The story
Tucked away on Via Lanfranco della Pila, Pino e Lucia is an old-school bakery that, from the outside, looks like a hidden gem in Milano’s Bicocca neighborhood. With a solid 4.6-star rating from the ReTubeIt community, it has earned a loyal local following. Franchino Er Criminale, in his *Forni criminali BICOCCA Milano* review, calls it “an old-school bakery that looks unassuming from the outside but serves excellent homemade pastries and a surprisingly good focaccia.” He rates it 8/10, though he notes limited savoury options.
The menu highlights include a Pizza Focaccia Margherita, a Crostata con Confettura di Fragoline di Bosco, and a Pasticciotto—all marked with a thumbs-up from Franchino. The bakery is a classic, traditional neighborhood favorite, ideal for those seeking well-executed Italian pastries and bread. While savoury choices are few, the quality of what’s offered makes Pino e Lucia a worthwhile detour for any pastry enthusiast passing through Milano.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Pino e Lucia’s pasticciotto steals the show, a buttery, cream-filled treasure that feels like a warm embrace. The overall vibe is pure, unfussy comfort, as if dining in a sunlit Italian kitchen.
“The pasticciotto is classic — just cream, no sour cherry. The pastry is very soft, maybe a bit mushy to the touch, but overall it's good. I'm eating everything.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pino e Lucia. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A hidden gem — an old-school bakery that looks unassuming from the outside but serves excellent homemade pastries and a surprisingly good focaccia. I'd rate it 8/10, but limited savoury options.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
Crostata con Confettura di Fragoline di Bosco
The crostata has a fresh wild strawberry jam — finally a good jam, not the sugary stuff from the supermarket. The shortcrust pastry is well-baked, though I prefer it a bit harder and crunchier. But overall it's a good homemade crostata.
Pasticciotto
The pasticciotto is classic — just cream, no sour cherry. The pastry is very soft, maybe a bit mushy to the touch, but overall it's good. I'm eating everything.
