La Specialista Opera Espresso Machine – Cold Brew & Espresso Maker with Smart Tamping, Burr Grinder, Milk Steam Wand/Frother & 19-Bar Pressure – For Lattes & Cappuccinos

We spent a long time debating what type of espresso machine to get. We wanted something that was overall simple to use, but not a complete "push a button to make a latte" type of machine. And of course, decently affordable. We've been using this machine for a few months now, and I have no regrets. It offers many options for customizing the grind to achieve the perfect balance based on the beans you're using. We've tried almost every brew setting, and it consistently produces excellent coffee. It's been easy to use and maintain, and I get to enjoy a coffee shop grade latte every morning.

I’ve been using this machine for about a month now but I wanted to use all the features and give it some time before I wrote a review. I was a barista for several years and this is my fourth? at-home espresso machine in a few years, and I LOVE it. I genuinely didn’t know you could make espresso with bright crema on top at home until I got this machine. The texture of my lattes is smoother and creamier, the quality is better, and it’s so easy to use. I’ll start with the cons because I only have a few: •the steaming wand doesn’t move as much as others I’ve used and if I have a full pitcher of milk I either have to life the machine or spill the milk to remove it once it’s steamed. It also occasionally takes a bit of time to get going.. initially it seemed like it was getting slower over time but it seems more sporadic now. •the auto shutoff is way too quick, IMO. PROS: •The water tank and drip tray are both really large and do not have to be refilled or emptied often •very straightforward and easy to use once you figure out your initial preferences •there are several options for grind level, water heat, etc and once you figure out the best one for your coffee it makes really high quality espresso every time •the double shot is larger than most which I really like, but there’s also the single shot option • it’s SO easy and mess-free to grind and tamp the beans •milk frother can get milk really hot, and really smooth •I love the americano option, it makes things so easy • the cold brew is pretty good considering how quickly it can be made

It’s not fair to rate this product of one star because it is actually a quality product… Until it isn’t. 11 months in and the grinder stopped working. If you decide to purchase this, you better hope that you do not need any product support. Their customer service is the worst I have ever experienced in all of my years. You are redirected, hung up on, told to email, chat, anything other than human contact. And when you initiate that… They tell you that the chat says you need to try later in a less busy time. There never seems to be a less busy time as I’m trying it almost 7 PM. Seriously, I love this machine, but you better pray it functions perfectly for the rest of your life. Disgusted.

Great coffee machine and easy to use. Took about a week to get dosage correct and get used to the time it takes to make a cold brew. I make 3 cold brews at a time and let them steep in the fridge. Very good…better than Starbucks at 1/5 the cost.

This is an amazing step up from prior espresso machines. But also a great step up in price. Some people seem to feel like it takes time to get a balance between grind size and fill time but I have had no problem after the first week. I have been using this since January 2025 and it has worked flawlessly. It comes with cleaning materials both for cleaning scale and tablets for cleaning the water path for the coffee. The diagnostics let you know when this service is necessary however I believe they’re based strictly on runtime and not necessity. Regardless, if you have very good water, that’s not hard then I recommend you follow the instructions for changing the time length for the warning for descaling. After six months, I finally got the indicator for cleaning the water path for the coffee. Only two tabs were provided. I searched all over Amazon for more of the tabs from Di’Longhi but could not find any. I also recommend that you just purchase the materials from Di’Longhi to care for your espresso machine and not use knock offs. I think you will find that the normal size supplies are large enough to last at least a year or two and thus worth the price. The built in grinder and tamper are what give you consistently good coffee. There is nothing negative that I can add. But the only surprise is that the labeling for the OK button seems to be just coming off of the plate surprising for such a short period of time. It appears that this is the silk screened without any engraving for the paint This machine comes with everything you need to make many kinds of coffee to maintain the machine and to make cold brew, which I have not tried. It has smarts but still in many respects is a manual machine when it comes to operation. I highly recommend it. I have had Krups and Braun machines in the same price range if you adjust for inflation. Both of these machines still work, but they never produced quite the quality of brew or steam.

Excelente cafetera te hace aprender mucho y hace unos excelentes cafés todo depende de ti

Me encanta 💖

I’ve been pleasantly surprised about how easy to use this machine has been. I was worried it would be too complex but I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use. If you’re using the machine and you find the steamer loud just put the nozzle closer to the surface. It’ll make it more quiet for some reason. Makes great cappuccinos and other fun drinks!

Excelente servicio compré una máquina y salió con un problema y la cambiaron por una nueva y ahora está perfecto buen producto y mejor servicio

Excelente máquina, fácil de usar, con varias funciones. Más rápido y menos complicado que andar comprando cápsulas de aluminio que contaminan e intoxican el cuerpo. Fue un excelente regalo para mí esposo ☺️.