The story
In a city that worships its ovens, Panificio Costa on Viale Zara carries a strong 4.4-star average—yet the lone critic on ReTubeIt found little to praise. Franchino Er Criminale, in a video titled *Forni criminali ZARA Milano*, described the bakery as “a disappointing” stop where “almost everything is undercooked.” He specifically called the crostatina alla marmellata “inedible” and gave the whole experience a 5.5 out of 10.
The reviewer sampled six items—pizzetta con mozzarella, pizzetta rossa con acciuga, focaccina napolina, focaccia normale, brioche vuota, and that crostatina—and found each lacking. It’s a stark, singular take, but one that underscores how even a well-rated local bakery can miss the mark on execution. Worth knowing before you queue.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
The brioche vuota steals the show at Panificio Costa, celebrated for its airy, buttery perfection. Reviewers describe the vibe as pure, unpretentious Roman bliss.
“I took a simple empty brioche. It's raw, I feel it when I tear it. Look at this soft dough. It's not even brushed with egg wash to save it in terms of taste. It's raw.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Panificio Costa. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A disappointing bakery. Almost everything is undercooked, the crostatina is inedible. I'd give it a 5.5 out of 10.
Dishes mentioned
Pizzetta con Mozzarella
The first bite seems okay, but the dough is undercooked, a bit raw. The sauce on top is raw too, so it stays a bit gummy and elastic.
Pizzetta Rossa con Acciuga
Same as the other one, undercooked. The anchovy saves the flavour, but the dough is still raw.
- Focaccia
- Brioche
Crostatina alla Marmellata
The jam seems super fake, like supermarket jam, only sugar. They put a lot of it, so much that you don't even feel the dough. It's inedible.
