Customer reviews from De'Longhi
De'Longhi - La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine with Cold Brew & Automatic Frothing - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.8
(147 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 147 reviews
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Star
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78%of customers recommend this product.
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7 out of
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Customer Reviews for De'Longhi - La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine with Cold Brew & Automatic Frothing - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
A dream!
on May 15, 2025
Posted by: scoutm1_5691
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This espresso machine is a dream to use! It's so easy and the touch screen gives step by step instructions . My espresso has never been better! This will definitely save me from going to get coffee out!
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Customer Rating
5
Well worth the splurge
on June 10, 2025
Posted by: kaithaji_2633
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never owned an espresso machine so I was initially nervous to learn but it is so user friendly and the manual was so easy to follow that making these delicious craft coffees have become a breeze. My outlook has fully changed on coffee at home. I’m saving SO much money by not going out every day and I’ve been having so much fun trying new recipes. I don’t know how I survived this long without a delonghi espresso machine. I’ve been raving about it to all of my family and friends, and though it has an expensive price tag, the amount of money you save by not going out is well worth the splurge. The machine itself is very easy to clean, the automatic frothing makes the perfect froth every time, and the machine detects if the espresso is taking too long or too quick to brew. You can adjust the settings to make the most perfect espresso every single time. You can also save settings for different beans/people. Overall this was the best addition to our coffee bar and I am really looking forward to trying the other coffees this machine has to offer! Disclaimer: my son has steamed milk in his cup lol.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Coffee Machine
on June 13, 2025
Posted by: galibh_6215
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the design and it makes my kitchen space look wonderful. I am a coffee lover and this espresso machine made my life easier by trying out different types of coffee. It took me some time to configure the machine but now I am used to it and enjoy my expresso, latte and cold brews.
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Customer Rating
4
Sleek for beginners
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: freestef54_3675
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The De'Longhi | La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine is pretty amazing. It's sleek and compact design makes it the perfect size for all countertops. The touchscreen is bright, responds quickly, and easy to use. The initial set up process was smooth as the screen has the step by step process to walk you through the water hardness test and to push the water through to clear out the water lines, etc.
I was a little intimidated at first with all of the drink options available to create (10 in total, plus ability to create customized drinks), but the touchscreen basically walks you through all steps for the espresso drink making process. It definitely takes time to figure out what grind works best for the perfect espresso shot and then what grind works best for the cold brew. I recommend getting a tester bag of beans that isn't super expensive as you will waste a decent amount of espresso using the different settings, but it's definitely worth it for the end result.
The milk frother being automatic really allow you to not worry about over or under frothing based on the drink you're making. This is essentially dummy proof, but pouring it is a different story. Just try to be patient with yourself not not heavy handed.
However, there are things I wish were different about the machine, comparing to others. I wish the bean grinder was automatic and you didn't have to push it in and hold it the entire grind time. Also wish you could grind more than a double shot at once. Having to do multiple grinds if you use the finest setting is a little annoying, but understandable as if you over pack the basket you will not be happy with yourself, lol. The abilty to change the grind time would be great.
Regarding maintenance, there is a built in schedule that will tell you when it's time to descale your machine. The process is simple, just takes a couple hours if you allow the descaler to sit in the machine and then run the water through multiple times. Not much different than any other machine, this ine just helps you.
Overall, if your are just starting out using an espresso machine and want to be able to impress yourself and your friends and family, this is worth the cost. But if you are an expert barista, I'd stick to the traditional espresso machines.
I was a little intimidated at first with all of the drink options available to create (10 in total, plus ability to create customized drinks), but the touchscreen basically walks you through all steps for the espresso drink making process. It definitely takes time to figure out what grind works best for the perfect espresso shot and then what grind works best for the cold brew. I recommend getting a tester bag of beans that isn't super expensive as you will waste a decent amount of espresso using the different settings, but it's definitely worth it for the end result.
The milk frother being automatic really allow you to not worry about over or under frothing based on the drink you're making. This is essentially dummy proof, but pouring it is a different story. Just try to be patient with yourself not not heavy handed.
However, there are things I wish were different about the machine, comparing to others. I wish the bean grinder was automatic and you didn't have to push it in and hold it the entire grind time. Also wish you could grind more than a double shot at once. Having to do multiple grinds if you use the finest setting is a little annoying, but understandable as if you over pack the basket you will not be happy with yourself, lol. The abilty to change the grind time would be great.
Regarding maintenance, there is a built in schedule that will tell you when it's time to descale your machine. The process is simple, just takes a couple hours if you allow the descaler to sit in the machine and then run the water through multiple times. Not much different than any other machine, this ine just helps you.
Overall, if your are just starting out using an espresso machine and want to be able to impress yourself and your friends and family, this is worth the cost. But if you are an expert barista, I'd stick to the traditional espresso machines.
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Customer Rating
4
Fantastic home Espresso Machine
on May 18, 2025
Posted by: pecangel9_3648
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the DeLonghi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine with Cold Brew & Automatic Frothing as a courtesy to test and review. I absolutely love this machine! It allows me to create a delicious latte effortlessly. I was a little afraid when I first unboxed the machine as the instruction manual is very daunting with an extreme amount of instructions. Once cleaned and set up as well as primed, I was pleasantly surprised that the machine touch pad walks you through brewing your desired drink. On the touch pad there are 10 different brew options with an option to create our own. This specific machine has cold brew technology which is perfect as cold brews are my husband’s favorites.
The machine itself is the beautiful aluminum and black finish. On the top of the machine there is the beans container that allows you to choose your bean grinding size. The milk frother has a manual, automatic and off feature. Once the frother has been used, you turn to the off and it will automatically do a cleaning which is fantastic. This machine comes with all of the tools needed to use your machine minus the espresso cups themselves. The only thing I slightly have an issue with is the location of the water tank as I have this machine set up underneath cabinets which makes it a little difficult to refill or clean. With that being said, I do understand why it’s located where it is because it does not distract from the machine aestetic.
I no longer need to go to a coffee shop to brew the perfect cup and can now entertain in style. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone in the market.
The machine itself is the beautiful aluminum and black finish. On the top of the machine there is the beans container that allows you to choose your bean grinding size. The milk frother has a manual, automatic and off feature. Once the frother has been used, you turn to the off and it will automatically do a cleaning which is fantastic. This machine comes with all of the tools needed to use your machine minus the espresso cups themselves. The only thing I slightly have an issue with is the location of the water tank as I have this machine set up underneath cabinets which makes it a little difficult to refill or clean. With that being said, I do understand why it’s located where it is because it does not distract from the machine aestetic.
I no longer need to go to a coffee shop to brew the perfect cup and can now entertain in style. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone in the market.
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Customer Rating
5
A really great investment saves money
on May 20, 2025
Posted by: shannons190_1815
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh my God this thing is such a high tech machine. It’s touchscreen it even makes the foam designs. You can make cappuccino espresso, cold brew coffee, and it has the auto latte art technology.
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Customer Rating
5
INCREDIBLE- easy to use and amazing quality
on June 5, 2025
Posted by: carlyk41_502
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Couldn’t be more obsessed!!! I’ve been looking for an espresso machine that is beginner friendly, yet still great quality. The ability of it to grind the beans for you and calculate what you need for each type of coffee is incredible and takes all the measuring out! I was able to figure it out super quickly and now can make coffee shop level lattes in my own home. So happy!
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Customer Rating
5
Delonghi is the best!
on May 13, 2025
Posted by: summera31_8148
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Omg! This machine is what you need to get you a nice mocha latte, cappuccino, cold brews!! The options are endless . So many different kind of coffees can be made that actually competes with starbucks and dutchbros. Everyone in the house has been enjoying the taste . Its easy to clean and understand the instructions. Low maintenance and great customization options for all.
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