Staub Round Cocotte
Exact average 83.6 · 2 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 83
Image: Staub8 professional reviewers tested the Staub Round Cocotte, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: cooking results and build quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Good Housekeeping UK, The Guardian, Epicurious and 5 more
The catch: Pricey, and the dark interior makes browning hard to judge.
6 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 85Good Housekeeping UK
Tested in the Good Housekeeping Institute, the Staub cocotte was the fastest to heat on induction and cooked stew, chicken and cornbread well.
Read Good Housekeeping UK review - 80The Guardian
Named best for slow roasting: beautiful, browns well and the lid keeps food moist.
Read The Guardian review - 85est.Epicurious
Chosen as the best Dutch oven overall after repeated testing, matching Le Creuset on heat, durability and moisture retention.
Read Epicurious review - 85est.The Strategist
Picked as best overall Dutch oven, backed by years of the writer's own use and many chefs' endorsements.
Read The Strategist review - 85est.CNET
Crowned the best overall Dutch oven after months of testing nine pots, with performance on par with Le Creuset for far less money.
Read CNET review - 83est.America's Test Kitchen
Recommended but not a winner: very durable, heats well, has a broad surface and gives great bread crust.
Read America's Test Kitchen review - 83est.Bon Appétit
A beautifully made enameled Dutch oven that sears and heats evenly, and its dark interior hides staining.
Read Bon Appétit review - 83est.Business Insider
Only a brief note in the tested roundup: it could have been a top pick and is still highly recommended, but lost out to Le Creuset on cooking surface, handles and weight.
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Common questions
Is the Staub Round Cocotte worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 8 recommend it. Pricey, and the dark interior makes browning hard to judge.
Do critics agree about the Staub Round Cocotte?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (The Guardian) to 85 (Good Housekeeping UK), a spread of 5 points across 8 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Staub Round Cocotte?
Price (4 of 8 reviews), Hard to clean (2 of 8 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 8 reviews).