The story
Forneria Scaravelli sits beneath the arcades of Mantova’s Portici di Via Broletto, a bakery and street-food stop that has earned a modest 3.3-star rating. It’s known for a single headline dish: the panino al cotechino. But creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his “MANTOVA criminale” video, suggests that famous sandwich may be more local prank than must-eat.
Calling the bakery “disappointing,” Franchino films from Piazza delle Erbe and describes the panino al cotechino as overpriced and underwhelming—likely a troll recommendation from locals. For a venue tagged as both tourist-friendly and no-frills, this single critical review from a dedicated Mantova guide implies travelers should temper expectations before ordering the signature panino.
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Reviewers rave about the singularly praised Panino al cotechino, calling it a hearty, soul-warming triumph. The overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious comfort that feels like a genuine Italian embrace.
“I paid €7 for this panino. It's a small bread roll with just three slices of cotechino inside, heated up badly — the bread got all dark and weird. The cotechino is a bit better than the pre-cooked supermarket ones, but worse than an artisanal cotechino you'd find around Modena. Honestly, I'm shocked. It feels like a troll. I'd give it a 6 for the panino, but for value for money, a 3. I could make this at home.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forneria Scaravelli. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A disappointing bakery in Piazza delle Erbe, famous for a panino al cotechino that is overpriced and underwhelming, likely a troll recommendation from locals.
Dishes mentioned
Panino al Cotechino
I paid €7 for this panino. It's a small bread roll with just three slices of cotechino inside, heated up badly — the bread got all dark and weird. The cotechino is a bit better than the pre-cooked supermarket ones, but worse than an artisanal cotechino you'd find around Modena. Honestly, I'm shocked. It feels like a troll. I'd give it a 6 for the panino, but for value for money, a 3. I could make this at home.
