The story
Along the Flaminia highway in Fossato di Vico, Ristorante Cris is an unpretentious truckers’ trattoria that earned a loyal following—no frills, just honest, abundant food. The YouTube creator JustUs, visiting twice, called it “simple but satisfying,” praising the Antipasto Misto and Strangozzi al Sugo among the first courses, and deeming the Grilled Mixed Meat “decent.” The place gained notoriety after appearing on Chef Rubio’s “Camionisti in Trattoria,” and it lives up to that reputation with hearty, family-style portions.
In a second visit, JustUs highlighted the “impressive portions” of Misto di Salumi, Pasta al Ragù, and Bistecchina di Collo d’Agnellino, calling the meal “hearty.” The vibe is casual and old-school—a local spot where the food speaks for itself. For travelers seeking a no-nonsense meal that delivers on flavor and generosity, Ristorante Cris is a welcome pit stop on the Strada Statale Flaminia.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 11 dish mentions say about the food
“We have a small savory tart.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Ristorante Cris. Most active: JustUs
We went to Ristorante Cris in Fossato di Vico, a truckers' trattoria, and had a big meal with mixed cold cuts, pasta ragù, and lamb steak; the portions are impressive and the food is hearty.
Dishes mentioned
Misto di Salumi
We have a mixed platter with two different types of salami, capocollo, and prosciutto crudo.
Tortino
We have a small savory tart.
Crostini Misti con Sughetti
We have mixed crostini with various little sauces.
Torta Salata
We have a savory cake.
Pecorino
We also have some pecorino cheese.
- JustUsLoved
MANGIAMO IN UNA TRATTORIA DA CAMIONISTI a Fossato di Vico | Ristorante Cris · @ 16:04
We visited Ristorante Cris, a trattoria in Fossato di Vico that appeared on Chef Rubio's 'Camionisti in Trattoria'. We had a simple but satisfying meal: great antipasto and primi, decent secondi. The place is unpretentious, known for honest, abundant food. We left satisfied.
Dishes mentioned
Antipasto Misto
We shared a mixed antipasto platter with cured meats, a vegetable flan, crostini, and pecorino. The vegetable flan is fresh and delicate, really good. The crostini are made with the same sauces they use for pasta, tasty. The cured meats are fresh, the cheeses are good. Simple stuff done right, exactly what we expected.
Strangozzi al Sugo
We ordered strangozzi, a local pasta made with just water and flour, no eggs. The sugo is flavorful, with a bit of guanciale. The pasta is a bit slippery because it was rolled with steel rollers on a steel counter, not wood. The portion is generous. It's simple but really good — exactly the kind of honest pasta you'd expect here.
Gnocchi al Sugo d'Oca
The gnocchi are store-bought, not homemade, but still good quality. The goose ragù on top is excellent — rich, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The portion is huge. I wish the gnocchi were handmade, but the sauce really saves it. Overall, a very satisfying primi.
Grigliatina Mista
The mixed grill came with sausage, lamb chop, sheep meat, and cicoria ripassata (sautéed chicory). The sausage is a bit drier than the one we had in Arezzo, but still good. The lamb is cut too thin and gets cold quickly, but the cooking is fine. The cicoria is well done, not frozen. The whole thing is honest, no frills, nothing to complain about but nothing outstanding either.
