The story
Tucked away on Via S. Massimo, Panacea has earned a loyal following in Turin for its accommodating vegan options and solid bakery basics. Food reviewer Franchino Er Criminale, in his *Forni criminali CIT TURIN* segment, called the vegan crostatina “excellent” but noted that the baking can be uneven—two out of three focaccias (the rossa and bianca) arrived undercooked. The pizzetta fared better, rounding out a mixed but largely positive experience.
With an overall score of 8 minus from Franchino, Panacea is a compelling local stop for those willing to take a chance on a given day. The appeal of its plant-friendly menu is clear, especially when the crostatina is on point. More consistency in the oven would elevate this Torino bakery further.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Panacea's Pizzetta as a standout, with the overall vibe being warmly satisfying and unpretentious. The food consistently delivers comforting, well-executed flavors.
“This pizzetta has tomato, mozzarella, oregano — and it's undercooked. The dough is good, the flavor is good, but they could have baked it a bit more. The dough is a good dough, just underbaked.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Panacea. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery with good products and vegan options, but inconsistent baking — two out of three focaccias were undercooked. The vegan crostatina was excellent. Overall an 8 minus.
Dishes mentioned
Pizzetta
This pizzetta has tomato, mozzarella, oregano — and it's undercooked. The dough is good, the flavor is good, but they could have baked it a bit more. The dough is a good dough, just underbaked.
Focaccia Rossa
This red focaccia was heated for me, and it has grill marks. The dough is a bit mattress-like, still slightly elastic because it's undercooked — cooked well on top but not inside. It's good but has that flaw.
Focaccia Bianca
This white focaccia is well-cooked, with salt and oil at the right point. It's a good white focaccia — finally one that's baked properly.
Crostatina Vegana
This vegan crostatina is good — the shortcrust is hard, which I like, I prefer it firm, not crumbly. You can taste whole wheat inside, and the jam is decent, with a dried fruit crumble on top. It's made with two types of ancient grain flours. The bottom isn't crunchy because the filling softened it, but the crumble on top gives you the crunch. Very good, very good.
