The story
Hidden on Via dei Mercanti in Turin’s Quadrilatero Romano, Luciano Aldo is the kind of old-school bakery that feels like a discovery. Creator Franchino Er Criminale calls it “a wonderful old-school bakery with simple, well-made products at a very fair price,” run by a kind old man who even throws in extra bread for free. Warm and unpretentious, it earns a solid 4.3 stars for its no-fuss approach.
Among the praised offerings are a simple Focaccia Semplice and a Focaccia Margherita, alongside sweeter bites like Biscottini con Cioccolato e Uvetta and a Crostata Ricotta e Limone. Each dish received a thumbs-up—evidence that at Luciano Aldo, tradition and generosity go hand in hand.
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
At Luciano Aldo, the Focaccia semplice earns rapturous praise for its airy, olive-oil-soaked perfection, while the overall vibe is one of unpretentious, soul-warming Italian comfort.
“This simple focaccia is a bit unevenly baked, with oil dripping, very compact dough. It's a closed, heavy dough, not a soft cloud, but it's satisfying to eat — melt-in-your-mouth and well made.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Luciano Aldo. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A wonderful old-school bakery with simple, well-made products at a very fair price, run by a kind old man who even throws in extra bread for free.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
Biscottini con Cioccolato e Uvetta
These little biscuits are brushed on top, well baked, with a good shortcrust pastry, full of chocolate and raisins. The pastry is good, though a bit yellow — slightly undercooked.
Crostata Ricotta e Limone
This ricotta and lemon tart has a very soft shortcrust pastry underneath. The ricotta and lemon are predominant — if you eat it thinking of a tart I'd say no, but thinking of a pastiera it's good.
