Overall Rating
9.3, Based on 65 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,895.00
Manufacturer
La Spaziale
Machine Type
commercial, dual boiler, full auto, espresso machine
Colors
Black, Red, Light Grey
Class
Automatic, Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The La Spaziale S1 is a Dual Boiler, rotary pump, direct plumbed commercial espresso machine. It features a 2.5 liter steam boiler and a 450 mil group boiler and is all electronically programmable.
Xavier D (quality: 7.0)
11.04.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: A Powerful, true Professional-grade Machine
Jerry Beecham (quality: 7.0)
10.27.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Overall, an excellent espresso machine that I doubt I will ever out grow.
Carrie V (quality: 6.8)
03.10.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Looking to make endless divine espressos with silky micofoamed milk in record time with ease? The Vivaldi II is for you!
Ron Sallee (quality: 6.7)
10.22.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Stop buying lattes and buy this machine... get a Mazer mini too.
Jean Nadeau (quality: 6.7)
09.14.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Very well design machine for home use, would be better if it was cheaper. But as a whole, I find I have no regrets from buying it compared to a HX machine.
Evan Shack (quality: 6.5)
04.07.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Perserverate all you want if you have to - then buy the V-II from Chris' and never look back baby!
Jay Kurtz (quality: 6.5)
06.18.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: La Spaziale Vivaldi II: I love this machine and would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Mike Evans (quality: 6.5)
02.20.2004
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Best Dual Boiler, commercial grade, home espresso machine on the market...so far.
Thomas Carbone (quality: 6.4)
02.27.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Beautifly executed professional-grade machine that is at home in the home.
Jay Levenson (quality: 6.3)
02.25.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: At the $2000 price point, this is an easy choice for optimal home espresso and cappuccino.
Steve Patriquen (quality: 6.3)
07.02.2009
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic machine - pick your supplier carefully - and avoid the crazy drain kit
David Franks (quality: 6.3)
11.25.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: If you want a high quality espresso/cappuccino with a worry free machine, The La Spaziale Vivaldi II will do it!
Dave B (quality: 6.2)
09.26.2008
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: GOD shots, one after the other, without fail. Continuous steam and water on tap, 24x7. Get one.
Robert Noah (quality: 6.0)
04.24.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Simple satisfaction -- no complaints, and reliable production of excellent espresso. Can't go wrong buying this machine from Chris' Coffee Service.
Tony Fassi (quality: 6.0)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Stop wasting your time searching. Get a spaz now and never look back.
David Parker (quality: 6.0)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A Coffee Aficionado's Dream Come True
Roger Greenway (quality: 5.8)
04.04.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best semi-commercial machine I have ever seen.
Aptos Ca (quality: 5.5)
12.25.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Loved it. Trying to get work to by one now that I don't work at home.
Gary Scott (quality: 5.2)
02.08.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: The Vivaldi II rocks, it is the best machine out there at its price point. Buy it now or move up to it later.
Chuck Kish (quality: 5.1)
05.05.2004
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Terrific machine
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