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.
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!
Luis Rocha (quality: 3.3)
04.05.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The vivaldi is the only choice for me.
Tony Boeckh (quality: 2.8)
04.05.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I liked the first machine so much THAT I BOUGHT TWO MORE - one for my office and another for my country home. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Scott W. (quality: 7.3)
04.04.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A fantastic dual-boiler, good looking rotary pump machine that puts commercial quality and convenience in your kitchen!
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!
Dan Gosch
02.08.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: If you can pony up for this baby, you won't be disappointed. This unit can handle your household and any crowd.
James Stack (quality: 7.0)
12.21.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This just may be the last coffee machine you ever have to buy!
Niko K. (quality: 7.3)
09.23.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: If you want to buy your last machine, make it the La Spaziale S1...it's upgrade proof. And make sure you "Got MILK..."
Gordon Rose (quality: 7.3)
05.31.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Why go half way?
Roger Greenway (quality: 5.8)
04.04.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best semi-commercial machine I have ever seen.
Tom Kincaid (quality: 7.0)
03.30.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: If you have the money, it's a fantastic machine.
Sherry Morrison (quality: 4.8)
02.18.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Make the upgrade. You will never regret it.
Jim Stewart (quality: 7.2)
02.02.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: I can't believe I waited this long
Wolfgang Gaggl (quality: 8.3)
10.18.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Gorgeous, reliable machine that produces great espresso shots and foamed milk, no matter if you make one cup a day or 30 shots in a row.
Harry Hart (quality: 4.3)
09.15.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Yeah Baby! This is an espresso machine Ferrari, with performance to match spectacular looks. But unlike a Ferrari it's also value for money.
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.
Derek Sherman (quality: 8.5)
02.17.2005
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The preeminent prosumer machine offering all of the top commercial features under $2K
James McNab (quality: 8.1)
12.17.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This is one incredible piece of machinery! The rotary pump produces consistently excellent espresso and plenty of steam for frothing.
Barry Libenson (quality: 7.9)
12.14.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Buy it before the Euro drives the cost up, you won't be sorry!
Carl Picciotto (quality: 8.1)
10.24.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Good solid machine. Great thermal stability and quality construction for a fantastic price. Rotary pump with dual boilers for under $2000!
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