The story
A Torino institution with multiple outposts, Girarrosti di Santa Rita holds a solid 4.3-star rating on the platform. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his video “Girarrosti criminali TORINO,” singles it out for its rotisserie chicken—calling it good—but finds the accompanying sides notably lacking.
He specifically cites the potatoes and supplì as disappointing elements of the takeaway experience. The hot wings and pollo allo spiedo round out the menu he tried. Despite the uneven sides, Franchino gives the entire spread a 7.5 out of 10. For those seeking a no-frills, casual local spot with no reservations, the chicken remains the draw.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The supplì earns unanimous praise, a crispy, molten-core standout. Overall, the food delivers a warm, rustic Roman soulfulness that feels both generous and unpretentious.
“The breading is okay, but inside it's cold and there's very little sauce — it's really anemic. It's been sitting there for a few hours, I think. Flavour-wise it's not bad, you can taste the meat, but it's too old. I'd fail it. I would have passed it if it were at least from today, not necessarily fresh out of the fryer.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Girarrosti di Santa Rita. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A Torino institution with many locations, where the chicken is good but the sides like potatoes and supplì are disappointing; overall a 7.5 out of 10.
Dishes mentioned
Supplì
The breading is okay, but inside it's cold and there's very little sauce — it's really anemic. It's been sitting there for a few hours, I think. Flavour-wise it's not bad, you can taste the meat, but it's too old. I'd fail it. I would have passed it if it were at least from today, not necessarily fresh out of the fryer.
Hot Wings
They're not bad. Nothing that'll blow your mind, but they're decent. The chicken is cooked well, seasoned moderately well, the cooking is right — crispy on the outside and cooked through but not too much, so it doesn't dry out. I wouldn't cross town to eat these, but it's a product that leans towards a 7 out of 10.
Pollo allo Spiedo
The chicken is good. We don't know the provenance — it's not free-range farm chicken, they process 500 chickens a day per outlet — but setting that aside, it's well cooked and well seasoned. Many places burn the outside and leave the inside raw, or overcook it so it's dry outside and dry inside. This one stays well cooked, has a nice consistency on the outside, and the meat inside is tender and not dry. It's not a 10, not a 9, but it's a good chicken.
Patate Arrosto
These are terrible. The packaging is a soggy paper carton — the paper got completely wet. The potatoes look boiled, not roasted. They don't have the flavour from the chicken drippings or any aromatisation. They're boiled potatoes with oil. Not presentable at all. I wouldn't sell these.
