
Product Features
Compact Footprint
Two Group Heads
Electrically Heated Group Heads
Single Manometer, Dual Gauge Display
Programmable Volumetric Doses
Direct Plumbed Connection
Brand
Resources
- Level: Intermediate
- Commercial Use: Yes
- Installation Policy
Manufacturing
Made in Italy
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Key Specifications
BOILER TYPE
Heat Exchanger
WATER SOURCE
Direct-Plumbed
No reservoirPUMP TYPE
Rotary
Commercial grade, quieter operationsPORTAFILTER
58 mm
OUTPUT
Medium Volume
PRE-INFUSION
Warranty: 2 Year Warranty - Parts | $299+ Value
For more information see: Warranty Policy
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Otto 2 Group Compact Commercial Espresso Machine by Bezzera
The Bezzera OTTO 2 Group Compact delivers powerful commercial espresso capabilities in a space-saving design. Perfect for coffee shops, restaurants, and tight service counters, this machine combines Bezzera’s century-old craftsmanship with modern efficiency—featuring dual groupheads, rapid recovery, and sleek stainless steel styling built to perform all day.
Paid Installation ($350 Value)
You have enough to worry about, and coordinate, order your commercial espresso with Coffeeionado and we will give you recommendations for installers if you don't have one and pay for your machine installation. Water filtration required for install and sold seperately.*
1 Year Warranty ($499+ Value)
When investing in coffee equipment, peace of mind is worth its weight in gold. That’s why we proudly offer a 1-year warranty with this coffee machine purchase, a value of over $499. This warranty is your guarantee against manufacturer's defects and ensures that all parts and labor are covered for an entire year from the date of purchase. We understand that our customers deserve the very best.
Paid Shipping ($349+ Value)
At Coffeeionado, we understand the frustration of hidden costs when making online purchases. This is why we're thrilled to announce that we now cover all shipping, freight, and handling charges for our premium coffee equipment within the continental USA. Gone are the days of considering additional fees as you add items to your cart.
Automatic Espresso Machine
Automatic espresso machines have revolutionized the way baristas operate in coffee shops, allowing them to focus on other tasks while still producing high-quality espressos. With programmable doses, baristas can set specific measurements for each shot of espresso, ensuring consistency and efficiency in the brewing process. This feature not only helps save time but also maintains the quality and flavor of the final product.
AISI 304 Stainless Steel Construction
This Italian commercial espresso machine crafted from stainless steel is renowned for its impressive durability and resistance to rust, wear, and staining. This exceptional material is renowned for its outstanding durability and remarkable resistance to corrosion, wear, and stains, making it the perfect addition to any coffee shop. With its impressive strength and longevity, you can trust that this espresso machine is built to handle the rigors of daily use without compromising performance.
Electrically Heated Bezzera Group Head
The Bezzera OTTO’s 100W grouphead heater adds an extra layer of temperature stability, ensuring the grouphead stays at the optimal brewing temperature—even during slower periods or between shots. This dedicated heater minimizes heat loss and recovery time, helping maintain consistent espresso quality from the first cup to the last. It’s a smart feature that supports reliability and precision, especially in low- to medium-volume settings.
Programmable Doses
Set single, double, long and long double espresso doses to perfectly repeat your favorite recipes. At the touch of a button, you can extract your programmed shot. Let your baristas concentrate on other tasks while the espresso maker automatically pulls your shots.
8L Copper Boiler
Copper boilers in espresso machines offer exceptional heat conductivity, ensuring rapid heating and faster recovery times for a quicker startup. Maintaining optimal brewing temperatures is essential for consistently good espresso, and copper's ability to uphold steady temperatures contributes to a consistent brew quality. Additionally, copper's natural antimicrobial properties make it a hygienic choice for espresso machines by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Heat Exchanger 8 Liter Boiler
The 8-liter commercial espresso machine with a heat exchange boiler is a high-powered and efficient coffee-making tool specifically designed for professional use in cafes, restaurants, and other commercial environments. Here are the key features:
- Boiler Capacity: The 8-liter boiler offers plenty of space for making multiple espresso shots and steaming milk at the same time. Heat exchange machines utilize a single boiler to handle both brewing and steaming tasks.
- Heat Exchange: In contrast to dual boiler machines that have separate boilers for brewing and steaming, heat exchange machines employ a single boiler with a heat exchange tube. This tube allows hot water from the boiler to heat the brewing water as it flows through, ensuring consistent brewing temperature.
- Simultaneous Brewing and Steaming: Thanks to the heat exchange system, baristas can brew espresso shots while simultaneously frothing milk for lattes or cappuccinos. This simultaneous operation is essential during peak hours in a commercial setting.
- Temperature Control: Heat exchange machines maintain steady water temperature for brewing purposes. The boiler remains at steaming temperature, while the heat exchange tube ensures that the brewing water is heated as needed.
Single Manometer (Dual Gauge Display)
This commercial espresso machine is equipped with a single manometer featuring a dual gauge display, allowing you to monitor both brew and steam pressure in one convenient dial. The brew pressure gauge helps you fine-tune extraction by showing the resistance created by the coffee puck during brewing, while the steam pressure reading ensures the boiler maintains optimal steam levels for frothing. This all-in-one gauge offers essential insight into your machine’s performance without taking up extra space on the control panel.
Volumetric Controls
Volumetric espresso machines with automated features offer a great solution for coffee shops and home users alike. From easy-to-use programmable features, to increased consistency in every cup of espresso, these machines make brewing the perfect cup easier than ever before. When using espresso machines with volumetric pumps, you benefit from their precision. These pumps guarantee accurate water-to-coffee ratios, a key factor in making great espresso.
Tall Cup Features
With a 5.12 inch (13 cm) cup clearance, the Bezzera OTTO 2 Group Compact easily accommodates taller cups—making it perfect for cafés and restaurants serving lattes, cappuccinos, or drinks to-go. This added height gives baristas the flexibility to work efficiently without needing to tilt or swap out cups, streamlining service and presentation for every order.
Have questions or concerns about the Otto commercial espresso machine? Let us help. Chat with a live person via chat or at 866-595-0420.
Low-Medium Volume Shops
The Bezzera OTTO 2 Group Compact is an ideal solution for low-to-medium volume cafés, bakeries, and restaurants that want commercial-grade performance without the bulk of a full-sized machine. Its compact footprint makes it perfect for tight spaces, while the dual groupheads and reliable heat exchange system ensure consistent, quality espresso even during the busiest hours. It's a great fit for businesses that serve coffee regularly—but don't need a high-output workhorse.
The Brand: Bezzera
Bezzera is one of the most respected names in espresso, with a legacy that dates back to 1901 when Luigi Bezzera patented the first espresso machine. Still family-owned and proudly made in Italy, Bezzera combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Their machines are known for reliability, attention to detail, and beautiful stainless steel construction—making them a favorite among home enthusiasts and professional baristas alike.
Otto 2 Group for Sale at Coffeeionado
Don't miss out on the chance to upgrade your coffee game without breaking the bank. Take advantage of our limited-time offer and get your coffee equipment shipped for free as well as paid installation and receiving a 12 month warranty on your machine. Get started now and elevate your brewing experience with Coffeeionado!
Product Materials
Features
- 5.12 in (13 cm) clearance on standard machine
- Flexible cup support
- Bezzera groupheads with built in thermo-regulating 100W heater
- Stainless steel steam wands and spigot
- Manual steam output
- Volumetric pump, built in
- Compact design
- Automatic boiler refill, supports continuous operations
- Automatic heating element cut-off (protection)
- Hot Water Outlet
- Programmable Doses x 4
- Manual dose
- Dual gauges
- Bodywork with stainless steel finish
- Copper boilers
- Wire only, plug sold separately
- Minimum recommended plug: NEMA 6-15P
- Will need water filtration system to keep warranty
- Safety Listing: CE
- Made in Italy
- 1 year warranty - manufacturer's defects (parts & labor)
Specifications
| Width | 19.7" (500 mm) |
| Depth | 19.5" (495 mm) |
| Height | 21.1" (535 mm) |
| Weight | 125.7 lbs (57 kg) |
| Color | Polished Stainless Steel / Black / White |
| Type of Control | Push Button, Joysticks |
| Power | 2600W |
| Group Power | 100W × 2 |
| Voltage | 220V / 60 Hz |
| Hertz / Phase | 50–60 Hz / 1 |
| Amps | 13.1 |
| Steam Wand | 2 stainless steel |
| Boiler Type | High Efficiency (Single) |
| Boiler Volume | 8 L |
| Boiler Material | Copper |
| Water Connection | G 3/8" |
| Reservoir | N/A |
| Water Source | Plumbed |
| Drain Connection | G 3/4" |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Steel |
| Safety Listings | CE |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor from Manufacturer's Defects |
Purchase your Bezzera Compact Otto 2 Group Espresso Machine and we'll pay your install!
*Water filtration must be installed or warranty will be voided. Free installation area is paid for up to 1.5 hours away.
The Coffeeionado Standard
24 Month Warranty
Fast Free Shipping
Lifetime Support
SPECIFICATIONS
Resources
Installation Requirements
220-240V
Water Filtration
Pressure Regulator
Water Quality & Machine Protection
Proper water quality is essential for optimal espresso extraction and long-term machine health. Use the guidelines below to ensure your machine performs at its best.
| Parameter | Ideal Range | Why It Matters |
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| Total Hardness | 50-170 ppm | Prevents scale buildup while maintaining flavor |
| pH Level | 6.5-7.5 | Ensures balanced extraction and protects internal components |
| Chlorine | 0 ppm | Eliminates off-flavors and prevents corrosion |
| TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) | 70-150 ppm | Optimal mineral content for extraction and taste |
| Total Alkalinity | ~7.0 | Stabilizes acidity and extraction |
| Chloride | 0-28 ppm | Prevents corrosion (especially in steel boilers) |
Important Note
Always refer to your machine's manual for specific water quality recommendations and maintenance schedules.
Advisory
Install a water filtration system to maintain consistent water quality and extend the life of your espresso machine.
What This Means
- Water that’s too hard → scale buildup, reduced performance
- Water that’s too soft → flat, dull espresso
- Improper water can damage internal components over time
Machine-Specific Considerations
- Some machines (especially with stainless steel boilers) require stricter limits on chlorides
What We'd Tell You In Store
How to Choose a Commercial Espresso Machine
How to choose a commercial espresso machine based on real volume numbers, peak hour output, and drink mix — not vague categories.
How to Choose a Commercial Grinder
Your espresso machine gets all the attention. The grinder does all the work. Every variable that determines shot quality — particle size, extraction evenness, dose consistency — starts at the grinder.
How to Design Your Cafe: Build Your Bar for the Rush
Design your café bar for peak volume, not average traffic. Equipment layout, station design, staffing ratios, and tools that remove steps — what actually matters during the rush.
Setting Up Your Commercial Espresso Machine Right
Water pressure, electrical specs, drain slope, filter flushing — what actually goes into a commercial espresso machine setup, and what gets skipped.
What's Included?
Bezzera Otto 2 Group Compact Espresso Machine
Portfilters
Installation
24 Month Warranty
Lifetime Support
Fast Free Shipping
Discount Exclusions
Discounts may void any installation that is deemed to come "paid" with the purchase.
Shipping to Residential Address
Commercial machines that require installation will need to ship to a commercial address. Residential addresses may incur a fee. Freight companies may not be able to deliver to residential areas. Appointment deliveries can be set up for new builds to ensure delivery.
Site Preparation
Proper placement of electricity, drain holes, and water filtration systems is the responsibility of the customer.
Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.