Lello 1375 Ariete Cafe Prestige Coffee Maker

Despite the mixed reviews online, I've found the Ariete to work nicely. Be sure to leave the machine on when pulling out the coffee filter; if you turn it off first then you will have a soupy mixture of coffee and grounds. Saving money on the expresso machine let me spend a little more on the grinder (Capresso burr grinder) which was well worth it. All in all, this machine is well worth the price.

Purchased this espresso maker as a gift for someone and have had the chance to use it quite a bit myself. Seems to make a good espresso and is easy to clean. Pluses include the removable water tank and it also seems to be built well, looks like it will last a long time. Good deal for a relatively inexpensive entry-level expresso maker.

I had bought a $600 automatic expresso machine and had to return it because the coffee beans would get stuck during grinding.

Then I purchased this nice looking and well built unit.
My girlfriend loves it and works great. Nice price for a pump machine!

Recommended.

Overall, it is a decent espresso maker for the right price. It does take some practice to get good at making a perfect espresso, so don't expect to have a great drink on your first try.

I ordered this machine about six weeks ago and I am crazy about it. It's my first pressure espresso machine and I hope that it keeps running for a long time. Maybe some of the other people who have reviewed it on this page have a lot more high-flying taste than I do. All I know is that it makes great espresso with a beautiful crema on top most every time and seems to be very well made.