La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine
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Web ID: 13078573Frustrating and Now Unusable
Frustrating and Now UnusableMy son bought me the La Specialista Espresso Machine about 11 months ago, and at first, I was thrilled—it made a lovely espresso. However, things quickly went downhill. Within a month, the machine prompted me to descale. I followed the instructions, but it took me four attempts to finally turn off the warning sensor. Since then, it’s been a constant battle with descaling alerts. The most frustrating part is that the descaling seems never-ending. At one point, I wanted to return the machine, but we couldn’t find the receipt, so I was stuck with it. Hoping to fix the issue, I purchased a video from the Coffee Grump, which was somewhat helpful. Unfortunately, I discovered the video was for an older model, and some hose connections and parts have changed, adding to my frustration. To make matters worse, in the last month, the machine has started leaking heavily, making it impossible to use without soaking the counter. It’s now completely unusable, and I regret not being able to return it earlier. While the espresso quality was nice initially, the ongoing maintenance issues and now the leakage have been a massive disappointment. If you’re considering this machine, be prepared for endless headaches—or better yet, avoid it altogether.
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Hello, Thank you for leaving your review. We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we really regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and assist you in correcting this issue. Please contact us Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. at 1-888-335-6644.
Love it everyday
"I was trying different brands when considering a purchase. The La Specialista Maestro was exactly what I was looking for. It allows me to make a quick coffee in the morning and also enjoy a leisurely cappuccino. The richness of the espresso is incredible!"
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Customer review from De'Longhi
5 years and still makes perfect espresso
5 years and still works perfectly. It took a few try’s to dial it in but once you become familiar with how to do that, you get a perfect cup every time. Excellent crema, perfect foamed milk. It is very sturdy and quality is perfect for an at home machine. Only complaint is that the bean hopper makes the machine tall. It may not fit under your kitchen cabinet. My suggestion to DeLonghi is to make the hopper shorter or figure out how to put it on its side. A side water tank would be nice too. The tank in the back can be a hassle to refill when you have to pull the whole machine out away from the wall.
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Upgrade that is worth it
We have had our other DeLonghi for 10 years. It’s still working but the wanted to upgrade and got another DeLonghi for support for the last great machine. Very happy with the quality add the coffee!
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Customer review from De'Longhi
You sent me a used damaged machine
You guys sent me a broken used machine
Customer review from bloomingdales.com
Working well. Makes a good cup of coffee.
I have had the Maestro a month. Pros: automatic froth, aesthetically pleasing look, two cup heights, pre-programmed coffee choices. Cons: Grinder settings, grinder basket removes but you have to vacuum the beans from the bottom.
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Customer review from De'Longhi
Awesome Espresso machine
makes great drinks. easy to use. we had in our office and i bought one for my home
Customer review from De'Longhi
De'Longhi La Specialista
The De'Longhi La Specialista is a great espresso machine for both beginners and experienced users. Pros: Built-in grinder with 8 settings Automatic tamping for perfect pressure Consistent temperature control Versatile milk frothing for lattes and cappuccinos Separate heating systems for brewing and steaming Cons: Microfoam for latte art requires practice Quite large, may not fit smaller kitchens Overall: Excellent espresso quality with a good mix of automatic and manual features.
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