What size accessories do I need for the De'Longhi La Specialista?

The De'Longhi La Specialista range uses a 51mm grouphead. You need 51mm portafilters, tampers and puck screens. Check individual product listings for specific model compatibility as the La Specialista portafilter ear design differs from the Dedica.

Can I use a bottomless portafilter on the De'Longhi La Specialista?

Yes — a 51mm bottomless portafilter is one of the best upgrades for the La Specialista. It allows you to move away from pressurised baskets and use single-wall baskets instead, giving you full extraction control and much better shot quality when your grind and technique are dialled in.

What tamper size does the De'Longhi La Specialista use?

The La Specialista uses a 51mm basket, so you need a 51mm tamper. The stock tamper is undersized — upgrading to a proper 51mm barista-grade tamper is one of the most immediate improvements you can make to shot consistency.

Which La Specialista models are compatible with these accessories?

Accessories in this collection are compatible with the La Specialista Opera (EC9555), Arte (EC9115, EC9155), Maestro (EC9865, EC9665, EC9885), Touch (EC9455M), and the Dedica Maestro (EC900M, EC950M). Always check individual product listings for specific compatibility notes.

DeLonghi La Specialista

The De'Longhi La Specialista range — including the Opera, Arte, Maestro and Touch — uses a 51mm grouphead. Every accessory below is compatible with La Specialista machines. Always check individual product listings for specific model compatibility.

What should I upgrade first? +

Bottomless Portafilter — Switching to a bottomless portafilter with a single-wall basket unlocks the La Specialista's real potential. You'll see your extraction in real time and be able to dial in grind and technique properly.

51mm Tamper — The stock tamper is undersized for the basket. A proper 51mm barista-grade tamper gives you a more consistent, even tamp and noticeably better extraction.

Puck Screen — Our 51mm puck screen fits the La Specialista perfectly. It distributes water evenly across the puck surface, reduces channelling and keeps your grouphead cleaner.