Pfaltzgraff Everyday Trellis 16-Pc Dinnerware vs Mikasa Parchment 40-Piece Dinnerware Set

Buy the Pfaltzgraff Trellis if you want a set you can microwave and run through the dishwasher every day. Buy the Mikasa Parchment if you want a larger, more formal service for eight with a platinum-trimmed scroll pattern. The Pfaltzgraff is stoneware: heavier, chunkier, and built for casual use. The Mikasa is porcelain with a finer rim and a dressier look, but hand-washing is recommended to protect the pattern. Owners of both lines generally praise durability; the Mikasa set rates 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings.

• Choose the Pfaltzgraff Trellis if you want a 16-piece stoneware set that is dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday family meals.
• Choose the Mikasa Parchment if you need service for eight and prefer the lighter, more formal look of porcelain with a platinum border.