87% of 54 verified owners recommend the Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set.
The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.
Synthesized from what Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set owners say — not a spec sheet.
Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.
“They're NOT All Made The Same Quality Though”
“is it really 6x better than the Tramontina? I have my doubts.”
“I bought this set and everything sticks not sure what I’m doing wrong but a good pan should just work these don’t”
“my sister has used has all clads for 20+ years. Tramontina ones lasted 3-5 years at different times they were deformed or handling became wonkier. now we all just buy all-clad.”
“Ironically Tramontina pan is nicer to use than a WMF. Bc it gets non stick easier than wmf.”
“I got a Tramontina set (Tri-Clad) for $50 because the guy thought they were permanently stained. A little BKF and some elbow grease later and I had a practically new looking set. That Tramontina set is only around $230 new anyways and I think it's a great alternative to the more expensive All-Clad sets.”
“I love my Tramontina but if you have induction make sure you only buy the new ones, the older ones don't work.”
“I did a couple nights ago. Cooking was great! I love the feel of them. I have some ‘stains’ on the bottom of my pasta pot 🫣 but not on my pan the I cooked ground beef and pasta sauce!”
“Get the set with the flared rims. The straight rims pour terribly.”
“Bought this set in november 2022, going to return them soon because the rivets are loosening so the handles have become ‘wobbly’”
“For longevity, tri-ply stainless steel is the way to go. It’s indestructible and won't flake like nonstick. I’ve had my Tramontina set for a decade and it still looks new.”
“tramontina pan warps after using for 2 months its very cheap”
“I have the same set, and honestly every time I use them for eggs its 50/50, i keep a small squeeze bottle of water next to oven now just to see if its hot enough (leidenfrost) but no matter what i do its always a mixed result. Cold oil, room temp oil, soft butter, cold butter etc etc, ive just resigned it to being a sear/fond sauce maker. Side note - Im pret”
“Got a Tramontina set off of our wedding registry and have loved the pans! Keep some Bar Keeper's Friend on hand and you'll have clean, shiny pans for a long time to come!”
“I just got the 12-piece version of this set a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it. If you have the money to spring for the 12 or 13 piece, I’d recommend it. I do wish I had the 12” fry pan.”
“They're the same thickness, use pretty much the same stainless steel quality, and the handles on Tramontina are far better. All-Clad is never worth the premium over nearly identical construction.”
“I have the second set. Would highly recommend. They are about 7 years old now and look great except for the staining I have around the inside walls of the saute pan.”
“I got the 8 piece Tramontina set with stainless steel lids for $200 on Amazon, and I ordered the 12 inch pan separately for like $40. I use every single one of them, but I’m someone who cooks frequently.”
“Same got ours years ago and we cook A LOT and after a good scrub look brand new. Only gripe is no drip edge so when pouring out any liquid get a drip or two”
“I was given an old tramontina sauce pan from the 70’s a few years back, and that thing has been solid for nearly 50 years, so I recently bought the Tramontina set you posted and I’m over the moon with it.”
“Have had the tri ply tramontina for 5 years, put it in the dishwasher, whatever, and it’s been great. Also have some made-in stuff, but for the price tramontina has been wonderful and will likely buy more.”
“I bought the 2 frying pan set in this series earlier this year and I've been very happy with them, especially for the money. You'll pay three times as much before you start getting noticeably better quality.”
“Have the D3 and Tramontina, I haven’t noticed a big difference. In the rare occasions I’m feeling extra lazy, I feel safer putting the Tramontina into the dishwasher because it’s fully sealed vs. the All Clad.”
“I have both- All Clad D3 set and the Sam’s 14 piece Tramontina set with the stainless lids. The only differences I notice is the Tramontina set I have doesn’t have a lipped edge like my All Clad and the handles.”
Practical notes owners raise — setup, wiring, and quirks. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.
“Are the Viking pieces as good as the Tramontina? I didn't like the handles at all and I don't recall seeing any Viking sauce pots with SS lids at any of the stores I went to.”
“NYT wirecutter recommends the Tramontina Gourmet tri-ply. I just bought the same set. Hasn’t arrived yet though. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookware-set/”
“once I realized some of my pans didn't work Google let me know that older pieces are not induction ready and at some point they changed the construction to do that.”
“No there’s no way there’s that much of a performance difference. The AC is just a luxury purchase if you have the money and don’t really care about the value.”
“Not commenter but I swapped out my most used pans from a similar Tramontina set for Demeyere. Still use plenty of that set still, though.”
“If it's the Grano full clad, then yes, get it. Allegra is disk bottom. Just keep in mind that you'll probably only use like 3-4 of them.”
“I don’t know if this is still true, but the tramontina made in Brazil were better quality than the ones made in China.”
“Yes I just picked up a 12 piece set of these. Make sure they're the ones that are made in Brazil and not china.”
“Its steel. To cook anything you need some sort of fat. If you aren’t careful you burn things badly. That and you dont need the temp as high since it retains heat so well. And they are bigger/heavier than thin nonstick pans. So be mindful of their weight.”
“Double check the size of the fry pans. Some of them come with an 8 inch and a 10 inch fry pan and others (similar sets) come with a 10 inch and a 12 inch. I prefer the metal tops and if the sizes are what meets your needs, then that’s the better of the two.”
“No real difference in performance. The only functional difference would be which handle you prefer.”
“IMO just barely. For example, you can cook 5 chicken thighs at a time. So no leftovers.”
“Some might not be fully clad and only have tri ply construction in bottom part”
“I think they have a premium line made in brazil and a basic line made in china”
“Tramontina says dishwasher safe so it’s probably sealed a bit better. Inner layers are aluminum which reacts with detergents. After many cycles the pans may delaminate. I like cleaning my pans in the dishwasher though, so I’d opt for the cheaper set that handles dishwasher a bit better.”
“That’s for a reason, they’re not supposed to be comfortable. Tramontina for example are rounded, which means they slip more easily when being held by a dry dish towel. Last thing you want is the handle and pan’s contents rolling on you. Handles on pans in a professional kitchen are never round.”
“Yes, alternative is China which is lower quality”