Ballarini Parma Forged Aluminum 11-inch Nonstick Stir Fry Pan, Made in Italy

I bought these pans on the recommendation of a chef who used them regularly. I had been looking for a pan to use EVERY morning for hash browns, and with a safe cooking surface. I thought that this larger of the two pans in the set, was IT. After a few weeks of use, the finish started to come off (and we know where those pieces ended up) and I've not used it at an unsafe high heat for it, just for frying hash browns. I did ask the chef if his pans reacted this way and they didn't. It's my fault for not contacting Amazon about this during the return period. I am stuck with it and it's going into the trash. I will contact the manufacturer, but I'm not expecting to get an answer or a replacement. Just be aware.

I had a black BALLARINI like this one that lasted three years but wasn't available last April when I looked for a replacement, so I ordered this gray one and it costs $10 more. The coating started coming off after only a few months and the gray became brown. We don't ever use metal utensils on it but we do cook with medium to high heat (settings 6-8). This is a picture of how it looked after only 9 months use. I like the shape and feel, but the surface is very poor quality.

We discovered these pans when staying in a condo on vacation. We were so impressed with how easy they were to clean we immediately added them to our must-have lists! Occasionally when cooking we will even leave leftovers in the pan overnight, and the next day we can still get the pan clean within minutes without soaking. I am convinced it is magic. One pan did get a burnt-on stain on the bottom which seems a bit stubborn, but this has not happened with our other pans from the same line.

I've run the gamut on cookware, and my Amazon "orders" will verify that. Moving from iron years ago, having heard that leaching was not good, and moving into non stick, and learning the same was true there. Moving to an entire set of stainless, and trying many times unsuccessfully to "season " it, I bought this skillet. Cooks well and cleans well, no doubt leaches well too, but now bears a terrible looking brown spot on the underside after only a handful of uses with medium heat. I give up. Back to iron for me. Anyone care to try to teach me once more how to season?

I already gave this a 5 Star rating I love it so much...I was giving my other items a review and decided to give an update on this order... I STILL LOVE IT!! NO STICKING. Follow directions it states let pot cool down before cleaning... don't use non stick spray...... something I was doing on other non-stick pans. Use butter or Olive oil/ oil. Wait till warm. I washed pan with soap and water when purchased and now I let Cool down and wipe with paper towels. I love it.

I LOVE my pans. I had bought a smaller pan at another vendor and HAD to have more. I love the look of the pans, they are so nice looking sitting on the stove. I have never had a non stick pan that was truely non stick, I use very little oil or other lubricant. I have NEVER had anything stick to the pan. What I love the most is the fact that it is the same texture even on the bottom, so it is sooooo easy to clean. It looks as good today at the day I bought them. Highly recommend them to everyone.

These are BY FAR the best fry pans we've ever owned and used.PROS: First of all, they are truly non-stick. We've cooked a variety of items and nothing has stuck to the surfaces of these pans thus far. Usually, I can rinse 90% of the residue off before even taking a dishcloth to them. Secondly, they lie flat which means that eggs and similar items don't tend to run to the outside edges as they did on some of our other non-stick wear. Third, they distribute heat very evenly so items cook well regardless of their location on the surface. Finally, the temperature indicator on the handle is a nice touch too.CONS: As others had noted in their reviews, both pans arrived slightly deformed which suggests that the packing from the factory isn't as effective as it needs to be for handling. But applying two-handed pressure with both thumbs, I was gradually able to reshape them into a more acceptably round shape. Also, they tend to hold heat, which is good for cooking, but it also means that you need to allow more cooling time before washing them since the manufacturer warns that immersion while too warm might affect the granite finish. On occassion, this has slightly delayed cleanup, but it has not proven to be a big deal. And the nice little temp indicator gives a visible indication of when they are cool enough to wash.

I love this pan, I bought a few and came back for a couple more. The dot that is suppose to tell you if it is warm or not went out after first use (stays red at all times) I am not sure why this is even a feature, but it doesn't faze me, as I should know if a pan is hot or not. All my other dots work fine, just one is dysfunctional, so if buying for this feature be warned it might not work.Over 1 year now, they are still great 👍 even added a picture showing the beautiful color doesn't chip or fade away with washes. The two we use the most seem slightly darker. Could be from oil or grease cooked on. We cook at least 3 times a day, sometimes no pans as baking, but other times we use 3 or 4 at one meal as cooking different items, so yes these have been used many a time over and still look and cook great.

I bought an 8 inch Bellerini pan as part of a silent auction package at a fund-raiser. I was impressed by the ease of cooking with it, showing superior non-stick qualities with all types of food. The flat, forged bottom works well on our glass cook-top to conduct heat quickly and efficiently. Plus, the coloured dot is helpful in regulating cooking temperature to avoid burning or over-cooking. Our white Lagostina pans were becoming increasingly problematic with food sticking and burning. So, I decided to replace them all with these three from Bellerini. So far, I am delighted, since they offer the same performance as the first pan. I hope they continue to work as well for many years as they have during these early days. I highly recommend these pans.

Delivery was quick and packaging was really good. Pans felt solid yet, light enough not to be too heavy to carry.They were quite attractive in appearance and looks like they were well made. Cannot comment on how well they work as I purchased these as a gift for my daughter. However, they look like they are going to reliable pans.

Excelentes sartenes! Los compramos hace un mes, los usamos diario y siguen como el primer día, nada se les pega, excelente nivel de antiadherencia. Puedes cocinar los huevos estrellados perfectos en estos sartenes.Altamente recomendables.

good frying non stick pan

Excelente