Overall Rating
8.2, Based on 40 Reviews
Avg Price
$999.00
Manufacturer
La Pavoni
Machine Type
lever, guage, boiler, manual, piston, espresso machine
Colors
Brass, Chrome
Class
Piston Lever Espresso Machine
Pro Review
Yes
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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The quintissential lever machine, the Pavoni Professional was introduced in 1973, and continues to be the romantic's first choice today. It recently underwent a major change in grouphead design.
Thomas Solak (quality: 4.3)
09.14.2005
Rating: 3.2
Bottom Line: Looks nice, but not worth its price
Neil Edwards (quality: 3.9)
06.26.2002
Rating: 3.6
Bottom Line: For the price, you could buy a more effective machine.
Kathy Ashley (quality: 4.9)
09.01.2008
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Before considering the Pavoni, take a look at some other semi-automatic machines that make a great cup of espresso with only half the work and skill.
Dan Coffee (quality: 5.1)
06.27.2003
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: Nice machine but costly. But then again, what decent espresso machine is not over priced?
Bryan Mannos (quality: 0.5)
05.14.2000
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: If you insist on beauty and love a challenge, this is your machine.
R.C. Stark (quality: 3.0)
04.19.2001
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Someone I read once said, Only a true romantic would buy one and go through so much for a cup of coffee.....enough said.
Andrew Trembley (quality: 1.0)
02.09.2000
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: If you want one, try to find a demo unit on the internet. List price is ridiculous.
Ben T (quality: 6.4)
09.07.2007
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: If you like detail than this is your machine. Very solid.
Matthias (quality: 1.8)
03.25.2001
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Go and get it if you want a nice solitaire in your kitchen
Anders Halskov-Jensen (quality: 4.7)
06.21.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A beauty for those who enjoys the process as much as the drink
Prabhakar Ragde (quality: 1.0)
05.18.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: The romantic sports car of espresso makers
Tim Goode (quality: 3.0)
12.08.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great looking, solid build, consistant results
Pal Cabral (quality: 8.3)
10.07.2006
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: This is the espresso machine for the fanatic follower of coffee. The ultimate do-it-yourself barista experience.
Daniel Parilla (quality: 7.1)
06.28.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Fantastic machine, great espresso, and a touch of class too.
Greg Sherwin (quality: 6.2)
01.10.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Definitely worth the money if you want a personal experience making good espresso.
Taylor Nunley (quality: 7.5)
06.30.2010
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Sexy hunk of chrome and barista zen. Buying this machine ensures that the only way to improve your coffee is by your own skill.
Carlos Martinez (quality: 2.0)
06.03.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Good expresso from an artsy looking machine
Patrice Mackey (quality: 5.3)
09.25.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great machine for the hard-core espresso enthusiast or home decorator
Michael Stephenson (quality: 0.8)
11.22.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Makes great coffee and looks great to boot.
Darren (quality: 3.3)
11.24.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Stunning, but Pavoni should have figured out the finishing touches by now (since 1961)
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