Rank #5 in Best Cast Iron Casserole Dish 2026: 9 Ranked, and Where the Specs Contradict
Nuovva Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 24 cm, 5 Quart, Dark Blue
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Nuovva Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a 5-quart, 24 cm enamelled casserole pot with a cast iron lid, listed at £36.99 in Dark Blue. It takes #5 in this guide and carries the strongest review record here: 4.6 out of 5 from 7,133 ratings, with 81 of the 100 ratings shown in the histogram being five-star. The listing also puts it at the top of its own category, '1 in Dutch Ovens' in the Best Sellers Rank.
The problem is the same one that runs through this guide: the listing does not agree with itself. Product Care Instructions read 'Dishwasher Safe, Oven Safe. Stove Safe', while the dedicated field 'Is the item dishwasher safe?' says No. Two fields, one page, opposite answers — the same pattern as the entries higher up this list. Nuovva's own bullets are vaguer than the care line, promising only 'quick and easy cleaning with no seasoning required'. Everything on this page comes from that Amazon listing; we have not tested the pot ourselves.
How those 7,133 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £36.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 7,133 ratings |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Diameter | 24 cm (from the product name) |
| Item weight | 4.95 kg |
| Item dimensions | 26.2 x 26.2 x 28.3 cm; width x height given separately as 26.2 x 28.3 cm |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? (as listed) | No — against 'Dishwasher Safe' in the same listing's care instructions |
| Temperature rating | 500 °F |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Used it yesterday, brilliant, great size holds the heat, love that you can use it in both oven and on the hob, very reasonable price”
Verified purchase“great for 2 people. well made, equal to other, higher end, enamelled cast iron pots.very pleased!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cast Iron Casserole Dish 2026: 9 Ranked, and Where the Specs Contradict.
Rank #1
Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole, 24 cm, 4.2 L, Deep Teal
£201.00
Rank #2
Amazon Basics Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole, 4.1 L, Clay
£28.49
Rank #3
Le Creuset Signature Oval Casserole, 29 cm, 4.7 L, Deep Teal
£219.00
Rank #4
Overmont 24 cm Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole Pot, Sapphire Blue
£37.55
Questions people ask
How big is the Nuovva enamel Dutch oven?
Both the product name and the capacity field say 5 quarts, and the name gives the diameter as 24 cm with a cast iron lid.
Can the Nuovva pot go in the oven?
The listing says so twice: the 'Is Oven Safe' field reads Yes and the temperature rating is 500 °F. A bullet adds that it can go from hob to oven.
Is the Nuovva Dutch oven dishwasher safe?
The listing contradicts itself. Product Care Instructions say 'Dishwasher Safe, Oven Safe. Stove Safe', but the separate 'Is the item dishwasher safe?' field says No. Nuovva's bullet only claims quick and easy cleaning with no seasoning required.
What colours does it come in?
A bullet lists red, blue, grey and green. This version is listed as Dark Blue.
How heavy is the pot?
The listing gives the item weight as 4.95 kg, with dimensions of 26.2 x 26.2 x 28.3 cm.
What do buyers say?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 7,133 ratings, and 81 of the 100 ratings in the histogram are five-star. The reviews shown mention heat retention, sourdough bread, and using it on the hob as well as in the oven.
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