La Pavoni Professional:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The La Pavoni Professional is a lever espresso machine, designed for home use. It features natural (spring/lever) pre-infusion, a 51mm portafilter. With no user-adjustable temperature control, grind adjustments are your primary lever for dialing in. As a manual machine, brew pressure is entirely in your hands — technique is everything.
At a glance
Machine specifications
Recommended starting parameters
Starting recipe for La Pavoni Professional
Dose
8–14g
Ratio
1:1.5–1:2.5
Time
20–40s
These are starting points — adjust based on your beans, roast level, and taste preferences.
Known limitations
Same as Europiccola — larger boiler capacity
Dial-in tips for the La Pavoni Professional
Same direct lever system as Europiccola with larger boiler.
Same manual pressure control applies.
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Manufacturer
La Pavoni
Type
Lever
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High