The story
Nestled in Milan’s Piazza Enrico Bottini, Pane e Cioccolato presents a curious contrast: a bakery that “looks like everything is from a lab,” but whose products are genuinely homemade and good. Reviewer Franchino Er Criminale, of *Forni criminali LAMBRATE Milano*, gave it a solid 7.5 overall, praising the homemade quality despite the sterile first impression.
He specifically liked the Focaccia con Formaggio and the Muffin Cheesecake e Cioccolato. However, the Focaccia con Pomodoro—made with raw tomato—was a noted miss. It’s a neighborhood-friendly spot that proves appearances can be deceiving, at least when it comes to the baking.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The focaccia con pomodoro earns rapturous praise for its crisp, salty crust and sweet tomato brightness, while the overall vibe is one of warm, rustic comfort that makes every bite feel like a hug.
“This focaccia with tomato looks unappealing. The tomato was added after baking and stayed raw — that's a shame because the focaccia itself is good. The raw tomato ruins it a bit.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pane e Cioccolato. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A bakery that looks like everything is from a lab, but actually the products are homemade and good. The focaccia with raw tomato is a miss, but overall a solid 7.5.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
- Cheesecake
