When laying the table, everything should be harmonious. Beautifully decorated dishes - this is only half the success, the situation is more complicated with the choice of dishes. If the hostess wants to surprise her guests with an elegant and elegant table, it is worth choosing Italian cutlery for him.
Features
In Russia, products from Italy are associated with the world of fashion, beauty, design, famous Italian cuisine. Indeed, a southern, temperamental people with a rich cultural and historical past has learned to produce truly amazing things. So, many manufacturers make antique dishes with patina and fancy old ornaments. Such cutlery will add a touch of luxury and nobleness to the kitchen interior.
Spoons and forks made in Italy are characterized by the use of curly shapes, an abundance of festive shiny elements, and fancy decor. There are even specimens decorated with rhinestones or other shining stones. Attracts Russian buyers and the opportunity to choose an elegant cutlery with a narrow focus, for example, a spoon for cappuccino or a knife for soft cheese. Even the most demanding customer will always find the right thing among Italian-made products.
How to choose?
Before buying cutlery from Italy, listen to the recommendations of specialists.
- In Italy, they are very sensitive to the rules of etiquette, and therefore it is customary to buy separate cutlery for different tasks. Of course, you can add salad with any spoon, but it will be correct if the owner serves this dish with a special salad spoon. The same goes for a cocktail spoon, a set of forks for a cake, a butter knife. It is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also more convenient.
- Real high-quality Italian knives and forks always have at least a subtle sheen. It can be grayish or white, but must be present.
- The main material used in Italy for the manufacture of cutlery is stainless steel. Choose products with a thickness of 1.5-4 mm.
- Visually examine the selected instance. It should not be scratched, burrs or other defects.
- Feel free to sniff the product. Discard items that have a faint odor, this may indicate the presence of impurities that are harmful to health.
- Ask the seller for a product certificate. This document is available from really high-quality Italian-made goods.
Popular manufacturers
Having studied customer reviews, it is possible to highlight the most common Italian cutlery manufacturers in Russia.
EME
This company attracts buyers with its bold design solutions. The range is represented by a fairly large number of products. EME cutlery is used both in everyday life and in high-end restaurants.
The products are characterized by laser engraving, colored pens, an interesting shape, high-quality polishing, silver and bronze plating.
All items are mainly made of stainless steel.
Is popular EME serving set. This includes a soup ladle, serving fork and serving spoon. Users note that sometimes they even keep such a beautiful exquisite set to meet the most honored guests. The kit looks very harmonious, sophisticated, but not “flashy”.
Giorinox
These products are appreciated for the wide range of instruments presented. Giorinox products often use as a gift and always cause delight, especially among the female half of the population. And also noted the opportunity to present such a gift in a nice elegant package.
No less appreciated are the operational qualities of the devices. For example, a fork for fish is popular among Russian buyers. A very exquisite item that will further decorate a beautifully served fish. The fork is made of stainless steel with a patina with gold.
Pintinox
This manufacturer offers stainless steel products with a chromium content of 18%, nickel 10%. These are durable, durable and very comfortable products that can be distinguished by marking 18/10. The products are easy to clean, as they can be washed in a dishwasher.
One of the most popular kits is Palladium, which belongs to premium products. The set includes 126 items for 12 people. The set is decorated in a classic style and is often chosen for use in expensive restaurants. Products are made of stainless steel 3 mm thick.
For Russian houses, Pintinox Filet kits are more relevant.
They have a traditional shape with an unusual hammered design of pens according to the type of ribbon binding along the contours. These items can be used both in everyday life and when meeting honored guests. The thickness of stainless steel is 2.5 mm.
Rondell olivia
This Italian company offers a large assortment of goods, but most of all Russian buyers prefer kits consisting of 24 items and designed for 6 people.
The products are made of stainless steel 18/10 with a thickness of 3.0 mm.
A feature of the specimens is mirror polishing of the outer surface. Customers appreciated the ability to easily wash the kit, including in the dishwasher.
Bugatti
This company is famous for its unusual color schemes in the manufacture of cutlery. The range includes spoons, knives and forks with spectacular red, purple, orange, blue, pink handles. These can be options with a gold or silver plated ring, artificially aged products, pens with specks or stripes, specimens with transparent pens and gold splashes.
Reviews
According to reviews, Italian cutlery is quite popular in Russia, however, they are mainly acquired by reputable successful people who often hold special receptions and social parties for their partners. According to ordinary people with average earnings, in most expensive Italian products there is no need, since at its high cost you will have to get it at most once a year when visiting serious guests.
Of the advantages, wide availability is noted - products can be easily purchased online. By cons, users include high price. All buyers agree that Italian appliances are an indicator of luxury and wealth in the family, and their presence on the festive table indicates a respectful attitude towards guests.
You can learn about creating cutlery at Pintinox from the video below.