The story
Forno Argnani has been a fixture in Ravenna since 1953, and for Franchino Er Criminale, it’s a bakery that feels as chaotic as it is historic. “Chaotic and confusing without labels,” he notes, the selection requires a bit of guesswork. The savory options—like the *Lingua con Pomodorini* and *Rustico con Wurstel*—are present, but it’s the sweets that truly save the rating.
The *Girella con Crema* and *Focaccia Rossa* are among the standouts in a display that rewards the adventurous. While navigating the unmarked cases might test patience, the quality of the pastries makes the confusion worthwhile. This is old-school, no-frills baking, where tradition and flavor outshine tidy organization.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Forno Argnani’s focaccia rossa earns the spotlight, praised as a savory, tomato-topped triumph that steals the show. The overall vibe is warm and unpretentious, with reviewers savoring simple, soulful Italian comfort.
“I didn't get to taste it because it fell, but it looked good. Maybe it was good, who knows.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno Argnani. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A historic bakery in Ravenna since 1953, chaotic and confusing without labels, but with a good selection of sweets that save the rating.
Dishes mentioned
Lingua con Pomodorini
This tongue with cherry tomatoes is cooked well, but I'm afraid it's too biscuity — not a good crunchy biscuity, but a dry biscuity, like it's a few hours old. The packaging could be better too.
Rustico con Wurstel
This is a rustic pastry with wurstel inside, a puff pastry thing. Honestly, I could skip eating it. I asked for it but when she said it had wurstel I told her to put it down, but she already grabbed it.
Girella con Crema
This one has a good look, well baked, good cream, good dough. Well taken care of. I'd give it a 7.5, maybe a bit less.
- Focaccia
