The story
Panificio del Carmine, a no-frills bakery in Piazza Carlo Alberto, is a reliable stop for affordable savory bites in Catania. The Frama Twins singled out its pizza al taglio—thin, with a sweet sauce and good mozzarella—for just €1, calling it a great budget bite. That alone makes the bakery worth a visit for a quick, satisfying snack.
But the experience isn’t perfectly uniform. On a separate visit, the same creators found the savory options—pane gunzato and simple focaccia—solid, while the sweet pastries (pangocciole and raviola al forno) disappointed. Their verdict: a decent, cheap choice for savory cravings, but skip the sweets. For a neighborhood bakery firing on all cylinders savoury-wise, it’s a reliable local spot.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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Reviewers rave about the Pangocciole, a fluffy, buttery delight that steals the show. The overall vibe is one of warm, rustic comfort, making every bite feel like a hug from an Italian grandmother.
“This pangocciole is huge and looks full of chocolate chips on the outside, but inside it's almost empty — there are barely any chips. The dough is dry, too dry in the mouth, it's not harmonious. The chocolate itself is good, but when you bite just the dough without chips it's not enjoyable. I'm disappointed.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Panificio del Carmine. Most active: Frama Twins
A cheap bakery in Catania where the savory items (pane gunzato and focaccia) are good, but the sweet pastries (pangocciole and raviola) are disappointing; overall a decent budget option.
Dishes mentioned
Pangocciole
This pangocciole is huge and looks full of chocolate chips on the outside, but inside it's almost empty — there are barely any chips. The dough is dry, too dry in the mouth, it's not harmonious. The chocolate itself is good, but when you bite just the dough without chips it's not enjoyable. I'm disappointed.
Pane Gunzato
This is pane gunzato — homemade bread with mozzarella, tomato, olives and a drizzle of oil. It looks very good, and it is. The bread is golden, crunchy on the outside, soft and floury inside. The mozzarella is fresh, the tomato is fresh, and there's a little kick of pepper. It reminds me of old times with my grandparents making bread at home. I really like it.
Focaccia Semplice
This simple focaccia is golden, not burnt underneath, not very oily. I thought it might be bland, but actually I taste salt and the softness of the dough inside. I really like the dough — it's simple but good. Not much oil, maybe better for being a bit lighter.
Raviola al Forno alla Ricotta
The raviola looks full of ricotta, and the ricotta is fresh and nicely sweetened — that's good. But the dough feels a bit soft and I don't love it as much. Without the ricotta the dough wouldn't impress me, but with the ricotta it's okay. Overall it's decent.
- Frama TwinsLoved
3 PIZZE al TAGLIO che devi provare a CATANIA · @ 7:06
A great value bakery in Piazza Carlo Alberto with a thin, tasty pizza al taglio featuring sweet sauce and good mozzarella for just €1.
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Pizza al Taglio con Mozzarella, Salsa Dolce e Olive
I thought it would be worse, but it's actually good. The dough is thin so you can eat it all without feeling heavy. I really liked the mozzarella on top and the sauce which is sweet. The olive is good too. It's a bit floury on the bottom, not super thin so it's not super crunchy, but compared to those really tall thick ones, this one stays finer and thinner. The mozzarella is good, the olive too. For the sauce, I wouldn't say there's a ton of it, but it's sweetish. We paid just €1 for this big piece.
