The story
Tucked away on Via M. Angeloni, Rosticceria Gallina is a historic Perugia takeaway that earned a 4.5-star rating and the top spot in a local roundup from the creators at JustUs. They brought warm praise for the “excellent cannelloni” and “succulent roast chicken,” though they noted the roast potatoes were “disappointing and lacked crunch.” Even so, the trio declared it the best of the three rosticcerie they visited.
It’s an old-school, no-frills destination for classic Italian street food—the kind of place where a simple, well-executed pollo arrosto still steals the show. If you’re after perfectly crisp potatoes, you may want to look elsewhere, but for cannelloni and chicken that hit the mark, Rosticceria Gallina is a reliable Perugia staple.
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
The cannelloni steals the show at Rosticceria Gallina, earning raves for its rich, comforting flavor. The overall vibe is one of humble, satisfying Italian home cooking done right.
“The cannellone has exceptional fillings, but the pasta is a bit too soft, cooked and then kept at the counter. It's fresh pasta made by them, filled with meat, no béchamel. I think it's missing a bit of béchamel or Parmesan, but I still like it. I give it a 7.5.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Rosticceria Gallina. Most active: JustUs
A historic rosticceria in Perugia with excellent cannelloni and succulent roast chicken, though the roast potatoes were disappointing and lacked crunch; overall the best of the three visited.
Dishes mentioned
Cannelloni
The cannellone has exceptional fillings, but the pasta is a bit too soft, cooked and then kept at the counter. It's fresh pasta made by them, filled with meat, no béchamel. I think it's missing a bit of béchamel or Parmesan, but I still like it. I give it a 7.5.
Pollo Arrosto
The chicken is not dry at all, it's juicy and well-cooked, the meat easily comes off the bone. The skin isn't very crispy because it wasn't fresh from the rotisserie, but the seasoning is right, not too salty. I also like the little bone to nibble on. I give it a 6.5-7.
Patate Arrosto
The potatoes are the weak point: they lack herbs, rosemary, garlic, and they don't have the crunch I expect. They're practically boiled, no crust. They don't reach sufficiency, maybe a 5.
