Isomac Zaffiro

Makes one hell of a good cup of espresso! The large, dedicated boiler and E-61 group are simply the best for temperature stability throughout the pull

A bit boxy and austere when you first open it up for a look but it takes only a moment for this feeling to pass as you gaze upon the beautiful and functional E-61 group. I thought my wife would not like it but her eyes glazed over when she saw it and...

The best aspect of the Zaffiro is its consistently high quality espresso brewed at a consistent temperature. Further, the aesthetic beauty of the workmanship is adaptable to any kitchen decor. Also, though the Zaffiro has developed a reputation for...

The most negative point for me is the time it takes the waterand the grouphead to heat up. I need to move quickly in the morning, so the first thing I have to do when I get up is turn on the Zaffiro. I also find it irritating to put my espresso cups...

Probably the best prosumer coffee machine around below $1000

Took some time to get used to

This machine produces consistent espresso of near-commercial quality. No temperature surfing is needed (up or down!), and it's beautiful to look at

That beautiful E-61 grouphead is very hot, very exposed and very attractive to curious little fingers. Like other exposed E-61 machines, it is not for families with young children

Great thermal stability from the e-61 group head. Solid construction. Huge drip tray. Easily adjustable brew tempurature

Dispensing hot water is clumsy. Group head gasket difficult to remove

Easy to use, amazing coffee and it gives the user total control! This has to be one of the best single boiler machines on the market. I love the retro styling, but that is a matter of preference

quite heavy, but again this reflect a its excellent build quality. Design is very stylish but hard to keep clean

The performance for straight espresso sets the bar for prosumer machines ; Classic appearance, gorgeous E61 group and lever ; Heavy-duty quality materials and construction ; The steaming within its range is outstanding ; Large driptray

Boiler recovery time between steam and brew temperatures limits this machine to 1-2 cappuccinos ; Combination of small reservoir and large boiler flushes to force heating element cycle will demand frequent refills ; Upper portion of E61 group gets very...

Definitely worth the bucks, right out of the box (pulled 2 "prelim" shots) made the best shots I've had in a long time (especially at home!!). Plenty of H2O is needed to prime and get going, but once underway it hums like an Italian dream. Superbly...

Whoever translated the instructions was not from UK/USA, you're in for a good snicker on some of the lines. I was looking for a machine that wasn't so "machine" looking (I really love Elektra's machines, the a leva is one of my favorites owned by a...

Outstanding machine. Attractive and an excellent performer on straight espresso ; Straight out of the box equalled the performance of a highly modified Silvia . This is a superb machine

The manual is somewhat laughable in translation, but usable. The temp was fairly on (199F), but there is a bit of a deadband (see CG review), so it helps to surf the machine to element shutoff (top of band)