ECF01WHUK 50's retro style espresso coffee machine, stainless steel filter holder, an anti-drip system, 1L, White

This SMEG coffee machine is expensive, but like most things, it is worth paying for quality. Overall, the machine is easy to use, the build quality and the design are excellent and it makes very good coffee. As to downsides, the milk frother is a little fiddly to remove so that it can be cleaned and the instructions are quite complicated and require some careful study. So, I can recommend this machine if you want a coffee machine that doesn't cost a fortune and looks good in the kitchen. I made the decision to buy the SMEG because when I tried to replace my old Krups coffee machine with a like-for-like Krups product, I found the new Krups machine (which was a quarter of the price of the SMEG) to be cheap, nasty and it didn't work.

This is exactly what I wanted: a traditional, no-gimmick, no fancy lights or displays, Italian coffee machine. This ticks all the boxes for me. I love the fact that it's manual and I can tweak my coffee to my liking and it looks so good! I would recommend it for lovers of Italian coffee who are already familiar, or want to learn, how to make espresso the traditional way. There is also a filter for pods but I've never used it. Bought it with the SMEG grinder and the pair look and perform wonderfully.

Early days, but this seems like and excellent coffee maker. Well made and looks good. Good on Smeg! Excellent pressure for the espresso function and the milk frother makes a good, fine froth that doesn't just dissolve away. There are options for most of the settings, such as temperature and quantity of water pumped through the coffee. No quite sure about the injunction to use the frother from no more than 60 seconds to avoid overheating, but it seems to do the job well inside this time. I bought this machine to replace a large and expensive Kitchen Aid machine that was too big for my new place. First reactions are that at half the price, and half the space, it's better value all round.

Very pleased with it. Looks great, nice retro look. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Great for hot chocolates. Makes lovely coffee. Could not live without it. Very happy.

I’ve been using this Smeg 50’s retro espresso machine for my morning coffee routine, and it’s been a fun blend of style and functionality. The vintage‑inspired design instantly elevates the look of my kitchen — it feels like a piece of classic décor rather than just an appliance. The thermoblock heating system warms up quickly and the 15‑bar pump makes decent espresso, plus the steam wand lets me froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes, which is a nice touch. It’s easy to fill and clean with its removable 1 L tank and drip tray, and the intuitive controls keep things simple day to day. A few people online mention mixed experiences with build quality or reliability over time, so I’d say it’s best suited for casual home use rather than heavy daily pulling. Overall, it’s a stylish, solid machine for classic espresso drinks that looks great on your counter — definitely more about vibe and ease than barista‑level precision.

Don’t buy any products from Smeg – they don’t care about their customers. My Smeg coffee machine broke under warranty after just 12 months so I contacted Smeg. Twice Smeg picked it up, and returned it back still broken. So I asked Smeg’s Customer Service for a new machine or my money back, and they refused. So I contacted their CEO Daniel Hadley who couldn’t be bothered to reply, neither could their CMO Alexandra Rebdi. Then I contacted Amazon, who said ‘sure, no problem’, picked up the machine and immediately refunded the full purchase price. The moral of the story? Buy from Amazon, but not Smeg products. As Dave Lister in the TV program Red Dwarf would say ‘SMEG is smeg.’

Works perfectly well, but costs far more than others which work just as well. The water reservoir is crap to remove every time you want to fill it - you have to take the lid off (awkward with one hand) then pull hard on the plastic tank, and the reverse to put it all back. The coffee container is hard to empty, even by banging it hard (when the filter is likely to drop into the bin); but that's apparently par for the course - only the old Rowenta Silver Line had a wonderful button which ejected the puck. Otherwise it makes good coffee, heats up in decent time, turns itself off when not in use, and you can dose the amount of water going through the coffee; all things I require in a coffee machine. I don't use the brother or hot water appliance so can't judge it.

Having been mostly disappointed by coffee machines in the past, the Smeg ECF01 produced a brilliant coffee with my first attempt and has been consistent ever since. Whilst the menu facility could be improved, as a coffee nerd, all I want is a machine that's easy to use and produces a great flavoursome coffee. I am very satisfied and would definitely recommendf. Also looks great.

I had to give back this express twive as portafilter was not able to move.

Yes it’s more expensive than the rest, but it looks great and is easy to use, and it just lifts the level of quality to any other unit on the market. Can never go wrong with smeg

Ich bin sehr unzufrieden, ich habe die Maschine so bekommen dass das Wassertank war gebrochen !Habe selbe ausgepackt also kann auch nicht sein dass jemand zu hause kaputt gemacht hat... Und ich „Idiot „habe ausprobiert ob das Wasser drinnen bleibt, kommt heute die Antwort dass Sie sehen dass wasser schon reingefüllt war und na ja sie können versuchen aber ich soll nach Italien schicken! Sehr sehr sehr unzufrieden! Nie wieder von Amazon Smeg

this machine looks great, its small and fits everywhere and the coffee it makes is really good. of course making good espresso is very tough and I am still learning, but i feel this machine does the job well. my coffee is usually on the bitter side, i use dark Starbucks roasts ground up around the 4-4.5-5 mark. the commands are easy if you read the catalogue slowly. this machine is very good if you are an amateur and you're not looking to go deep into the art of making coffee, if you are a pro you might be frustrated by the fact that u can change the temperature settings, but you only have three options and no real indication to what the temperature is, u might need to buy a thermostat for that. also, u cant tell if you are getting 9 bars of pressure or not, my coffee feel well extracted but i can not compare it with other machines. it is hard to find an open portafilter to fit this machine, the one that comes with is is great and heavy duty and has two different basket sizes but it is a closed portafilter. it works great and the crema it creates is gorgeous, but if you want to see your coffee as it extracts, and whether it creates channeling you need to get an open portafilter. i managed to find one on amazon but sometimes i feel like it is not a perfect fit and maybe some pressure is escaping. all and all it is super fun to have, its a well build and stylish machine, it does make some noise when it extracts and i never really used the steamer as i don't drink milk, but i highly recommend it.

Calling the SMEG ECF01 only an espresso machine is doing it a disservice. Yes you get your single and double shots, but deep dive into the settings using the three-button interface and you’ll discover methods for mixing up cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos. There are options to adjust the volume, strength and temperature, set things to match your water hardness, and if you fancy a longer drink, the steam wand used for frothing milk (more on that later) doubles as a hot water dispenser to top things up and create an Americano.