Lucca A53 Bottomless Portafilter – 53mm with Maple Handle

Dialing in espresso? A bottomless portafilter tells the truth.

This LUCCA 53mm bottomless portafilter is built specifically for the LUCCA A53 and is compatible with La Spaziale 53mm group machines. It pairs a polished stainless steel body with a maple wood handle for a clean, classic look that feels solid in hand and balanced at the group.

Why Go Bottomless?

A bottomless (or “naked”) portafilter removes the spouts so you can see exactly how your espresso is extracting. Instead of guessing what’s happening inside the basket, you can:

• Spot channeling immediately.
• Evaluate grind size and distribution.
• Check tamp consistency.
• Improve shot quality faster.

If your espresso sprays or splits, you’ll know something needs adjusting. When everything is right, you’ll get a centered, syrupy stream and beautiful crema straight into your cup. It’s one of the best training tools for home baristas and café pros alike.

Compatibility — Please Read

This is the 53mm version.

Fits: 

• LUCCA A53
• La Spaziale machines that use a 53mm portafilter

Does NOT fit:

• E61 group machines
• 58mm group machines
• La Marzocco
• Profitec Pro 800
• Any standard 58mm setup

If your machine uses a 58mm portafilter or any other non-53mm diameter size, this portafilter will not fit.

What’s Included

• 53mm bottomless portafilter body
• Maple wood handle
• 53mm triple basket

As always, we’re here to help. If you’re unsure which portafilter fits your machine, reach out to our team — we’ll make sure you get the right part the first time. That’s what 30+ years in coffee parts and equipment gets you.