Royal Doulton Pacific Tapas Bowls, 4.3-Inch, Blue, Set of 6

This was a gift for my wife! She requested more after seeing it!

I have this pattern for my everyday dishes. These plates work great as small serving platters, sushi or individual appetizer plates. They're pretty sturdy, although my son did break one when he dropped it.

I love that i was able to save some money by buying these rare, hard to find, unique bowls to match my existing Pacific set! Ive been in love with this particular plate/bowl series from Royal Doulton since i first found them at TJMaxx 6 years ago - ive been collecting the pieces ever since but i had never found these bowls before! I was thrilled to find them on Amazon AND a perfect condition set "used"! This restored my faith in buying "used" on Amazon.

I saw these plates in a John Lewis store in the UK when I was visiting friends. I instantly fell in love with them but they were pricy, too pricy for me to justify purchasing them and risking putting them in my checked luggage to bring back to the US.You can imagine my delight when I saw these on amazon for half the price (how is that even possible, Royal Dalton’s is a British brand, no?)In any case, I purchased the small plates (and mugs) and I have to say I’m in love with them more now then when I saw them. The ocean inspired designs are beautiful and it’s a pleasure to eat or drink out of themThey arrived well packed, and all 6 plates were intactI may increase my collection. I only wish they had options of a set of 4 instead of 6; I have a small kitchen and little storage and 4 would be more manageable

We have mix-and-match dinnerware in my house for everyday use, mostly Japanese and Scandinavian design blue and white dishes, with a few others in greys and black thrown in. I just don't like the matchy-matchy look much, and find the eclectic look fun, not to mention practical over time when it comes time to replace items.These little plates are just darling, and fit in beautifully with our other dishes and bowls. They are sturdy, but not overly heavy, and a great size not only for tapas, but also desserts, snacks, side salads, bread and butter, and even as a holder beneath small dipping bowls. They add elegant punch to the table, and bring a smile to my face when I see them.Actually, I purchased these while my husband was away, and was worried that he would not take to them. Not only did he like them, but a couple of weeks later, he asked me to order another set! We use them all the time. They work well with any coordinating color dishes, not only the other Royal Doulton Pacific items. Very pleased with the purchase, and highly recommend these versatile little cuties.

I love these little plates! They are part of my new plan to eat healthy portions. I began with 9” plates and needed smaller ones These little plates are so delightful , I plan to get more of them. I will buy the bigger ones too. ( This Royal Dalton produces a more well-made product .)

These assorted patterns make a nice change; I own the mugs, saucers and tapas bowls and I use them everyday. They are very durable.

The bowls’ quality is very good and seems sturdy yet lightweight. They are not as thick as stonewares, which I had before from other brands. I prefer this lightweight porcelain bowls now.But the one star deduction is for Amazon. The bowls are not as pictured and seems like Amazon combined some bowls from broken sets into one. The bowls as described should be mixed patterns but I received same patterns for two bowls each. Very disappointed. I bought the set because of the mixed patterns description. So I am shipping these back. I am hesitant to order a new set, worrying that Amazon might send me another combination from broken sets.