The story
Panificio Laterza, a well-rated bakery on Taranto’s Via Principe Amedeo, boasts a 4.6-star average, but not every visitor is convinced. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his *Forni criminali TARANTO* series, ranks it the “least good of the three bakeries” he tried, awarding a modest 6.5 out of 10. His critique lands squarely on the focaccia, which he finds disappointingly bland.
The classic “Pane e Pomodoro” focaccia, Franchino says, is “actually bread” — under-seasoned and lacking the expected punch. The tarantina version, topped with onion and olives, fares no better, described as lacking “personality.” While the shop’s overall score suggests many customers disagree, this single review offers a cautious note for focaccia purists: here, the bread may not deliver the bold, savory kick they seek.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the airy, tomato-topped focaccia, calling it a must-order. The overall vibe is one of rustic, soul-warming simplicity that feels like a true Italian bakery.
“Visually it was more beautiful, but the dough I preferred the other two. The tomato is a bit acidic. It's very tall, very bready, almost like bread with tomatoes. This is bread, not focaccia. I was misled. It's also under-seasoned. I don't like this.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Panificio Laterza. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
The least good of the three bakeries — the focaccia is actually bread, bland and under-seasoned, and the tarantina version lacks personality. A 6.5.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccia (Pane e Pomodoro)
Visually it was more beautiful, but the dough I preferred the other two. The tomato is a bit acidic. It's very tall, very bready, almost like bread with tomatoes. This is bread, not focaccia. I was misled. It's also under-seasoned. I don't like this.
Focaccia con Cipolla e Olive (Tarantina)
This is typical of Taranto, focaccia with onion and olives. The baking is perfect like the others. But it's bland, without personality. I find the dough not great. This bakery is a 6.5 for me.
