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.
Jesse Imbach (quality: 7.9)
06.01.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: I live Liva, I love Livia, I love Livia...
Jim (quality: 3.0)
02.12.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Buy it, its the best thing on the market.
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
Jon Levine (quality: 2.2)
01.10.2001
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Makes good coffee, but you have to work at it.
Kedar Roy (quality: 3.5)
01.09.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine. Well built, attractive and fairly easy to use.
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
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
Ken Wallace (quality: 5.5)
03.27.2011
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Quality construction, good looks, but potentially costly to repair if it breaks. A few quirks but capable of making excellent espresso once you get to know it.
Kevin P (quality: 7.0)
07.02.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I couldn't be happier with this machine. I get great espresso any time on-demand.
Kirby Colas (quality: 2.4)
01.22.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A phenomenal machine (if you decide to afford it)
Korey Sherwin (quality: 7.0)
10.11.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great looks, Great Espresso!
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.
Marc Berrenson (quality: 5.0)
11.08.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Worth the hefty price tag in every way.
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.
Neil Blumenfield (quality: 4.6)
10.24.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great espresso maker.
Paul B (quality: 6.0)
09.23.2006
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: The Livia 90 makes good to near excellent espresso and capuccino but is very sensitive to technique. Mine hasn't been reliable with several expensive component failures.
Peter H. (quality: 8.3)
08.13.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I don´t think there is a better home espresso machine
Rai - (quality: 8.0)
02.03.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Machine, 1K; Grinder, 500; roaster 300; wearing pjamas to Livia: priceless.
Rich Comess (quality: 8.3)
11.21.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: 25,000 shots later, still going strong.
Richard Comess (quality: 6.5)
02.24.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Damn good shot of espresso
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