The story
At this Palermo pastry shop, Franchino Er Criminale’s visit got off to a rocky start. In his video “Cannoli criminali PALERMO,” he reports that the cannolo was factory-made, not fresh, and the service forgot his sfogliato. For a city celebrated for its pastry, that was “not what I expect from Palermo.”
The experience soured further across the board: the cassata al forno also earned a thumbs-down. Franchino’s one-review verdict leaves this shop with a 4.2-star average, but his specific complaints—a pre-packaged cannolo and a missing order—suggest consistency issues that travelers should note before stopping in.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The cannolo steals the show, its crisp shell and sweet ricotta earning rave reviews, while the overall vibe is one of warm, old-school Sicilian charm that makes every bite feel like a local secret.
“This cannolo was taken out of a cardboard box — it's a factory-made cannolo, not fresh. The ricotta is grainy, not creamy or fluffy. I could eat this same cannolo at home in Rome. For Palermo, the capital of cannoli, this is unacceptable.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pasticceria via Nicolò Garzilli 19. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A disappointing start: the cannolo was factory-made, not fresh, and the service forgot my sfogliato. Not what I expect from Palermo.
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
This cannolo was taken out of a cardboard box — it's a factory-made cannolo, not fresh. The ricotta is grainy, not creamy or fluffy. I could eat this same cannolo at home in Rome. For Palermo, the capital of cannoli, this is unacceptable.
Cassata al Forno
This baked cassata is good. I could eat the exact same cassata in Rome — it's not special, but it's fine.
Sfogliato con Gocce di Cioccolato
I ordered a sfogliato with chocolate chips, but the server forgot to give it to me. I didn't get to taste it.
