The 7 Best Ceramic Cookware Sets Of 2024

Looking for some great everyday pots and pans? Achindu recommends this GreenLife ceramic set because it’s budget-friendly and comes with pieces you’ll actually want to use. Their stainless steel exterior makes them a slightly more affordable alternative to copper or nickel sets, yet they're still super durable. The pots and pans have two sturdy stainless steel layers and an aluminum core that’s made for quick heating. The cookware is oven-safe up to 600˚F, and the lids are oven-safe up to 425°F.

Achindu uses the stainless steel ceramic fry pan “religiously” on medium heat to cook up delicate foods like pancakes, scallops, flaky fish, and sunny side eggs. She says this set stands out for its even heating, "eliminating unnecessary burning." Since stainless steel can scratch somewhat easily, she recommends cleaning these pieces with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge to prevent damage.

• Materials: Nonstick ceramic coating, stainless steel, aluminum core
• Number of pieces included: 10
• What's included: 8-inch and 9.5-inch frying pans, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 2-quart saucepan with lid, and 5-quart stock pot with lid
• Induction-safe: Yes
• Temperature range: 600˚F

There are plenty of heavy tools that end up filling our kitchens, but that doesn’t have to be the case with your ceramic cookware! The GreenPan Valencia set is Papantoniou’s “favorite cookware line” from the brand, thanks to its “super versatile” and “lightweight” pieces. She’s a fan of this set’s assortment of different sized pots and pans, as well as its brasier that’s “a good entry way to teaching someone how to braise” or “helpful for making a small serving of food, like chicken thighs.” The pots and pans are oven and broiler safe up to 600°F, and the glass lids are oven-safe up to 425°F.

This set features the brand’s signature, protruding handle that Papantoniou and the Good Housekeeping Institute team say is “comfortable” and easily “rests in your palm.” The cookware has a light-colored, stain-resistant interior and dark exterior that “hides” stains altogether.

During testing, the team found that the light interior made it “harder to see any scratches on the rim," which is the norm when using coated cookware. However, eggs "released easily" with a spatula and sauce "barely stuck" to the bottom and was easy to clean afterwards.

• Materials: Nonstick ceramic coating, hard anodized aluminum, stainless steel handles
• Number of pieces included: 11
• What's included: 8-inch, 9.5-inch, and 11-inch frying pans, 2-quart and 3-quart saucepans with lids, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 5-quart stockpot with lid, and three pan protectors.
• Induction-safe: Yes
• Temperature range: 600°F

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.

• Materials: Ceramic, aluminum core, silicone handles
• Number of pieces included: 11
• What's included: 1.5-quart saucepan with lid, 2.5-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 6-quart stockpot with lid, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, and 7-inch steamer insert
• Induction-safe: N/A
• Temperature range: 350°F

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.

• Materials: Aluminum construction, ceramic interior
• Number of pieces included: 14
• What's included: 8.5-inch frying pan, 10.5-inch frying pan, 11-inch covered frying pan, 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 5-quart covered Dutch oven, and four nylon cooking utensils
• Induction-safe: No
• Temperature range: 350°F

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°F, 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.

• Materials: Stainless steel, cast aluminum
• Number of pieces included: 10
• What's included: Two frying pans, two covered sauce pans, covered sauté pan, and covered Dutch oven
• Induction-safe: Yes
• Temperature range: 500°F

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.

• Materials: Hard anodized aluminum, stainless steel
• Number of pieces included: 10
• What's included: 8-inch and 10-inch sauté pans, 1.5-quart and 3-quart saucepans with lid, 3-quart deep sauté with lid, 6-quart Dutch oven with lid
• Induction-safe: No
• Temperature range: 400°F

Who says your cookware can’t look great while putting dinner on the table? The Caraway 7-piece Cookware Set has a sleek design that’s available in a wide range of earthy colors. Zani specifically recommends this set, calling it durable and noting that it has a smooth, easy-to-clean surface and "universal usage across induction, eclectic, and gas."

The Good Housekeeping Institute team found these pots and pans can fry up an egg or steam broccoli using their vented (though not transparent) lids, and are easy to handle and grab. However, the experts did note that “care needs to be taken in terms of maintaining the temperature because these pieces heat up very quickly,” causing the stainless steel handles to get hot to the touch during use. The set is also oven-safe up to 650ºF—although most traditional at-home ovens don't get that hot anyway.

Additionally, keep in mind hand-washing is recommended.

• Materials: Nonstick ceramic coating, aluminum core, stainless steel handles
• Number of pieces included: 7
• What's included: 10.5-inch frying pan, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 4.5-quart sauté pan with lid, and 6.5-quart Dutch oven
• Induction-safe: Yes
• Temperature range: 650ºF