Alessi
Parmenide Grater with cheese cellar
Elevate your kitchen experience with the Alessi Parmenide Grater, a dual-function marvel designed by Alejandro Ruiz. This innovative piece seamlessly combines a cheese grater with a stylish cellar, perfect for serving cheese directly at the table. Its elegant design, recognized by the New York Museum of Modern Art, is crafted from durable thermoplastic resin and steel. Enjoy effortless grating and sophisticated presentation, making this a practical and aesthetically pleasing addition to any home.
$45.00
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
700
/ 739
#700 in Food Graters & Zesters
Price vs Category Average
+73%
Above average
Material
Thermoplastic resin and steel
/ Thermoplastic resin and steel
Who it's for
- Iconic Sculptural Design
- Integrated Cheese Cellar
- Durable Construction
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Challenging Ergonomics
- Difficult to Clean
Key Specs
Material
Thermoplastic resin and steel
Width
2.95 inches
Height
2.64 inches
Length
6.03 inches
Model Number
AARU01 R
Color
Red
Handle Material
Plastic
Includes Collection Container
True
Features
- Dual grater and cheese cellar
- Designed by Alejandro Ruiz
- Ideal for table-side service
- Durable resin and steel construction
- MoMA recognized design
- Effortlessly grates cheese
- Includes collection container
What customers say
The Parmenide Grater is overwhelmingly celebrated for its iconic design and aesthetic appeal, making it a stunning kitchen statement piece. Customers value its sculptural form and the integrated cheese cellar, which adds a layer of practical elegance by keeping cheese fresh. While many adore it as a design object or gift, its core functionality receives mixed reviews. Some find the grating performance adequate for light use, but others report it is slower and less efficient than standard graters, sometimes requiring more effort. Ultimately, this piece is viewed as a triumph of style that elevates the act of grating cheese, prioritizing aesthetic brilliance over peak utilitarian performance. Its premium price is often justified by its visual impact.
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