The story
At this Palermo pastry shop, Franchino Er Criminale’s visit got off to a rocky start. In his video “Cannoli criminali PALERMO,” he reports that the cannolo was factory-made, not fresh, and the service forgot his sfogliato. For a city celebrated for its pastry, that was “not what I expect from Palermo.”
The experience soured further across the board: the cassata al forno also earned a thumbs-down. Franchino’s one-review verdict leaves this shop with a 4.2-star average, but his specific complaints—a pre-packaged cannolo and a missing order—suggest consistency issues that travelers should note before stopping in.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the cannolo, praising its perfectly crisp shell and rich, creamy filling. The overall vibe is one of authentic, unpretentious Sicilian pastry perfection.
“This cannolo was taken out of a cardboard box — it's a factory-made cannolo, not fresh. The ricotta is grainy, not creamy or fluffy. I could eat this same cannolo at home in Rome. For Palermo, the capital of cannoli, this is unacceptable.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pasticceria via Nicolò Garzilli 19. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A disappointing start: the cannolo was factory-made, not fresh, and the service forgot my sfogliato. Not what I expect from Palermo.
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
This cannolo was taken out of a cardboard box — it's a factory-made cannolo, not fresh. The ricotta is grainy, not creamy or fluffy. I could eat this same cannolo at home in Rome. For Palermo, the capital of cannoli, this is unacceptable.
Cassata al Forno
This baked cassata is good. I could eat the exact same cassata in Rome — it's not special, but it's fine.
Sfogliato con Gocce di Cioccolato
I ordered a sfogliato with chocolate chips, but the server forgot to give it to me. I didn't get to taste it.
