De’Longhi Linea Classic Espresso Machine with Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Temperature Control - Barista Coffee Maker Kit for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design

For the $150 I paid for this unit, it delivers an excellent draw of expresso with a thick crema. The pressure gauge on the unit is a nice touch, assuring you are getting the required pressure. The milk frother works well and without fuss. The controls are simple and operating the machine is easy and intuitive. If you are fitting this unit in a tight space, be advised that the unit’s height is a bit taller than advertised, as shown in my photos, coming in at 12.25 inches; i.e., a quarter inch taller than stated in the description. As to build quality, it’s hard to say. It seems well built, but it’s all about the components, and for that, only time will tell. All I can say at this point is that the machine performs well, works and looks as advertised, and seems well built enough for the price paid. I’ll revise this review if build quality disappoints after some reasonable use.

I had been eyeing some of the pricier espresso machines, but what kept me from purchasing one was the size of the bigger ones. They didn't fit in my space.I watched many reviews and after many searches, this is the one I settled on. I am so glad to have made the right choice. This machine is a dream! If it broke tomorrow, I'd purchase a new one. Super easy to use, well made, looks beautiful and impressive, has a much larger water tank than other machines I've owned in the past, so you're not constantly filling it up, and it doesn't have extra unnecessary buttons or a fake pressure gauge. Each button has a function.I use soy milk or other plant milks and it works amazingly well. I can feel the milk pitcher heat up in my hand within seconds. The frother has two settings, one for heating milk and when pulled down, for frothing. It makes it easy to control how hot or cold you want your cappuccino or latte to be. Super easy and perfect temperature milk each time. Along with my Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee, Medium Espresso, I have not had a bad cup of coffee since.I stopped going out for coffee, what I have at home is much better than what I can get at the best coffee shops.It's worth every penny.

Nice little machine. Good looking machine with rather cheap “foreign” parts… but makes a tasty shot of espresso! I can’t wait to have my family over and make them drinks! Especially my coffee loving nieces! I’ve been researching good beans and learning that the key to a great espresso is fresh roasted beans. Looks great on the counter and doesn’t take up much space!*update*After a few months of practicing, upgrading my grinder and watching countless YouTube videos I have definitely been able to enhance my experience with this machine. The only downfall that I have found with this machine is the smaller diameter (51mm) portafilter, which limits the amount of accessories that can fe found like locking dosing funnels and other items. The steam panarello is ok and I can make decent foam.Another downfall is the lack of a solenoid 3 way valve. This means that when the shot is finished the puck remains pressurized and still drips. You have to wait for the pressure to slowly release before you can remove the portafilter. This can really slow you down if you’re pulling back to back shots.

Fácil de usar con un resultado fantástico.

I wanted to keep this badly but it had a bug where the unit keeps blinking (heating) after finishing up w the steamer. To get it to work correctly, I had to unplug it then plug it back in. I am returning this unit in favor of another brand.

this is my dream coffee maker. Works perfect every cup. Fantastic Value. My days at work have improved because this is in my office now. Double Espresso to start the day with an afternoon Cappuccino to avoid that afternoon slump. Very easy to use and consistent every time.

As a longtime customer of De Longhi, I have seen tremendous improvement in their machines. I was very happy with my last purchase a couple of years ago but unfortunately my little grandson broke the dial while playing with it, so I bought this new model for a lot more money (don't worry, there are no dials to break). This is by far the best machine for its price on the market, and in fact it is very near to perfection. Read the (admittedly somewhat complicated) instructions carefully and especially don't neglect to remove the red plastic cord on the bottom of the water reservoir. Once you have set it up and primed it properly it is very easy to use, just plug it in and press the button to start and the button for the number of cups you want (I prefer2, with that filter already installed) and it works automatically. Make sure the espresso is filled and tamped properly--invest in a separate tool for punching little holes in the espresso (really helps) and the heavy metal tamper, since the plastic oneis not very efficient. If done properly the result is a perfect shot every time, with at least 1/2 inch ofcrema and no, or nearly no, residue in the cup. I prefer using the Capuccino size glasses rather than small cups, and also because you can add another shot or two to the glass if desired (see instructions). However, the crema lasts longer in an espresso cup, if that is important for you. Some have complained about water leaking but perhaps they did not remove the red cord from the bottom of the water reservoir; anyway, I have found no water leaking after constant use for over two weaks. Also, the pressure dial has no numbers on it because you don't need them, it works automatically, perfectly every time and there is no need to do anything. Just enjoy this lovely gem!

Good espresso machine without breaking the bank. My first espresso machine. Maybe later I’ll go with a more expensive model.