The story
In Castilenti, Perilli has earned a reputation as the region's definitive source for arrosticini. Sentieri Golosi calls it "the absolute king of arrosticini in Abruzzo," noting the meat is incredibly tender and free of any gamey scent. This no-frills, rustic spot focuses on traditional Abruzzese street food, with outdoor seating and no reservations—pure local character.
While the house antipasto exists, Sentieri Golosi advises skipping it to concentrate entirely on the skewers: the traditional and handmade arrosticini, along with fegatini (liver skewers), are the stars. Finish with a tiramisù. Perilli is a casual, no-frills local spot that prioritizes quality over ceremony.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Perilli’s tiramisù earns ecstatic praise for its airy, coffee-soaked perfection, while the overall vibe is one of warm, rustic comfort that feels both timeless and deeply satisfying.
“For dessert we got tiramisu. It's quite white, I have to say. I'm scared there might be sheep in it. I think this is really classic, the real one. Not like that cake I tried in another video. This is different, but good. I taste a good coffee. The biscuit is thick. It has a very classic taste, but I don't understand why it's so white, like pure white. It's white but creamy. I thought it would be fluffy but it's creamy. There's probably some cream in it. Anyway, it's okay, it works.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Perilli. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
Perilli in Castilenti is the absolute king of arrosticini in Abruzzo — the meat is incredibly tender, flavorful, and without any gamey smell, making it a must-visit for any meat lover, though the house antipasto is best skipped in favor of focusing entirely on the skewers.
Dishes mentioned
- Antipasto Misto
Arrosticini di Fegatini
I try the liver arrosticini. I was a bit scared but I trust this place. It's really good, tastes like meat, you can't even tell it's liver. This guy is a true professional of arrosticini. This is the best place for arrosticini ever for me. It doesn't feel like liver at all, it feels like a tender piece of meat. I was afraid it might get chewy cooked this way in small pieces, but it's soft, flavorful, and those little bits of sheep fat here and there give it an extra aroma and help keep it tender.
Arrosticini Tradizionali
Look at the face on this one. This is illegal. This is even better than the liver ones, I swear. The meat is incredibly tender, incredibly tender, and it has zero sheepy smell, zero. It's delicious. Mimmo is truly a grand master, a black belt of arrosticini. For me, number one. I ate another one while filming. This is so good. 10 out of 10. This place is fantastic, really really good. If you're passing through, you have to try it.
Arrosticini Fatti a Mano
I close the lid so they don't cool down. Wow, this skewer. Every skewer is different but all are fabulous. This place makes you forget everything else, the whole world, and just come here. It's so good. This is sheep meat? It's going well. You can taste a different flavor but no smell. It's pure pleasure. I want to understand the taste difference with the handmade ones. I taste one with fat. The fat is incredible. It's hard to choose between traditional and handmade because both are great. This sheep meat is incredibly tender. What kind of sheep do they have here in Abruzzo? Unbelievable meat.
Tiramisù
For dessert we got tiramisu. It's quite white, I have to say. I'm scared there might be sheep in it. I think this is really classic, the real one. Not like that cake I tried in another video. This is different, but good. I taste a good coffee. The biscuit is thick. It has a very classic taste, but I don't understand why it's so white, like pure white. It's white but creamy. I thought it would be fluffy but it's creamy. There's probably some cream in it. Anyway, it's okay, it works.
