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Cuisinart - Smartnest 11-Piece Cookware Set - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.2
(81 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 81 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
25
3 Stars
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4
1 Star
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86%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Smartnest 11-Piece Cookware Set - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
4
Cant wait to use every pot and pan i have.
on September 12, 2025
Posted by: Ed Stuart
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Stainless steel pots and pans are very new to me.. for once in my life i was able to afford a nice set of stainless steel. After using for about 3 months.. i have to say the learning curve is steep but once you get the hang of using and cleaning... i ly think ill ever go back to coated pans. Low heat or High. It warms quickly and retains so much heat its ridiculous.. a close 2nd to my cast iron. Clean up takes getting used to but at least you dont have to worry about scratching and its always a good stainless steel buffering away from shine. I would definitely buy again if anything happens and id recommend to anyone who wants a great char on food and effortless glide on eggs all on the same pan.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Breakfast Rob
from Idaho
Verified Purchase:Yes
Had a Cuisinart stainless Steel set along time ago and it lasted for decades. Very disappointed in the new one we just purchased and how easily now a stainless steel pan set stains. It also is every easily scratched with just using a stainless steel spoon. Can't use a rubber or silicone spatula because your food sticks to easily and can't turn a lot of foods over. So you resort to a metal spatula and it tears it up. Seems to be a very soft metal used now.
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Posted by: Amanda V
from Springfield Ma
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pots and pans get a lot hotter than any other pan I own. It takes getting used to as i burnt the first few meals. So keep in mind to keep the stove lower than you think
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Vintage cook
from Virginia
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the first cookware I’ve purchased since 1971 which was Club Aluminum. I was looking for something to approximate it in thickness and heft. I absolutely did not want non-stick as i prefer the latitude of cooking methods available without the nonstick surface. This set has proved to work well under various cooking methods with no problem. It is easy to use, clean, and store. I keep my pots and pans in a drawer so the “SmartNest” is a very much appreciated feature, as the handles do not protrude at an angle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dillan D.
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a good set of pots and pans. They heat evenly, even on an old coil electric stovetop, and clean up nicely. And the stacking feature is great--that's what compelled me to buy them. Also love the little lid rack, very handy! HOWEVER, you don't get lids for all the pieces--the two smaller pans have no matching lid and the lids that go with the pots don't fit them, like an old set I had did. That's unfortunate and I didn't realize it. I'm curious if those are available to purchase additionally? I'd be interested in that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
The only thing I see is there are some black pit marks at the bottom of some of the saucepans. Not sure how they appear after cooking. Other than that, we love the pans
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Steph H J
from Indiana
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a very solid set of cooking pans. They work flawlessly with the new induction cooktops. We purchased these as a gift for our son who works as a chef. He was very glad to receive this complete set as he was setting up his new apartment. I would definitely recommend these as high quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Uncielo1
from SI, NY
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'll start off by sharing that the set is gorgeous, BUT heavy which makes them a little difficult to manage (arthritis in both hands). After boiling eggs, a ring was visible at the water level. Well, getting the ring out was quite a challenge. Being stainless steal, I didn't realize how much work it would be to keep them looking fabulous. It's a nice set for younger hands.
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