The Best Silverware Sets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Generally, when we review gear, we’re looking for top performers for tasks like blending, crisping, and cutting. But narrowing down the best silverware sets is far more subjective. Because unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, most flatware does exactly what it’s supposed to do: Transport food from a plate or bowl to your mouth. Ideally it also comes out of the dishwasher unscathed.

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The best silverware sets

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Beyond being a functional tool, good silverware will also feel nice in your hand and elevate your tablescape—both matters of personal preference. So to help narrow down your options, I reviewed six of the most popular, highly rated sets you can order online and used them in my own home for at least a few weeks.

Below, find my (admittedly subjective) take on the best silverware sets to buy right now, whether you want classic, modern, or something in between.

New in this update: I found a nice gold-toned flatware set that has (so far) retained its finish even after multiple runs through the dishwasher, and I’ve continued long-term testing both my all-time-favorite flatware set and a great mixed-material set. I also added a section on what to look for when buying a silverware set.

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BA’s favorite flatware set: Made In

If you’re looking for silverware that’s substantial and timeless, let me introduce you to the professional-quality flatware from Made In. The brand’s DTC tableware and cookware are manufactured in partner facilities worldwide and are used in restaurants from New York to Los Angeles. This mirror-polished flatware, specifically, comes from Italy, and it’s very versatile: casual enough for everyday use yet nice enough for special occasions. Design-wise, it’s curvy in all the right ways, perfectly hefty but not too heavy, and free of any ornate embellishments. While all of the pieces are on the large side compared to similar brands (which I happen to really like), there’s a very discernible difference in size between the teaspoon and tablespoon, as well as the salad fork and dinner fork. Given the high quality, the price is nice too; a 20-piece set (four 5-piece place settings) is just under $200.

Long-term testing: I’ve been using Made In’s silverware set as my everyday flatware since 2022, and I can’t imagine I’d ever want to swap it for anything else. Most of my pieces go through the dishwasher at least once a day, and they still look great, with minimal signs of wear and tear. After two years of heavy use (and losing two of the place settings in my divorce), I ordered a second set. Even though I thought my original pieces still looked great, I wondered if, because of normal wear and tear, they’d stand out when mixed with the new set. Well, I’m pleased to report that I honestly have no idea which pieces I’ve had for years and which ones I’ve had for months.

When I originally reviewed silverware sets, Made In didn’t offer any serveware. In 2024, the brand released a matching three-piece serving set that includes a large three-prong fork, a large serving spoon, and a large slotted spoon. It’s just as stylish, substantial, and durable (a.k.a. dishwasher-safe) as the flatware.

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The best budget flatware set: Oneida Colonial Boston

If this Early American–inspired flatware looks familiar, it probably is. Although the form has been minimally altered for a slightly more modern design aesthetic, it’s pretty much the same Onedia cutlery set that graced so many honey oak dinner tables in the ’80s and ’90s. Made from 18/10 stainless steel, the contemporary Colonial Boston flatware features a brushed satin handle that is, unfortunately, a little scratch prone (but hey, the scratches might just add to the vintage vibe). This affordable flatware is available in a 20-piece set (service for four) or a 45-piece (service for eight plus a serving spoon, pierced serving spoon, sugar spoon, serving fork, and butter knife). Colonial Boston flatware is also available as open stock—meaning you can buy extra spoons, forks, and knives (as well as iced-tea spoons) without buying four whole table settings or turning to eBay for the original stuff.