The story
For a bakery that holds a perfect five-star rating and draws a queue on the street, Forno Pasticceria Borgo Inglese in Vercelli might seem like a no-brainer stop. But at least one prominent local critic begs to differ. In a recent video, creator Franchino Er Criminale delivered a starkly contrasting verdict, calling the pastries “old and poor quality” and bluntly advising viewers, “Don’t come to Vercelli for this.”
The thumbs-down extended to every item he tried: frappe, pizzette, focaccia al formaggio, and a stuffed focaccia with prosciutto and cheese. While the bakery is tagged as an old-school local spot, this review suggests its reputation may outpace its current execution—at least for those who crave truly fresh pastry.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Frappe, calling it a flaky, creamy triumph. The overall vibe is of a cozy, unpretentious spot serving soul-warming Italian comfort.
“These are a bit dark in spots, and there's a taste of oil that needs to be changed. Not great.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno Pasticceria Borgo Inglese. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A highly-rated bakery with a queue outside, but everything was old and poor quality. Don't come to Vercelli for this.
Dishes mentioned
Frappe
These are a bit dark in spots, and there's a taste of oil that needs to be changed. Not great.
- Pizzetta
- Focaccia
Focaccia Ripiena con Prosciutto e Formaggio
This one looks nice but it's hard. It's been a long time since I met such a bad bakery.
