Best Microplane Graters 2026

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Microplane-style graters transformed how home cooks handle citrus zest, hard cheese, garlic, ginger, and spices like nutmeg. Their razor-sharp, photo-etched blades produce airy, flavorful gratings impossible to achieve with box graters. We tested leading rasp graters on sharpness retention, grating efficiency, comfort during extended use, ease of cleaning, and how well they handle different ingredients from hard Parmesan to soft citrus zest.

Microplane Premium Classic Zester

$17
price
Surgical stainless steel
blade material
Fine rasp
grating style
Soft-grip polymer
handle
6.5 inches
blade length
Zest, garlic, Parmesan
best for

Microplane Artisan Series

$28
price
Surgical stainless steel
blade material
Fine rasp
grating style
Natural walnut wood
handle
7.5 inches
blade length
Hard cheese, chocolate
best for

Deiss PRO Citrus Zester

$10
price
Stainless steel
blade material
Fine rasp
grating style
Soft-grip rubber
handle
6.5 inches
blade length
Budget zesting
best for

Rösle Coarse Grater

$35
price
18/10 stainless steel
blade material
Coarse rasp
grating style
Stainless with silicone
handle
7 inches
blade length
Coarse cheese, chocolate
best for

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