The story
A year after dismissing Paninoteca Fuori Corso for a porchetta panino he found "too much bread, no flavor," creator Franchino Er Criminale returned for a second chance. His initial visit had yielded "a disappointing panini with dry bread and barely any filling," but this time, the bread was sourced from Arriva Bene. The difference was immediate: the porchetta e scamorza sandwich was "completely different"—the porchetta was "good" and in "proper amount," though he wished the bread had been grilled longer for crunch. He rated it a solid 8 to 8.5.
That single tweak transformed the sandwich and the venue’s reputation. With a 4.7-star average and a takeaway-friendly vibe, Paninoteca Fuori Corso proves a revisit can rewrite a story. The porchetta e scamorza, now with upgraded bread, is the dish to order.
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
The porchetta and scamorza panino earns consistent praise for its rich, savory depth. Reviewers describe the overall vibe as a warm, unpretentious celebration of simple, high-quality Italian ingredients.
“This is a completely different sandwich compared to the one I had a year ago. The bread is from Arriva Bene, and it's a whole other planet — soft, light, digestible, not at all gummy like last time. The porchetta is good, served at room temperature as it should be, and the amount is generous: 150 grams. My only critique is that the bread could be grilled a bit more to make it crunchier and more friable at the bite. As it is, I'd give it an 8, maybe 8 and a half if you toast the bread more. The scamorza is just right. Overall, a solid 8 to 8.5 sandwich.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Paninoteca Fuori Corso. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
After a year, I came back to Paninoteca Fuori Corso to retry their porchetta and scamorza sandwich. The bread was from Arriva Bene this time, and the sandwich was completely different — good porchetta, proper amount, but I'd prefer the bread grilled a bit more for crunch. Overall a solid 8 to 8.5.
Dishes mentioned
Panino con Porchetta e Scamorza
This is a completely different sandwich compared to the one I had a year ago. The bread is from Arriva Bene, and it's a whole other planet — soft, light, digestible, not at all gummy like last time. The porchetta is good, served at room temperature as it should be, and the amount is generous: 150 grams. My only critique is that the bread could be grilled a bit more to make it crunchier and more friable at the bite. As it is, I'd give it an 8, maybe 8 and a half if you toast the bread more. The scamorza is just right. Overall, a solid 8 to 8.5 sandwich.
- Franchino Er CriminaleSkipped
Universita' criminali POLITECNICO TORINO · @ 15:32
A disappointing panini with dry bread and barely any filling — not worth the price.
Dishes mentioned
- Best Speciality con Porchetta e Scamorza Affumicata
