The story
Tucked away in Torino’s San Paolo district, Forno via Rivalta 39 earns its reputation through quiet reliability. Local creator Franchino Er Criminale calls it a spot that “does decent things, nothing exceptional but serves the area well,” awarding it a solid 8. He singles out the fried apples and the biscotto ripieno—a filled cookie studded with biscotti and chocolate—as highlights, while the savory side delivers consistent Focaccia Rossa and a Focaccia Ripiena loaded with prosciutto, mozzarella, and tomato.
This is unpretentious, consistent baking built for daily ritual rather than destination dining. No fuss—just good bread, warm pastry, and the quiet hum of a bakery that knows its neighborhood. Forno via Rivalta 39 earns its place on the Torino map by being exactly what it claims to be: a solid local anchor you’re grateful to have within walking distance.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
“These fried apples — battered, good. They remind me of my childhood. They look like grandma's, with sugar. The products aren't a 9, but having a bakery where the ladies fry apples is home. So overall I'd give it an 8 because it's home.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno via Rivalta 39. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A neighborhood bakery that does decent things, nothing exceptional but serves the area well. The fried apples and the biscotto are highlights. Overall a solid 8.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccia Rossa
This focaccia rossa — the tomato has dried out a bit here, it's a bit more moist there. The dough is medium good, it doesn't melt in your mouth but it's not rubbery or elastic either. The tomato is cooked, there's oregano. It's a 7 out of 10, without infamy and without glory.
Focaccia Ripiena Prosciutto Mozzarella e Pomodoro
This is the classic thing that's not exceptional but makes you want to eat. For the filling, it's a good lunch break, perfect school snack. The dough is medium good, but the cooking is nice.
Biscotto Ripieno con Biscotti Tritati e Cioccolato
This biscotto — well cooked, well lacquered. It opened up a bit, the chocolate came out, but it's fine, it's full of chocolate. It's still warm, it smokes. It has a lady shortcrust pastry, there's too much filling and too little biscuit, which is delicious. It's one of the very rare cases where I tell you less filling and more shortcrust. This is really good.
Mele Fritte
These fried apples — battered, good. They remind me of my childhood. They look like grandma's, with sugar. The products aren't a 9, but having a bakery where the ladies fry apples is home. So overall I'd give it an 8 because it's home.
