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Water Glasses
The Riedel Restaurant Water Glass (0446/02) is designed to do one thing well: complement the Riedel Restaurant wine glass range at the table without competing with it. At 350ml with a 145mm height and a short sturdy stem, its proportions are chosen to sit naturally beside the taller wine glasses of the Restaurant range, providing water service at the same quality level as the wine service without drawing attention away from it.
The polished rim ensures smooth water flow and a comfortable drinking experience, and the 350ml capacity is generous enough for comfortable water service through a meal without requiring constant refills. Machine-made in lead-free crystal, certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, sold in sets of 12.
Key features:
- Designed to complement Riedel wine glass ranges: Proportions and stem design chosen to harmonise visually with the Restaurant range wine glasses, completing a cohesive table setting
- 350ml generous water service capacity: Large enough for comfortable service intervals without requiring constant refills
- Short sturdy stem for stability: The shorter stem reduces tip-over risk while maintaining the stemmed aesthetic of a complete restaurant table setting
- Polished rim for smooth water flow: Ensures a comfortable, dribble-free drinking experience
- 145mm height works visually alongside wine glasses: The height differential between the water glass and wine glasses creates a natural visual hierarchy at the table
- 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
Why use a dedicated water glass rather than a second wine glass?
A dedicated water glass creates a clear visual distinction at the table between wine service and water service, which reduces confusion during service and makes the table setting look considered rather than improvised. It also eliminates the risk of a guest or server picking up the wrong glass. The shorter stem and different proportions of the water glass make it immediately distinguishable from the wine glasses beside it.
Is this water glass compatible with the Riedel Degustazione range?
The 0446/02 Water Glass is designed primarily to complement the Restaurant range wine glasses. The Degustazione range has its own all-purpose Mise en Place glass (0489/05) for water and non-wine service, proportioned to sit alongside Degustazione wine glasses. For a mixed operation using both Restaurant and Degustazione glasses, either water glass format is functional, but the 0489/05 is the more natural visual match for Degustazione.
How many dishwasher cycles will this glass survive?
EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, corresponding to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life.
Completing the Table Setting: The Water Glass as Part of the Programme
A table setting communicates standards before a word is spoken or a wine poured. A restaurant that invests in varietal-specific wine glasses but serves water in a mismatched tumbler is communicating inconsistency at the most visible level. The water glass is the first glass a guest touches and the one they return to throughout the meal; it should match the quality and character of the wine service it accompanies.
The Riedel Restaurant Water Glass is the straightforward solution to that requirement. It does not attempt to be more than a water glass: the short sturdy stem, the practical 350ml capacity, and the polished rim are all chosen for functional reliability rather than visual drama. But its proportions are deliberately chosen to sit naturally alongside the Restaurant range wine glasses, creating the visual cohesion at the table that communicates a unified, considered glassware programme.
For operations already using the Riedel Restaurant range, adding the 0446/02 Water Glass completes the table setting without requiring any additional thought.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Dishwasher Use: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 cycles. Use stemmed glass racks with individual compartment support. The 145mm height is compatible with most standard rack formats. Remove promptly and allow to air dry.
Storage: Store upright. The short sturdy stem is more resistant to tip-over damage in storage than the taller wine glasses it accompanies. Annual breakage rates typically run 12-18% in active restaurant service.
Breakage Planning: 12-18% annually. The short sturdy stem provides better resistance than taller wine glass stems.
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 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
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For urgent orders, contact us to discuss expedited options.
Can I return products if they don't suit our operation?
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.
Do you offer volume discounts for larger orders?
For restaurants and groups requiring significant quantities, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
Is this product available to home customers?
This product (SKU 0446/02) is designed for trade and professional use. Consumer equivalents may be available through Riedel's retail channels.
