Buon Appetito! 20 of the best plates for your next dinner party

This solid acacia wood design is sure to make a statement at your dinner table. The natural beauty brings a rustic flair, perfect for everyday or special occasions. Due to its durability and aesthetic, you’ll want to have it on display at all times, so double it as a fruit bowl or serving platter.

Now iconic tablescape brand In The Roundhouse is a much-loved resource for all-things hosting. Since going viral for their Italian Words Collection, the brand has brought out many other iterations for all themes and styles. This dinner plate takes the classic bistro style and updated it with phrases most likely heard at your next dinner party. C’est délicieux, indeed.

If you came across this plate in a museum, I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised. The New Zealand brand’s collection of plates reflects ancient Western and Eastern ceramic production and combines these to create something truly unique.

I love a plate that reveals the details the more you eat. Featuring an exquisite illustration of a flakey, buttery croissant, fresh out of the oven, you’ll be asking for seconds as soon as you’ve finished your déjeuner. Crafted from porcelain, these plates are durable enough for everyday use.

For those who love organic yet clean lines and soft muted tones, this is a dinner set for you. The glaze matte finish on the speckled clay body provides that natural feel, and due to artisanal technique, no two pieces are the same. The set includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls, perfect for a three-course meal among friends.

You may not be dining on the Italian Riviera, but fold on a descent serving of pasta puttanesca onto these gorgeous plates and it’s almost the next best thing. The design of these plates is hand-drawn, elevating your tablescape.

Serve up the motif of the moment: the bow. The bow has taken its place at the table for a while now, with no sign of slowing down. Each meal will feel like a gift to be unwrapped with these dinner plates.

These iconic Bordello Pinheiro cabbage plates are ones to treasure for years. Whether they sit on the table as dinner plates, used to serve your fresh salads, or hung on the wall, these handpainted cabbage plates are a must-have in any homewares collection.

Le Creuset will always be here to brighten up your kitchen. And when we say always, we mean always. Their products are known for their longevity, so grandkids will be bringing these out at their future dinner parties. Crafted to perfection from specialist clays, strong, durable, and a pop of colour, what more could you want?

Are you going for relaxed beachy chic or a simple country vibe? Whatever it is, the Tierra Dinner Plate is ready for all occasions. Its perfectly imperfect surface appears one-off, adding texture and depth to your home.

The international icon of print design is available in dinnerware, so of course we must have it. Pronouncing joy and creativity, this design will bring celebration to the dinner table.

For those not looking for a bold statement, yet happy to dip their toes in the world of colour, this Kawakawa green is the best first step. Also available in a milk-white, mix and match them to set a standout table.

Here’s a set of dinner plates you will love for years to come. Suited to all dinner settings thanks to its organic form and subdued, two-tone palette, this set is perfect as a housewarming gift or a present to self.

You may be eating like Yotam Ottolenghi due to his super popular cookbooks, but now you can dine like him too. The British-Israeli chef has joined forces with Italian artist Ivo Bisignano to design this collection of plates, bowls and serveware. Each piece is meant to invite camaraderie, ensuring every table setting is one of celebration, creativity and togetherness.

This dinner plate is an easy way to add a pop of colour (and texture) to your dining table. Available in three different colours, you can either mix or match, or stick to a single setting. Here’s to a truly unique table setting!

Stripes are here to make a statement. Vertical or horizontal? Set on your table or hung on your wall? Or both? Available in three colours, let your personality shine with these dinner plates.

This stylish sage green brings a warm and natural vibe to the table. Pair with other pieces in the range for a cohesive look, or pair it with neutrals to lean into the organic colour palette.

With a scalloped fringe edge, this classic dinner plate design has been given a touch of flair. Ideal for stacking, with colourful side plates and bowls set on top, this plate is the canvas for a delectable dinner party with friends and family.

For a touch of island paradise at your dining table, these plates set the scene. The set of four includes two plates featuring a central shell design and two adorned with a palm tree, all in coordinating pink and green colourways. Add some wicker placemats and a carafe of mojitos, and you’ll almost feel like you’re on holiday.

The Avignon dinner range from Bed Bath N’ Table evokes the romantic charm of the French countryside. Its timeless green botanical design would look just as chic in your grandma’s cottage as it would in a five-star restaurant. Complete the set with the Avignon side plates, bowls and tea cups.