Owners reach for this skillet because it's genuinely cheap, often around $20, yet handles better than a Lodge thanks to a longer curved handle that gives real leverage, a noticeably smoother cooking surface, and bigger pour spouts. Many use it daily and find food releases well once it's seasoned. The main gripe is the factory seasoning, which a few people weren't happy with out of the box, but a quick re-season before first use clears that up.
98% of 41 verified owners recommend the Victoria 10 Inch Cast Iron Skillet, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
What 41 owners say
223 comments reviewed · scored on the 41 clearest verdicts
98%
Recommend
40 owners
0%
Neutral
0 owners
2%
Don't recommend
1 owners
Last 6 months:100% recommend(12 recent verdicts)→ holding steady vs older reviews
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98%
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Other forums
100%
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90%
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What owners like
Longer, easier-to-grip handle · 8 · 20%
Strong value for the price · 6 · 15%
Smoother cooking surface than a Lodge · 6 · 15%
Bigger pour spouts · 5 · 12%
Food releases well once seasoned · 4 · 10%
What owners flag
Weak factory seasoning out of the box · 2 · 5%
Who it's for
A great fit if
Everyday cooks wanting an affordable daily-driver skillet
Buyers who prefer a longer handle and better ergonomics than Lodge
Cooks wanting a smoother surface that releases eggs well
Oven users who value the deeper walls and big pour spouts
Look elsewhere if
Buyers expecting flawless factory seasoning out of the box
Anyone wanting a mirror-smooth, fully milled cooking surface
Synthesized from what Victoria 10 Inch Cast Iron Skillet owners say — not a spec sheet.
Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.
Top quotes, sourced
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Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“I purchased the 10" skillet off of Amazon, for $17. While I really like the physical shape of the pan and the metal itself seems to be nice and even. I was not so happy with the factory seasoning.”
YouTube— neutral
“Good to know that both perform well.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“In my opinion, is notoriously superior in a similar price range.”
YouTube▼ don’t recommend
“Both are trash. LANCASTER ALL THE WAY!!!”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I recommend the Victoria.”
YouTube— neutral
“Victoria doesn't have beatiful Wild Life series😔 and you dont buy those often so I went with Lodge, but wok i think i will get from Victoria”
YouTube— neutral
“I like the looking of lodge more than Victoria, but the lodge in Australia it's way too expensive than Victoria..”
Reddit▲ recommend
“I got a 12” Victoria cast iron skillet from Macy’s on Black Friday for 4.99$. I seasoned it a couple of times with veg oil. The first thing I cooked was a sirloin fillet in it.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I have both, I think Victoria is better as it’s surface is softer and the handle is more secure.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“in my opinion they are better than my Lodge Chef Collection pans in a few ways”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I have been using a 10" Victoria for 4 years it is great”
Reddit▲ recommend
“It’s much lighter than I expected is actually lighter than a heavier 12.5 inch Victoria cast iron skillet I use.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“it's been a consistent, capable addition to my arsenal of cookware.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I have Lodge, Victoria, Field and Stargazer pans. Love them all.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“I have a Le Creuset enameled set and a Victoria traditional cast iron skillet and the Le Creuset is not as nonstick as the (much cheaper) Victoria skillet.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I have two Victoria 10 inch cast iron skillets and I’ll take them over Lodge. The handle on the Victoria is better than a Lodge.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“I have a plain Victoria skillet that is less than a year old and I have never had eggs stick.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I'm definitely liking the longer handle on the Victoria.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“the Victoria is just a far better design. The handles and pour spouts on the Victoria skillets totally outclass the Lodge skillets.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“You get a longer handle with Victoria skillets, deeper walls, and bigger pour spouts.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“the handle design of the Victoria sold me. Plus it's esthetically pleasing design.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“They have a great and proud heritage for quality products.”
Reddit⚠ product linkThis comment contains a link to buy the product. Not a confirmed affiliate link, but a buy link in an opinion can be a form of marketing — weigh it accordingly.▲ recommend
“My go-to cast iron skillets are from Victoria Cast Iron. They have better handles, smother finish, and are cheaper than the Walmart sale price.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“Looks identical to my Victoria cast iron. Must be rebranded, if so it's a great skillet.”
