Jono Pandolfi Coupe Pasta Bowls Make Everyday Dinners Feel Fancy

I’m the proud owner of several pieces of Jono Pandolfi dinnerware, but my favorite is definitely the Coupe Pasta Bowls. All of my bowls are toasted clay, and each has a different colored glaze. The pink glazed bowl is the newest addition to my collection, but I find myself reaching for the turquoise bowl the most. The matte finish reminds me of a robin’s egg, and I like the delicate speckling of this particular glaze. 

Even though it’s called a pasta bowl, I’ve served many different types of dishes on these bowls, including rice and beans, salmon and quinoa, and even avocado toast. They’re the bowls I bring out when guests are over, when I want to feel a little fancy, or to plate up a special meal that I’ve worked hard to make. It’s a striking piece of serveware that elevates whatever food is on it, and I love the solid feel of the ceramic. It’s also a pretty cool feeling to own high-quality pieces that are actually used at fancy fine dining restaurants.

I’ve had my Jono Pandolfi Coupe Pasta Bowls for over two years now, and they still look as pristine as the day I got them. From the beginning, the company has been about designing unique dinnerware options for the hospitality industry, so everything they make is manufactured to maintain its quality in high-volume commercial kitchens. Translation: These pieces are made to last.

My bowls have seen their fair share of silverware and dishwasher cycles, and while I am careful when handling them, they feel super sturdy. Of the brand’s many offerings, the pasta bowl is the bestseller, and it’s easy to see why. Jono Pandolfi’s ceramic wares aren’t cheap, and this bowl is a super versatile piece. While it was originally designed to showcase pasta courses at the NoMad Hotel in Los Angeles, the wider basin and elegant, sloping profile make it well suited for a variety of dishes. Versatile, durable, beautiful—what’s not to love?

If you’re looking to invest in some solid dinnerware that will wow guests, level up your plating game, and stand the test of time, the Jono Pandolfi Pasta Bowls are a solid choice. You can buy matching bowls or mix up the different colored glazes to match your kitchen aesthetic and personal style.

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Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a freelance writer, editor, and former New Yorker based in sunny Panama City Beach, Florida. Her writing has been featured in HuffPost Food & Drink, Forbes.com, Insider, The Kitchn, MarthaStewart.com, Thrillist, and more.