Deep Ceramic Pasta Plates

Pasta plates have a deep centre and a wide rim that keeps sauce and noodles right where they belong. Here you'll find eight designs in earthenware, stoneware and porcelain, in calm colours and lively glazes. They work for spaghetti, salad, curry and bowls, and they go straight into the dishwasher.

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Pasta plates

What makes a good ceramic pasta plate?

Pasta plates are deep plates with a wide rim and a gently dipped centre, with room for noodles, sauce and sides without anything slipping over the edge as you twirl.

Whether you call them pasta plates or pasta bowls, what matters is the shape, the depth and a material that keeps food warm. That's exactly what we've based this selection on.

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Wide rim

The rim frames your food and gives you a surface where you can rest your fork with confidence.

Deep centre

The dip keeps the sauce together and stops anything from spilling over as you twirl your spaghetti.

Made for everyday

All designs are dishwasher safe, and almost all are microwave safe too – any exceptions are noted on the product page.

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What is a pasta plate and what size is it?

A pasta plate is a deep, wide plate with a broad rim, usually 25 to 28 centimetres across, made for pasta dishes with sauce.

The hollow in the centre is shallower than in a soup bowl, but deeper than on a dinner plate. That keeps your pasta hot and lets you present sauce, vegetables or cheese beautifully. The rim stays clear and works like a picture frame. If you're looking for spaghetti plates, look for exactly this combination of width and depth: long noodles are easy to twirl on 25 to 28 centimetres.

Pasta plate or soup plate: what's the difference?

A pasta plate is wider and shallower than a soup plate, which holds liquid in a deeper, narrower shape. For pasta with sauce, the pasta plate is the better choice.

Both are deep plates, but they do different jobs. Here's a quick comparison:

Feature Pasta plate Soup plate
Shape wide, shallow dip, broad rim deeper, often a narrower rim
Diameter usually 25–28 cm usually slightly smaller
Ideal for Pasta, risotto, salad, bowls Soup, stew, broth
Serving generous, with a clear rim more compact

If you mostly eat soup, take a look at our Soup Plates.

“A good pasta plate turns a simple dish into a little meal with a frame.”

What else can you use pasta plates for?

Pasta plates aren't just for pasta. They also work for salad, curry, risotto and bowls, because the dip and rim hold sauces and let you arrange ingredients beautifully.

  • Salad: The wide surface gives leafy salads and toppings room without crushing them.
  • Curry: Rice and sauce sit side by side, and the dip keeps the sauce together.
  • Risotto: The broad rim lets the dish spread out gently and cool down more quickly.
  • Bowls: Vegetables, grains and protein can be arranged in zones.

For larger portions or main courses, our Large Plates are also a great addition.

Which material is best for pasta plates?

Earthenware, stoneware and porcelain all suit pasta plates. All three retain heat well, but they differ in weight, look and feel.

Earthenware is denser than terracotta and feels warm. The reactive glazes turn out slightly different from piece to piece – that's craftsmanship, not a flaw. Stoneware is fired harder, is very robust and often has a matt or shimmering glaze. Porcelain is thinner-walled, lighter and classic, and it rings with a clear tone when tapped. If you're looking for ceramic pasta plates, you'll find all three styles here, for example in the Circle, Uniq, Bronzo, Forte and Azulejo collections.

The essentials at a glance

A pasta plate usually measures 25–28 cm, has a wide rim and a deep centre, and suits pasta, salad, curry and bowls. All designs are dishwasher safe, and almost all are microwave safe.

How do you care for ceramic pasta plates?

The easiest way to care for ceramic pasta plates is in the dishwasher, as all designs in this selection are dishwasher safe. With a little attention, the glaze and shape will stay beautiful for years.

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Stack with care

If needed, place a cloth or sheet of paper between the plates so the glaze doesn't rub against the base.

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Clean gently

Rinse off leftovers soon after eating; dried-on sauce comes off more easily that way.

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Mind the temperature

Avoid big temperature swings, such as going straight from the fridge into a hot oven.

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Check before microwaving

Almost all designs are suitable; you'll find any exceptions on the product page.

If you're after a pasta plate set for 6 or 12 people, you'll find suitable combinations in our Plate Sets. For starters and desserts, Small Plates complete the table.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a pasta plate?

A pasta plate is a deep, wide plate with a broad rim and a shallow dip, usually 25 to 28 centimetres across. It keeps pasta and sauce together, while leaving enough surface for twirling and presenting your food without anything spilling over.

What size should a spaghetti plate be?

Plates with a diameter of 25 to 28 centimetres suit spaghetti well. The wide surface gives you space to twirl the noodles, and the deep centre keeps the sauce together. Smaller plates quickly look overfilled.

How does a pasta plate differ from a soup plate?

A pasta plate is wider and shallower, with a broad rim for presenting food. A soup plate is deeper and holds liquid better. Choose a pasta plate for pasta with sauce, risotto or bowls, and a soup plate for broth and stew.

Which material is best for ceramic pasta plates?

That depends on your taste: earthenware feels warm with a lively glaze, stoneware is very robust and often matt, and porcelain is thinner-walled, lighter and classic. All pasta plates in this selection hold heat well and are dishwasher safe.

Are the pasta plates dishwasher safe and microwave safe?

Yes, all designs in this selection are dishwasher safe. Almost all are microwave safe; the few exceptions are noted on the relevant product page. Take a quick look there before reheating a meal in the microwave.

Do pasta plates also work for salad, curry or bowls?

Yes, the wide surface and shallow dip suit salad, curry with rice, risotto and bowls. The sauce stays in the centre, while the broad rim frames the dish and gives you room to arrange it.

Find your everyday pasta plates

Browse eight designs and choose the glaze that suits your table. You'll find more shapes and sizes in our plates collection.

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