Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 49 Reviews
Avg Price
$550.00
Manufacturer
Pavoni
Machine Type
lever, piston, boiler, manual, espresso machine
Colors
Chrome, Brass
Class
Piston Lever Espresso Machine
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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La Pavoni's "budget" lever machine, it features a two stage heating system, manual piston lever control, and an 8 cup capcity.
Robin Kelly (quality: 4.0)
12.07.2008
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Typically Italian: great to look at, but a maintenance handful.
Daniel Spiegel (quality: 6.5)
09.27.2008
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Roger Moore vs. Sean Connery
Marc Tischler (quality: 8.5)
06.26.2008
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Fantastic espresso from a beautiful, quirky machine that makes you learn on the fly.
Michael Sanders (quality: 7.7)
04.28.2008
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: learn to extract not only espresso but soul and heart from your coffee.
Theron Georges (quality: 9.8)
01.23.2008
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: One has to be interested in the "art" and "science" in order to make best use of the machine. If the review sounds like too much trouble, buy a semi-automatic machine instead.
Jay C (quality: 4.0)
01.21.2008
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This nice looking, easy to use machine delivers excellent espresso.
Randy Fox (quality: 5.7)
10.20.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: For the money I feel I got reasonable value
Gino Magnotta (quality: 9.4)
09.09.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A superb machine that will at first frustrate but then educate in the art and science of espresso making, and at a reasonable price. Peserverence will eventually bring you unrivalled espresso pleasure - from making it to savouring it.
Ray Mo (quality: 6.0)
06.05.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A very high quality espresso machine that is great for novices and and experienced alike.
Ola Bovin (quality: 6.7)
12.31.2006
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Amazingly beautiful machine producing superb espresso
Thomas Kitching (quality: 5.7)
12.29.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Awesome, paid for itself already as I no longer ned to drink inferior coffee out in town. Recommended to all!
Philip Williamson (quality: 8.0)
12.28.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: It's an old virtuoso, doing its job with style and soul.
Ricardo Soto (quality: 4.0)
10.23.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: An absolute status symbol, this machine makes excellent espresso, it will last a lifetime and it will dress up any kitchen.
John Boddie (quality: 6.0)
05.06.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: An exacting and rewarding machine
Eric Triplett (quality: 7.0)
04.25.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Hearty classic machine that makes a great espresso shot.
Marco Falbo (quality: 8.1)
04.17.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Not just another small appliance purchase; it is the opening to a whole new coffee universe
Johan Vaktnaes (quality: 6.3)
02.11.2006
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Not a machine; a personality which will reward you if you are prepared to invest a lot of time..
Jon Kornberg (quality: 6.5)
01.16.2006
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Great fun for the inquisitive CG with time to spare.
Dave Erickson (quality: 4.3)
01.11.2006
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Owning a La Pavoni Europiccolo is very much like owning an expensive Italian sports car: It's beautiful to look at, and when it works, you feel really great. But if you aren't a mechanic, be ready to pony up regularly for maintenance.
Stephen Carey (quality: 7.0)
12.15.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Well worth the experience if you want great espresso with ritual.
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