The story
Panificio Zanot on Milan’s Piazza Cinque Giornate earns a solid 4.3 stars from the ReTubeIt community—a reliable signal of quality for this traditional bakery. Creator Franchino Er Criminale calls it an “excellent bakery with great focaccia and spectacular pastries,” singling out the Focaccia con Pomodori, a Tortino della Nonna with lemon cream and pine nuts, a Tortino di Mele, and a Sfogliatella Napoletana—all given a thumbs-up.
The praise comes with one small caveat: the same reviewer notes that “some fillings could be more generous.” That honest imperfection keeps the rave from being unqualified, but it also underscores a neighborhood favorite that locals return to for well-executed Italian baking. Panificio Zanot balances classic craftsmanship and approachable pricing, making it a worthy stop for anyone craving a genuine, no-fuss bake in central Milan.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Panificio Zanot’s tortino di mele earns rapturous praise as a soul-warming, rustic triumph. The overall vibe is one of humble, heartfelt comfort, where simple ingredients sing with genuine warmth.
“Same pastry, same method. The apple filling is good, it pushes through. The pastry is spectacular. It's a crescendo.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Panificio Zanot. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Excellent bakery with great focaccia and spectacular pastries, though some fillings could be more generous.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccia con Pomodori
This focaccia has a crunchy outer crust and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior. The tomato is really good, even though I usually don't like the skin. It's a pleasure to eat.
Tortino della Nonna con Crema al Limone e Pinoli
The pastry is very good, you can hear it crunch. It's well baked, with lemon cream. I love anything with lemon cream. There's a bit too little cream, but the pastry is excellent. With more cream it would have been perfect.
Tortino di Mele
Same pastry, same method. The apple filling is good, it pushes through. The pastry is spectacular. It's a crescendo.
Sfogliatella Napoletana
When you bite into a good sfogliatella, it should make a disco in your mouth. It needs to crunch. This one could have been crunchier. The filling is a bit light, not strong. The pastry is good though.
