De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Semi-Automatic espresso machine
Semi-Automatic
~$700

De'Longhi

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo

Evolution of the original Arte adding Cold Extraction Technology for five-minute cold brew, plus an eight-setting grinder and guided dosing for newer baristas.

Approx. price
~$700
Boiler
Thermoblock
Pressure
15 bar
Best For
Beginners
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Specifications

Dimensions
11.2 x 14.4 x 15.9 in
Weight
20.5 lbs
Water Tank
56 oz
Warranty
2 years
Grinder
Built-in
Warm-Up Time
40 seconds
Steam Wand
Manual
Basket Type
Unpressurized

Features

Built-in Conical Burr Grinder (8 Settings)Cold Extraction TechnologyActive Temperature ControlMy LatteArt Steam WandDosing & Tamping Guide4 Preset Recipes

Pros

  • True cold brew in under 5 minutes - rare at any price
  • Ships with single-wall baskets that build real technique
  • Compact footprint for a machine with a built-in grinder
  • Dosing guide and tamping mat lower the learning curve

Cons

  • Thermoblock steam power trails dual-heating siblings
  • Only 8 grind settings limits precise dialing-in
  • Manual tamping, unlike the Opera and Maestro's smart station
  • Controls feel busy until the icons become familiar
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte
~$700
Semi-Automatic

De'Longhi's answer to the Barista Express with a manual barista tamping kit (tamper, mat, and dosing funnel) and three infusion temperature levels for consistent extraction.

Manual Tamping Kit3 Temperature LevelsAll-in-One
Thermoblockgrinder40 seconds heat upManual steam
Best for: Beginners
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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera
~$633
Semi-Automatic

Mid-tier Specialista pairing the lever-action Smart Tamping Station with dual heating for fast shot-to-steam moves, plus five-minute cold brew.

Smart Tamping LeverDual Heating SystemCold Brew in 5 Minutes
Thermoblockgrinder20 seconds heat upManual steam
Best for: Enthusiasts
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De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
~$800
Semi-Automatic

Touchscreen Specialista that guides grinding, tamping, and frothing on-screen, with Bean Adapt dialing help, cold brew, and an auto-adjusting steam wand.

Guided TouchscreenAuto Milk FrothingCold Brew Presets
Thermoblockgrinder40 seconds heat upAutomatic (manual mode) steam
Best for: Milk Drinks
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De'Longhi Dedica Arte
~$300
Semi-Automatic

Ultra-slim espresso machine that fits in tight spaces. Good for beginners wanting to learn steaming with real milk.

Ultra-Slim DesignQuick Heat UpBeginner Friendly
Thermoblock40 seconds heat upManual (My LatteArt) steam
Best for: Beginners
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De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus
~$250
Semi-Automatic

The flagship Dedica adds a hands-free Auto LatteArt steam wand, three brew temperatures, and real single-wall baskets for a 20g dose.

Auto milk texturingSingle-wall baskets includedBig 54 oz tank
Thermoblock40 seconds heat upAuto (LatteArt) + Manual steam
Best for: Milk Drinks
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De'Longhi Dedica Duo
~$199
Semi-Automatic

A modernized slim Dedica with twin thermoblocks for no-wait steaming, preset recipes, and a rapid cold brew mode.

Dual thermoblocksCold brew in minutes25-second warm-up
Thermoblock25 seconds heat upManual (MyLatteArt) steam
Best for: Milk Drinks
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