Calphalon Aluminum Nonstick Square Grill Pan

Last updated: December 21, 2020


Grill masters will love the three layers of nonstick coating on this grill pan, which means foods release with ease. The pan's ridges are deep to provide the perfect grill marks and to trap juices for easy clean up later. The company believes in its product so much that it provides a lifetime warranty. During our testing, this grill pan cooked the veggies quickly and evenly, without smoking. It was also lightweight and was very easy to clean.

Calphalon Aluminum Nonstick Square Grill Pan

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: Thanks to its three layers of nonstick coating, you'll never have to worry about foods sticking to this pan.

In our analysis of 59 expert reviews, the Calphalon Aluminum Nonstick Square Grill Pan placed 9th when we looked at the top 10 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Featuring a hard anodized exterior and nonstick interior. Calphalon ContemporaryNonstick combines durability and performance with fast clean up and easy low fat cooking.. Heavy gauge aluminum construction ensures even heating and is hard anodized for durability. It also makes it dishwasher safe. Interior includes three layers of nonstick coating – two layers provide durability and the third layer offers easy release performance. The long, brushed stainless steel handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop. Pans and covers are also oven safe, making it ideal for finishing a gourmet dish. Deep ridges add authentic grill flavor to meats and browns evenly while locking in juices. And it’s large enough to accommodate extra servings. The nonstick surface means you can cook healthier using less fat, with effortless cleanup. Comes with Calphalon’s full lifetime warranty.

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

11 inch size makes this pan fall in the above average size section which is good thing since now you have more space for grilling.
It is made of heavy-gauge aluminum for even heating and the body is hard anodized for durability. It is also dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
While it is designed to cook food evenly, it also ensures that the food retains its juices.
This product is PFOE free. Without the inclusion of harmful chemicals, your grilled meals will always be safe to eat. And, being oven safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, you also get flexibility of use.
The long, brushed stainless steel handles of the pan are designed to stay cool on the stovetop. Pans and covers are also oven safe which makes it ideal for finishing a gourmet dish.
Heavy gauge aluminum construction ensures even heating and is hard anodized for durability. It also makes it dishwasher safe.
The heavy-gauge aluminum construction allows for even heat distribution when cooking. This will, therefore, make the cooking elementary and faster.
The good thing about this product is you can clean this in your dishwasher. In order to protect your hands while handling this cookware the handle of this pan is made of a long stainless steel material.
I love the long brushed stainless steel handle that surprisingly stays cool over the stovetop. Both the pan and the cover are oven-safe too thus enabling me to make my favorite gourmet recipes.
3 layered non stick coating for durability and easy release of food. Accommodates more than one serving and can be used to cook different items together.

What reviewers didn't like

Not dishwasher compatible as advertised. It is not scratch resistant. Not metal utensil safe.
Some might find the handle too long for their arm
The ridges are not high enough which may result in food being cooked in extra fat.
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