Overall Rating
8.6, Based on 227 Reviews
Avg Price
$629.00
Manufacturer
Rancilio
Machine Type
Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Semi Auto, Espresso Machine
Colors
Satin Stainless Steel
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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A true benchmark machine, this machine made Rancilio a lot of money since it was introduced in 1998 - it has become the standard against which all other consumer, single boiler machines are measured against. Currently in its 3rd revision.
Jay (quality: 1.0)
03.17.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Just excellent
Carl Scott (quality: 1.2)
12.13.2009
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: Seems well-built, but espresso is very disappointing, with nearly zero crema, no matter what I tried. Not worth it, a $100 Krups out-performs it. Good at frothing, but not great. Thumbs down.
Iced Chilli (quality: 1.3)
10.17.2009
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If machine was any better it would be an AutoBOT.
Christian Callsen (quality: 1.5)
03.29.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Guaranteed Crema ?spresso. All the time.
Susan Hastings (quality: 1.5)
06.24.2010
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: great machine has a boiler reset button if it overheats and quits working reset your boiler and it will work like new
Petey Overton (quality: 1.5)
10.25.2010
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Happy, great machine, well built, nothing wrong, no defects, no mishaps, macine reads your mind, perfection, everyone should own one! grind your own beans. I will roast soon.
Dana Sitler (quality: 2.0)
03.28.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I would defenitly recommend this machine to others.
Robert (quality: 2.0)
05.06.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Would buy this machine again in a second. I think you would have to spend a lot more money to get anything better than this.Great value.
John L. (quality: 2.0)
05.06.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A superior product at the price point split between cheapies and industrial machines.
Jeff Leinen (quality: 2.0)
05.07.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Silvia is everything I‘ve read about. Quality construction, reliable operation and the Rancilio name for under $400.
Lars-Erik Nilsson (quality: 2.0)
05.26.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Wonderful machine, wondeful result. Get it now, life is to short to wait.
Ed Lamoreaux (quality: 2.3)
07.16.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Get another ‘Silvia‘ - Yes.
Sean (quality: 2.5)
04.26.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I would recommend this machine to anyone looking for a great looking and hard working machine that would go in any kitchen
Bob (quality: 2.5)
11.27.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: You can not find a better machine for under $500.00
David (quality: 2.5)
04.23.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: good value
Simon V (quality: 2.7)
01.18.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Fantastic, I love to make coffee with Miss Silvia!!!
Graham Parker (quality: 2.7)
02.17.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Miss Sylvia is the one and only for me!! and shes not even married.
Pierre Bellavance (quality: 3.0)
01.21.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for the home, if you can't (or won't) have a plumbed in machine.
Don Doyle (quality: 3.0)
11.29.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Each morning I begin my day with Silvia; next to my wife and daughters, she is the most important woman in my life!
Carole McMurray (quality: 3.0)
09.30.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Silvia is "da bomb". Beautiful machine makes beautiful cappuccinos!
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