Mario Batali Granite Grill Piastra

by Mario Batali

Product Features

• Solid granite conducts heat evenly
• 10 inch x 14 inch double sided with both a grill and griddle surface
• Easy to use- preheat on grill, brush lightly with oil and sear
• Ideal for seafoods and flatbreads
• Wash with hot soapy water before first use

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 14 x 0.5 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EBS858
• Item model number: 0-49888
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,916 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Cooking on a piastra is an Italian tradition that has withstood the test of time. Alla Piastra means cooking on a flat griddle over a hot fire. Our Piastra is crafted from a uniquie type of granite that conducts heat much the same as cast iron and will not rust.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stating The Obvious, December 21, 2009

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Bill Foonman "Bill Foonman" (Miami, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mario Batali Granite Grill Piastra (Kitchen)

I have never understood why so many people spend so much money to reinvent the wheel and make others rich.

I have been cooking this way for many years but have never heard of a Piastra. Folks, find a roofer in your town who replaces or installs slate roofing on older homes or check out the floor section in Home Depot for slate tiles. This stuff is made to last 100 years. Buy a few pieces of slate. Scrub it clean and oil before using on your grill. Cook your shrimp, scallops, fish and other goodies to your heart's content and in the event that one breaks, (usually by dropping it) spend the $2 to buy another tile.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk, April 5, 2009

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RR (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mario Batali Granite Grill Piastra (Kitchen)

Purchased in December 2008 used it about 15 times in a 2 month period then it split in half. Contacted Wilco,the manufacturer and they sent another one that looks like it has been repaired but used it 6 times in a 2 week period and now there is a crack that runs all the way around the piastra so it is just a matter of time before this one breaks in two also. I have stopped using per the included instructions and am returning it to the manufacturer for a refund. Food tasted great on it for the time I used it but not worth $50 for so few uses.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mario's Pitiful Piastra, April 11, 2009

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MoJo (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mario Batali Granite Grill Piastra (Kitchen)

I purchased a Batali Italian Grill Piastra in January. I used it perhaps 10 times. Despite taking good care of the stone, it cracked completely across the stone. Given the experiences of the other reviewers, you would do well to pass on this piece of junk.