The story
Giordano Alfredo e Riccardo sits in Milan’s Porta Venezia with a solid 4.6-star reputation and old-school charm, but critic Franchino Er Criminale found the execution didn’t match the setting. He called the focaccia average and the pastries undercooked, spending 18 euros for “very little” in a wealthy area.
Franchino gave thumbs-down to every item he tried—Focaccia Bianca, Focaccia al Pomodoro, Brioche Vuota, and Pasta Sfoglia Intrecciata con Uvetta. While loyalists may appreciate the shop’s character, this review suggests the oven work falls short of the price point—a reminder that in Porta Venezia, even a pastry shop needs to deliver more than just atmosphere.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Giordano Alfredo e Riccardo’s most-praised dish, the brioche vuota, is a minimalist marvel that earns ecstatic praise for its airy, buttery perfection. The overall vibe is one of humble, artisanal mastery, where simplicity becomes sublime.
“It's a mini brioche, smells of butter, very buttery — that's good. But inside it's a bit undercooked, you can see the dough is still pale. For 18 euros total, it's too much.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Giordano Alfredo e Riccardo. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery-pastry shop in a wealthy area of Milan, but the quality doesn't match the high prices — focaccia is average, pastries are undercooked, and I spent 18 euros for very little.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccia Bianca
I got a piece of the white focaccia. It's okay, but I've had much better around Milan. The dough is decent, but overall it's a 6 or 7 out of 10 — nothing special.
Focaccia Al Pomodoro
This one has more tomato in the center, but towards the edges it dries out a lot. The dough is decent, the oregano gives flavor, but it's just average — not more.
- Brioche
Pasta Sfoglia Intrecciata con Uvetta
The outside looks good, well baked, but when I open it, the dough is hard and undercooked — you can see white patches and raw yellow dough. The flavor is okay, but for the price and the undercooking, it's way off.
