29 Serving Platters That Are As Centerpiece-Worthy As the Main Course

I’m not going to argue that the manner in which a dish is plated and served actually affects the way it tastes (though I know some will). That said, I’m of the belief that presentation does affect the experience of eating a meal. A simple roast chicken becomes that much more impressive when it’s carved neatly and arranged on a pretty scallop-edged platter, just as a plate of spaghetti pomodoro somehow becomes restaurant-worthy when the plate in question is a piece of hand-painted stoneware.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your Sunday family suppers or deck out your next dinner party tablescape with a conversation-starting piece, these platters may just convince you to ditch your basic white serveware for something with a bit more personality. Read on for a list of plates that’ll set the tone for your whole meal, no matter what kind of vibe you’re curating.

Sleek and simple

If your style leans minimalist and modern, these monochrome options will make an elegant addition to your serveware collection. Add a pop of color to the dinner table with a glossy glazed number, keep things neutral with a black marble tray, or go classic and Michelin-worthy with a Jono Pandolfi platter featuring the renowned ceramist’s signature exposed clay rim.