Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 57 Reviews
Avg Price
$789.00
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.
Bianchi Man
11.01.2012
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: It's a beast and I love it.
Antonio Salles (quality: 9.5)
02.21.2012
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Love it or hate it, that is the way of the Europiccola.
John Swanson (quality: 6.0)
03.13.2011
Rating: 2.0
Bottom Line: This machine is garbage.
John Yuriev (quality: 8.0)
11.27.2010
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Excellent machine, fun, but definitly a learning curve
Bill Naumann
09.07.2010
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Fun, freaky, fascinating, fabulous!
J M (quality: 2.0)
12.29.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Beautiful machine. Must have good beans, grinder, tamper and patience to make a good shot. With a little practice it is all worth it.
Carl Lobitz (quality: 8.0)
11.19.2009
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Chrome Peacock--There is no substitute!
Gail McNeill (quality: 8.5)
10.03.2009
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Italian steel-and-chrome perfection; seven years (so far) of excellence. If you want is what it was designed for- 6oz double cappuccinos, there's no better. If not, look elsewhere.
Robin Kelly (quality: 4.7)
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: 9.6)
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: 9.5)
09.09.2007
Rating: 8.2
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. Perserverence will eventually bring you unrivalled espresso pleasure, although be aware of its multiple shots limitations
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.
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