Lavazza review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Lavazza suits households that want one coffee name to cover several formats, from a cheap pod machine to a grinder-equipped espresso flagship. It scores 9.3 overall, and the range opens at £89 for anyone buying a first machine.
Key facts
- Best for
- One brand for pods, beans and ground coffee, from £89 upward.
- Reference models
- Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Entry price
- £89 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flagship price
- £849.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Built-in grinder
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Milk system
- Auto frother (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Pod system
- Nespresso original (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Capacity (l)
- 2.4 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Power (W)
- 1,650 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Spare parts shop
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- AL, DZ, AM, AT, AZ, BH, BY, BE, BA, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, EE, FI, FR, GA, GE, DE, GR, HU, IS, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JO, KW, LV, LB, LT, LU, MK, MG, MT, MU, MD, ME, MA, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SN, RS, SC, SK, SI, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TZ, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, BS, BB, BM, CA, KY, DO, MX, PA, PR, LC, TC, US, AR, AW, BO, BR, CL, CO, CR, CW, EC, GT, PY, PE, SR, TT, UY, AU, BD, BN, KH, CN, GU, HK (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Italy (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1895 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Machine types
- Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder
- Official website
- lavazza.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers espresso, pod and bean to cup formats under one roof, so pods, beans and ground coffee stay in the same basket.
- Entry price of £89 sits below the site median of €96.46, which keeps the first purchase cheap.
- A grinder is built in on the range, and the flagship pairs that with an auto-frother over a 2.4-litre tank.
- A spare parts shop exists, and support runs on phone, email and help centre.
- Present in the UK and far beyond, from the headquarters in IT to AL, DZ and AM listed markets.
Cons
- The flagship price of £849.95 puts Lavazza at position 49 on that measure, mid-field rather than cheap.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre, and a live chat line is not among them.
- The flagship machine draws 1,650 W, so it needs a dedicated socket and counts up electricity use.
- Pod purchases follow the nespresso original system, which locks you into one capsule range rather than open bags of beans.
Who it suits
- Households switching from an old pod machine who want beans, pods and ground coffee under one brand.
- First-time buyers starting at the £89 end and stepping up to a grinder-equipped model later.
- Office and shared kitchens that need a machine with a grinder built in and an auto-frother.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a chat-based support line, since support runs on phone, email and help centre.
- Anyone who will only buy open bags of beans, because pods run on the nespresso original system.
- Buyers on a tight ceiling, since the flagship sits at £849.95.
Plans and prices
The range opens at £89 for the entry machine and climbs to £849.95 for the SMEG Manual Espresso Machine at the top. That is a one-off purchase price rather than a subscription, so there is no renewal fee to weigh. For readers comparing against the wider market, the site median entry price across brands is €96.46, which puts Lavazza's starting point in reach of the cheaper half of the field. At the top end, Lavazza ranks at position 49 of 63 brands, so the SMEG model is a mid-range purchase rather than the most expensive on the shelf. The line mixes compact capsule machines with bean-to-cup and manual espresso units, so the same brand serves a small kitchen and a shared counter.
Core features
A grinder is built in on the range, so beans can be ground on the spot without a separate grinder on the counter. Milk is handled by an auto-frother on the SMEG Manual Espresso Machine, which takes the manual step out of making a flat white or a latte. The tank holds 2.4 litres, enough for a run of cups without constant refilling, and that same machine pulls 1,650 W, which is worth knowing for a kitchen counter with a single socket. Ownership is backed by a spare parts shop, so wear parts such as seals and filters can be ordered directly instead of through a repair shop, and support runs on phone, email and help centre for anything that goes wrong.
How it compares on our data
On entry price, Lavazza sits at position 27 among 65 brands, which is a place in the lower-cost group rather than at the very cheapest end. On flagship price the ranking is 49 out of 63, and the gap between the two positions reflects a catalogue that spreads from a budget pod machine to a grinder-equipped espresso flagship. That spread is the trade-off readers weigh here: Lavazza covers more formats than a single-purpose brand, and the top of the range costs more than a straight espresso-only line-up. The overall score of 9.3 sits close to the offer part of 9.3.
The company behind it
The brand has been in coffee since 1895 and is run by LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA, headquartered in Italy. That longevity matters for a machine that sits on a counter for years, because parts and documentation tend to outlive short-lived brands. Support runs on phone, email and help centre, so a fault can be raised by phone, by email or through the help centre, and the spare parts shop covers the consumables in between. The company also sells in Albania, DZ and AM listed markets, which means manuals and capsules are easier to source in several regions than for a small regional label.
How Lavazza compares
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Where Lavazza is available
- Available
- Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the cheapest Lavazza machine cost?+
The entry machine is £89, which sits below the site median entry price of €96.46. That is a one-off price for the machine itself, with no renewal fee attached to ownership. Buyers who want a wider spread of drinks should look further up the same range.
What is the most expensive machine in the range?+
The SMEG Manual Espresso Machine tops out at £849.95. It carries a built-in grinder and an auto-frother, so the higher price buys both bean grinding and milk texturing in one body. On flagship price Lavazza ranks at 49 of 63.
Is there a subscription or renewal charge for these machines?+
No subscription is listed, because the covered prices are purchase prices only. Both the £89 entry point and the £849.95 flagship are one-off costs. Pod capsules are bought separately as capsules run down, and the pod system is nespresso original.
Which types of coffee machine does Lavazza make?+
The catalogue covers espresso, pod and bean to cup, so a single brand handles pods, beans and ground coffee. Small capsule units sit alongside a bean-to-cup machine and a manual espresso unit with its own grinder. Buyers can start small and move up formats without changing brand.
Do the machines have a grinder and a milk system built in?+
A grinder is built in on the range, which saves counter space on a separate grinder. Milk is handled by an auto-frother on the SMEG Manual Espresso Machine rather than a steam wand. The tank on that machine holds 2.4 litres.
How do I get help or spare parts after buying?+
Support runs on phone, email and help centre, so a fault can be raised by phone, by email or through the help centre. A spare parts shop is available for consumables and wear parts. There is no live chat line among the listed support channels.
Where does the company come from and where is it sold?+
The brand was founded in 1895 and is run by LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA, headquartered in Italy. It sells across AL, DZ and AM listed markets, which includes the UK and much of Europe. That spread means capsules and documentation are easier to source in several regions.
Is a Philips, Daewoo Electricals or GASTROBACK machine a better fit?+
It depends on format. Philips covers bean to cup and espresso for bean-to-cup drinkers, while Daewoo Electricals covers drip, espresso and grinder and GASTROBACK covers espresso, drip and grinder. Lavazza wins on breadth of formats and a built-in grinder.
Sources
- lavazza.co.uk/en/coffee-machines-and-makers checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Machine types, Entry price, Reference models
“Lavazza capsule machines, such as the A Modo Mio Jolie Evo and Deséa ... our bean-to-cup machines, like the Lavazza Assoluta ... The SMEG espresso machine range ... Smeg Drip Filter Coffee Machine;...”
- lavazza.co.uk/en/coffee-machines/smeg-espresso-machine.18... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Capacity (l), Built-in grinder, Milk system, Flagship price, Power (W)
“SMEG Manual Espresso Machine ... Water Tank Capacity 2.4 l”
- lavazza.co.uk/en/spare-parts checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Spare parts shop
“Spare Parts for Coffee Machines and Coffee Makers - Find original replacement parts for your Lavazza espresso machines and coffee makers”
- lavazza.co.uk/en/terms-of-sale checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Customer Care Services Tel: 0800 599 9200 Email: info@lavazzamodomio.co.uk; FAQs”
- lavazza.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Legal entity, Pod system
“The Italian Espresso since 1895”
- lavazza.com/en/all-countries checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Markets
“LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA Via Bologna, 32, 10152, Turin, Italy”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Pump pressure (bar).