After Milan, Filante brings its pizza by the slice to Monza too
F ilante is coming to Monza. The slice-by-slice pizzeria founded by Federico Delunas will open on October 7th at Via Manfredo Camperio 7/9, following the Milanese openings on Corso Sempione and Piazzale Susa.
The dough and the processing
"Our goal is to elevate pizza by the slice, offering a soft, pan-baked pizza with a crispy base and a full mozzarella topping," said Federico Delunas, founder of Filante, for the occasion. "A tasty, light, and authentic product, best enjoyed in a youthful, convivial atmosphere." The starting point is a semi-whole wheat type 1 flour, chosen for its higher fiber content than 00 flours, combined with a highly hydrated dough. The leavening process takes place in three phases and lasts over 24 hours, allowing the dough to mature; baking in an electric oven completes the process with a uniform result. This is where the texture that distinguishes Filante's slices comes from: soft and airy, yet with a crispier base.
From the slice to the flavors on the menu
The 45-centimeter pan is divided into six slices for the regular version, or into four for those who choose a larger portion. The Margherita remains the most popular pizza among Milanese restaurants, but the menu also features the Filante, with tomato, double mozzarella, and oregano, and the Bufalotto, finished off with buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. For those seeking richer combinations, there's the Giallorosso, with baked red and yellow cherry tomatoes, stracciatella, and homemade basil pesto, and the Ribelle, where creamy 'nduja meets caramelized red onion, stracciatella, and crumbled taralli. Alongside pizzas, the restaurant offers salads and homemade desserts, from tiramisu by the glass to a variety of New York cheesecake variations.
Prices range from €6.50 to €14.50 for the largest and most generous slices, with an average bill of €17 for those sitting at a table, both at lunch and dinner. That said, outside service remains key: Filante relies on its exclusive partnership with Glovo for takeout and delivery.
