Marcato GS-PASTASET Pastaset, Manual Pasta Machine with Ravioli and Spaghetti Accessories Included, Silver, 20 x 20.7 x 15.5 cm

If you're after the real deal in pasta making, this Marcato Atlas 150 is absolutely bang on. Built like a tank, made in Italy (not just inspired by), and feels like it’ll outlive me and half the kitchen gadgets I’ve owned. Setup is simple: clamp it to a worktop, turn the handle, and away you go. The rollers are silky smooth, and you get consistent, paper-thin pasta sheets every time. I’ve knocked out lasagna, fettuccine and tagliolini with this and haven’t looked back since. The included accessories are solid and slot on easily. You can buy more attachments if you're feeling ambitious — even a motorised add-on if the cranking gets old. But honestly, part of the charm is the hands-on feel of it all. Just a heads-up: it needs a sturdy counter edge for the clamp, and you do need to prep your dough properly - no shortcuts. But treat it right, and this machine will give you restaurant-level results every time. TL;DR: Beautifully made, smooth operation Pasta comes out perfect every time Ideal for anyone who’s serious about fresh pasta Worth every penny for quality and longevity Verdict: Proper bit of old-school craftsmanship. 5 Stars!

It's a shame the british can't make quality products any more! Engineering is abyssmal in the UK. We now need to look to Europe for anything quality and this Marcato product from Italy certainly will not disappoint. It's about as simple as a pasta maker can be, but didn't get that feeling that so many Chinese products do, where you need to treat it with kid gloves or it'll break! This is extremely sturdy, well-made and after using it for half a day, I'm happy to go on to purchase additional attachments (had it been Chinese, I'd worry that the thing would break before the attachments arrived!). Great product, very versatile and really is a purchase that I expected would cost more! Came with some attachments, not tried any attachments yet, including the ravioli maker, so can't comment on their abilities. Cleaning, I imagine would be difficult, if you didn't clean it quickly after use, or you managed to get pasta, flour and oil everywhere, but careful, tidy use will make cleaning a breeeze, as you then won't need to take everything apart. I see there are many copies of this model, so a testament to a successful and popular brand! I wonder what a mess of copying the Chinese did with it, probably made it with pastic metal! Glad I didn't risk a Chinese disappointment!

I researched pasta machines heavily & this was the obvious choice. Arrived as promised next day & I have just used it for the first time. Well, what fun! I love it! Much easier than I expected. The noodles I was hoping for were absolutely spot on. The machine exudes quality. This is going to be getting a lot of use! Well worth the investment. Ravioli next!!

This is a wonderful product. It's taken a bit of time to perfect the pasta (still getting there with the ravioli) but is very well made, sturdy and looks great in the kitchen

If you’re reading this then let me do you a favour - just buy it!! I bought this for my wife and it has changed how we view and eat pasta. The machine is brilliant and clearly a well made product by a reputable company. Chefs moan about making fresh pasta but we’ve found it to be very easy and enjoyable - the end result is just fantastic. Just remember if you buy this you’ll need a pasta dryer to go with it. Happy pasta making!!

Beats anything else I've bought in the past. It's worth investing in a quality brand. My previous 2 (from Pro Cook) just stopped working within a year (roller gears broke)

In comparison to my past machine this one is so smooth and effortless.

Lovely piece of engineering with lots of chrome.Pretty easy to use but they should put out a Dvd on preparation with it. Don't buy one unless you're a determined cook. We're just starting to get the hang of it after 4 attempts and it will take about the same again just to get it right. Possibly the problem is with the mix, but we followed the instructions and it's still not right. You really need to use all that you make there and then, as it's difficult to try and store/freeze any extra. Definitely not for the faint hearted, but a good machine none the less.