The story
Forno Argnani has been a fixture in Ravenna since 1953, and for Franchino Er Criminale, it’s a bakery that feels as chaotic as it is historic. “Chaotic and confusing without labels,” he notes, the selection requires a bit of guesswork. The savory options—like the *Lingua con Pomodorini* and *Rustico con Wurstel*—are present, but it’s the sweets that truly save the rating.
The *Girella con Crema* and *Focaccia Rossa* are among the standouts in a display that rewards the adventurous. While navigating the unmarked cases might test patience, the quality of the pastries makes the confusion worthwhile. This is old-school, no-frills baking, where tradition and flavor outshine tidy organization.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
At Forno Argnani, the focaccia rossa earns rapturous praise for its crisp, oily perfection. The overall vibe is one of humble, soul-warming satisfaction, a true taste of Italian comfort.
“I didn't get to taste it because it fell, but it looked good. Maybe it was good, who knows.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno Argnani. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A historic bakery in Ravenna since 1953, chaotic and confusing without labels, but with a good selection of sweets that save the rating.
Dishes mentioned
Lingua con Pomodorini
This tongue with cherry tomatoes is cooked well, but I'm afraid it's too biscuity — not a good crunchy biscuity, but a dry biscuity, like it's a few hours old. The packaging could be better too.
Rustico con Wurstel
This is a rustic pastry with wurstel inside, a puff pastry thing. Honestly, I could skip eating it. I asked for it but when she said it had wurstel I told her to put it down, but she already grabbed it.
Girella con Crema
This one has a good look, well baked, good cream, good dough. Well taken care of. I'd give it a 7.5, maybe a bit less.
- Focaccia
