La Cimbali, a global leader in professionally made Italian coffee machines, debuted its new Supera platform during the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show. Designed to meet the growing demands of modern foodservice operations, La Cimbali Supera introduces a new approach to high-volume, high-quality coffee performance, combining automation, precision, and flexibility at scale, anchored by a fully self-cleaning system that reduces manual maintenance and streamlines daily operations. It is a new modular platform that combines technology, design and interaction to offer a personalised and engaging consumer experience.
Developed and manufactured in Italy, Supera reflects La Cimbali’s continued investment in innovation for the evolving restaurant and hospitality landscape, bringing the brand’s commitment to artisanal quality to a wide range of settings, from quick-service restaurants and coffee chains to hotels, convenience stores, and gas stations. The platform is engineered to deliver up to 350 cups per day across a full menu of hot and iced beverages, including espresso-based drinks, milk-based and plant-based options, matcha, tea, and hot cocoa, while combining advanced automation with the professional results typically associated with skilled baristas, even in self-service mode. Designed for flexibility across menu formats and service models, Supera can be configured to operator needs, allowing businesses to tailor their offerings to different concepts and customer preferences without sacrificing consistency, efficiency, or the hands-on quality La Cimbali is known for.
By automating one of the most time-consuming operational tasks, Supera’s self-cleaning system helps operators reduce labor demands, improve efficiency, and reallocate staff to higher-value, guest-facing roles.
“In an industry where consistency is priority but labor is scarce, La Cimbali Supera is a game-changer,” says Gabriel Manresa, CEO of Cimbali Group North America. “By engineering a platform that balances Dynamic Thermodrive precision with a fully autonomous cleaning system, we aren’t just automating a machine; we are augmenting the entire service experience. This allows retailers to focus on their guests while the technology ensures that every single cup, from dairy to plant-based coffees, espressos, hot cocoa, matcha, teas, and more, are technically perfect, artisanal quality, and operationally effortless.”
The platform is available in two configurations: The Supera Senso, which is optimized for speed and operational efficiency, and the Supera Dolcevita, which is designed for customization and elevated, guest-facing environments. Both models integrate advanced technologies, including:
- Perfect Grinding System (PGS): Automatically adjusts grind size in real time
- Dynamic Thermodrive system: Maintains temperature stability for consistent results
- Heated coffee group: Keeps extraction conditions stable from first cup to last
- HQM (High Quality Milk) system: Seamlessly handles dairy and plant-based milks without cross-contamination
Supera was designed by Valerio Cometti + V12 Design. The aesthetic evokes the family feel of traditional La Cimbali machines, yet opens a new chapter for super-automatic machines: modern lines, premium materials and a striking presence that combines beauty and functionality. The 13-inch full HD capacitive touchscreen serves as the new intuitive, engaging and fully customisable user interface, offering the ability to modify recipes and add multimedia content. The clean lines, refined materials and attention to detail transform the machine not only into a work tool but also into a piece of furniture capable of enhancing the environment in which it is installed, from coffee shops to restaurant chains and hotels.
More than a machine, Supera represents a scalable platform designed to support evolving coffee programs while reducing operational complexity. By automating both beverage production and maintenance, it enables operators to maintain high standards with fewer resources.
NRA attendees are invited to book an appointment and visit Booth #4468 to experience Supera firsthand through live demonstrations.
For more information, visit supera.cimbali.com.
