Product Description

Rancilio is a company with a long tradition and our production of high-quality espresso machines dates back to the twenties. After decades of growth and learning, we proudly continue to offer products that are first in their class in design and technology

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14384 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Rancilio

Features

• Stainless Steel Body - Linear Design!

Customer Reviews

I doubt there is a better machine out there!
I have owned several different expresso machines in different price ranges. Hands down, this machine is the best I've ever used. The machine works exactly as it is supposed to - I use it every day, sometimes a couple times per day and the espresso never changes - it's always delicious, and the steamed milk comes out perfectly. I've even left the machine on all day a couple of times, and it still does not affect the machine - it keeps working like it's brand new. The only downside is that it takes about 45 minutes for this machine to heat up. HOWEVER, there are websites out there that can tell you how to get around this and have your shot of espresso in about 10 minutes.

An Excellent Manual Espresso Machine
The Rancilio Silvia is makes very good espresso--even my first try was successful. I purchased this machine 6 months ago to replace my latest, very expensive, automatic machine which died in less than a year. The Silvia is manual, so there is less to break, but more to learn about making a good espresso. After a few days, however, one can become "unconsiously competent" just like the baristas at Starbucks. The only complaint I have is that if the machine is left on by accident, after a few hours an internal high temperature switch may shut down the boiler, requiring removing the cover and finding a tiny, well hidden reset switch. There is nothing about this in the manual, and required some searching on the internet in order to get my machine running again. I don't grind my own coffee, preferring to use the excellent Lavazza inblu ground for espresso, in 250g cans.

You must buy an excellent grinder
Rancilio Silvia is a great way to get a pro machine at home. But like all pro machines, much depends on its enviroment; with proper equipment and training it can make excellent espresso, but without either it makes drek. Look for at least a Rancilio Rocky grinder, or (even more appropriate) a Mazzer Mini; a good grinder and a little technique makes all the difference.