Bar Ouverture Water Glasses
The Riedel Restaurant Ouverture Water Glass (0480/01) is part of the Ouverture Restaurant range, Riedel's utilitarian update to the consumer Ouverture collection designed specifically for restaurateurs. At 330ml with an 80mm diameter and 80mm height, the Water Glass is a low-profile, near-square-format tumbler built for efficient water service, easy handling in high-volume environments, and straightforward storage and racking.
The Ouverture Restaurant range's design principle is straightforward: sturdy, slightly cropped proportions that make for more efficient serving and storing. This is not a glass that makes a dramatic statement; it is a glass that does its job reliably in professional service without requiring special attention. Machine-made in lead-free crystal, certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, sold in sets of 12.
Key features:
- Compact 80x80mm profile for efficient storage: The near-square format is exceptionally space-efficient in storage and racking, allowing more glasses per rack and per shelf than a taller format
- Sturdy, durable construction: The Ouverture Restaurant range is designed for the handling demands of high-volume professional service
- 330ml correct water service capacity: Sufficient for comfortable water service without requiring excessive refills
- From the Ouverture Restaurant utilitarian range: Designed specifically for restaurateurs: versatile, practical, efficient
- Versatile for water, soft drinks, and juice
- 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified
- Set of 12, trade-only: Restaurant-format case quantity
What Restaurant Professionals Ask About This Product
The Ouverture Restaurant range is Riedel's practical, utilitarian barware collection designed for the working conditions of professional restaurant and bar service: high volume, efficient service, practical storage. The range includes water, whisky, and similar formats with sturdy construction and slightly cropped proportions that make them easier to serve from and store than taller, more fragile alternatives.
Both are practical trade-format tumblers but designed for different contexts. The Manhattan Double Old Fashioned (0419/02) is 370ml at 97mm tall, proportioned for bar service and cocktail builds. The Ouverture Water Glass (0480/01) is 330ml at 80mm tall, proportioned specifically for table water service where a smaller, lower-profile format is more appropriate. The Ouverture format is more compact and square; the Manhattan format is slightly taller and more explicitly bar-oriented.
The compact 80x80mm format and 330ml capacity make it less suited to cocktail builds that require ice and volume. For water, soft drinks, and small juice service it is ideal. For cocktail service the Manhattan or Drink Specific ranges are more appropriate.
EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, corresponding to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life.
Utilitarian Excellence: The Ouverture Range in Professional Service
The Ouverture Restaurant range was created from a straightforward observation: that the consumer Ouverture collection, while excellent for its intended market, needed specific adaptations for the demands of professional service. Shorter stems reduce breakages during service. Sturdier construction survives the pace of high-volume operations. More compact proportions make storage and racking more efficient.
The Water Glass is the purest expression of that brief: a nearly square 80x80mm format that is as space-efficient as a tumbler can be while remaining visually coherent with the rest of the table setting. The 330ml capacity is correctly proportioned for water service: large enough for comfort between refills, small enough not to dominate a table setting where the wine and cocktail glasses are the focus.
For restaurant operations where the front-of-house glassware programme needs to be practical as well as presentable, the Ouverture Restaurant range is the honest, well-made professional option.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Dishwasher Use: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 cycles. The compact 80x80mm profile allows very high-density racking. Remove promptly and allow to air dry.
Storage: Highly space-efficient at 80mm height. The near-square format allows dense upright storage. Annual breakage rates for compact tumblers of this profile typically run 8-12%.
Breakage Planning: 8-12% annually — compact format and absence of a stem produce lower breakage than stemmed or taller equivalents.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the full Riedel Restaurant programme and can advise on building a complete glassware solution for your operation. The Restaurant Bar / Ouverture range is designed for professional restaurant and bar use; we can help you identify the right products for your specific service context. Available exclusively to trade customers.
Our Guarantees to You
- ✓ No Quibble Returns
- ✓ Half-Price Accidental Breakage Replacement (2 Years)
- ✓ Price Match Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For urgent orders, contact us to discuss expedited options.
We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened cases in original packaging. We recommend ordering one case to trial the product before committing to larger quantities.
For restaurants and groups requiring significant quantities, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
This product (SKU 0480/01) is designed for trade and professional use. Consumer equivalents may be available through Riedel's retail channels.
Care & Use
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Dishwasher safe. (handmade decanters excepted)
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Ideally, use soft water to avoid stains.
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Avoid using glass or metal to avoid scratches.
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Use white vinegar to remove stains.
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If washing by hand, use warm water and detergent.
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Do not hold glasses by the base when polishing.