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1. A full table setting for one finished off with a matte glaze, for upping your dinner game tenfold. Each set comes with a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug. All pieces are handcrafted in a free-form style.
Promising review: "I absolutely love the look of these plates and cups. They are super cute and super trendy. You can use them for parties or for your own use. The pastel blue is gorgeous; it's the first thing that caught my attention!" —Yupeng Ou
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four colors).
2. A 16-piece engraved stoneware set that'll be adored by cottagecore souls who know that white plates always have a place...particularly ones this fancy and fun!
This is a 16-piece set with service for four.
Promising review: "Everyone needs white dishes! Right? I purchased two boxes of these, and they are gorgeous! These are substantial and heavy and yet have a beautiful, delicate design. Great brand. Arrived quickly. They're so beautiful, I decided to display them on open shelves." —Di
Get it from Amazon for $76.49.
3. Anthropologie's classic latte bowls — they've been a store staple for years, and for a reason! Grab this set and use them for every meal you mix up. These are capable of handling ages of daily use without breaking a sweat!
Looking for colors that match your kitchen? Check out all of Anthropologie's latte bowls!
Promising review: "The pictured colors of these bowls are accurate. I love them! I have used these bowls in the past, and they have held up really well over time." —METF
Get a set of six on sale from Anthropologie for $28.80 (originally $36; available in two color sets).
4. Marbled dishes you are sure to, well, ~marble~ at every time you get ready to eat. They really do look entrancing, don't they??
This is a 12-piece set with four bowls and eight plates (of two different sizes).
Promising review: "This is a beautiful dinnerware set. These are so versatile, they can be used for dinner parties as well as everyday use. You could even display them, they look that amazing! My wife and I have been looking for something that looks high-end but wasn’t going to break the bank. These exceeded our expectations.
"The set has a really nice marbling of black throughout, and it really makes the pieces pop. The bowls and plates have been used for multiple meals, from pasta to cereals. They are easy to clean and very durable. I would highly suggest this set to anyone looking for high-end plates and bowls. You will be very pleased with the quality and durability of this set. Great purchase!!" —Matthew Hobbs
Get it from Amazon for $74.98 (available in two colors).
5. Ceramic pasta bowls with the *perfect* width and height for saucy pasta dishes. If you've realized that serving spaghetti in cereal bowls doesn't pack the same punch as pasta from a restaurant, it's because those snooty noods prefer a bowl all to themselves.
Promising review: "I had gotten used to being frustrated eating pasta from soup/cereal bowls at home for years. I even sometimes dreaded heating up leftover spaghetti because the shape of a cereal bowl does not allow for even warming in a microwave. These are everything I ever needed. They are perfect for all of those in-between dishes and cuisines, where neither a plate nor a full-on bowl feels appropriate. So far, we've enjoyed a Sicilian mushroom penne, pan-fried ramen, sweet potato rice bowls with avocado, and lots of leftovers in these babies. Fantastic." —Renee Egan
Get a set of six from Amazon for $39.99.
6. Melamine wood-pattern plates that'll be practically indestructible. If you ~wood~ like some good-lookin' plates but know your children would likely shatter them...these are totally the answer.
This set includes four 10.5-inch dinner plates, four 8.5-inch salad or dessert plates, and four 6-inch-wide by 3-inch-high bowls.
Promising review: "These look like actual wood from mere feet away. The surfaces are textured and slightly irregular. They're easy to wash, and they microwave without getting overly hot. We use these for eating at historical reenactments." —Michael Z. Williamson
Get a 12-piece set from Amazon for $51.99 (available in two other designs).
7. Vibrant porcelain bowls, with mismatched patterns, are gonna *naturally* make every meal more colorful. Looking at you, oatmeal.
Promising review: "This was an impulse buy from an Amazon suggestion. They're very colorful, useful bowls. I am very happy with these. They are porcelain, dishwasher safe, and lovely. They were also beautifully packed. I can recommend this company's products without reservation." —Finn
Get a set of six from Amazon for $26.42+ (available in three sizes).
8. An 18-piece French glass dinnerware set so scrumptiously froufrou, they deserve to serve some Aristocats-level meals. Crème de la Crème à la Edgar, anyone??
Included is a dinner plate, salad plate, and bowl for six people. This product is made in France.
Promising review: "They look just as sparkly and beautiful in person as they do online. This is such unique-looking and durable dishware from a heritage brand. My two sets arrived quickly and were packaged well. I can’t wait to use these for a festive Christmas dinner! No more sad gray-and-white dishes!" —Meghan M.
Get it from Food52 for $160.
9. A set of hand-painted cereal bowls that can give your bran flakes something they can brag about.
Each bowl is handstamped and -painted. They are stoneware and sturdy as can be!
Get a set of four from West Elm for $38.40 (originally $48).
10. A curiosities collection for guaranteeing that every piece in your home, down to the plates, matches your dark academia aesthetic. Chic.
These small dessert plates feature snakes, bugs, butterflies, and florals. They are made of fine china.
Promising review: "These are perfect to use as appetizer plates. I am growing my collection of this pattern. The colors are vibrant and just darn good." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
11. An irregular-shaped set so you can serve your dino nuggets on something extra special. These can hold up a mashed potato volcano, no problem!
This set includes four dinner plates, four dessert plates, four artisan bowls, and four fruit bowls.
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS SET. Exactly what I pictured before buying. I bought this two months ago, and there have been no issues. I’ve run these dishes through the dishwasher 10-plus times and there is no wear on them. Also, no issues with them scratching my granite counters. They feel handcrafted, and I’ve already received tons of compliments. Would suggest!" —Carlie
Get it from Amazon for $63.08+ (available in four colors).
12. A five-piece Italian china set — you just might feel as if you're in the heart of a Jane Austen novel every time you eat from these. Fancy a cup of tea?
This includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bread-and-butter plate, teacup, and saucer. All are dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "These are beautiful dishes. They are elegant and make for a delightful tablescape. I'm very pleased with this purchase." —Stephanie Thacker
Get it from Amazon for $64.99.
13. Pastel plate settings you can add to your kitchen to give it a lively springtime vibe.
This is a 16-piece set (i.e., suitable for four folks) in four colors, each with a speckled ceramic style.
Promising review: "These dishes are amazing! They came beautifully packaged and perfectly intact. They are lightweight yet durable. They don’t scratch at all. The colors are so beautiful in real life. The pastels are bright and fun! Overall, 10/10 purchase. We love them!!!" —Yosef Feigenson
Get it from Amazon for $71.19+ (available in five colors).
14. Copper charger plates that'll make your meals look shining, shimmering, and splendid.
15. Abstract teal dinnerware so surprisingly stunning, you're probably gonna eat as fast as you can just to catch another glimpse of them uncovered.
You'll get four 10.5-inch dinner plates, four 8.5-inch salad/dessert plates, and four 7½-by-2-inch bowls.
Promising review: "These are high-quality dishes. Unlike some featherweight thin melamine plates, these actually look as if they could be ceramic. They are absolutely beautiful! I bought two sets!" —Mejavajo
Get a 12-piece set from Amazon for $58.43.
16. Recycled bamboo plates for homes where thrown dishes are a rule and not a rarity. These have an elegant design, *but* they are as durable as your toddler is destructive. Win-win!
Promising review: "No matter how careful we were with ceramic tableware, there was always a casualty. We decided to get something that would not break so easily. Absolutely love our new dishes. I bought two sets of graphite and two sets of petal; F52 did a wonderful job curating the color sets. They go together well and look lovely on my table." —Danielle E.
Get them from Food52 for $46 (available in eight color sets).
17. And some speckled bamboo plates that'll add some spunky style to your mealtime routine.
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with these plates! They have the cutest prints, and I also love that they won’t shatter on me. These are perfect for indoor or outdoor gatherings. They are dishwasher safe, which is amazing as well. Highly recommend!" —Bobbianne
Get four from Amazon for $15.96+ (available in two styles or as a combo).
18. A mosaic set for folks who want some fun in the sun (at least when they're eating), no matter how gloomy the weather may be outside.
This 12-piece set provides service for four.
Promising review: "These dishes brought my family back to the table. They are so beautiful, everyone couldn't help themselves! I highly recommend these dishes. They are beautiful and sturdy but not too heavy." —Shelley
Get it from Amazon for $68.99 (available in two colors).
19. A four-pack of kid-friendly bamboo plates with silicone bottoms to prevent slipping. Are you ~kitten~ me with these darling designs?! Sign me UP!
Promising review: "I bought these plates for my grandchildren and love them! The kids love the cat design (we are total cat people), and I love that they are nontoxic, eco-friendly, and biodegradable. The plates are sturdy and larger than most children’s plates. They also have a nonslip rim on the bottom to prevent slipping from table or countertops. Fun and functional!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in two styles).
20. A Stone + Lane dinnerware set — a practical and pretty table setting that'll aid in all the gossip you and your sibling ~dish~ out during family dinners.
I have this set! I love how cheerful they make my dining room table (no matter how boring dinner may be). They are sturdy, great in the dishwasher and microwave, and oh so lovely!
Get a four-piece set from Stone + Lane for $89.99+ (available in six colors; also available as an eight-piece set).
21. And Planet Plates that are sure to, obviously, make everything you eat taste Out! Of! This! World!
Promising review: "I purchased the plate set along with the bowl set. I have been using the products since they arrived. The graphics quality is great, and the colors keep their brightness after being washed in the dishwasher." —Birand Peçenek
Get a box of nine from Amazon for $49.99.
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