The story
Tucked away on Via Passerella Dei Mercati in Monza, L’Arte del Grano is a bakery that earns a solid 4.3 stars from the local crowd. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his *Forni criminali MONZA* segment, calls it “a decent bakery” with a standout focaccia, “especially the caramelized onion one.” His visit turned up a lineup including Pizzetta con Zucchine, Focaccia Bianca, and a simple Brioche Vuota, but he found the overall experience “nothing exceptional.”
Still, for a casual local stop, the caramelized onion focaccia earns a mention. If you’re in Monza and craving a well-executed, unpretentious bake, L’Arte del Grano fits the bill—just don’t expect fireworks. It’s reliable, not revelatory.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The brioche vuota is the quiet star here, praised for its airy, buttery perfection that needs no filling. Overall, the vibe is one of humble, masterful simplicity, where restraint becomes its own luxury.
“I got an empty brioche. These sugary things like Motta's Buondì always leave me a bit perplexed. The brioche doesn't seem bad, but it's a bit tough, the dough is a little undercooked here, yellowish, a bit raw. It's decent, sufficient for dipping. This is the classic brioche for dipping in cappuccino.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered L'Arte del Grano. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A decent bakery with good focaccia, especially the caramelized onion one, but nothing exceptional overall.
Dishes mentioned
Pizzetta con Zucchine
I got a pizzetta with zucchini. It's well-cooked, a bit hard, nothing special. The zucchini slices are thrown on top, a bit anemic. It's good because it's salty and the oil coats your mouth. Normal products, nothing to shout about.
- Focaccia
Focaccia con Cipolle Caramellate
This one with caramelized onions — Giulia saw it and said you have to get that one. The dough is even better than the plain white focaccia, it seems different, more melt-in-your-mouth. And the caramelized onions on top are done really well, they give it an amazing boost. Sweet, well-cooked. This is an 8 or 8.5 focaccia because the onions are really well made, they give it a great push.
- Brioche
