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Cuisinart - Chef's Classic Stainless 17 Piece Cookware Set 77-17N - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.3
(402 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 402 reviews
5 Stars
252
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
15
1 Star
26
84%of customers recommend this product.
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268 out of
318)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Chef's Classic Stainless 17 Piece Cookware Set 77-17N - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
1
Not worth it
on August 29, 2026
Posted by: Tricia4
Gender:Female
I bought the 17 piece classic and have pitting on the bottom of several sauce pans but the most disappointing was the 8 quart stock pot. The first time I went to use it I saw all the cracks and dents. This pan would not even hold water. I am very sorry I purchased this set of pans because I don't believe any of them are worth the cost.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, August 31, 2026
We're sorry to hear about your experience with the Chef's Classic™ Stainless 17 Piece Set. Pitting can sometimes occur when salt is added to cold water or cookware is not thoroughly cleaned after use, but cracks, dents, or a stockpot that will not hold water are not expected. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference Ticket #8901097794 so we can gather additional details and assist with available options. Thank you for sharing your feedback; it has been forwarded to the appropriate team, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring these concerns to our attention.
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Customer Rating
5
Fabulous Set
on July 11, 2026
Posted by: KAC1121
Gender:Female
I have had this exact same set for almost 13 years and now am buying my second set for a second home. They are fabulous!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my first time transitioning from teflon to stainless steel. So far it has come to getting use to it by cooking on low fire and making sure we take care of the pots as soon as we use them.
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Customer Rating
5
Chef Classic Stainless Set
on July 9, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a set of these pots. I bought them about 3 Christmas' ago. I love them and I'm so pleased, I am going to purchase two more sets. One will go to my daughter. I love consistency of sturdiness and the level of heat range.
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Customer Rating
5
Sturdy, convenient each pot is perfect.
on May 30, 2026
Posted by: Latoska
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent, but pot set I’ve ever had. Looking to purchase another.
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Customer Rating
5
No regrets in 26 yrs
on May 3, 2026
Posted by: Anne Sayles
I bought a set in around 2020 to replace the warped Revereware cookware (of 1970's era & of course, thier 'warranty' didn't cover warping, a very common problem) that didn't work on a glass
cooktop.
I have never regretted this purchase..Haven't used the skillets much as I don't care for fried foods. Everything still looks brand new. If cookware doesn't clean up well, I add HOT water & boil it, & then it cleans up perfectly. I use saucepans & steamer basket the most. Mostly handwash everything, very occasional dishwasher cleaned.
cooktop.
I have never regretted this purchase..Haven't used the skillets much as I don't care for fried foods. Everything still looks brand new. If cookware doesn't clean up well, I add HOT water & boil it, & then it cleans up perfectly. I use saucepans & steamer basket the most. Mostly handwash everything, very occasional dishwasher cleaned.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
4
New Pans are Great!
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: Michelle - aka 3M
I just received this set of pans on April 29. Used today for lunch and they are great. Yes, I prepped appropriately, followed instructions and still had some sticking. So, here's what to do: option 1: make a pan sauce which is what I already intended. Once the tasty fond develops (browned bits), add some liquid (I added 1 cup of boiling water from the pan I was using to cook pasta), once the hot water was added, all of the browned bits lifted from the pan. Option 2: If not making a pan sauce, you can also add the extremely hot water to lift the stuck bits...be careful not to add cool water or you may have a self-inflicted problem. My husband also appreciates how shiny they are -- said he could probably use them as a mirror for shaving. ;-)
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Posted by: Jessica C.
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
My husband and I decided on this set of cookware to start married life with. I couldn't be more pleased! I haven't had the chance to use all the pieces yet, but the several I have, have been fantastic. If we need to expand our selection of cookware in the future, Cuisinart will definitely make the top of the list. Definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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