The story
Nestled in Milan’s historic Jewish quarter, Forno di Lina holds a gleaming 4.8-star average, hinting at a beloved neighborhood bakery. Yet the single creator review on ReTubeIt tells a starkly different story. Franchino Er Criminale delivers a scathing takedown, calling it a “terrible bakery with inedible focaccia and industrial pastries — avoid,” creating an intriguing rift between aggregate reputation and one visitor’s experience.
Franchino specifically pans the Focaccia Pugliese and the Cornetto Dolce, leaving no room for nuance. For a venue otherwise so highly rated, this sharp dissent adds an unexpected wrinkle. Whether it reflects an off day or a genuine mismatch, it serves as a pointed reminder that even cherished spots can have their detractors.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
“This croissant tastes like an Autogrill one — zero. All the pastries are from industrial distribution, bought for resale.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno di Lina. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Terrible bakery with inedible focaccia and industrial pastries — avoid.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccia Pugliese
This focaccia pugliese is not even chewable — it's hard, probably from yesterday. With the label 'focaccia pugliese' it's an insult to real focaccia pugliese. I'd give it a 2.
Cornetto Dolce
This croissant tastes like an Autogrill one — zero. All the pastries are from industrial distribution, bought for resale.
