The story
From the outside, Panificio Crivelli in Monza looks anonymous, but as local creator Franchino Er Criminale discovered, its baked goods are anything but forgettable. The potato focaccine are described as “a hit,” and the muffins earn solid praise—along with generally good focaccia and pizza. It’s a tidy, old-school spot earning a rating of 8.5 to 9.
The limited but focused menu includes a Focaccia Bianca, a Pizza Rossa with olives, and an apricot crostata. For anyone seeking a genuine local bakery in Monza, Panificio Crivelli delivers exactly that: unpretentious, well-executed classics that reward a second look.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the focaccia bianca as the star, with its airy, oil-kissed crumb earning fervent devotion. The overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious perfection that feels like a secret worth sharing.
“I got a piece of white focaccia. It's not undercooked, it's nice and white, like Genovese focaccia. Maybe a bit overdone on the bottom, there's a nice crust here. It's good, has a nice outer crust and is soft inside, the dough is quite melt-in-your-mouth, salty just right. Good focaccia. But the bottom could have been cooked a bit more.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Panificio Crivelli. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery that looks anonymous but delivers excellent potato focaccine (a hit) and good muffins. The focaccia and pizza are also good. Overall a solid 8.5-9.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
- Pizza Rossa
Crostatina all'Albicocca
I got a little apricot tart. The shortcrust pastry is quite crunchy, as I like it. The jam is those jams full of sugar, but the pastry is crunchy, so I like it.
Muffin al Cioccolato
The thing that excited me most is the muffin. It's clearly homemade, you can see they're artisanal. Look how beautiful it is. There's a bit of a heart, some chocolate on top. It seems well-cooked, no raw parts. It's good, you can taste the chocolate, the cocoa. Very good, it surprised me. When we entered, the focacce didn't look great, but then when you eat it, it's super good. That's the thing: you have to eat the stuff.
