Raclette grills combine a heated top plate with small pans below, letting a group grill vegetables, fish or meat while cheese melts over individual portions. This recorded comparison covers 32 raclette grills, from two-pan models for a small table to eight- and ten-pan machines, and keeps the five recommendations in their original order and roles.
What follows is recorded testing, translated. Nobody at Truthful Reviews has used these raclette grills.
What matters when choosing a raclette grill
The advertised group size follows the number of pans, but it is best treated as a rough label. Even a relatively large rectangular pan offers only about 8 x 8 x 1.3 cm of usable space. The recorded guidance therefore allows roughly two pans per diner: a four-pan grill is comfortable for about two people, while an eight-pan model fits four or, at most, five.
For the top surface, thin aluminium plates heat and cool quickly. Reversible versions usually have ridges on one side for grill marks and a smooth face on the other. A stone plate takes longer to heat because the whole slab must warm through, but it holds heat longer and distributes it evenly. Split designs let both materials run together; other grills make you swap one full-size plate for the other.
Power broadly follows size. Eight-pan models in the source are commonly rated at 1,200 W or more, while compact four-pan and two-pan grills often use around 600 W and 350 W respectively. The comparison also looked closely at build, controls, pan storage, supplied scrapers and measured cable length — details that often separate otherwise similar machines.
The picks
Top pick — Stöckli PizzaGrill 8
The Stöckli PizzaGrill 8 is the strongest all-rounder, especially for anyone who wants mini pizzas as well as raclette. Its eight pans have an unusually generous usable area of 8.5 x 8.5 cm, and the supplied cutter makes dough pieces to fit. A conventional 1,100 W upper element heats the reversible grill plate and browns food in the pans, while a separate 200 W lower element bakes pizza bases; the two levels have independent controls.
That arrangement worked: the toppings and bases finished together within a few minutes, with only the edge nearest the pan handle staying lighter while still baking through. The grill itself weighs about 7.4 kg and feels stable and very well made. Its 22 x 41 cm plate has one ridged and one smooth face, rests on four rubberised supports, and is joined by a lower parking shelf for idle pans. Eight scrapers are included. The only practical compromise recorded was the 162 cm cable, while the premium positioning makes most sense for frequent use.
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For less smoke — Severin Sevento Raclette Grill RG 2379
The Severin Sevento Raclette Grill RG 2379 is the distinctive choice for reducing smoke and cooking odours. Its square plate surrounds a fan that draws rising smoke through a stainless-steel mesh and activated-carbon filter, then returns air through outlets at the four corners. On the highest setting, smoke was visibly pulled towards the filter, though the fan was fairly loud; the quieter middle setting could not capture smoke from the plate's outer edges, and the perceived reduction in odour was modest rather than complete.
The smooth ceramic-coated plate released meat and vegetables cleanly. A touch display provides three heat settings up to about 230°C, 160°C and 80°C, plus three fan settings. The 1,900 W grill includes eight pans, eight scrapers, a parking shelf and spare filters, and its measured usable cable length was 150 cm. Build quality was excellent, but residue remained on parts of the plate even after two cleaning methods.
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Most versatile — Rommelsbacher RCS 1350
The Rommelsbacher RCS 1350 earns its place through surface choice: one square stone and two reversible aluminium half-plates can be combined as stone plus ridges, two ridged halves, or ridges plus a smooth half. Its eight pans measure 9.5 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm, eight scrapers are supplied, and the 1,350 W element has a stepless control. A 1.9 m cable winds beneath the well-made housing. An unpleasant smell was noticed on unpacking, but cleaning by hand worked well after it had aired.
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Design pick — Klamer Raclette Grill für 8 Personen
The Klamer Raclette Grill für 8 Personen pairs a substantial wood frame with eight 8.5 x 8.5 cm pans, wooden handles and wooden scrapers. Two separate reversible aluminium plates allow ridged and smooth surfaces in any combination, and the 1,500 W element grilled meat with clear marks. At 58 x 26.5 x 14 cm and about 5 kg, it is large but solid, with a useful pan shelf and a long 190 cm cable. Shallow carrying recesses and a narrow shelf that is awkward to clean are the trade-offs.
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Value pick — Severin RG 9645
The Severin RG 9645 combines an 18 x 18 cm ridged aluminium plate with a 17 x 17 cm stone, alongside eight pans whose differently coloured handles make ownership clear around the table. Its 1,400 W heater took about 10 minutes to warm the metal plate and about 40 minutes for the stone. Food cooked more slowly on stone, but chicken came out more tender there; the pans browned without trouble. The housing stands firmly and the thermostat feels controlled, though the 140 cm cable is short and no scrapers are supplied.
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Also tested
Domo Raclette-Grill »Just us« DO9147G — a 25.5 x 22 x 12 cm four-pan model with a 19 x 19 cm plate and 600 W heater; it is compact, but the loose plate, uneven-looking assembly and plastic smell on the second heating held it back. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Princess 162725 — six triangular pans surround a 25 cm round plate powered by 800 W; there is no thermostat, the cable measures only 90 cm, and a plastic smell returned on the second heating. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Clatronic RG 3592 — this 30 x 10.5 x 10 cm two-pan grill uses 350 W and an 18 x 8 cm plate, but its control-side handle became uncomfortably hot after about 20 minutes and the switch has no light. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
H.Koenig WOD8 — handsome wood sides frame a 38 x 19.5 cm, 3.1 kg granite plate; 1,200 W brought it up to heat in about 25 minutes, with even warmth but sticking chicken and a short 98 cm cable. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Kesser 3in1 Raclette-Grill — its 22 x 21 cm ridged plate accepts either a 12 cm stone or an 18 cm fondue pot, while 1,500 W, eight small pans and a 106 cm cable make the hardware more convincing than the muddled manual. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Bestron AGR102 — a well-built two-person grill with an 8 x 17.5 cm plate, 7 x 7 cm pans and sufficient 350 W output, undermined mainly by its thermostat-free controls and measured 89 cm cable. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
WMF Lono Raclette — a solid reversible plate, eight 8 x 8 x 1.3 cm pans, a parking shelf, scrapers, 1,500 W and a 2 m wind-up cable form a strong package, although a dishwasher cycle did not fully clean the plate. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Severin RG 2373 — the 1,700 W split-surface grill includes a reversible plate, stone and eight 8 x 8 x 1.4 cm pans; its cable measured 2 m, but the thermostat felt loose and no scrapers were included. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Tefal Ambiance RE4588 — ten 7.5 x 7.5 cm pans and a temperature-ready spot suit larger groups, with 1,350 W and a detachable 181 cm cable, though the plastic base and loosely seated plate feel less substantial and there is no thermostat. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Rommelsbacher RC 800 — a narrow 41 x 9.5 cm four-pan grill that can connect with two more units, backed by a parking shelf, excellent build and a removable 187 cm cable, though the modular route becomes costly. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Cloer 6458 — its robust 20 x 41 cm plate splits smooth and ridged surfaces above eight 7 x 7 cm pans, with a parking shelf, scrapers and 149 cm cable; only slight play in the thermostat counted against it. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Rommelsbacher RCC 1500 — one of the strongest alternatives, with a 41.5 x 22.5 cm ridged plate, 1,500 W, eight pans, scrapers and a measured 193 cm cable, missing only a reversible surface and cable storage. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Steba RC 3 Plus — a strong option for cast-iron fans, supplying a 2.4 kg reversible enamelled plate and 3.2 kg stone, both 26 x 26 cm; its 1,450 W heater needed roughly 10 and 30 minutes respectively. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Cloer 6435 Raclette-Grill — a 1,200 W eight-pan model pairing a smooth-sided reversible aluminium half with stone; build is good despite one skewed support, the cable is 1.6 m, and no scrapers are supplied. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Cloer 6430 Raclette-Grill — its only top surface is a 39 x 25.5 cm, 4.5 kg stone that takes about 20–30 minutes to heat from 1,200 W; eight pans and a 1.6 m cable are included, but scrapers are not. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Russell Hobbs Multi Raclette 3 in 1 26280-56 — reversible aluminium and stone halves make a 43 x 21.5 cm surface with eight pans and scrapers, but uneven panel fit, sharp-edged supports, a loose thermostat and a 63 cm cable explain its lower placing. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Severin Mini Raclette Grill RG 2370 — a well-made four-pan model measuring 25.7 x 22 x 11.8 cm, with a locking ridged plate and 600 W heater; its cable measured 135 cm, well above the stated 80 cm, but there is no thermostat or scraper set. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Princess 162810 Raclette 4 Stone Grill Party — this four-pan 600 W model has a 21 x 21 cm stone, thermostat, four scrapers and 116 cm cable; the stone took about 15 minutes longer to heat than the comparable aluminium mini grill. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Bestron ARG150BW — a good compact two-person option with a 17.5 x 8 cm plate, 350 W heater, two pan rests and scrapers; the cable measured 89 cm rather than the stated 100 cm. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
How they were assessed
Across the 32 grills, the recorded assessment concentrated on equipment and construction: plate type, pan size, useful extras such as cable storage and parking shelves, control quality, manuals and whether scrapers were supplied. Every power cable was measured. Cooking observations then distinguished heat-up behaviour, release from the plate, browning, pizza baking and the performance of the filtered fan system.
Verdict
The Stöckli PizzaGrill 8 is the best complete package: unusually large pans, independent upper and lower heat, a reversible plate, pizza cutter, scrapers and pan storage, all in a notably stable build. Choose the Severin Sevento Raclette Grill RG 2379 when capturing visible smoke matters most, the Rommelsbacher RCS 1350 for the widest choice of cooking surfaces, the Klamer Raclette Grill für 8 Personen for its wood-framed design, or the Severin RG 9645 for a lower-cost route to both aluminium and stone.
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