Made In vs Tramontina
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Oct 2025). How we score
Depends. Our pick is the Goldilocks.
Neither is our first choice. See Made In vs Goldilocks
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
Rated Recommended with Reservations by America's Test Kitchen. The pans "generally cooked well and browned food nicely," but were "slightly smaller and the skillets a bit more bowl-shaped than we prefer," the "comparatively petite stockpot made cooking even a pound of pasta a bit challenging," and a rounded handle "was hard to grasp securely through a pot holder." ATK gave it top marks for cleanup and durability.
| Criterion | Made In | Tramontina |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 1.5/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Cookware Sets (updated Oct. 15, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Made In | Tramontina |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $261.48 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Pieces | 8- and 10-inch skillets, 2- and 4-quart covered saucepans, 3-quart covered saucier, 8-quart covered stockpot | 8- and 10-inch skillets, 1.5- and 3-quart covered saucepans, 3-quart sauté pan, 5-quart stockpot (one lid fits both) |
| Construction | 5-ply, fully clad | Tri-ply, fully clad |
| Made in | Italy | — |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Cookware Sets (updated Oct. 15, 2025)
