The Complete Guide to Astoria Espresso Machines
Astoria has built its commercial reputation around flexibility — machines that scale from a small cafe counter up to a busy multi-group bar without changing brands. CommercialEspressoMachines.com carries three Astoria models: the AB200 Compact (1 or 2 Groups) (from $5,275), the AB200 (2 or 3 Groups) (from $6,199), and the Pratic Avant Xtra SAE (from $6,399). This guide covers each model, how they compare to one another, and where Astoria sits against the other commercial brands in our catalog.
Who Is Astoria?
Astoria is an Italian espresso machine manufacturer with a long history building commercial equipment for cafes, restaurants, and hospitality venues. Rather than building a single fixed model per price point, Astoria's approach centers on configurability — offering the same core machine in multiple group-head counts so a single platform can serve a range of bar sizes.
The AB200 Platform: Flexible Group-Head Configurations
The AB200 is Astoria's core commercial platform in our collection, and it's available in two distinct configurations. This flexibility means you're not choosing between different machines with different quirks — you're choosing how many group heads your bar needs, on a platform with consistent build quality across the range.
Astoria AB200 Compact — 1 or 2 Groups
The AB200 Compact (from $5,275) is configurable as either a 1 or 2 group machine, making it the right entry point for a smaller cafe, a coffee cart, or a bar with lighter daily volume. It's the most accessible price point in Astoria's commercial lineup while still offering genuine commercial-grade construction rather than a scaled-down home unit.
Astoria AB200 — 2 or 3 Groups
The standard AB200 (from $6,199) steps up to a 2 or 3 group configuration, built for busier bars that need to pull multiple shots simultaneously during a rush. Choosing between 2 and 3 groups comes down to peak-hour volume — a 3-group configuration gives real headroom for a bar that regularly sees lines, while 2 groups is plenty for steady but not overwhelming traffic.
Astoria Pratic Avant Xtra SAE
The Pratic Avant Xtra SAE (from $6,399) rounds out our Astoria lineup as an alternative to the AB200 platform, giving buyers a second commercial option within the brand at a similar price point to the higher-group AB200 configuration.
It's worth noting that Astoria's full catalog extends beyond what's currently shown here — a couple of additional configurations are listed as out of stock and priced higher than our current in-stock lineup. If you don't see the exact setup you're looking for, contact our team and we can check on availability.
Astoria vs. Other Commercial Brands We Carry
Astoria's AB200 line competes closely on price and flexibility with the Wega IO EVD ($6,699), another solid mid-volume commercial option. Compared to our Rocket Espresso and Sanremo commercial lineups, Astoria generally sits in a more accessible price bracket, while those brands extend further upward into flagship, competition-grade territory. For a new cafe or restaurant that needs genuine commercial durability without stepping into $10,000+ flagship pricing, Astoria's AB200 platform is a strong, practical choice. Browse our full Espresso Machines collection to compare every brand side by side.
Completing Your Setup
Any Astoria machine needs a dedicated grinder for fresh, consistent dosing — browse our Coffee Grinders collection for options from brands like Mahlkonig and Macap. Round out the bar with a coffee tamper to keep tamping pressure as consistent as your grind.
Shop Astoria Espresso Machines
CommercialEspressoMachines.com carries the AB200 Compact, AB200, and Pratic Avant Xtra SAE, along with the rest of our Espresso Machines collection, coffee grinders, and coffee tampers. Not sure which group-head count fits your volume? Browse our All Commercial Machines collection or contact our team for guidance — every order ships fast and is backed by our lowest price guarantee.
