5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gelato

I. · 11 June 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gelato and Sorbet Maker!

R. · 3 August 2018

Great ice cream. We ordered the 4080 model. The company contacted us immediately to inform us that they were out of stock of this model but we could have the larger STELLA model immediately and for the same price as the 4080. Otherwise we could have the 4080 model in about 3 weeks. We agreed to take the larger Stella model. It produces wonderful frozen yoghurt, ice cream, sorbet, gelato. Seems to be well manufactured. We have not had a single issue. We have produced about 20 different batches of ice cream, sorbet, etc. At 30kg the Stella model is heavy and for most kitchens might be a bit bulky but this does not detract from the quality of the product. Given that the company also produces commercial grade ice cream makers I consider this a plus. Have had some friends and family test the final product. We all love high quality sorbet and gelato. Some consider the end result better than some of the gelato we get at ice cream shops around the city. It seems to produce the final product in about 20-25 minutes vs the advertised 30-40 minutes but I think this depends on ambient temperature and original ingredients.

5.0 out of 5 stars Opinion on purchase of Musso Lussino 4080

K.R. · 18 August 2013

Having made a variety of different types of ice cream, and sorbets - I have had wonderful results and am delighted that I decided to buy this particular ice cream machine. It looks good, is very well made, simple to use and the price reflects the quality. I wish I had bought this machine years ago ! Really delighted.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very expensive for what it does is it the best available probably is my last machine was a quisin ...

j.m. · 10 September 2017

Very expensive for what it does is it the best available probably is my last machine was a quisin art and it was rubbish this does freeze a lot quicker and smoother but is it really worth 700+ probably not

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent delivery and even better ice-cream!

A.C. · 13 December 2016

Machine arrived promptly. I made my first batch of ice-cream (pistachio) using Musso lussino recipe. Very easy to use and easy to clean. I made just over 1 litre of Ice-cream and it only took 30 mins to churn.

3.0 out of 5 stars Comes without a uk plug

A.T. · 27 October 2022

It was a shock to find this has an EU plug and no UK plug. It is way too big and heavy for me to take to a PO.

If you're an ice cream nerd its worth every penny!

D.W. · 16 January 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Just as an FYI for those reading, my point of reference this review when it comes to making ice cream is the Kitchen Aid ice cream attachment I currently have. I put the freezer bowl in my deep freeze which cools it to about -5F (about -21C ) based on my kitchen thermometer probe against the side of the bowl when I remove it. Its been a solid workhorse and I had no complaints with how the ice cream comes out once put into containers and frozen, but I wanted to up my game and go with a machine that had a built in compressor and was dedicated to making frozen treats like ice cream. This arrived last night and couldn't wait to put a batch of chocolate through it (I prepared my base in preparation for its arrival). That being said, here's my review.The packaging was absolutely excellent. There is a lot of form-fitting foam around the unit protecting it as I hoped there would be for an expensive, heavy unit like this. When I look at getting something I go right to the 1 star reviews to see what problems people had. One review said the unit made clunking sounds when it was running and another said the compressor didn't chill the bowl so I inspected it very carefully for damage. Fortunately my unit seemed damage free. I also inspected so carefully because even though the ad says sold and shipped by Bolo, it was sent by UPS instead of an Bolo delivery driver and the UPS driver left the box on its side instead of following the "this end up" arrows on the box. I attribute it arriving damage free due to how much formed foam is guarding it as well as the construction (stainless steel and REAL SCREWS AND BOLTS as opposed to interlocking plastic).I set it on the counter and gave it some time for the refrigerant to settle (about an hour I guess? I'm not sure I was eager to get started) and turned on the chiller to ensure the chilling unit was working fine. Lets just say that the chiller worked REALLY well.So, now that my concerns from issues that some people had were put to rest, how did it work compared to my freezer bowl attachment? Two words: Next level.The minute the first batch was processing I knew this was going to be a night and day difference. I was only 6 minutes in and could tell a difference. At 12 minutes in the ice cream was looking smooth and absolutely luscious. At 21 minutes the ice cream was so thick it almost bogged down the motor to a complete halt so I shut the chiller off and let it run for another 2 minutes before removing the ice cream. The picture attached is a frame grab from a video I made at the 23 minute mark when I decided to scoop it out. It pulls out of the maker like firm soft serve. The taste test was incredible! Absolutely smooth, creamy and luscious! Even when put in a container and frozen down to deep freeze temperatures it scoops easier than ice cream from my KA attachment and you get that "ruffled" surface from the scoop. It doesn't lose that creaminess either.Now don't get me wrong, my KA attachment when frozen in my deep freezer made great ice cream and keep in mind its going to be your ingredient choices that largely dictate your end result, but when it comes to turning your base into ice cream this machine does everything better if not outright "crushing" my KA attachment. The ice cream really is "next level." It comes out of the machine firmer while whipping in a little more air to give it a creamier texture. And of course, since I don't have to freeze a bowl I have the liberty to make as much as I want when I want without having to wait for a bowl to freeze overnight.Two final comments about this unit. Since you're probably coming from a freezer bowl unit to this, watch your first batch carefully. My KA attachment was able to get my ice cream to soft serve but the compressor in this unit can get it your base so cold and frozen you can bog the motor down to a complete halt. Get to know the machine before you set the timer and walk away. If the motor bogs down turn off the compressor let it run for a minute and you're ready to scoop out. Second, being one piece construction the bowl doesn't come out, but it does clean up as easy as the instructions say with a warm wet sponge. Unscrew the nut and you can remove the beater to clean separately.Although the only freezer bowl version of an ice cream maker I have is the KA attachment, I feel pretty confident to say this maker will take your ice cream game to the next level. If you love ice cream enough that shelling out the cash for this machine is in your budget and you've been waffling over this purchase, I say go for it. I freely admit I'm still in the "initial purchase" romantic phase with this maker, but I have zero regrets. For me, it was absolutely worth it.

Un gioiello

a. · 17 July 2019

Abituato alle “gelatiere” con cestello refrigerante che dopo una decina di minuti perdono di temperatura e producono un gelato liquefatto, qui stiamo su un altro mondo. Usate ingredienti di qualtià (latte, panna, uova FRESCHE, carrube, zucchero saccarosio e destrosio) e raffreddate la miscela a 3/4 gradi prima di iniziare a mantecare (basta farla raffreddare in frigorifero per qualche ora), questo gioiello penserà al resto. La macchina è totalmente in acciaio e facilmente lavabile con un panno, la velocità della pala (sempre in acciaio) è molto alta, il che permette alla miscela di incorporare aria facendo diventare il gelato ben gonfio e cremoso. Non mettete più di 750mL di miscela alla volta (io ne metto poco più di 650), altrimenti la macchina non riesce a raffreddare l’impasto e a dargli la consistenza di un ottimo gelato. Il prezzo è un pò alto, però la qualità si sente, eccome! Se siete amanti del gelato e pensate a quanto vi costa una palla di gelato in gelateria, beh tutto sommato non è poi un cattivo affare (3kg di gelato non mi costano più di 10 euro), senza contare che avendolo fatto con le vostre mani, sapete cosa vi state mangiando, e data la robustezza della macchina, certo non si romperà facilmente! Semplicemente favolosa!

Buen producto

y. · 27 November 2024

Muy bueno funciona , bien!

GREAT machine, WELL worth buying!

P.i.S. · 15 June 2025

After two years of owning and using this machine (a LOT of use), I feel that I can write an honest review. I LOVE it! My ice cream comes out perfect each and every time, ready to be scooped into containers and firmed up in the freezer. Cleaning afterwards is sooooo easy once the chill has gone out of the bowl. It is a bit expensive, but I really feel that I have gotten more than enough bang for my buck already. Everybody loves my homemade ice cream. Looking for new recipes to try is part of the fun. No more store bought ice cream, ever!

Very impressive.

L.T. · 3 December 2021

This is the first ice cream maker I've owned (well actually I owned one probably 40 years ago). I was fed up with buying ice cream which gave me cold sores due to the high quantity of sugar in it. Finally my husband bit the bullet and bought this gorgeous piece of equipment for me. I felt a wee bit guilty because the price is rather (very) high. However once the machine arrived, I took it out of the box and placed it on our granite kitchen counter in a place of pride in the kitchen. I immediately got to work in making my first batch of ice cream. Oh my goodness, the sight of my own ice cream being churned was very exciting. Within 30 mins of it chilling and churning we had our first batch of delicious ice cream. The first 2 or 3 batches were not successful but only because I didn't realize (until after I looked at videos on YouTube) that I needed to put the chill on for about 5 mins before starting the churning and then pouring in the ingredients. By chilling the bowl first it gives us very creamy, delicious ice cream every time now. So far I've made frozen custard, vanilla, Masala Chai, strawberry, lemon and best of all, rum and raisin. I like to make the custard base in the evening, put it into the fridge to chill over night and then in the morning I get the chill going on the machine for a few minutes before pouring the ingredients into the Lello bowl, and voila, we have ice cream within 30 mins. It does need to go into the freezer to set well for an hour or so. Oh and scraping out the bowl makes me feel like a kid licking the bowl after my mum has made a cake. I would recommend buying............... Gig Collections Ice Cream Container - 1.5 Quart Insulated Homemade Gelato Tub with Stackable Non-Slip Silicone Base - Complete with Frozen Yogurt Sorbet Scoop (2 Containers and Free Scoop) .........for storing your ice cream in the freezer. We now have 6 containers (2 container come in one order). They are the perfect size for one bowl of ice cream. Extremely well made and then are a good shape for scooping your ice cream. The scoop which comes with the order is a good one too. Sorry, I've written a book but I am totally impressed with this machine. I'd give it 11 stars if I could. Oh yes, the clean up is a breeze. Oh gosh I forgot to say that the spoon which comes with the machine is not a good shape. I use a large plastic casserole spoon to scoop the ice cream out of the bowl and into the freezer container. Also the plexiglass lid of the Lello machine needs to be handled with care as the knob which you hold to lift the lid is a bit small. I've dropped the lid once but thank goodness it didn't break. I'm very very careful now when I lift it off. If you are on the fence about buying this machine, take a leap and buy it. You will be a very happy ice cream chef.