The story
Tucked away in Milan’s northern reaches, Il Pane di Antonio is a bakery that, according to local creator Franchino Er Criminale, offers “decent pizza and focaccia” but struggles with pricing and consistency. In his *Forni criminali* series, Franchino notes that the €14 tab feels steep for what you get, with fibrous onions dragging down the Focaccia con Cipolle and a stale apple pastry in the Fagottino con le Mele. The Meringa, however, is singled out as “excellent.”
Despite a strong 4.5-star rating, the overall value is called “poor” by Franchino. The Pizza Margherita and focaccia show promise, but the kitchen’s uneven execution—particularly on pastry—undermines the experience. For now, Il Pane di Antonio is best approached for its meringue and a quick slice, not a full splurge.
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
Reviewers rave about Il Pane di Antonio’s Meringa, calling it a cloud of airy sweetness. The overall vibe is one of rustic, heartfelt warmth, making every bite feel like a hug from an Italian grandmother.
“The meringue is everything — it's beautiful, good, very good. It makes a mess. Who doesn't like meringue? Those over 30, usually. No, come on, the meringue is a bomb. It's really good, I don't understand anything. But from the first bite you can sustain it, by the second it's already pissed you off. But come on, how are you? To me it's all good, I don't understand anything.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Il Pane di Antonio. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery with decent pizza and focaccia but overpriced (€14 for what you get), with fibrous onions and a stale apple pastry. The meringue is excellent but the overall value is poor.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza Margherita
Well cooked. Ah, good. Too bad these mozzarellas — when they cool down they become fake, you know? I really prefer it without at this point. But it's good, not bad, there's a good dough, it's pleasant when you eat it — you taste tomato, mozzarella. It's that classic standard flavor we're all used to and grew up with, so it's fine. And it doesn't have an ugly face.
- Focaccia
Fagottino con le Mele
This is an apple puree. I think this fagottino is a few days old — you can tell from how it opened. It doesn't have a nice face. It's moved. No, it doesn't have a nice face.
Meringa
The meringue is everything — it's beautiful, good, very good. It makes a mess. Who doesn't like meringue? Those over 30, usually. No, come on, the meringue is a bomb. It's really good, I don't understand anything. But from the first bite you can sustain it, by the second it's already pissed you off. But come on, how are you? To me it's all good, I don't understand anything.
