Unfortunately, this is no better than a generic $50 cast iron pan.

The handle is ridiculously weak and cannot manage the heavy weight of the pan. It’s always coming loose, and now, after 100 or so uses, is starting to crack.

The surface shows cracks on medium heat, and the heat is not distributed evenly.
They claim these to be the best cast irons, however, it is nothing more than good marketing.

After sales support is non-existent - notice that there are no replies to these reviews?
Problem here is, that in Australia, the brand is manag...Read more

I purchased nearly two thousand dollars of various Le Creuset cast iron enamel pots, non stick frypans and a stainless steel cookware set. When my three nonstick frypans began to deteriorate, losing their smooth surface so food stuck, I took them back to Le Creuset to complain. After examining them and condescendingly accusing me of overheating them they offered me a discount on a replacement. As an ex chef I knew that I hadn't overheated them so decided to buy only one replacement from Le Creuset which was the cast iron skillet. The sales-peop...Read more

Cooks like a dream. Looks gorgeous. I seasoned my Le Creuset frypan when l got it. I slow heat it to medium heat, l cook no higher than 5 or 6 heat. Cooks eggs, omelettes, battered fish, fried flour coated fish, plain fish, steak, stir fries,tomatoes cooked to a sauce, plums to a sauce, on stove top fruit is softened and caramelised then pudding/ cake batter added and transferred to oven to bake, all perfectly, no stick, no burn, no problems, delicious results, then quick and easy cleanup afterwards, no scrub, no hassle, just rinse, wipe, dry...Read more

I've purchased and loved several La Creuset items in the past, but this cast iron skillet is horrible. Everything sticks to it. I was told by La Creuset that I couldn't cook eggs on it, and that it wasn't for frying veggies in the regular stir-fry sense (though other cast irons I own cook eggs and veggies perfectly). So I tried to stick to veggies and fish, specifically searing, but it's as though the bottom of this pans clamps on to food. I'm not sure I've seen anything like it. As in, half my salmon or halibut fillet sticks to the pan an...Read more

My wife wanted a Le Creuset pot and was initially very happy with the new blue pot from David Jones.
4 years later the base has chips all over it. We took it back to David Jones and they had the rep look at it. I was not concerned as it had a lifetime warranty. I was shocked when they refused to warrant the product as it "showed signs of over heating"! This is not the case. From the many similar reviews on this website the quality in this brand is clearly no longer there. Don't buy Le Creuset!

I subsequently asked David Jones to Warran...Read more

After having purchased a used 26cm Casserole a few years ago.... I fell in love. I now have several pieces and in my opinion it is by far and away the best cast iron available. Yes, it is expensive - but I believe worth every cent.

If treated properly it will last many lifetimes...... and stay looking good.
Tips - Start heat on low - wait for a few minutes before raising heat to medium. There is no need to cook on high....just wait a little while for the pan to heat. Best way to remove stains is soak it in sudsy water for awhile. Wa...Read more

I purchased a Le Creuset 10 quart enamel steel stock pot. Within 3 weeks of mild use - boiling water for pasta - a chip appeared on the bottom. The retail establishment assured us that Le Creuset stands behind its products and would replace it. I called and left 3 messages before they called back and I was told I could return it to them and if they evaluated that the damage was not my responsibility that they would replace it. They said if they decide the chip was from misuse, they would allow me to repurchase it at at 30% discount - Ha! Then ...Read more

We don't own a microwave so decided to spend the extra money and purchase a 'good quality' pan, given we use it on a daily basis. I felt re-assured by the 10 year warranty, but surprise surprise it doesn't cover the fact enamel damage. We've had the 3-ply omelette pan for a little over 6 months and the enamel has started to peel off. I've NEVER put it in the dishwasher or even used metal accessories. So according to their warranty I must've heated it too high from time to time. Like other reviewers, what a load of crock if the pan can't handle ...Read more

With all the fan fare surrounding this brand, I bought their expensive enameled cast iron casserole as a prized addition to our kitchen. Red through all the instructions carefully and very first cooking in it, didn't work as promised! Everything would just stick! Took more oil to finally finish a simple vegetarian curry than my regular stainless steel pans. But, since this is such a big brand, we thought we probably have not used it correctly. So, next cooking, even more careful and same result. After some more iterations, I decided to take it ...Read more

I first bought the 30cm shallow cast iron casserole I thought that was enough - cost so much! but I fell head over heels in love with it! Cook with it ALL the time! I then purchased the grilling pan as I thought it would quite practical. I now grill anything and everything!! Love it!! So I then bought the 24cm dutch oven and now I have purchased the signature 22 cm round wide dutch oven! These casseroles are a dream to cook with and so easy to clean. The trick for me is to start them off medium to high heat then once hot turn the heat do...Read more