Panini machine
All-Clad PG715851
Best Panini machine – Luxury – 220 $ to 550 $
The All-Clad PG715851 is our Luxury pick for cooks who want generous indoor grilling space, simple controls and less cleanup. Buyers praise its build quality, cooking results and removable plates. It suits regular home cooking, from paninis and burgers to steaks, chicken and vegetables.
Why this panini machine stands out
The All-Clad AutoSense XL combines a large cooking surface with automatic programmes. That makes it a strong fit for someone who wants to cook indoors without managing a separate outdoor grill. Buyers describe the controls as intuitive and the appliance as easy to use. Several also report consistently well-cooked food, including meat, sandwiches and vegetables.
Choose the All-Clad PG715851 if you want a substantial indoor press that handles more than paninis and keeps routine cooking straightforward. Buyers praise its interior quality, ease of cleaning and practical controls. One verified buyer says it can hold three to four large rib-eye steaks, while another reports using it daily for meats and vegetables with good results. Its removable plates and included drip tray also make cleanup less demanding. The important reservation is narrower: some buyers report inaccurate doneness readings, unreliable sensors or temperature behaviour, so the automatic guidance is not equally dependable for everyone.
Who it’s for For households that cook indoors often and want room for several portions, simple programmes and dishwasher-friendly cleanup. It is also suited to cooks who want one press for paninis, burgers, poultry, vegetables and other grilled foods.
What sets it apart
- Buyers commonly praise the solid interior quality.
- Removable plates make cleanup easier, according to buyers.
- The controls are described as practical and intuitive.
- Several buyers report even, effective cooking across different foods.
What to know
- A minority of buyers report inaccurate doneness indicators, sensors or temperature cycles; automatic cooking may require supervision.
Best suited to generous indoor portions
This is the right kind of press for a kitchen where several portions matter more than a compact footprint. A buyer reports fitting three to four large rib-eye steaks, and another says the grill has handled a range of meats and vegetables in daily use. The same larger format that gives it useful capacity also makes it a better choice for cooks who have room to store a substantial countertop appliance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the All-Clad PG715851 easy to clean?
Buyers consistently praise its cleanup. The cooking plates are removable and dishwasher-safe, and the drip tray is included, so grease and residue do not have to be cleaned from a fixed cooking surface.
Can it cook more than paninis?
Yes. Buyer reports cover steaks, burgers, chicken, vegetables and other meats as well as sandwiches. One buyer says the surface can hold three to four large rib-eye steaks.
Can I rely fully on the automatic doneness indicator?
Not necessarily. Some buyers report accurate, useful guidance, but others describe the doneness indicator, sensors or temperature cycles as inaccurate. Supervision is sensible when the result matters.
For frequent indoor use, the All-Clad's appeal is practical rather than narrow: useful capacity, uncomplicated controls and cleanup that buyers find manageable. That combination is why it is our Luxury recommendation for a panini machine.