Espresso Machine 20 Bar, Super Compact Espresso Maker Stainless Steel Professional Coffee Machine Espresso with Power Steam & LED Display for Home Barista Latte and Cappuccino Maker-Silver

I have no financial benefit from this review. After reading negative/positive reviews for this Neretva Espresso Coffee Machine - 1/2 Cups/Frother, I decided to purchase. Although I've only had it since 8/27/25 (writing this review 8/31), I am convinced the bad reviews are because the buyers didn't read the instructions. This was obvious to me because of complaints about the "error messages" and water exiting the steam wand. I was not familiar with espresso machines, and am new at wanting to learn how to brew espresso and other coffee beverages, so had to also look at You Tube videos after reading the instruction booklet that comes with the machine. After experimenting since the machine was delivered, today I was able to make a Flat White. I had several failures using the frother/steam wand. So, there was a learning curve for me. Although I have only been using this machine for 5 days, I am very pleased with my purchase and recommend for anyone who doesn't want to spend more than $100. I would give the warming tray a "D", but everything else an "A". Instead of the warming tray, I pour boiling water in my cup (and empty prior to brewing the espresso), while I'm getting everything ready. The suction cups are very strong, so I decided to put the machine on a small, hard placemat, as it's much easier to move the placemat around than to unstick the suction cups from the counter top to move it around. Also, I needed to purchase a metal pitcher to steam/froth the milk per You Tube videos. Because this is an inexpensive machine and because Neretva does not have a brick/mortar I can call directly, I purchased a 4-yr. warranty. I learned through the internet Neretva has been around since 2008, but it's a global, e-commerce, brand that manufactures and sells a range of small, electric kitchen appliances, mainly through Amazon and Walmart, to consumers who want convenient, affordable appliances for making coffee, bread and a few other foods at home. I have no clue as a consumer how to contact them; hence, the warranty. 9/10/25 Update: I still recommend this espresso machine, but wanted to offer a tip due to what happened to me this morning making my daily espresso. I set everything up to just plug in the machine and press the button before I left for about an hour to do my daily laps in the pool. When I came home, I plugged in the machine and pressed the power button while I took a quick shower. Ten minutes later I was ready for my espresso so pushed the 2 shot button, waited and during what I call the countdown, nothing happened. I did this again, and no espresso came out. Reviewed the Trouble Shooting page. Quickly I realized that the water tank was empty, went through the process again with a full water tank, but the machine did not produce any espresso. Then I removed the Portafilter (which was in correctly) and saw a few coffee grounds on the rim of the Portsfilter (which I hadn't noticed when I got everything ready). I thought "Surely a few grounds wouldn't prevent the machine from working?", but I brushed off the grounds with a very small paint brush I use for this purpose, put the Portafilter into position and VOILA, got my cup of espresso. One might not want a machine that is so sensitive. Okay; I get it. Then spend more money. For me, I'd rather discover the quirks. Just thought this info might be helpful.

Very quick and easy..not complicated with settings and which button do I push to get coffee. Just three buttons. One cup two cup or steam. Coffee is ready very fast as thd water heats up and is ready before yoj know it...no waiting long. Not like watching for a pot to boil. Decent investment and return for the price.

I bought my Neretva Espresso Machine 23 months ago, Feb 2024. I have enjoyed it very much. We have hard water so I've descaled it to keep it in top shape. Two days ago I made my coffee and it had a odd taste. My husband noted a strange odor in the house as well. Later, I decided to make another cup then all 3 lights were flashing quickly and I saw 266 show up on the temp/code screen. I didn't find that code in the manual so I thought it might be the water temperature. The steam wand was clear, but the machine became extremely hot and stopped working. There was a burning plastic smell.... so sad. Almost 2 years of great coffee! EDIT: I bought another one and an extended warranty! Check out the yummy crema!

This is a nice machine. I like the style of it. What I don't like is the fact when you make a double you have to push the button wait 35 sec then push it again to start the other half of the double shot. Other than that I love this machine.

Makes great lattes. Space-saving

Compact, quick pre-heat, Great pressure, quick press, easy steamer! Buy this one!

I don’t do reviews. This isn’t BS. Best coffee maker I’ve ever owned - hands down. The price is incredible for the espresso u get. Yes u need to buy a grinder aside from this unit. So what? It’s worth it. This thing feels solid. Is well built. And pumps out cappuccinos and best espresso cups you can ask for without signs of slowing down - for $100. Totally worth it - and no I’m not a paid anything for this company. I’m just trying to let u know it’s worth the $100 for a small unit that pumps out huge flavor. Enjoy. I just bought my second one for my RV.

Love it so far. It’s a great machine to stay learning about making espresso or starting to learn about this machines. The size is ideal for small spaces. The instructions for using are very clear and easy to follow. The only cons I’ve encountered so far is that, after you make coffee, the portafilter is hard to clean, because the coffee doesn’t come out quickly.

I read a lot of reviews before deciding on this machine, and I can confirm that this product is definitely underestimated. For the price point, it pulls excellent espresso shots, even when using basic store-bought coffee. Some reviewers mentioned difficulty using the machine or fixing the steam wand, but honestly, everything is straightforward if you read the instructions or browse through other reviews here on Amazon. With freshly ground beans, the espresso tastes as good as shots from a professional machine. I actually compared my espresso at home with ones from Starbucks and two local cafés, and mine tasted even better. I no longer need to spend money daily on coffee when I can make it at home with this machine. I forgot to mention that always do double shots, the crema you get from it is delicious. A few people also complained about not being able to pull more than three shots, but I had no problem pulling four — one single, two doubles, and another single back-to-back. No issues with anything! The only part that took me a little time to get used to was the steam wand, since I’m a beginner. What really helped were the reviews mentioning that as soon as you are done pulling your first espresso shots and you want to add milk and you want to froth, the moment you click on “Steam wand,” the machine automatically raises its temperature for frothing. It will raise it until you can start frothing. When you’re done frothing your milk and want to pull another espresso shot, just purge a bit of water from the wand to lower the temperature especially if you just finished using the steam wand — once the shot buttons stop blinking, you can brew again. That tip made everything easy. I also loved the packaging — clean and well-presented. The machine comes with the basic accessories you need, so you don’t have to buy extras right away. It’s very easy to clean, ergonomically designed, and while it might feel a little light, it’s nowhere near as “cheap” as some people claim. For the price, you’re getting top-notch performance and quality. One funny thing — I wasn’t sure how to turn off the machine at first! I know you might laugh at it and I claimed that I read the whole manual, but for some reason the turning off was not as intuitive for me because it is the same button as the 1 shot espresso. You actually have to hold down the first shot button (the one with the power symbol) to power it off. Don’t just press it, or you’ll end up making another espresso shot by accident... happened to me twice😄 Forget your Keurig or Nespresso — those are inferior to this little powerhouse and cost more. I truly appreciate all the reviews that helped me decide, and I hope mine helps for others to decide for themselves to give this espresso machine a chance. You won’t be disappointed. If your budget is tight but you still want great coffee, this is by far the best espresso machine for the price. I’m saving so much money by skipping the coffee shops. Purchased on October 2nd — I’ll update this review in a few months with longer-term feedback, but so far, I’m extremely impressed. I have attached some pictures for your reference. The picture with the shots, I was using store bought Van Houtte- dolce crema espresso ground coffee.

Profound disappointment with this model and Neretva business - Sold on amazon.sg with a US/North America-specific power supply, and delivered to Singapore where line power is 230V/50 Hz. Unit shorted out. Manual says unit supports 230VAC/50Hz and 120VAC/60 Hz.

I have had this machine for about 3 weeks and I LOVE it. I have made espresso before with a machine at my office, so I had a little bit of experience making them, but not a lot. I had to experiment with different beans, but I can now make a very good iced latte - which was my goal. I did invest in a better tamper (a metal one with some weight to it) and that improved the puck quite a bit. Also, I started with a medium grind, and slowly went to a finer grind until it got too fine, then I narrowed it down until I hit the sweet spot. This machine is simple to use, and if you watch a couple of videos, you will get the hang of it pretty quickly. I have a very small kitchen and this little unit is nice and compact, and does everything that I need it to.

Great machine. Finally another option besides Keurig or Nespresso. Taste is far superior than that of any single serve machine and it doesn’t take any longer to make a great cup of coffee. Fast heating, quiet and expensive looking. Only negative is that with less than 4 inches between portafilter and tray,there isn’t enough room for a mug.

I love this espresso maker! Just what i needed. Small in size, works great, aesthetically pleasing. Some tips, the grounds need to be a medium grind. Too fine, water cannot make it through well and a super wet puck, too course coffee too weak for me. Medium grind perfect!! Also fill the coffee grounds to top level and press down, if not fill to top it gets a super wet puck. But once i figured that out a perfect cup every time and the milk frother is fab! So happy with my purchase