WHY WE LOVE IT

Introduce the ultimate fusion of modern art and tableside convenience to your dining room with the Alessi Parmenide grater with cheese cellar. Designed by the visionary industrial designer Alejandro Ruiz, this brilliant piece is so beautifully integrated that it earned a spot in the permanent design collection of New York’s MoMA. By blending a high-performance steel grater with a sleek and containment cellar, Ruiz created an object that functions as both a prep tool and a serving dish. It completely eliminates messy countertops, allowing you to grate fresh cheese directly into the sleek black basin and pass it straight to your guests—perfect for long, casual pasta lunches on a sun-drenched terrace in Mallorca.

DETAILS

• Designed by the acclaimed international industrial designer Alejandro Ruiz.
• Proudly featured in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
• Grate element is crafted from premium, precision-etched stainless steel for effortless shredding.
• Cellar basin is molded from high-quality, durable thermoplastic resin in a sleek finish.
• Ergonomic, fluid silhouette fits comfortably and securely in the palm of your hand.
• Dual-function design grates cheese directly into the cellar, doubling as a stylish serving bowl.
• Spout-like edge at the front allows for clean, precise pouring over individual plates.
• An authentic, highly collectible masterpiece of contemporary Italian table utility.

PERFECT FOR

• Grating and serving fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino tableside over local pasta dishes.
• Adding a sleek, sculptural pop of minimalist functional art to modern kitchen islands.
• Design purists who love clever, dual-purpose gadgets that streamline hosting rituals.
• Elevating casual family dinners, outdoor barbecues, and elegant weekend brunches alike.
• Chic, host-led Mediterranean dining and contemporary luxury living in Mallorca.