Overall Rating
8.6, Based on 14 Reviews
Avg Price
$799.00
Manufacturer
Isomac
Machine Type
single boiler espresso, commercial grouphead, brass boiler
Colors
Steel
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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The Isomac Venus is one of the less-expensive Isomac models.
Bob Bobpaule (quality: 6.8)
07.26.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Poor man's Porsche just like my little VW R32:)
Christopher Porter (quality: 7.0)
11.04.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: good quality machine for the price that froths very well and produces consistently good coffee
Darrin Griechen (quality: 6.7)
01.21.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The Venus truly is a wonderful machine for the aesthetic aspects of the espresso 'experience' but the true art in the cup was not possible without a good grinder.
Dave LaFollette (quality: 7.7)
01.22.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This is a superb machine in this price range.
Dezco Inc (quality: 7.0)
08.13.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Most probably the best buy for this price!
Doonie Holmes (quality: 6.8)
09.13.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Yeah, I finally decided to sell my breadmaker to make room for Venus on the countertop.
James VL
11.07.2010
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: If you're willing to put in a little time getting the perfect combination of grind and tamp, this machine will give you consistently great shots, and have you drinking a cappuccino in no time.
Ken Sherman (quality: 3.1)
05.08.2005
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Takes espresso making to the next level at a fraction of the cost.
Nate Mayweather (quality: 6.4)
07.23.2004
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: Isomac should have done better, and you can certainly do better.
Ron Bucher (quality: 6.0)
11.02.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: An excellent machine for the price!
Scott Mc (quality: 7.9)
05.19.2005
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Proud, tall Italian beauty with a few kinks, but a worthy alternative to Miss Sylvia.
Stephen Bozler (quality: 7.9)
08.31.2005
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Venus gets my vote as the best espresso machine at this price point and compares favorably to far more expensive machines.
Steve Gasowski (quality: 6.9)
10.10.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Silvia buyers beware!!!
Todd Doyle (quality: 7.0)
04.24.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: No frills, quality machine for no-nonsense coffee lovers
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