CRISTEL Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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  1. Kitchen Supply Store
  2. Countertop Store

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Fabricant d'ustensiles de cuisson haut de gamme depuis 1986, avec un savoir-faire remontant à 1826, CRISTEL est une entreprise familiale basée en Franche-Comté. Inventrice du concept « cuisson-service » avec une large gamme de poignées amovibles, elle est labellisée « Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant ». Leader en France et présente dans plus de 50 pays, dont le Japon et les États-Unis, la marque conçoit des articles en inox certifiés « Origine France Garantie » et garantit à vie ses produits fabriqués à 90 % à Fesches-le-Châtel. Engagée dans une démarche de responsabilité sociétale et de développement durable, CRISTEL, devenue entreprise à mission en 2021, incarne l’excellence française avec pour devise : « Cuisinons ensemble un monde meilleur ».


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing handling of an official dealer complaint

I am not reviewing the quality of CRISTEL cookware, but CRISTEL as a company and how it supports its customers.

I purchased a CRISTEL pan from one of its official dealers and later learned that it was a display item, shipped without its original packaging or documentation. None of this was disclosed before the purchase, despite charging the full retail price.

I contacted CRISTEL, and to their credit they acknowledged that the dealer had not complied with their own quality and service standards. However, that was where their involvement ended. They simply reminded the dealer of their requirements but offered no replacement, no partial refund, and no other meaningful solution.

The pan itself appears to be new and in perfect condition. My disappointment is therefore not with the product, but with CRISTEL's attitude towards customer service. A premium brand should stand behind its standards when an authorised dealer fails to meet them—not merely acknowledge the problem and leave the customer to bear the consequences.

Premium quality is measured not only by the product itself, but also by how a company handles situations like this. Unfortunately, my experience with CRISTEL did not reflect the premium values the brand promotes.

June 26, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Glass lid exploded in the dishwasher

We have bought several Cristel pots with glass lids. A glass lid exploded in the dishwasher. Fortunately the dishwasher was not damaged. We received a response from Cristel that it was our fault. We have used pots from cheap companies with glass lids for many years and nothing ever happened. But the expensive glass lid from Cristel exploded after 1 year of very careful use. Buy pots from Ikea instead. They really last a lifetime...

January 14, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Failure to honour warranty.

Bought from their pro line up. got a few things including glass lids.
One of the glass lids explode in my cabinet without being touched.
I asked Cristel about it and they said they didnt cover it under warranty. They claim it could have been damaged before hand.
I refute that but they dont seem to care. I am a consumer in this case and EU law would state that all goods sold must be sold with warranty included.
The stainless steel is good but dont by the glass lids, they will shatter and they'll do nothing about it.
By the way I am still find glass shards around the house

October 4, 2025
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Reply from CRISTEL

Nous sommes désolés que nos produits n’aient pas répondu à vos attentes.
Après examen de votre dossier, notre service après-vente a appliqué les conditions de garantie en vigueur.
Nous regrettons que ces explications n’aient pas suffi à vous satisfaire.
L'équipe Cristel

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother emailing

We had a situation where the recipient of the product we ordered suddenly passed away, and it's no longer needed.
I tried reaching out via email a week ago, and they STILL haven't responded to me.
I tried sending out a follow up email, but nothing.

Truly disappointing and horrible customer service.

August 28, 2025
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Reply from CRISTEL

Bonjour, nous nous excusons nous n'avons pas de mail en attente à votre nom. Pouvez-vous nous l'envoyer à l'adresse mail suivante : sav@cristel.com. Nous reviendrons vers vous dans les meilleurs délais.
L'équipe Cristel.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor anti-adhesive!

Would not advise to buy any of their anti-stick products! The anti-adhesive wears off very fast, and while they promise to re-do the anti-adhesive (the reason I purchased the pan), it costs almost as much as a new pan (EUR 74!!). The anti-adhesive worked well for less than 2 years, and the pan was over EUR 100. Very poor!

February 12, 2025
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Reply from CRISTEL

Bonjour,

Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Nous sommes désolés d'entendre que notre revêtement ne répondait pas à vos attentes.

La durabilité des revêtements antiadhésifs peut varier en fonction de l'utilisation et de l'entretien. Notre service de rechapage est destiné à prolonger la durée de vie de votre ustensile de cuisine, et bien qu'il ait un coût, il reste une alternative plus durable au remplacement de l'ensemble de la poêle.

Cependant, n'hésitez pas à nous envoyer des photos de votre poêle, si le rechapage n'a pas encore été effectué, par mail à sav@cristel.com

Nous restons à votre disposition.

Cristel

Meilleures salutations,

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