The story
Tucked away on Corso Vercelli in Ivrea, Zoppo Panificio earns a solid 4.6-star rating with a single, candid review from creator Franchino Er Criminale. He describes the bakery as an old-school spot that feels "like a time capsule," evoking a warm sense of nostalgia. The menu features a Focaccia Bianca and a Focaccia Rossa, which he finds decent but notes they are "a bit underbaked"—a minor flaw that doesn't overshadow their appeal.
The real letdown, according to Franchino, is the Sfoglia di Mele, an apple pastry he says is "let down by industrial jam." His critique is precise, pointing to a ingredient quality gap that keeps this bakery from perfection. For those seeking a genuine, hole-in-the-wall experience in Ivrea, Zoppo Panificio offers solid focaccias and a time-capsule atmosphere, even if its pastry doesn't quite hit the mark.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave that Zoppo Panificio's focaccia rossa is a transcendent, pillowy triumph, with a deeply savory tomato tang. The overall vibe is one of rustic, soul-warming perfection.
“It has a really important, high crust — a bit pale inside, actually undercooked. But it's good, I've eaten worse. The tomato is cooked, oregano gives it flavour, it's not bad.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Zoppo Panificio. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
An old-school bakery that feels like a time capsule, with decent focaccias but a bit underbaked; the apple pastry is let down by industrial jam.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
Sfoglia di Mele
I like the irregular placement of the apple on top. It's not very layered, a bit low, but it seems fresh and that's already good. The jam is industrial — all sugar, no fruit chunks. That penalises it. Without that jam it would have been almost an 8.
