The 8 Best Flatware and Silverware Sets of 2020

This timeless and elegant flatware is perfect for anyone who prefers a minimalist approach to their tablescape. As some reviewers have noted, this pattern is sure to feel as contemporary and classic ten years from now as it will when you buy it—and the quality means you'll still be able to use it every day. Its longevity is thanks to its 18/10 stainless steel and quality forging process.

This flatware is available in sets of five pieces, 20 pieces, 42 pieces, and 50 pieces, so you can get the exact number of settings you need for your home. The larger setting sizes also include steak knives and serving pieces so that everything on your table matches.

Whether you’re just starting out or want extra flatware for an upcoming party, you can’t go wrong with this affordable set. You'll get enough pieces for four people to each have a salad fork, a dinner fork, a soup spoon, a teaspoon, and a dinner knife. The set comes in five different colors, in case you're looking for something with a little more personality than basic stainless steel.

While reviewers do note that the stainless steel utensils are lightweight, many also mentioned the pieces were durable and held up well after multiple rounds in the dishwasher. No dishwasher? The simple design makes these easy and quick to hand wash. Be careful when you do so—this knife is sharper than one might expect from a butter knife.

This Lenox flatware set is made of 18/10 stainless steel, which means it has at an 18 percent chrome content and a 10 percent nickel content. Nickel is what keeps stainless steel shiny meal after meal and dishwasher run after dishwasher run. (Yep, this set is dishwasher safe!)

The set comes with enough five-piece settings for 12 people, plus five serving utensils. The pieces are ergonomically designed to be comfortable to hold while eating and the beaded channel design at the base is subtle. Reviewers appreciate the flatware's high-quality feeling and minimalist, but beautiful detailing.

Knork flatware's lauded design was the invention of the brand’s founder Michael D. Miller who, while struggling to eat a slice of pizza with a fork, was inspired to create a fork that’s more like a pizza slicer. He went on to design the Knork’s signature fork (part knife-part fork) with beveled outer tines that can be used to eat left or right-handed and are sharp enough to cut many foods with, though safe enough for kids to use.

This set comes with enough utensils to set a full five-piece serving for four people. The dishwasher-safe utensils feature a finger platform for comfort and have a heavier weight that many people enjoy. Each piece is hand-forged according to a 26-step process and is made of 18/10 stainless steel.

If you’re looking for a set of gold-colored flatware, you can’t do better than this set from Mint Pantry. The slender, minimalist pieces feel modern and the matte metallic will add a pop of glamour to any tablescape. Reviewers note that they like that the knife blade is the same stainless steel as the handle—a rarity when it comes to colored flatware. The 20-piece set has enough dinner settings for four people.

One word of caution: While this set is undeniably eye-catching, many reviewers say the gold color washes off in the dishwasher. In order to preserve the color, consider hand washing these instead.

You’ll need to apologize to the chef when you set your table with this dramatic matte black set—guests will be so wowed by it, they might not even notice the food. The 18/10 stainless steel have a heat-treated black satin PVD finish that won’t flake or tarnish. The set comes with five pieces—exactly what you'll need for one setting, so you can customize how many settings you have in your utensil drawer.

A note on washing this dramatic flatware: While you can toss these utensils in the dishwasher, you’ll need to avoid citrus-scented detergents and when handwashing, don't use a scouring pad or metal polish.

Sure you could go to the dollar store to buy some cheap, flimsy plastic utensils, but don’t your friends and family deserve better than that? This heavyweight set of rose gold plastic utensils will elevate your next gathering or party and make even the simplest potato salad or takeout feel like gourmet fare. The knife can even cut through chicken or a sandwich without breaking!

While you can’t put these plastic utensils in the dishwasher, you can handwash them for reuse so you’ll get even more for your money. Unlike traditional cutlery, which comes in sets of five (two spoons, two forks, and a knife), this set has equal numbers of forks, knives, and spoons—32 of each, to be exact.

Those who care about the environment likely cringe when they have to eat their takeout salad with a disposable plastic fork, but who wants to carry around their regular flatware with them everywhere they go? Enter this portable, reusable stainless steel set. It comes with everything you could need to enjoy that lunch at your desk—even a set of chopsticks for those days when you order sushi—plus two metal straws.

Best of all, the utensils come packaged in a waterproof and washable bag that’s as easy to clean as the utensils. The utensils come in a few different colors, including rainbow chrome, so you can even add a bit of personality into your desk lunch.