Lacanche vs. Ilve
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Comments (4)We own a cluny. What I think you need to ask yourself, is how much do I need each of these items. From your list, to my mind the least required would be a warming cupboard. We haven't had a microwave for ten years and interestingly, don't seem to miss it. FWIW, having a microwave at undercounter height doesn't seem any worse than an oven undercounter....See MoreIlve stove/oven review
Comments (8)Love the look; works well. Before buying, be sure whoever is installing it has experience with Ilve. They are new to our area, and installation of our 48" Ilve (which was supposed to be the "star" of our completely renovated Edwardian kitchen) has been nothing short of a nightmare. The 20-something installer from Jack's Appliances who "installed" it hooked it up to the gas line and then left us with a large box of "parts" for us to deal with -- the scroll legs, self-cleaning oven panels, rotisserie parts for both ovens, gas adapter (???) for the griddle. I couldn't be more disappointed than if I had a Mercedes delivered with the tires sitting on the curb and told to figure it out. It took a full four weeks for them to look at a cell phone pic and determine that, yep, the self-cleaning panels were not installed in the oven. Ya think??? We're not at 7 weeks and counting. Time to cut my losses and find another installer. :(...See Morelacanche letdown - now considering Ilve or Bertazzoni
Comments (39)As a veteran of the much-beloved LaCanche owners' thread back when we redid our kitchen in 2008, I feel compelled to comment as well. We have a Cluny 1400 and still LOVE it. And that's an old school model without all the upgrades listed above. No doubt you can make a no-brains decision and just buy a Wolf, or go trendy and get a Bluestar (and worry if the oven door will open). The Wolf will be all shiny, the oven racks will glide in and out, you'll have a dealer in your own city. And you'll have a kitchen that looks like every other kitchen in every design studio or contractor's model home. Two things about the LaCanche. It cooks great. And it has character, dare I say it, soul, in a way that a "pro-style" range will never. Yeah, it takes some effort to slide the oven rack out with a heavy pan on it. And yup, there is no light in the oven. But I can cook anything on it. I know that Art Culinaire will stand by it if I ever need them. And it makes me happy every time I look at it or cook on it. I think you either get it, or don't. But if you get it, it's a wonderful choice....See MoreAga vs ILVE Range
Comments (3)I have an ILVE induction range and love it. It responds very quickly just like gas. Has a power feature that heats water very quickly. Has a warming drawer. The oven has many features. You didn't say induction but wanted to respond because it is great. I clean only with hot water, as recommended - no soap, no glass top cleaner and it looks like new. Good luck!...See Morehuruta
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