Customer Reviews

All-Clad Panini Pan with Press

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I have nothing but praise for this pan. I have been using it 4-5 times per week since I purchased it.

The pan heats quickly and evenly and gives that perfect grilled crust to everything I have tried. It did take some practice to get the temperature and timing down - I heat the press on another burner at 9/10 and the pan at about a 4/10. That gives me the perfect browning to both sides while also allowing enough time for the sandwich to get hot throughout. All Clad gives some advice on timing and procedure, but I think my system works better. Be aware, the handle of the pan stays cool but the press handle can get hot.

The listing does not say, but the press is cast iron and quite heavy. Cleanup of the press and pan is easy. The non-stick of the pan works well and the cast iron cleans up easily (I always butter or oil what I am grilling, so ymmv).

I now get perfect sandwiches every time, and never have to worry about all the things that can go wrong with an electric panini press. I am sure this pan will give me many years of great service.

This pan will not disappoint; it's the real thing! The press weighs as least twice as much as the pan--which is hard to find these days. I originally purchased to grill sliced panini rolls, but now use this wonderful pan to grill almost everything from steaks to vegetables. The press is heavy and works; only draw back to this is when it's hot, it's sometimes difficult to hold on to in the air or locate the right spot to rest the press when you have to flip, garnish and/or move around what ever you're grilling.

I am so excited to use this grill. So easy to use and clean and is very well made. Try a grilled sandwich or grilled vegetables, shrimp or fish. I really love it. Fast and makes everything really tasty.

i bought this pan for like 59 dollars on a promotional special price. i would not pay more for it. the pan is well constructed in true all clad fashion. i think i would rather have higher sides, b/c when a fat sandwich is in the pan and the press is on top, the press wobbles and i don't feel safe leaving it unattended. also, it says to preheat the press, which is nice and heavy, on another burner and after trying several temps and times of preheating, it never seemed to give the crust that desireable golden brown. its easier to flip the sandwich after pressing it.
i think i would like the mario batali one better, because the enamel is more pleasing to the eye than the black nonstick look of the all clad, and also b/c the sides are higher.
all in all, it does the job; but for all clad, i expected perfection, i suppose.

I asked for, and received the All-Clad Panini Pan with Press as a gift. I was so excited and couldn't wait to use it; however, bad news arrived before I ever got the chance - while reading the Instructions I found that it is not recommended for flat top stoves. Since I have a flat glass cooktop, I decided to call All-Clad to find out why it is not recommended and they told me it is because of the way the pan and press are constructed, the heat will not distribute evenly and I would not get good results - and they definitely recommended against using the pan. Just want to pass this along in case you are considering - I'm returning mine . . . unused.

It works and clean up was easy as it's non-stick. The press is very heavy due to being a cast iron. Though its Chinese made, tt seems very sturdy. It made nice grill marks.

Usage:

Panini
Brauts/Saugages

Bought two. One for beach house so always have it around for a quick sandwich. Easy to use, easy to clean

I gave our son and daughter in law a set of Alclad pots & pans when they got married, there was a special that was included, the paninni pan & press. They said they use it every day and love it! When we were there they used it so much we were sold, I now bought one for us and another for a gift! It is terrific, like grilling indoors! Plus it cleans like a dream!

A must have for any kitchen. A beautiful pan that will last for years. Makes beautiful sandwiches. Highly recommended.

I got this pan for free b/c I bought so much All-Clad. I love the rest of it, but this pan has brought me nothing but trouble. I do agree the sides are a little short. I also think it is awkward to hold and move around. Also, it says non-stick, but if you keep reading it says you need to use a little oil. Frankly, I think they give it away for a reason.