Top 15 best grill pans: 2021-2022 price/quality ranking

A grill pan is not just for steaks. It will also come in handy for those who love fried dishes with a crispy crust, but also adhere to the principles of healthy eating, because in such a pan you can cook meat, fish and vegetables without oil. Our rating will help you choose a quality grill pan, which includes the best models 2021-2022, and for convenience they are divided into categories.

Rating of the best grill pans 2021-2022

Place	Name	Price	Rating
Best grill pans by price/quality for 2021-2022
1	Dream Granite, with lid, removable handle, 24 cm	Check out the price	4.9 / 5
2	MOULIN VILLA TGN, 28 cm	Learn the price	4.8 / 5
3	Kama dishes gu8063, with lid, 28 cm	Learn the price	4.7 / 5
The best cast iron grill pans
1	Mallony GPR-26C, 26 cm	Learn the price	4.9 / 5
2	Lodge L8SGP3, 26 cm	Learn the price	4.8 / 5
3	Biol 1128, 28 cm	Learn the price	4.7 / 5
The best nonstick grill pans
1	NEVA METAL PLATE Original 4424, removable knob, 24 cm	Check out the price	4.9 / 5
2	Rondell Zeita Neu RDA-1204	Learn the price	4.8 / 5
3	Dream Granite, with lid, 26 cm	Learn the price	4.7 / 5
The best grill pans with removable handle
1	Dream Granite C068, with lid, removable handle, 28 cm	Check out the price	4.9 / 5
2	Kukmara Granit Ultra 282a, with lid, removable handle, 28 cm	Expected price	4.8 / 5
3	NEVA METAL PLATE Baikal 254028G, removable handle, 28 cm	Learn the price	4.7 / 5
The best budget grill pans
1	Scovo Super grill RH-001, 26 cm	Learn the price	4.9 / 5
2	Zabava RK-4032A, 28 cm	Learn the price	4.8 / 5
3	Brizoll HoReCa H181825G	Check price	4.7 / 5

How to choose a grill pan at a price/quality ratio?

There are a few important points that will help you choose a grill pan:

1. Shape. All such products come in round and square. It is better to choose a square one, as it holds more food and simplifies obtaining a crispy crust with a characteristic pattern.
2. The height of the rim.. The higher they are, the higher the temperature inside the pan will be. If you plan to cook mostly meat on the frying pan, it is better to choose a deep model, and if vegetables, you can do with a shallow one. It is also desirable that at least one rim has a special spout for easy drainage of excess fat.
3. Rib height. It is desirable that their height was at least 5 mm. Firstly, such deep grooves will accumulate excess fat. Secondly, strongly protruding ribs speed up cooking and allow you to get a more pronounced pattern.
4. Material. Cast iron and aluminum pans are considered the best. The first pans heat up quickly and, if properly washed, they do not stick to food. Aluminum products are lighter and cheaper, although it should be taken into account that due to the porous surface of the metal, food can stick to it.

It is also desirable that the kit with a pan provided a lid, and the handle was made of nonheat material and was removable, so the pan can be put in the oven.

The best grill pans by price/quality for 2021-2022

Even if you don't plan to use the grill pan often, you shouldn't buy the cheapest products. It is better to give preference to cookware that combines an affordable price with decent quality.

1. Dream Granite, with lid, removable handle, 24 cm

Third place in the category is this square aluminum frying pan with small spouts on the rims, which are needed to drain off excess fat. The non-stick layer, with which the inner surface of the cookware is coated, is highly wear-resistant and designed to last for a long time. The height of the walls is optimal and allows to cook not only vegetables but also large pieces of fish and meat.

The coating is thick enough to cook with little or no oil, preserving the flavour and health of the food. Rib height is high enough to clearly see the grill marks on the food. Removable handle allows you to cook food not only on the stove, but also in the oven, and the handle itself is not heated, so you can remove the pan from the stove even without a tack.

Technical specifications:

• non-stick coating - yes;
• weight - 2 kg;
• bottom thickness of 6 mm;
• 430 mm high walls.

2 MOULIN VILLA TGN, 28 cm

The second position is occupied by the Moulin Villa TGN grill pan. It's square, so it's easy to place large pieces of fish and meat. The sides have small holes to pour out the excess fat. Since the frying pan is made of aluminum, the manufacturer additionally covered it with a titanium non-stick coating so that the food won't stick to the surface, even if no oil is used for frying.

After use, the frying pan can be washed in the dishwasher. Ribs are high enough, so meat and fish will clearly show the pattern, and deep grooves will accumulate excess fat. The handle is ergonomically shaped and made of bakelite, so you can grab it by hand without a tack. The handle is removable, which allows you to use the pan in the oven.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - titanium;
• weight of 0.95 kg;
• bottom thickness of 4.5 mm;
• 400 mm high walls.

3. Kama dishes gu8063, with lid, 28 cm

The leading position in the category is taken by this cast-iron skillet of domestic production. It is deep enough, so you can cook even large pieces of meat or fish in it. The bottom is also thick enough, so the heating takes a long time, but the cookware keeps the set temperature for a long time. In addition, a lid is provided in the set. If necessary, it can be used to press the food, so that the frying was better and more even.

The product is suitable for all types of stoves. Also the pan can be put in the oven. It should be taken into account that the handles of the frying pan are also made of cast iron, so you should take the dish only with a tack. Another peculiarity of the frying pan is that it has quite high ribs, thanks to which the characteristic grill pattern is very clearly visible on the food. You will have to clean the frying pan by hand, as it cannot be washed in the dishwasher.

Technical specifications:

• non-stick coating - no;
• weight - 6,05 kg;
• bottom thickness of 6 mm;
• 600 mm high walls.

The best cast iron grill pans

Cast-iron grill pans are considered the best because food doesn't stick to cast-iron and the material itself holds temperature for a long time, which makes cooking easier.

Mallony GPR-26C, 26 cm.

In third place is this cast iron skillet. It has a square shape to make it easier for the user to place several pieces of meat or fish on it at once. Due to the thick bottom the heated cookware keeps warm for a long time, and high ribs provide high quality grilling and make it possible to get a beautiful pattern on the meat or fish.

Cast iron has excellent non-stick properties. The main thing is to wash the dish with plain water, without detergent. You can cook in this cookware on all types of stoves, including induction stoves, as well as use in the oven. But do not take the frying pan with your bare hand: its handle is also made of cast iron and gets very hot during cooking.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - no;
• weight of 5 kg;
• bottom thickness of 5.8 mm;
• bottom diameter of 26 cm.

2: Lodge L8SGP3, 26 cm

The second position is another quality cast iron grill pan. In addition to the traditional handle, it has an additional small handle that makes it easy to remove the cookware from the oven. Since the product has a one-piece construction, you should use a tack when removing the frying pan from the oven, as the handle gets very hot.

The bottom is thick enough, so the cookware keeps the temperature for a long time. This allows you to cook a large number of treats at once. Due to the high walls, the pan is suitable not only for frying vegetables, but also for cooking large and meat steaks. Foods will have a beautiful pattern and appetizing crust, as the frying pan has sufficiently high ribs. Nose for draining excess fat is not provided, so it is not very convenient to remove it.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - no;
• bottom diameter - 24 cm;
• bottom thickness of 5 mm;
• 550 mm high walls.

Biol 1128, 28 cm

The leading position is occupied by a cast-iron grill pan from a well-known manufacturer. It can be used not only on the stove (any type), but also in the oven. Cooked food can be served directly in the frying pan, as in addition to the usual handle there is an additional for more convenient carrying. Non-stick coating of the product is not provided, but the cast-iron cookware is excellent for frying food without oil.

The bottom of the product is thick, so that the pan will retain its temperature longer. The walls are high, so you can fry even large pieces of meat or fish inside. Users also praise the thoughtful height of the ribs. The grooves between them accumulate residual fat, and the protruding ribs allow you to get a crispy crust and the characteristic grilling pattern on vegetables, meat or fish.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - no;
• weight - 3 kg
• bottom diameter - 23 cm;
• The walls are 550 mm high.

The best nonstick grill pans

If your grill pan is made of aluminum, it should definitely have a nonstick coating that allows you to cook your favorite foods without oil.

1. NEVA METAL PLATE Original 4424, removable handle, 24 cm

We decided to put this grill pan in third place. It has a diameter of 24 cm, so you can cook two meat or fish steaks on the pan at the same time. The frying pan is aluminum, and in order to cook food on it without oil, the manufacturer has covered the inner surface with a multi-layer non-stick coating. The height of the walls is not the highest, so thick pieces of meat are unlikely to fry in this frying pan.

That said, the ribs are high enough to ensure even grilling and allow you to get a distinct pattern on the meat or fish. Excess juices and fat accumulate between the ribs, although the skillet does not have a spout to drain excess fat. You can pick up the skillet even without a tack because the removable handle is made of a nonheating material (bakelite).

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - is;
• weight of 0.89 kg;
• bottom thickness of 4 mm;
• 460 mm high walls.

2. Rondell Zeita Neu RDA-1204

The second position is occupied by a grill pan from Rondell. It is aluminum and has a non-stick coating of titanium, so food will not stick to the surface even in the complete absence of oil. The frying pan has a rectangular shape, which allows you to cook several steaks or large portions of vegetables at once. There are notches on the sides that allow you to quickly remove the excess fat left after cooking.

Since the cookware is made of aluminum, it heats up very quickly, but does not hold its temperature as long as cast iron cookware. The non-stick coating is of high quality, so you can use metal forks or spatulas to stir or remove food. The pan can also be washed in the dishwasher.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - titanium;
• bottom thickness of 4.5 mm;
• 550 mm high walls.

3. the Mechta Granite, with lid, 26 cm

A top-notch grill pan is one of the highest quality grill pans available. It is made of aluminum, so it heats up very quickly, and the marble coating prevents food from sticking to the surface during grilling without oil. Juices and grease released during cooking and accumulated in the grooves between the ribs can be drained through special spouts on the side walls.

The ribs are high enough to cook food quickly and evenly, and the food displays a distinct grill grill pattern. Removing the pan from the fire is possible even without using an oven mitt, as the handle is made of special nonheating material. Included with the product is a lid with a special hole for steam escape.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - is;
• weight of 2 kg;
• bottom thickness of 6 mm;
• walls of 450 mm in height.

The best grill pans with a removable handle

The presence of a removable handle expands the possibilities of using the grill pan, because in this case it can be used to bake dishes in the oven.

1. Dream Granite C068, with lid, removable handle, 28 cm

In third place is the Mechta Granite C068 grill pan. It is equipped with a removable handle, so that the dishes can be cooked not only on the stove, but also baked in the oven. Additionally provided with a lid with a hole for steam escape. The frying pan itself is square, so the user can easily place several steaks on it at once.

The frying pan is made of aluminum, so it heats up very quickly. Since aluminum is a porous material, without oil the food will stick to it. To avoid this, the manufacturer has provided the frying pan with a non-stick coating. It is multi-layered, so it has a long service life and is not afraid of metal objects. The walls of the frying pan are high enough, so you can cook even large pieces of meat and fish on it.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - there is;
• bottom diameter - 25 cm;
• The walls are 470 mm high.

2. Kukmara Granit Ultra 282a, with lid, removable handle, 28 cm

The second position is taken by the Granit Ultra grill pan from the Kukmara brand. It is made of aluminum, so it heats up quickly, and the granite non-stick coating allows you to cook food without oil and does not let the food stick to the surface. The handle is made of bakelite. This material does not heat up, so you can remove the pan from the fire even without a tack.

However, keep in mind that the handle itself is not removable, so the pan cannot be used in the oven. After cooking, the frying pan can be easily cleaned of dirt. It can be cleaned both by hand and in the dishwasher. The optimal height of the ribs ensures that even large pieces of meat are evenly grilled, and the finished product shows off the appetizing grilling pattern.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - granite;
• weight - 3,02 kg;
• The walls are 350 mm high.

3. neva metal cookware baikal 254028G, removable handle, 28 cm

This aluminum grill pan with a polymer-ceramic non-stick coating absolutely deservedly gets the top spot. It is highly resistant to wear and tear, so you can stir or turn food with a metal spatula or an ordinary fork. In addition, the non-stick coating allows you to cook foods without oil, preserving their flavor and useful properties.

Non-stick coating can be easily cleaned from dirt both by hand and in the dishwasher. You can remove the pan from the stove even without a tack, because the handle is made of nonheating material (bakelite). The handle itself is removable, so the pan can be used not only on the stove, but also in the oven.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - polymer-ceramic;
• weight 1,7 kg;
• 600 mm high walls.

The best inexpensive grill pans

If you're just planning to master grilling meat, fish and vegetables, start with an inexpensive grill pan. Three models were voted best in this category for 2021-2022.

Scovo Super Grill RH-001, 26 cm

Third place in the category is this inexpensive grill pan. It's aluminum, so it heats up very quickly, and the Teflon coating prevents food from sticking. Handle the pan with care: do not use metal spatulas and forks, because they can scratch the coating. For the same reason, do not wash the frying pan with a hard wire sponge.

The handle of the frying pan is made of non-heating material (bakelite), but its design is not removable, so it is not recommended to use the pan in the oven. The frying pan has a classic round shape, but the diameter of the bottom is enough to fry two steaks at once. Keep in mind that the height of the walls is not very high, so cook large pieces of meat in this pan is unlikely to work.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - Teflon;
• weight 0.3 kg;
• walls of 1.8 mm thick;
• 220 mm high walls.

2. Zabava RK-4032A, 28 cm

Second place goes to the grill pan Zabava RK-4032A. It is made of aluminum, and the working surface has a marble non-stick coating. It is characterized by increased strength and resistance to wear, and you can turn the food with an ordinary metal fork. The rectangular shape of the pan allows you to cook up to four servings of steaks at a time, and the high ribs provide fast roasting and allow you to get a beautiful grill pattern on the products.

The side walls have special grooves for draining excess fat. Fats and all the juices accumulate in the grooves between the ribs, so you can cook without a drop of oil, preserving all the taste and useful properties. The handle is made of nonheating material and is removable, so the pan can be used not only on the stove, but also in the oven.

Technical characteristics:

• non-stick coating - marble;
• weight - 0,9 kg;
• the walls are 550 mm high.

3. Brizoll HoReCa H181825G

Leading the way in the category of budget grill pans is this model. It has an affordable price, although in appearance and shape is not like standard frying pans. The product is rectangular and has handles on both sides. Thanks to this pan can be used on the stove and in the oven, and ready meals can be served directly in the pan, so that meat, fish or vegetables remain warm and fragrant for longer.

Non-stick coating of the product is not provided, but the food does not stick to the cast iron. You can wash the product with a damp sponge, preferably without detergent, so that in the future the food does not stick to the pan. The walls of the dishes are not very high, so thick steaks will be uncomfortable to cook on it. At the same time, the ribs are high enough so that the characteristic pattern of the grill is clearly visible on the food.

Technical specifications:

• non-stick coating - no;
• weight 1,3 kg;
• the walls are 250 mm high.

What brand to choose?

The brand is also important when buying a grill pan. In 2021-2022 the best manufacturers were recognized by Mechta, MOULIN VILLA, Kamskaya ware, Mallony, Lodge, Biol, NEVA METAL, Rondell, Kukmara, Scovo, Zabava and HoReCa. We included the most high-quality and convenient products of the brands in the rating.

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