Manual/Lever
$1,489
La Pavoni
La Pavoni Professional
★4.2(190 reviews)
The classic step up from the Europiccola: same hand-lever ritual, but a 38oz nickel-plated brass boiler pulls 16-plus shots per fill and the mounted pressure gauge takes the guesswork out of heat management. Unchanged Italian design since 1974.
Price
$1,489
Boiler
Single Boiler
Best For
Purists
Specifications
Dimensions
7.9 x 11.4 x 12.6 in
Weight
16 lbs
Water Tank
38 oz
Warranty
1 year
Grinder
Not included
Warm-Up Time
5-10 minutes
Steam Wand
Manual
Basket Type
Unpressurized Only
Features
Manual LeverBoiler Pressure Gauge38oz Brass BoilerDual Frothing SystemsSteam WandMade in Italy
Pros
- ✓Double the Europiccola's boiler - entertains guests without refilling
- ✓Pressure gauge makes the lever learning curve far gentler
- ✓Stronger steam pressure for milk drinks than the smaller lever
- ✓Rebuildable for decades - parts remain available for 50-year-old units
Cons
- ✗Steep learning curve - temperature management is entirely manual
- ✗Group head overheats after 2-3 consecutive shots
- ✗Small 51mm baskets and no pump pressure consistency
- ✗Chrome shows fingerprints and water spots constantly
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