The story
Forneria Passeroni, a Milan bakery on Via Gian Carlo Passeroni, holds a glossy 4.7-star rating, but creator Franchino Er Criminale offers a more nuanced take. He praises the bakery’s fundamental dough, calling the simple focaccia “good,” yet finds the execution of toppings and fillings often disappointing. Among the dishes sampled, only the Focaccina Semplice is a clear winner; the Focaccina Rossa con Formaggio e Verdure, Sfoglia con Mele, and Fagottino al Cioccolato all underwhelm.
Franchino’s verdict lands on a bakery with real potential in its base, but one that too often makes “poor choices” in what it adds to that excellent foundation. For fans of bread, Forneria Passeroni is worth a visit for its simple focaccia, but those hoping for more elaborate creations may leave wanting. A venue where the dough shines, but the creativity on top could use a rethink.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Sfoglia con mele, calling it a must-try. The overall vibe is warm and rustic, with simple, comforting flavors that feel like a hug.
“The puff pastry is good, especially where it's more cooked and the sugar has caramelised a bit, it's very good. But there are hardly any apples inside, just a sprinkling. There's no filling inside, brother, there's no filling inside.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forneria Passeroni. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery with good dough but let down by some poor choices in toppings and fillings. The simple focaccia is good, but the rest is disappointing.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccina Semplice
The dough is good, a little bit undercooked so it remains a bit crumbly and elastic, but where it's cooked it's very good. It's salty as I like it. The dough is a 7.5 to 8 out of 10.
Focaccina Rossa con Formaggio e Verdure
It has the same dough as the simple one, which is good, very good. But this cheese on top, in my opinion, ruins everything. The vegetables underneath are from a jar, pickled or in oil, and they leave a bit of vinegar in the mouth. This stuff ruins the good work done with the dough. So it remains good, but not good enough for a 7.
Sfoglia con Mele
The puff pastry is good, especially where it's more cooked and the sugar has caramelised a bit, it's very good. But there are hardly any apples inside, just a sprinkling. There's no filling inside, brother, there's no filling inside.
Fagottino al Cioccolato
This is clearly from a laboratory. It has the same artificial aromas, super vanilla-like, as American donuts. It's a shame, because they work well on the dough but then they penalise themselves with things like this.
