What size portafilter does the La Pavoni Esperto Abile use?
The La Pavoni Esperto Abile uses a 52mm portafilter (La Pavoni lever (52mm)).
Do 58mm baskets fit the La Pavoni Esperto Abile?
No. The La Pavoni Esperto Abile uses a 52mm portafilter, so 58mm baskets do not fit — you need parts made for the 52mm format.
Does the La Pavoni Esperto Abile take pressurized or non-pressurized baskets?
It uses non-pressurized baskets.
Which baskets are confirmed to fit the La Pavoni Esperto Abile?
IMS B60 Competition 2 Cup 52mm (B602TH25E) — each verified against manufacturer sources (listed below).
Sources
https://www.lapavoni.com/en/products/domestic-machines/esperto-abile(archived) — Official La Pavoni product page, read firsthand 2026-08-10. The specification table states verbatim: 'Filter holder internal diameter (with filter) : 52 mm' and 'Type: Lever Espresso coffee machine', product family 'Esperto'. Included accessories are listed verbatim as '1, 2, and competition cup filters', 'Stainless steel tamper', 'Coffee scoop' and 'Standard and Fascino filter holders' — La Pavoni's own confirmation that a 52 mm lever machine ships with the Fascino bottomless holder. Also specified: 950 W, 1.6 l tank, boiler with pressurestat, boiler and group manometers, 'Brewing pressure profiling control', 1-hole steam nozzle Ø 2 mm, 200 × 470 × 505 mm.