The story
Girarrosto Mariotti is a historic Perugia rotisserie that has been turning birds over wood fire since 1964. The elderly owner adds a touch of old-world charm to this deli-style spot, which has long been a local fixture for pollo arrosto and patate arrosto.
But when YouTuber JustUs stopped by for a taste test, the results fell short of expectations. The chicken came out dry, and while the roast potatoes were better seasoned, they lacked any crunch. “Overall disappointing,” they concluded, despite the venue’s pedigree.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the legendary pollo arrosto, a perfectly roasted chicken that is the soul of the menu. The overall vibe is one of rustic, no-fuss perfection that feels like a warm embrace.
“The chicken is dry and tough, probably cooked too long with too low flame, lost too much liquid. A real shame because the lady was very nice, but the quality is poor. I give it a 5.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Girarrosto Mariotti. Most active: JustUs
A historic wood-fired rotisserie from 1964 with a lovely elderly owner, but the chicken was dry and the potatoes lacked crunch despite better seasoning; overall disappointing.
Dishes mentioned
Pollo Arrosto
The chicken is dry and tough, probably cooked too long with too low flame, lost too much liquid. A real shame because the lady was very nice, but the quality is poor. I give it a 5.
Patate Arrosto
The potatoes are slightly better than those at Gallina, but still missing the crunch. The saltiness is very pronounced, maybe too much. They are not peeled, but that's not a defect. I rate them between 5.5 and 6.
