The story
Casa del Pane, a bakery on Via Vincenzo Monti, carries a solid 4.3-star reputation in Milan. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, known for his exacting “Forni criminali” reviews, calls it “a decent bakery, nothing special but acceptable, with a 7+ rating.” He sampled the Focaccia Bianca, a Pezzo con Mozzarella, a Fagottino di Mele, and a Crostatina, though offered no specific commentary on any single item.
Tagged as a casual neighborhood favorite, the spot doesn’t reinvent the wheel but delivers dependably. For those seeking a straightforward, no-drama bakery stop in the city, Franchino’s measured thumbs-up suggests it’s a reliable, if unremarkable, choice.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Crostatina, calling it a buttery, jam-filled triumph. The overall vibe is rustic warmth, with every dish feeling like a loving, homemade hug.
“If this tart has jam that's only discount sugar, I give the bakery a 7. If it has a jam with average supermarket sugar, I give it 7.5. The pastry doesn't seem bad, well baked. I fear the jam. The jam has those things that always ruin everything. But 7 plus is its grade.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Casa del Pane. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A decent bakery, nothing special but acceptable, with a 7+ rating.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
Pezzo con Mozzarella
This one with mozzarella is very heavy, but it's well baked. I like the baking, less the cheese on top. The dough is very dense, very heavy. I've eaten worse here too. In the end, without infamy and without glory. It's decent, certainly nothing special.
Fagottino di Mele
This is a little apple turnover, so pastry brushed on top, apples inside. The filling seems quite abundant. It's good, the pastry is quite hard underneath and fine on top, well baked. The apples are there, it's sweet just right, not too sweet.
Crostatina
If this tart has jam that's only discount sugar, I give the bakery a 7. If it has a jam with average supermarket sugar, I give it 7.5. The pastry doesn't seem bad, well baked. I fear the jam. The jam has those things that always ruin everything. But 7 plus is its grade.
