La Pavoni was mentioned once on The Block 2026, as the coffee machine nobody could be expected to miss. Here is what it is and what it costs.
La Pavoni at a glance
- What it is: an Italian espresso machine maker founded in 1905, with machines assembled by hand in Milan.
- How it got on the show: part of the e&s upgrade package.
- What we spotted: a mention in the episode 7 appliance presentation.
- Australian site: au.lapavoni.com.
Seasons seen: The Block 2026.
The Block Head’s take
La Pavoni got a single sentence and was never seen again. The machine on e&s’s prize list is a compact manual espresso machine, which makes it the only appliance in the package that expects the owner to do some work.
It is, however, the cheapest item on the list by a distance, which probably explains why it came with so little ceremony.
Every time La Pavoni turned up
| Episode | What happened |
|---|---|
| 7 | e&s says it cannot miss La Pavoni coffee machines, between the QASAIR rangehood and the Sub-Zero fridge |
What La Pavoni makes
Mini Cellini. e&s lists the LPSMCS01AU Cellini Mini at $1,790, noting it was out of stock. Another Australian retailer lists the stainless model at $1,990. Retailers describe it as a compact semi-professional espresso machine, 240 mm wide, with a 1400 W boiler, that needs a separate grinder.
If you are thinking of buying
- Budget for a grinder and learn the basics of dosing and tamping.
- Check the stock and lead time, because Australian supply can be limited.
- Look at the La Pavoni range for automatic options if you want less hands-on work.
- Compare with the other brands in our appliances guide.
