The story
Tucked away on Via Passerella Dei Mercati in Monza, L’Arte del Grano is a bakery that earns a solid 4.3 stars from the local crowd. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his *Forni criminali MONZA* segment, calls it “a decent bakery” with a standout focaccia, “especially the caramelized onion one.” His visit turned up a lineup including Pizzetta con Zucchine, Focaccia Bianca, and a simple Brioche Vuota, but he found the overall experience “nothing exceptional.”
Still, for a casual local stop, the caramelized onion focaccia earns a mention. If you’re in Monza and craving a well-executed, unpretentious bake, L’Arte del Grano fits the bill—just don’t expect fireworks. It’s reliable, not revelatory.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers celebrate L'Arte del Grano's "Brioche vuota" as a minimalist marvel, with the overall vibe being one of refined, joyful simplicity.
“I got an empty brioche. These sugary things like Motta's Buondì always leave me a bit perplexed. The brioche doesn't seem bad, but it's a bit tough, the dough is a little undercooked here, yellowish, a bit raw. It's decent, sufficient for dipping. This is the classic brioche for dipping in cappuccino.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered L'Arte del Grano. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A decent bakery with good focaccia, especially the caramelized onion one, but nothing exceptional overall.
Dishes mentioned
Pizzetta con Zucchine
I got a pizzetta with zucchini. It's well-cooked, a bit hard, nothing special. The zucchini slices are thrown on top, a bit anemic. It's good because it's salty and the oil coats your mouth. Normal products, nothing to shout about.
- Focaccia
Focaccia con Cipolle Caramellate
This one with caramelized onions — Giulia saw it and said you have to get that one. The dough is even better than the plain white focaccia, it seems different, more melt-in-your-mouth. And the caramelized onions on top are done really well, they give it an amazing boost. Sweet, well-cooked. This is an 8 or 8.5 focaccia because the onions are really well made, they give it a great push.
- Brioche
