Overall Rating
8.8, Based on 48 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,250.00
Manufacturer
Pasquini
Machine Type
Pump, Heat Exchanger, Reservoir / Plumbed, Commercial Espresso Machine
Colors
polished steel, black
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The Livia is one of the most successful "prosumer" machines on the market, by virtue of their being on the market for a long time, long before the new breed of prosumer machines started showing up.
Sandy Andina (quality: 8.3)
08.12.2005
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A great machine for espresso (when it works) though tricky for steaming; terrific tech support but not after warranty expires; delicate and quirky computer electronics;go semi-auto or look at an e61 machine.
Rich Comess (quality: 8.3)
11.21.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: 25,000 shots later, still going strong.
Peter H. (quality: 8.3)
08.13.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I don´t think there is a better home espresso machine
Michael Nelson (quality: 8.2)
04.14.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Gorgeous to look at, and pleasant to live with... if Livia doesn't improve your espresso experience, you're hopeless.
Rai - (quality: 8.0)
02.03.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Machine, 1K; Grinder, 500; roaster 300; wearing pjamas to Livia: priceless.
Brendan Getchel (quality: 7.9)
01.10.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The reigning, worthy champion in the home espresso machine market. [ALL NEW REVIEW]
John R. Kelly (quality: 7.9)
09.19.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Incredible. I actually can‘t believe that getting this machine/grinder combo could effect such a enormous change in quality of espresso/cappas. I wo
Jesse Imbach (quality: 7.9)
06.01.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: I live Liva, I love Livia, I love Livia...
Carl S Lau (quality: 7.8)
12.22.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If you want it and can afford it, buy it.
Dung Truong (quality: 7.8)
02.01.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Excellent all around high-end home espresso machine, highly recommended if affordable.
Christopher Schmitz (quality: 7.7)
01.15.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Sturdy high class tool for the addicted coffee afficionado
Ken Carl (quality: 7.7)
02.21.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: (Like a classic movie) the Pasquini is infinitely enjoyable and best shared with friends
M. Hodges (quality: 7.6)
01.18.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Livia 90 is a beautiful espresso machine that produces great espresso.
Anna Holden (quality: 7.5)
12.29.2001
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Pasquini Livia 90 is a dream machine!
ANTHONY CALABRESE (quality: 7.5)
04.01.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Good value for the money and you get to say I own a Bezzera.
Anthony Baselli (quality: 7.4)
04.22.2003
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Overall a very good home espresso machine that can handle volume.
Steven Yuchno (quality: 7.4)
08.01.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Worth every dime, and every dime I've spent on it since.
Dan Halvorsen (quality: 7.3)
12.20.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine with a straighforward personality.
Keith (quality: 7.2)
01.01.2001
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Not for everyone, starting to Wish I had went for a commercial unit with double boilers
Korey Sherwin (quality: 7.0)
10.11.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great looks, Great Espresso!
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