The story
Giannasi, the historic Milanese rotisserie on Piazza Bruno Buozzi, has long been a fixture of the city’s casual takeout scene. Its Pollo allo Spiedo is the main event, but opinions split sharply. Creator sandrino calls it “juicy, no dryness” and “great value,” while Franchino Er Criminale dismisses the chicken as “decent but unremarkable” and not worth the queues.
Whether you leave delighted or unconvinced, Giannasi stands firmly in Milan’s no-frills rotisserie tradition, with its Pollo allo Spiedo served alongside Patate Novelle. For those craving a reliable meal on the move, this old-school spot remains a go-to — a testament to takeout culture that endures without pretense.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Giannasi’s spit-roasted Pollo allo spiedo earns raves for its juicy, smoky flavor, while the overall vibe is one of rustic, no-fuss warmth that feels like a Sunday supper.
“This is the classic market chicken, but without that dryness you usually get — no hard crust that cracks your teeth. It's just crispy on the outside. They cook it on the spit for 2 hours to keep it juicy. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, maybe even a 9. It's my favourite.”
“It's a rotisserie chicken cooked well, doesn't stay dry, but it's a rotisserie chicken you can find hundreds of everywhere — nothing special. No spicy or special seasoning to make it better than others. The skin is even a bit flabby. In Rome I've eaten way better chickens with crispy skin. This is good because it's good, can't say anything bad, but it's a 7.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Giannasi. Most active: sandrino, Franchino Er Criminale
Giannasi is a historic Milan spot famous for its rotisserie chicken, and I loved it — juicy, no dryness, great value.
Dishes mentioned
Pollo allo Spiedo
This is the classic market chicken, but without that dryness you usually get — no hard crust that cracks your teeth. It's just crispy on the outside. They cook it on the spit for 2 hours to keep it juicy. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, maybe even a 9. It's my favourite.
An overhyped rotisserie with long queues for a decent but unremarkable chicken — not worth the wait.
Dishes mentioned
Pollo allo Spiedo
It's a rotisserie chicken cooked well, doesn't stay dry, but it's a rotisserie chicken you can find hundreds of everywhere — nothing special. No spicy or special seasoning to make it better than others. The skin is even a bit flabby. In Rome I've eaten way better chickens with crispy skin. This is good because it's good, can't say anything bad, but it's a 7.
New Potatoes
Floury new potatoes, cooked well, nice. But they're potatoes that only have one great merit: unlike many other places, they're cooked well. A bit of rosemary, they form a crust, so they're pleasant. But also a 7.
