Zero Plus: the espresso machine built for consistency

Mar 18, 2026

Unveiled at HostMilano 2025, the Zero Plus Barista represents the pinnacle of Dalla Corte's engineering evolution, meticulously crafted to provide baristas with the essential tools for world-class service. This professional espresso machine is designed to master the most critical variables of coffee preparation: flawless extraction consistency, absolute thermal stability, and an intuitive workflow that remains fluid even under the intense pressure of high-volume environments.

The machine's superior performance is driven by a synergy of industry-leading technologies, starting with Digital Flow Regulation, which grants baristas precise control over water flow rates to unlock the unique sensory profiles of any coffee origin. This is supported by Dalla Corte's signature independent multiboiler system, ensuring that each group head maintains a dedicated, millimetric temperature setting without the risk of thermal fluctuation. Furthermore, the integration of the DC System creates a seamless ecosystem between the machine and grinder, allowing for real-time data monitoring and a perfectly synchronized brewing process.

Beyond its technical prowess, the Zero Plus Barista is defined by its Italian industrial design, which balances striking aesthetics with deep ergonomic thinking. Every lever, screen, and surface is positioned to reduce physical strain and streamline the preparation process, allowing the barista to focus entirely on the craft. By merging cutting-edge precision engineering with a human-centric approach, the Zero Plus Barista firmly establishes itself as the flagship of Dalla Corte's professional lineup, offering a definitive solution for specialty coffee shops and premium venues that refuse to compromise on quality or style.

Digital Flow Regulation (DFR) transforms the art of extraction into a repeatable science. By allowing baristas to precisely modulate water flow, from 3 to 9 g/s over up to five programmable steps, it ensures a stable, uniform flavor profile across different origins, roast styles, and shifts. Whether you are switching between a delicate light roast or a bold blend, flow profiling becomes effortless and adaptable.

The ability to manipulate flow rate is the ultimate tool for unlocking hidden aromatic compounds. DFR doesn't just push water; it shapes the sensory journey of the espresso.

With the ability to store and recall up to 50 custom extraction profiles directly from the touchscreen, DFR guarantees that your signature taste remains unchanged, regardless of who is behind the bar.

Stability is the foundation of flavor. As the pioneers of multiboiler technology since 2001, Dalla Corte equips the Zero Plus with a system designed for absolute thermal precision. With a tolerance of 0.1°C and heavy 5.8 kg brass groups to eliminate heat loss, every shot is extracted at its ideal temperature, even during the most intense peak hours.

In a high-volume environment, the machine's ability to recover temperature is critical. Our independent boilers are engineered to withstand the most demanding workflows.

In the Zero Plus, efficiency meets performance through an independent architecture that allows baristas to manage energy as a strategic resource rather than a fixed cost. This advanced system grants the total freedom to disable unused groups or boilers during quieter moments, significantly reducing energy consumption without impacting the machine's readiness.

For specific service needs, you can even continue brewing espresso with the steam boiler turned off, ensuring uninterrupted service while minimizing your environmental footprint. It is eco-conscious engineering designed to enhance the sustainability of the modern café without ever sacrificing the quality of the final cup.

Speed should never come at the expense of quality. The DC System is an integrated suite of features designed to standardize the most critical steps of the extraction process. By eliminating manual variables and simplifying repetitive tasks, it allows baristas to maintain a fluid, stress-free workflow even during peak hours.

Great design is invisible—it's felt in the fluid movement of a barista at work. The Zero Plus, winner of the prestigious iF Design Award, is built around the human element. By prioritizing an intuitive workspace, it allows baristas to move naturally, reducing physical strain and boosting confidence during high-pressure shifts.

Every detail serves a purpose: from the industrial-grade steel finishes to the iconic front grid. The result is a machine that doesn't just look stunning, but empowers the barista to maintain a commanding presence in front of the customer, making every gesture look effortless.

The Zero Plus is a versatile platform engineered to meet the diverse and rigorous demands of the modern coffee industry, adapting its advanced technology to different professional goals.

To see how this translates from technical specifications to real-world success, consider a busy specialty café where the team is composed of baristas with different levels of experience. This environment perfectly demonstrates how the Zero Plus adapts to the user, rather than forcing the user to adapt to the machine.

In a single shift, the machine proves its versatility:

Reliability for the daily workflow: for the junior barista handling a long line of customers, the Zero Plus is a "high-performance safety net." Thanks to the independent multi-boiler architecture, the machine maintains absolute thermal stability regardless of the pace. The barista can focus on milk texturing and customer service, confident that the machine will deliver a consistent, balanced espresso every time without any "temperature surfing."

Precision for the Coffee Specialist: at the same time, a more experienced barista can use the same machine to explore the potential of a specific single-origin coffee. By utilizing digital flow control and precise temperature settings, they can fine-tune the extraction to bring out delicate acidity or complex sweetness.

The result is a singular platform that scales with the staff's growth. It provides the simplicity and stability needed for high-volume consistency, while offering the granular, "surgical" control required for high-end specialty brewing. The Zero Plus is the ultimate investment because it bridges the gap between operational efficiency and artisan excellence in one seamless workflow.

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