Fabulous pastry! But a little upscale Great for self rewarding breakfast!read more

If you find yourself near the Mercato di Piazza Madama Cristina[1] in San Salvario, do yourself a…read morefavor and stop by Panetteria Ficini. This amazing bakery has been around since 1988, but it is much more than a place to buy bread: it's a workshop of flavor, culture, passion, and care. Here, bread is taken seriously. Stone-ground flours, ancient grains, long fermentation processes--everything is done with respect for tradition and attention to quality. From the rare and delicious salt-free Tuscan bread (pane sciapo), to the intense Nero di Castelvetrano made from Sicilian durum wheat, to vegan loaves and grape juice-fermented spelt bread--each product reflects research, craftsmanship, and passion. Some of their creations are at the intersection of anthropology, archaeology, and baking. Like the Biblical Bread (Pan Biblico), which is baked only during the Christmas season and from Lent to Easter, using ingredients mentioned in the Bible: whole grain flours (spelt, barley, malted wheat, bean flour), poppy seeds, honey, flax seeds, Dead Sea salt, and more. Unleavened and unsalted Arabic bread is a favorite of mine; it's the perfect bread to go with a nice savory cheese[2]. Alongside bread, you'll find an amazing selection of grissini (breadsticks): olive, sesame, walnut, oil, or light water-based ones. And Genovese focaccia, Recco-style focaccia, rustic pizzas (some topped with fresh cheese and vegetables), crostatas, dry pastries, and seasonal delicacies like artisan panettoni and colombe. Some of the sweets I love here are pan pepito, pan del pescatore, almond amaretti (both sweet and bitter), baci di dama, pastiera, stiacciata all'anice, an amazing pear and chocolate tart, and so much more. The long counter at Ficini draws you in: it's nearly impossible to leave with just the loaf you intended to buy. But that's the beauty of it. Good bread is one of life's purest pleasures, and at Ficini, they've made it an art form. In a city renowned for its traditions and culinary depth, Panetteria Ficini stands as proof that the most extraordinary experiences often hide in the most humble forms. For anyone who believes that food should tell stories, honor traditions, and bring people together, this gem of a bakery isn't just recommended; it's essential. ---------------------------- [1] https://commercio.comune.torino.it/mercati/mercati-allaperto/mercato-madama-cristina/ [2] If you check their website they even give suggestions on how to pair a specific type of bread with food and drinks. See "Accostamenti": https://ficinipanificio.it/ficini-in-mostra/

5 stars for their pastries, they're the best I've ever had and I live in Paris. The chocolate and…read morecaramel is to die for. 3 stars for their baguettes. Honestly the bread here is not great, it's kind of tasteless. I tried multiple times in our stay and it come up flat. Also one morning I bought a baguette and by 2pm it was rock hard 3.5 stars for their sit down section. The service is pretty slow and the layout of the tables is horrendous, especially because most people are in chunky ski outfits. But the hot chocolate is amazing! Definitely check this place out, the pastries are beyond worth it.

A very authentic, even extravagant bakery/ pastry shop. When staying in the new/lower part of town…read more- near the Prorel ski station, it is at an ideal walking distance to get your morning bread or dessert.

Beautiful pastries! It was so hard to choose. The interior is modern and not necessarily my…read morefavorite aesthetic, but that's not why you come to a place like this either. A good place to stop before we caught our train out of town.

Without exaggeration these will be the best pastries of your life. This is a must must must for any…read moretrip to Annecy!!!! The pastries are beautiful, as well as intricate and scrumptious. They are lick the bottom of the plate good. If you are a chocoholic such as myself, the all dark chocolate mousse option is to die for. If something more delicate, the cassis and violet was elegant and not heavy at all!

Yelp Review 2026 #142:…read more This small bakery is next to the hotel I was staying at and I could not be more delighted. They open early (6am-6:30pm). It wasn't crowded when we got there around 9am. They have a few tables inside and benches and a table outside. The shelves for the sweet treats were nearly empty. There are breads and croissants behind the counter. They have coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Nussschnecke: Ground hazelnut cinnamon roll. Sticky, nutty, not overly sweet, and wonderful. Mandeltortli: Walnut tort. It's like a mini pie. The crust nice and super thick. Just enough to handle the walnut filling. Latte Macchiato: Nice frothy foam and strong espresso. They have sugar and sweetener on the counter near the door. It was snowing outside so, a nice pastry and a hot drink while staying inside was the way to go before going to Matterhorn. It must be a Switzerland thing where there's only one person running a whole bakery/ shop.

We stopped in this tiny, cozy bakery to order sandwiches for our departure the following day. The…read moreyoung lady who served us was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. We ordered cheese and salami subs for 6.50chf (a great price!). There were other options including ham or just cheese. She said she'd have them for us in the morning. When we arrived to pick up she remembered us and offered to toast our subs. The sandwiches were PERFECT for our long train ride to the airport. The location is just past the train stations toward the north in Zermatt. Highly recommend anyone to stop in and grab a sandwich for the road, the hike, lunch or dinner.