Our Top Picks
Best Overall: Cuisinart Multiclad Tri-Ply Cookware Set at Amazon
"With a sensible range of styles and sizes, you'll always have the pan you need on hand with this stainless steel set.."
Best Nonstick: Anolon 12-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set at Amazon
"This nonstick cookware isn't easily scratched or damaged, but the nonstick surface does make it super easy to clean."
Best Splurge: All-Clad Master Chef Nine-Piece Cookware Set at Macy's
"This set is oven safe up to 600 degrees, so you can sear a steak in the pan, then pop it into a hot oven to finish cooking."
Best Affordable: Calphalon Stainless Steel Set at Bed Bath & Beyond
"The integrated pouring spouts and straining lids set this affordable pick apart from other cookware sets."
Best Large Set: Duxtop Stainless Steel Cookware Set at Amazon
"Get everything you need to start cooking—utensils included!—with this 17-piece cookware set."
Best Starter Set: Viking 3-Ply Five-Piece Starter Set at Wayfair
"This set takes it down to just the basic pieces you need to get started cooking, letting you add to your collection as needed."
Best with Copper Exterior: Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper Set at Amazon
"The gorgeous copper exterior may be the flashiest part of this cookware set, but the performance features are just as wow-worthy."