We Found Stunning Pasta Bowls That Look High-End, but Cost as Low as $5

There’s nothing like tucking into a hearty pasta dish in the comfort of your own home, and we find that the bowl it’s served in helps set the tone. While we occasionally splurge on designer dishware sets or high-end appliances, there’s no need to dip into your savings to get a fantastic set of do-it-all pasta bowls. 

We’ve found 15 budget-friendly picks that look just like the fancy ones to help your favorite pasta (and grain bowls, salads, desserts, you name it taste that much better. All of these options are dishwasher– and microwave–safe, and they start at just $2 apiece. Whether you gravitate towards clean neutrals or colorful patterns, we’ve found an affordable option for you.

Affordable Pasta Bowls That Look High-End:

• Shopper-Loved: Y Yhy Pasta Bowls, Set of 6, $30, originally $50 at amazon.com
• Selamica Porcelain Salad Pasta Bowls, Set of 6, $30, originally $36 at amazon.com
• Famiware Nature Pasta Bowls, Set of 4, $30, originally $37 at amazon.com
• Corelle 20-Ounce Large Glass Pasta Bowl, $5, originally $15 at walmart.com
• Sweese Pasta Bowls, Set of 6, $41 at amazon.com
• Rare Sale: Le Tauci Pasta Bowls, Set of 4, $28, originally $35 at amazon.com
• Unique Design: Mercer Porcelain Low Bowl, $8 at crateandbarrel.com
• Artena Pasta Bowls, Set of 4, $31 with coupon, originally $34 at amazon.com
• Frank White Pasta Bowl, $8 at cb2.com
• Kitchen Must-Have: Vancasso Bonita Pasta Bowls, Set of 6, $32, originally $50 at amazon.com
• Dowan Vibrant Pasta Bowls, Set of 4, $31 with coupon, originally $38 at amazon.com

Y Yhy Pasta Bowls, Set of 6

If you’re looking for a simple set in solid colors, these durable porcelain bowls fit the bill. One of our testing editors’ 10 favorite pasta bowl sets, it comes in seven colors and three finishes, including shiny ceramic white and matte gray.

Selamica Porcelain Salad Pasta Bowls, Set of 6

On sale for $5 apiece, these blue floral bowls have a timeless design inspired by traditional Chinese ceramic patterns. Each bowl in the 6-piece set has a slightly different pattern, and you can also grab the collection in a rainbow of colors.

Famiware Nature Pasta Bowls, Set of 4

These natural bowls feature an unglazed bottom and edges, evoking one of our favorite high-end ceramics brands. The stoneware set comes in numerous colors, finishes, and even shapes — including reactive glaze hues that lend each piece a slightly different look. One shopper even said they “exceeded expectations” and left them “extremely impressed” by their quality.

Corelle 20-Ounce Large Glass Pasta Bowl

For a classic silhouette from a trusted brand, go for this simple style from Corelle. It’s made from the brand’s signature triple-layer Vitrelle glass, which is lightweight and durable. Plus, it comes with a three-year limited warranty should you manage to chip or damage your bowls.

Sweese Pasta Bowls, Set of 6

Get a hand-painted look without the artisan price tag with this “beautiful and versatile” set from Sweese. The bowls nest together for easy storage and offer a lip along the edge to prevent sauce splatters and spills. Grab them in varying shades of tan or a multicolor set.

Le Tauci Pasta Bowls, Set of 4

For a slightly deeper option, go for this set with a 2.4-inch depth. The glossy ceramic bowls come in five solid colors and two sizes, making them suitable for much more than pasta. That said, a household of devoted pasta eaters remarked that they wished they’d bought these sooner.

Mercer Porcelain Low Bowl

This Crate & Barrel-exclusive design has a hammered texture and a fun uneven rim. It’s available in gray, matte white, shiny white, and Artic blue.

Artena Pasta Bowls, Set of 4

Turn your kitchen into a trattoria or red sauce joint with these bowls that would fit in at either style of restaurant. They give an “elegant and clean presentation,” according to this reviewer. Each of the three sizes offers ample capacity for saucy dishes, soups, and more. 

Frank White Pasta Bowl

This angular bowl would be right at home in a modern kitchen. The Bauhaus-inspired piece is both simple and eye-catching — equally great for entertaining and solo dinners. The glazed porcelain bowls stack together for storage, too.

Vancasso Bonita Pasta Bowls, Set of 6

Everyone in your family can have a designated color of the rainbow with this vibrant set. The rich hues and durable stoneware make these bowls a solid pick.

Dowan Vibrant Pasta Bowls, Set of 4

We’ve offered you several neutral picks, so let’s end with something bold. This textured, patterned set will “brighten up the table” and threaten to steal the show — but we know the real star is your cooking.

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