Ambrogia

In west Milan, a small kosher bakery is catching the eye and palate of local residents. Ambrogia ‘Il Forno’, opened by Francesca Gatti Rodorigo and Federica Ferrari, offers a welcome twist for anyone who loves great breakfasts and Jewish baking traditions.

Named after Milan’s patron saint, Sant’Ambrogio, the bakery has a clear mission: to rethink breakfast by swapping the traditional michetta roll for fresh bakes that follow kosher rules.

A distinctive trait of Ambrogia is its strategic setting in the heart of a long-established Jewish community. Alongside the well-known sciùre of corso Vercelli, the neighbourhood is home to Jewish schools, synagogues, kosher butchers and grocery shops.

Francesca and Federica studied the area and its needs carefully before opening Ambrogia. Their bakery is not just a place to buy fresh bread, but also serves speciality coffee from Lot Zero roastery, rounding off the morning experience nicely.

Among the favourites is the cinnamon babka, soft, fragrant and reminiscent of Israel. The babka is just one example of the Jewish baking traditions on offer at Ambrogia. The Challà, the classic slightly sweet braided loaf eaten during Shabbat, is not to be missed with its golden crust.

Ambrogia ‘Il Forno’ is more than just a bakery; it is a spot celebrating Jewish tradition with a contemporary touch. Combining fresh bakes, a welcoming atmosphere and deep respect for tradition, Ambrogia is set to become a go-to for breakfast lovers in west Milan.