Bialetti Italian Collection 8-inch fry pan Collection
Review by B. Roy "RoyTech" : Made in China - Not Italy

The specifications for this pan on the website (as of June 14, 2011) state "Made in Italy". It is not. It is made in China. Other than that, its a nice pan, medium weight (just the weight needed - some pans are way too heavy to make an omlette), cost is low, the outside is enamel coated and the non-stick coating on the inside is better than most. To make things honest, it should be called the Bialetti Chinese collection! The pan should last about 5 years of moderate use.

Bialetti Italian Collection 8-inch fry pan Collection
Review by Phoebe Lange : Great saute pan!

I have mostly Calphalon Non-Stick Cookware. I originally purchased other Calphalon products not knowing exactly what I would get. But I had done some research and chose the Calphalon brand because of its good customer reviews and detailed product information. Well, I loved my first piece and have slowly been replacing all my cookware as it becomes old, too worn or because I just can't stand it anymore, with Calphalon pieces. This saute pan is no different. It cooks evenly - something that non-stick pans don't always do. It's both heavy enough and light enough to feel good in my hand,(since my hands are very arthritic, that feature is very important to me), moving it while on the stove cooking or carrying it to a plate or to the sink for clean-up. The non-stick surface is so easy to clean that I often just wash the pan by hand, but it is dishwasher safe and using the dishwasher does not ruin the non-stick surface like it does to many cheaper brands. The pan is also a perfect size for making a grilled cheese sandwich, scrambling eggs for one or two, sautéing onions or many other tasks for our household which has been pared down from seven to two as our children have all grown up and now live on their own. This pan cannot go in the oven because of the handle, but I chose that since I knew it would be unlikely that I would use a small saute pan in the oven. But Calpalon has many lines so you can select a size and specific type to meet your needs. I am very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it. Bialetti Italian Collection 8 Inch Saute Pan

Bialetti Italian Collection 8-inch fry pan Collection
Review by R. Aleman "Perfectionist" : Go ahead and try something new!

As soon as I got this pan, some of the first things I made were scrambled eggs, omelets, and pancakes. It has NO problem with stickiness; the teflon works as promised. Overall the pan is slick, light, and high quality. I feel like just because I started using this pan, I cook so much better.

Last night, for example, I was making dinner with my roommate, and we decided to experiment on some quesadillas we were making. We cut up some onions and tomatoes, put a little oil and butter in the pan, and let the onions and tomatoes fry for a bit on low heat. After a few minutes I added in some Bush's baked beans (I rinsed the flavor out lol) into the mixture in the pan, then realized I wanted one last thing: the mexican four cheese blend. I added in a generous amount of cheese and it melted very nicely into the mixture of onions, tomatoes, and now beans. Lastly, I added in some butter and salt to improve the consistency and flavor a bit, and voila! We had this cheesy blend of beans, onions, and tomatoes (my roommate added some turkey) that smelled like heaven. Our flour tortilla was on another pan frying, but when it was done, we poured this cheesy mixture on it and finished it up, with very little residue on the saute pan. Despite all that cheese and mess in the pan, nothing stuck as promised..it was very easy to clean off with water. PLUS, the quesadilla was FANTASTIC thanks to our little food experiment on this pan.

If I could, I would give it a 6/5 :).

Bialetti Italian Collection 8-inch fry pan Collection
Review by countrygirl : Love this little pan

I bought this little pan to go with a set I purchased earlier. I use this pan almost daily and it is non stick & great for most foods. It holds heat evenly and very easy to clean. Mostly I just wipe it out with a paper towel. I would recommend this pan to anyone. The Bialetti pans are very well made.

Bialetti Italian Collection 8-inch fry pan Collection
Review by doublesenior : Great saute pan for a great price

This was an amazing saute pan for a great price. The brand of Bialetti has become a popular brand in my kitchen. It warms up quick and disperses an even heat around the whole pan. This pan is made more for a smaller amount of food to be sauteed. I will be looking forward to eventually buy a 10 inch saute pan, when I need one.

Bialetti Italian Collection 8-inch fry pan Collection
Review by Jay R : Perfect small pan

I'm a college student and sometimes I need a small pan that I can stir-fry or cook my food in. This pan was perfect for the price and quality.