The story
Sartón Perú Patria is a lunch-only Peruvian street food spot tucked away in Torino, quietly earning a 4.6-star reputation among local insiders. The hole-in-the-wall venue operates with casual takeout efficiency, making it a perfect midday stop for something boldly flavored. True to its tags, this is street food at its most direct and satisfying.
Franchino Er Criminale, who featured the spot in his *Etnico criminale* series, calls the marinated pork shoulder sandwich “a total hit” and says it’s “on another level” compared to the quinoa croquettes, which he also praises. The sandwich—Panino con Coppa di Maiale Marinata—is clearly the hero here. If you’re in the neighborhood during lunch hours, this is the kind of unpretentious, memorable bite that defines a great local find.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Crocchette di quinoa, a standout dish that embodies the restaurant’s warm, comforting soul. The overall vibe is one of heartfelt, home-style Peruvian cooking.
“These are quinoa croquettes, breaded and fried, served with sauces and avocado on top. There's cheese inside that stretches. The flavour is very good, interesting, but the breading gets soggy from all the sauces, so texture-wise it's not my favourite. The filling is good, the cheese is stringy. I can't identify the yellow sauce underneath — I'd like to know what it is. Overall nice but not mind-blowing.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Sartón Perú Patria. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A Peruvian street food spot open only at lunch, serving incredible marinated pork shoulder sandwiches that are a total hit. The croquettes are good but the sandwich is on another level.
Dishes mentioned
Crocchette di Quinoa
These are quinoa croquettes, breaded and fried, served with sauces and avocado on top. There's cheese inside that stretches. The flavour is very good, interesting, but the breading gets soggy from all the sauces, so texture-wise it's not my favourite. The filling is good, the cheese is stringy. I can't identify the yellow sauce underneath — I'd like to know what it is. Overall nice but not mind-blowing.
Panino con Coppa di Maiale Marinata
This is a sandwich with pork shoulder that they marinate for a day in their herbs and black beer, then roast in the oven. The bread is a bit burnt — I was about to complain — but the bite shut me up. The meat is incredible, it smells almost like kebab. There's a white sauce, I think it's yogurt and cucumber — it's fresh, not invasive, and it pairs perfectly with the spiced marinated pork. This is a hit. I'd give it a 9 or 9.5 just for the sandwich. The price is honest at €9.
