The story
Panificio Pasticceria on Via Tortona has become a reliable quick-stop in the Navigli area, earning a 4.6-star rating and a solid 8 out of 10 from local reviewer Franchino Er Criminale. He highlights the bakery’s “great value for money” and calls out the pizzetta and the coiled girellina as standout items worth seeking out. The arancino, focaccine, pangocciole, and muffin ai frutti rossi also get his thumbs-up, making it easy to grab a satisfying bite on the go.
Still, Franchino notes that not everything is perfect — some items arrive cold or slightly undercooked, keeping the place from a higher score. For a quick, affordable hit, especially if you’re after a warm pizzetta or that signature girellina, this spot delivers reliably, even if it’s not always firing on all cylinders.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
The arancino steals the show, a crispy, molten gold standard of comfort. The overall vibe is a warm, unpretentious celebration of simple, masterful Italian baking.
“I found an arancino. The breading is fine, a bit soft, definitely cold. The ragù is very good. Too bad it's a bit mushy and cold. In this heat it would be a great arancino.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Panificio Pasticceria (via Tortona 1). Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery with great value for money, excellent pizzetta and girellina, but some items are cold or slightly undercooked. Overall solid 8.
Dishes mentioned
Focaccina Piccola Classica
Small classic focaccia, well-browned, well-cooked, a bit hard when torn but very good. Lots of oil on top, salty just right. It's very greasy but that's what gives it the kick. The dough is decent, not stratospheric, but the oil makes it work.
Focaccina con Pomodoro e Formaggio
Same dough as the classic one, just with a sprinkle of tomato and cheese. Cold, and the cheese feels a bit tacked on. The classic one is better.
Arancino
I found an arancino. The breading is fine, a bit soft, definitely cold. The ragù is very good. Too bad it's a bit mushy and cold. In this heat it would be a great arancino.
Pizzetta Romana Rossa Integrale
Classic Roman red pizzetta with whole wheat dough. The sauce is delicious, oregano gives it a kick. The crust and dough are very good, you can taste the whole wheat. This is really good. Try the center and then the edge. The whole wheat is real, you can feel it, it's good.
Pangocciole
A bombolone. A bit pale inside, lots of chocolate. The dough looks a bit undercooked, maybe slightly. Good though.
