The story
Franchino Er Criminale’s visit to L’Amichetta di Diego on Via Lomellina reveals a bakery of stark contrasts. He calls the sfoglia ripiena con verdure a “nice surprise,” praising the quality of the puff pastry. However, the pizzetta was “raw,” and the stecca brioche con marmellata was “unremarkable.” His overall take is blunt: “not a place to recommend.”
Despite that one standout sfoglia, inconsistent execution across the menu undercuts the appeal. For a bakery aspiring to local-spot status, the raw pizzetta and forgettable brioche are hard to overlook. The verdict is clear: a single nice surprise cannot salvage an otherwise underwhelming selection.
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
“The michetta has a decent face, there's oil, it's good. It's a bit bland, I had to chew it too many times, it's a bit gummy, but it's good. A decent product.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered L'Amichetta di Diego. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery with a good puff pastry, but the pizzetta was raw and the brioche was unremarkable. Not a place to recommend, but the sfoglia was a nice surprise.
Dishes mentioned
Michetta
The michetta has a decent face, there's oil, it's good. It's a bit bland, I had to chew it too many times, it's a bit gummy, but it's good. A decent product.
Sfoglia Ripiena con Verdure
This stuffed puff pastry with vegetables is good. The layering is nice. It's from early this morning, but it's good. A beautiful puff pastry, a lady puff pastry, I didn't expect it. The inside is spinach and ricotta, I'm not crazy about spinach, but the puff pastry is well made.
Pizzetta
I took two of these because I saw a nice tomato on top, not bad. But as much as it looks well cooked on the outside, inside it's completely raw. Too bad.
Stecca Brioche con Marmellata
This brioche with jam... the jam is no comment. The brioche speaks for itself, sweet, no comment.
