The story
Girarrosto al 511, a rotisserie on Corso Unione Sovietica in Torino, has earned a respectable 4.2 stars overall on ReTubeIt. Though the numbers might suggest a solid local spot, one creator’s take tells a different story for the chicken-focused takeout joint.
Franchino Er Criminale, in his “Girarrosti criminali TORINO” video, was decidedly underwhelmed. He called the Pollo allo Spiedo poorly cooked, the Arancino “anemic,” and the Patate Arrosto also disappointing. He gave the experience a score of 6.75, noting it was “overall worse than Santa Rita.” For those seeking no-frills rotisserie in Torino, this venue may not be the top choice.
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
Reviewers rave about the arancino, a crispy, golden sphere of comfort. The overall vibe is rustic, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
“Anemic. The rice is completely gone, the breading is quite thick. It's a shame — everything is a bit anemic. I've eaten worse, sure, but when I go into a place and pay €2, €2.50, €3, €3.50 for an arancino, it has to be good. It has to be a nice arancino that gives me satisfaction, not something I eat and say 'yeah, okay, but I've eaten worse.' It's sufficient, barely.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Girarrosto al 511. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A disappointing rotisserie where the chicken is poorly cooked and the arancino is anemic; overall worse than Santa Rita, score 6.75.
Dishes mentioned
Arancino
Anemic. The rice is completely gone, the breading is quite thick. It's a shame — everything is a bit anemic. I've eaten worse, sure, but when I go into a place and pay €2, €2.50, €3, €3.50 for an arancino, it has to be good. It has to be a nice arancino that gives me satisfaction, not something I eat and say 'yeah, okay, but I've eaten worse.' It's sufficient, barely.
Pollo allo Spiedo
It's more seasoned than Santa Rita's, but it's cooked worse — you can't eat it. It's not bad, but it's not good either. It's just sustenance food. If you want to eat properly, cook at home and feed people well. I'd give it a 6.75 out of 10. Santa Rita is better overall.
Patate Arrosto
These have a bit more colour than Santa Rita's, but they look like yesterday's — older, more cooked, more seasoned, but old. They seem reheated from the day before.
