This pot is absolutely beautiful and the craftsmanship seems really good. Bought it as a present for my mom as a birthday gift because she has always wanted a “pasta pot”. This seemed like a good size. That being said, when cooking pasta in the pot, in order to maintain a roiling boil, the water does seem to leak between the strainer and the top of the pot. I then have to decrease the temperature which slows the boil and affects pasta cooking time. I do really appreciate the size of the pot, but might need something a little deeper for boiling pasta. That being said, I do feel like I will be able to find lots of other uses for this pot.