All-Clad 4403 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher-Safe 3-Quart Saute Pan with Lid - Perfect for Browning and Frying

Jan: I’m very happy with this pan. Great quality. I am careful to let it cool before washing. No warping. All good.

United States on Dec 07, 2023

ArcticMinibike: Superior quality. I wanted to get rid of my nonstick pans because the coating was starting to wear through after 20 years of use. In switching to all stainless pans, I found this All-Clad D3 series. I now have 3 pans and I love them all. They are very sturdy, and the handles don't get hot like a cheap stainless pan I purchased before. The handle is very long. They do require extra work to clean, but I've found that deglazing the pan (get it hot and pour some water in right after using) helps unstick any debris or oils. To remove stains and restore the inside to brand new, I use a product called Bar Keeper's Friend. It's very similar to any powdered scrub cleanser. It works best with a sponge, not the scouring side, but the soft sponge side. Weird, I know, but it works great. These pans can be restored to looking new. Heat distribution is good. I use mine with a gas range.

United States on Sep 22, 2023

KC: I have to agree with a number of other reviews I've seen that talk about how uncomfortable the handle is. I own the small and medium All Clad D3 frying pans and have had no issue with the handles, so, even though I'd seen complaints about the handle on this saute pan, I assumed it would be fine.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a limit to the weight for which the handle will remain comfortable, and this exceeds it.
The pan is quite heavy and most of the weight is forced onto a millimetre or so on each side of the handle, that digs into your hand. It's not just a little uncomfortable; it's really unpleasant.
As result, I decided to return the pan and go with my second choice--the Le Crueset 3-ply stainless steel saute pan. I'm very glad that I did, because the Le Crueset has a really comfortable handle and is actually better quality than the All Clad (despite the lower price). The quality difference is particularly evident in the lid. The All Clad lid is made in China, has sharp edges, no branding on it and the rivets aren't centred in their location. On a £200 pan? C'mon! The Le Crueset lid is well made with a really nice branded handle and that quality is carried...

United Kingdom on Nov 24, 2022

M.: I needed to replace a couple high use pans because we'll have a new induction stove top soon. Most of my cookware is All Clad and I so love how it feels to cook with them and the results of the food so I don't look at other options. My All Clad are more than 15 years old so I know it really doesn't matter if they're an older model or new model, & I appreciated the savings, so this was a great purchase option. I use a saute pan most frequently for making dinner and I find this to work beautifully and cleans up well. I will note that I've seen other reviewers aren't happy if their All Clad doesn't clean up to look as it did when it came out of the box, but I don't worry about that. They're clean, don't get me wrong, but there's some variation in some spots sometimes. But, my pans aren't on display and I guess I don't expect them to be flawless. My Le Creuset pots' interior enamel are far from perfect, but they're clean and, like All Clad, cook perfectly so I'm happy :).

United States on Nov 01, 2022

LM: For this price I can't give more than 2 stars. The handle is really uncomfortable, no matter which way you hold it. I got the 2,8 litre saucepan and it's quite heavy, so the poor handle design makes holding it very uncomfortable. The surface is flat which is good, but it's not really scratch resistant. I've used it for a couple months and it has some faint scratches. Although that doesn't affect the cooking process at all.
However, the lid handle gets hot and you can't pick it up with bare hands. Even the cheapest supermarket pans usually have that part figured out...
I still think it's a good quality pan, but at this price range there are for sure better alternatives.

Germany on Oct 06, 2021

GM: Great pan...quality is noticeable instantly. Virtually non stick when using proper cooking techniques. Heat pan...do the water drop test (it should be a ball and roll on the pan then it’s the right temp - look up on YouTube)...pour oil and let it heat up (see legs) then good to go. Also make sure meat is closer to room temp. Pan is easy to clean and has good weight but also light enough for my wife to use comfortably and often compared to heavier carbon steel pans. Haven’t tried the madein brand which are a little cheaper but honestly I’ve never regretted paying for quality and that is what you get here. Enjoy!

Canada on Jan 24, 2021

Ricky fortier: I knew I wanted something that was made in North America (US or Canada). I came across All Clad on downshiftology. After additional research it became clear that All Clad was the way to go. It is an investment (financially and for health/wellbeing), the pan works like a gem! I am so pleased- temperature is even throughout. Excellent quality!

Canada on May 02, 2020

Michelle Wachman: I had my eye on this pan for a while so when I saw it go on sale I couldn't resist any longer, It still was a rather extravagant purchase, but well worth the money and I'm sure I'll have for a lifetime. I am an avid watcher of America's Test Kitchen and I frequently see them using All-Clad. I also always read the equipment reviews on their site before I purchase kitchen supplies and this pan was top rated and now I know why. I've had this pan for a couple of months and I have to say that I absolutely love it. It heats on my gas stove beautifully and cooks very evenly. The cover fits snugly and the three qt size is big enough for most of the things I am cooking. I had plenty of room to make chicken cacciatore for 5 people - however if you are frequently cooking for a large gang you may want to bite the bullet and buy the five qt. I love it for making pasta sauces, sautéing and braising. It really cleans up quite easily. I would however recommend using a stainless steel cleaner as I have noticed a slight heat mark from when I seared some chicken. I highly recommend it.

Canada on Jul 20, 2016

ZapNZs: I've written (very positive) reviews on the All-Clad sets in general previously, but I wanted to write a review directly FOR the 3Qt Saute Pan because of how much I like it.

If there is a ‘workhorse’ of the various All-Clad cookware products I own (out of about 15 different pots/pans), it is their 3Qt Saute pan, by far. I use this probably 2-3 times for every time I use any other pot or pan. The versatility here is great. It's good size, it yields an exceptional surface area for dry heat, but it has great depth for moist heat, it is still small enough to easily go in a dishwasher or fridge, and it's still manageable in weight. Like other All-Clad lid designs, it does a good job in keeping steam inside the pan if you do not want it to evaporate (critical for if you are doing sometime like a multi-hour braise. [A few years ago, All-Clad tweaked lid design and it has improved upon the already excellent lid design on my older model.]) In terms of capacity, this is generally a great size for cooking for 1-4 people. If cooking for more than 4, the 4 Qt Saute pan gives some advantages (which I also own, but use only a fraction of how often I use this 3.)

Just overall,...

United States on Jul 22, 2014