The story
Aldo’s Bakery, on Via Monginevro in Torino, carries a strong 4.5-star rating, but for local food personality Franchino Er Criminale, it’s not the spot for household bread. In his *Forni criminali CENISIA Torino* segment, he dismisses it as “a place for students, for aperitifs,” emphasizing that he “would never go there to buy bread for the house.” Despite the high marks, his view paints a different picture.
Franchino calls the products “industrial, greasy, but sufficient for a late-night snack.” He specifically thumbs-downs the Pizza al Padellino and Focaccia Bianca, implying they lack the quality he expects from a proper bakery. For those seeking a quick, indulgent bite rather than a trusted bread source, Aldo’s might still fit the bill—just don’t go expecting artisan craftsmanship.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Aldo’s Bakery earns raves for its airy Focaccia Bianca, a standout praised by Franchino Er Criminal. The overall vibe is warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“Very doughy, greasy, well cooked though. Not bad actually. It's the kind of thing you eat at 3 AM after 18 beers and three mojitos to soak up the alcohol. It's heavy, greasy, but sufficient.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Aldo's Bakery. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A place for students, for aperitifs, not for buying bread for home. The products are industrial, greasy, but sufficient for a late-night snack. I would never go there to buy bread for the house.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza al Padellino
It's very greasy, oily, but at least it's cooked and seasoned. It's heavy, you can see it's very greasy. If you contextualize it, it's fine for students after a night out. It's sufficient. I thought worse. I give it a 6.
- Focaccia
