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6 best dinner plate sets, from under £10 with glowing 5 star reviews
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It would be hard to pick our favourite meal of the day, but dinner often feels hard to beat. There is truly nothing better than laying a lovely table, putting on a spread, and hosting all of your best friends for the dinner party to end all dinner parties. Or maybe your idea of a dream evening is cooking up loads of carbs and settling down in front of the TV on the sofa. Either way, you need some decent dinner plates and we've rounded up our 6 favourites.
And before making that all important purchase, here's what to look out for when considering what plates to buy.
What to look for before buying a set of plates
- Durability
- Size
- Microwave safe
- Dishwasher safe
What are people saying about this set?: This set is one of the highest rated at Anthropologie, with many people praising the durability and how well they last in the dishwasher. One person said: "Stoneware that lasts! Love this set in all colours. Holds up well in the dishwasher; no fading with the sanitary, high temp cycle. Durable, fun and pairs well with any of the stoneware sets," and another person said: " I purchased the teal contrast dinner and salad plates. Seems well made and not as delicate as the other latte styles."
While on the more expensive side, this set of four plates is available in four colours, and we love the navy and wine shades for winter meals.
| Diameter | 28cm |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Microwave safe | Yes |
What are people saying about this set?: This blue dinner plate set is rated highly by Habitat shoppers, with the set receiving on average 4.7 out of 5 by shoppers. People are praising the colour, how durable they are and many really like the bigger lip of the plates. One person said: "These plates are fantastic sturdy and great size. They are quite heavy so if you want something lighter try some other ones. I hope to have many good years and will definitely buy another order of them soon."
These matte glaze plates, with the slightly raised edge will work for all occasions, whether it's a cosy brunch for two, serving up fajitas after work or throwing a big bash on a Friday night. You can also get matching side plates and pasta bowls.
| Diameter | 27.8cm |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Microwave safe | Yes |
What are people saying about this set?: These plates are one of M&S' highest rated sets, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Many comment on how thick and durable the plates are and how easy they are to store. One person said: "Fabulous design on these plates. Really perfect size for any meal - such a great price too," and another said: "We've been using M&S Maxim pages and bowls for the past six years. I appreciate the clean elegant design. Food presents beautifully."
If you're after a classic set of white plates, we don't think you can go wrong with these. Affordable, durable and crisp white perfect for serving dinner every night.
Features at a Glance
| Diameter | 27cm |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Microwave safe | Yes |
What are people saying about this set?: This stoneware set is highly rated by John Lewis customers, who gave it 5/5 stars and noted the lovely design and weight of the plates. One reviewer commented: "Jamie Oliver's Big Love stoneware plates, mugs, and dishes are a delight. Curvy edges, lovely to hold, and great colours for Spring as well. Just when you think you don't need any more plates in your kitchen, these are hard to resist and let's face it, we all deserve a little joy in our lives these days."
We love the delicate pink colour of these plates, which adds just a touch of colour to your table without overpowering it. They can also withstand heat up to 250 degrees, so you can pop them in the oven before serving to ensure super hot food.
Features at a Glance
| Diameter | 27cm |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Microwave safe | Yes |
What are people saying about this set?: Shoppers at IKEA love this set of four plates, which is available in five shades and on average shoppers give them 4.4 out of 5. Many commented on how surprised they were with the quality of the plates for the affordability, with one person saying: "Spent a long time looking for affordable plates that weren't plain white or awkwardly shaped. Took a gamble on these due to the cheap price without seeing them in a store. Was pleasantly surprised with colour design and quality."
At under £10, it's a no brainer these plates are one of our favourites, and we prefer the matt texture to the glossy one, but to each their own!
Features at a Glance
| Diameter | 26cm |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Microwave safe | Yes |
What are people saying about this set?: La Redoute has a wide range of plate offerings and these are one of their most popular sets, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. One shopper said of the plates: "These are good size dinner plates that goes well with other side plates I have with similar colours. I love the design of them and they are good quality too. They are contemporary and can go with other colours I find."
If you want to avoid plain white plates and add some major colour to your dinner table then we'd go with this design from La Redoute. They're colourful without being overly bright and work all year round.
Features at a Glance
| Diameter | 26.7cm |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Microwave safe | Yes |
Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she’s interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
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