and even oven-safe (for up to 350ºF). This set includes six of each of the following: Dinner plate, salad plate, and bowl. We highly recommend this set for families that want durable dinnerware, but would prefer not to use plastic. It’s also a great option to use when eating outdoors. Corelle sells this set in a wide-variety of patterns.  

Material: Vitrelle (laminated glass) 
Number of settings: Six
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes 

The highly-popular Fiesta dinnerware is known for its 18 bright color options and a fun concentric pattern around the rim. You can buy different color sets to mix and match or to decorate for the holidays. Reviewers love that they are sturdy yet lightweight. The dishes are chip-resistant and Fiesta provides a five-year chip replacement warranty. The pieces are dishwasher-, microwave-, and oven-safe up to 350°F. A set includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, and a bowl. We also love that the Fiesta brand is committed to sustainability by creating conscious and actionable plans.  

Material: Porcelain 
Number of settings: Four
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes

Melamine dinnerware is a great choice for outdoor dining because they will not scratch, chip or break, even when dropped on a hard surface. It is also more functional and sustainable than paper plates. The Williams Sonoma dinnerware has a rustic look with stylish wide rims reminiscent of stoneware, but they are made of BPA-free melamine. A set includes a plate, a salad plate, and a salad bowl. They are top rack dishwasher-safe, but not microwavable. The collection includes serving platters, bowls, and chargers sold separately to further elevate your outdoor dining experience.

Material: Melamine 
Number of settings: Four 
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: No 

This Ikea dinnerware set has been used in our Good Housekeeping Institute Director’s home for years. She says they’re extremely scratch-resistant and look as new as they did when she first bought them. The set is made of feldspar porcelain, which makes them very durable and smooth. The flat plates feature slightly angled edges, while the bowls have sharper ones that add contrast to the overall design. The many pieces can double as servingware, a pro of buying an all-white dinnerware set with many place settings.  

Material: Feldspar porcelain 
Number of settings: Six
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes

The Crate and Barrel Mercer open stock dinnerware gives you the flexibility to personalize a set with your favorite dishes and ones that you will use the most. For example, we love their six and one-quarter inch deep bowls, but you may prefer the more shallow eight-inch bowls. Additional options include a dinner plate, a salad plate, an appetizer plate, a mini bowl, and a mug. Pieces are sold individually or in sets of eight of the same. We love the rustic free-form rims, slim profile, and rippled organic design of these porcelain pieces. They are dishwasher, microwave, and oven-safe up to 350°). 

Material: Porcelain 
Number of settings: Pieces sold individually 
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Microwave-safe: Yes