Pasta Maker Machine by Imperia- Heavy Duty Steel Construction w Easy Lock Dial and Wood Grip Handle- Model 190

Bought as a gift for my brother in law he loved it

It's small, heavy, and it does the job very well. I had another brand before this and returned it. This is for keeps. It's made in italy not from China.

Love making my own pasta since taking a class last summer. It's easier than making bread, really! The Imperia is seriously well made and a good value over some of the cheaper models. For those who've never used a manual pasta machine, here are some things to know. Make sure that your countertop (or wherever you plan to use it) will accommodate the clamp for holding down the pasta maker. Second, get used to the handle coming out sometimes as you're rolling out the dough, if you're doing it solo. It's just part of the game. It's definitely easier with 2 people. Lastly, don't worry about cleaning the rollers/cutters. Pasta dries fairly quickly and is easy to brush out. Don't fret any pieces that you might miss, as it won't "spoil" inside the machine. Don't make the same mistake that I did with my spaghetti cutter. First time that I used it, I tried to clean it out by running a dry paper towel through it. Clogged things up seriously. Took me forever to clean it all out. Ended up bending some of the "combs" in the process. It still works OK, but ....

Works great. However, the only problem I've had is that the knob to adjust the width of the noodle is hard to tun without using a jar opener. I also had a problem attaching it. It didn't work on my kitchen counter. It needed to be deeper. I used my table, which worked pretty good except it is round and I had to crank it and keep track of the pasta. Some ended on the floor. I couldn't get it tightened on the table. Will have to see about finding something else to attach it to next time. I also had a problem with the instruction booklet. It was in several languages. I found the English page, but the diagram of the machine identifying all its parts was at the beginning in, I'm assuming, Italian. It would have been nice to have it on each language page. You basically have to work with it a little to figure out the right settings for the width of the pasta. Other than these problems it works well. I made whole wheat spaghetti and it was delicious.

We went to Italy in 2018. While we were there, we signed up for a pasta making class in someone's home via AirBnB. The woman had three of these for us to use. The class was given by her and her mother, who were both native Italians. As we worked, she showed us hers maker, that had been handed down to her from her grandmother! If that doesn't say long lasting quality, I don't know what does. As soon as we got back to the states, we ordered one for ourselves. It was a great investment! The maker is VERY easy to use, easy to set up and isn't too difficult to clean. We have used it multiple times, including with our 12 yr old daughter and her friends during a sleepover, with no difficulties at all. Highly recommended if you are looking to make your own pasta!

I received my pasta machine quickly. The packaging was very poor. This is a heavy piece of equipment and the box it comes in is very inadequate. I was surprised that it wasn't damaged due to the condition of the box. This is a testimony to the durability of the machine itself. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I am looking forward to and excited about finally making my own pasta. The instruction manual that is included with the unit could improve as well with better illustrations. I will be following up with further input once I have made some pasta. I'm going to give this 3 stars until I use it due to the packaging and instructions. I have high hopes that it will function for years to come in my kitchen.

Can't go wrong with Imperia. Simple, robust and effective. Highly recommended, the best ratio price/quality for a 1st step in the home made pasta world.

Pasta roller arrived used. You could tell from the moment I opened the box. It was ripped in multiple places and box had been tapped back closed. It had oil and finger prints all over it. After waiting some time to get this because of weather it was a HUGE disappointment. Purchase at own risk.