Caffè Italia United Kingdom Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother. We had problems with 2 Anfim Luna grinders which we had to repeatedly explain our issues with little understanding from the company. We were repeatedly told useless information about... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After having a Gaggia Brera for 8 years of hard work (home based working), it finally gave up. Looking around we chose the Gaggia Babila, and bought it through Caffe Italia. Both the price and servi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

People who are serious about espresso, need a decent machine, and good coffee. I use a 2015 Gaggia Classic, bought in 2016, and still going strong. A relative who uses a capsule "espresso" machi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi Matteo The Brera arrived yesterday via DHL as you promised- amazing from Italy to Australia Making delicious coffee already, it’s our second Brera, the first lasted 10 years of great cof... See more

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Our goal is to find the best purchase conditions and to propose the lowest prices on the market. Caffè Italia guarantees the best quality products, the dynamism of promotional offers and an optimal service of assistance and after-sales service. We deliver throughout Europe as soon as possible.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible support when you need it.

Originally things went well, product was shipped quickly. However a fault appeared after 16 days of use. I tried ringing the support line over and over but no-one answered.
A sales person did eventually ring me back, but hung up mid sentence.
They did reply to my emails and informed me that I have to ship the machine to a repair centre at my own cost to get it fixed. The extra cost of shipping mean I could have bought a much more expensive machine in the first place.

June 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Caffe Italia are the best for all things coffee

Caffe Italia are the best in my opinion not just for the supply of the best available coffee machines available at the best price but also for the excellent advice and after sales service they provide!
BTW - They also sell the best coffee we’ve been able to find!!

June 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cafe Italia - NS Appia Coffee Machine Purchase

We dealt with Matteo when purchasing our coffee machine & grinder. He was super helpful during the whole process, from assisting us with selecting the appropriate equipment all the way through to helping as track the orders delivery.

Matteo made us very comfortable with the whole process and we have no hesitation in recommending both Matteo & Cafe Italia to potential customers.

June 21, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and fast customer service

We bought a LELIT espresso machine in August 2023, delivered on time and it was working fine. During the last week I noted that less water was dropping and the manometer was not moving any more. I have called the customer service, and Matteo kindly asked me to make a video and send it to him by email. Matteo replied to mail the same evening asking me to perform first a thorough descaling and check that all tube were correctly connected to the manometer. Well, the descaling did the trick! Suddenly the machine started charging water as usual and when I made a coffee it was working perfectly and the manometer was signing pressure correctly. Matteo has been helpful, clear and very fast in giving advise. Great service!

May 28, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ver poor communication

I ordered an ice cream machine on 1 May, having been told it was in stock and would take a week to deliver. I am still waiting.

I've been sent a Fedex tracking number showing a label being created on 9 May but no progress since then. I've asked for a delivery date and/or an update but have not received either.

May 14, 2024
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Reply from Caffè Italia United Kingdom

Dear Customer,

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent order. Due to a technical issue with the courier, there was a problem with the pickup of your shipment, which caused a delay of a couple of days. As soon as the staff at Caffè Italia realized the issue, we promptly contacted a new courier to expedite the process. The machine was subsequently delivered within the agreed timeframe.

Additionally, we have refunded the shipping costs incurred and granted an additional discount as compensation for the inconvenience.

We believe our customer service team has addressed the issue effectively and are genuinely sorry that our efforts have not been recognized. We strive to provide the best service possible and appreciate your understanding.

Best regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my purchase

Very happy with my purchase. Matteo from customer service was reasonable with me even though I remonstrated with him! It turned out to be my mistake. Excellent all round service.

May 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Coffee machine didn’t work

Bought a Rancillio Silva machine. Followed instructions to set it up and it didn’t work. Asked for details to return machine and get a refund and was sent instructions to repair the machine myself.
Still waiting for my money back

May 3, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware: Caffe Italia's Warranty Falls Short

As a small primary school with 40 staff members, half of whom rely on coffee to fuel their days, we eagerly invested in a coffee machine after receiving a generous donation as a thank you to staff. After thorough research, we chose the Aulika_Evo office model from Caffe Italia, lured by promises of commercial-grade quality and backed by a reassuring two-year warranty.

Initially, the machine lived up to its promises, consistently delivering excellent coffee as expected. We meticulously cared for it, ensuring regular descaling to maintain its performance. However, our satisfaction was short-lived. After just six months, disaster struck in the form of a water circuit priming issue, rendering our beloved coffee maker useless.

What followed was a frustrating ordeal lasting over three months, involving seven emails and five phone calls to Caffe Italia and their designated engineers from AE Stanton to get a repair. This was completed in September (9 Months after purchase). Despite our efforts, the machine's revival was short-lived, breaking down again after a mere two months of further use.

Desperate for a resolution, I requested a refund or a replacement from Caffe Italia, only to be met with a disappointing response claiming the product could only be inspected under the terms of the warranty. AE Stanton, refused further repairs, citing the inevitability of recurrence of the same fault.

This leaves our school £1,300 poorer, with no functioning coffee machine and woeful communication from Caffe Italia. We implore them to reconsider their stance and honor their commitment to customer satisfaction. We'll eagerly update this review if they rectify the situation. Until then, let this serve as a cautionary tale: Caffe Italia's two-year warranty is nothing but an empty promise.

February 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gaggia is a great machine!

Gaggia is a great machine!! I bought my first Gaggia machine from Caffe Italia more than 10 years ago. It is still working great!! I have decide to get a new one and by mistake they have send me a much better model, than the one I have bought and offered me to have that model for a little bit more. I am very happy for their services. A trusted company!

April 18, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

decent customer service 👍

I purchased my Lelit Elizabeth from CoffeeItalia.co.uk and arrived within a week although it may have arrived earlier but for a slight issue with customs that I had to sort out because I'd requested it be delivered to my work's address.
When I emailed asking for an ETA Matteo was very helpful and responded fairly quickly to the email I sent requesting tracking/delivery information.
I haven't yet tested the item but it arrived secure & very well protected without any hint of damage to the outer packaging and all the items contained within seem fine too.

April 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So far not great

So far not great, getting no joy with a faulty machine which has not worked since we bought it, I'm hoping we can get a refund but these reviews are not giving much hope. All I want is a nice cup of coffee.

March 29, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No response after you place an order... all good in the end

Like other people on Trustpilot I've had a very mixed experience with Caffe Italia UK.

Initially, very positive friendly emails back and forth… offering advice and ensuring me that all would be good with me placing an order. I checked the feedback on here (Trustpilot), and on the main it was good. The fact that they had international websites and points of contact, all seemed good.
Placed an order halfway through March, again reassuring emails, giving details that I would receive a tracking number and details of when my order will be dispatched…. Then NOTHING, I’ve emailed, called, checked Facebook…. No communication! I have no idea when the order is coming, if at all???

Please be mindful of this if you are thinking of placing an order…

I’ll update this to let you know if I ever get my order, or communication....

Update: Fast forward to the 12th April and after leaving a voice mail and a few more emails, I finally received a tracking number and the Coffee machine arrived on 18th April.
It’s great, really pleased with the order and Caffe Italia offered the best deal and continue to offer great deals on their website. Lots of positives and I would order from them again.

They just need to communicate better! It’s all a bit vague and kind of kills some of the excitement of ordering such an amazing coffee machine.

Thank you Caffe Italia…

April 9, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality and customer focused

Matteo worked hard to ensure my delivery was shipped to me when I was concerned about the delay in shipping and after a phone call I received the goods very quickly and in the usual excellent condition I have come to expect from him .
The coffee machine and accessories are quality and I am so pleased I listened to his advice when choosing
Thank you Matteo !

April 5, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bad communication. Be ready to wait.

First, about the positives. There's been only one - the price. The negatives - communication and dispatch time were simply BAD.
Imagine you order some expensive gear which appears to be in stock, and five days after there's still nothing in your email. No tracking number, no status update. You send an email to ask what's going on - nothing in return. You send a msg via facebook page - nothing again. Eventually you call, choose the SUPPORT 'department', leave a message - no one bothers to reply or call back.
Eventually you call their SALES 'department' and bingo, someone replies! Two weeks after placing your order they tell you that some part of the order is missing but the (then) next week all will be dispatched. Comes Friday following week and no emails. You have to call again, they promise to dispatch early NEXT week. Comes 'next' week, yet no dispatch info. You call the 'SALES' department again and yet they are not happy that you're bothering them. Seriously?
Eventually, they dispatch three weeks after the order's been made and paid. Once the boxes arrive, you realise that they had also graciously complemented the TWO devices worth 2,000eur in total with ONE(!) UK plug adapter. Thanks so much, I am most flattered!
I can totally understand you guys may have logistical issues and what not, but it doesn't take much effort to communicate those issues properly to avoid frustration. And yeah, each device deserves an adapter.

February 22, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service!

Excellent customer service!

Very pleased with the quick and informative responses received from Matteo De Stefani.

Have yet to unpack the new machines, check everything is ok, and enjoy a coffee, but happy with the service and delivery.

March 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service and unbeatable price

I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a La Pavoni Competente coffee machine, and I must say, the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the unbeatable price to the speedy delivery, every aspect of my purchase exceeded my expectations.

What truly set my experience apart, however, was the outstanding customer service provided by the team, and more specifically, by Matteo De Stefani. Facing an issue with my new machine, I reached out for support, and Matteo’s responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care in ensuring a swift resolution were remarkable. Not only was my issue addressed immediately, but the company also went above and beyond by providing a free replacement part to ensure my coffee machine was in perfect working order.

It’s rare to encounter such a combination of competitive pricing, quick delivery, and exemplary customer service. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for not just a product, but a truly positive buying experience. A huge thank you to Matteo and the team – you’ve gained a loyal customer!

March 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Support

I bought my Gaggia Classic Pro last year and I have been enjoying it a lot.

Recently, I decided to descale my machine with the help of Caffè Italia. Thanks to them I can still enjoy the great espresso shots.

March 3, 2024
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