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Artidoro, Bistrot 19, Cristall ou Le Chiuse ?

Four restaurants compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.

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Artidoro

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,5/10 travellers · 384 reviews

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Bistrot 19

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 556 reviews

C

Cristall

Grosseto · € · Économique

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 20 € / pers.

9,1/10 travellers · 1240 reviews

D

Le Chiuse

Manciano · €€ · Moderate

8,3
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 31 € / pers.

9,7/10 travellers · 98 reviews

The verdict

Bistrot 19 and Artidoro neck and neck

8,5 versus 8,4: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.

Choose Artidoro if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,7) : Starters and pasta at €13, fish at €17, desserts at €7, i.e. €35 per person: named products and carefully prepared dishes at gentle prices.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,2). Sea menu with named Tuscan products (bottarga, pecorino riserva, vinsanto, fegatini) but international touches (coconut-mojito bavarese).

Choose Bistrot 19 if…

  • In Grosseto, you'll find Tuscan cuisine featuring named local products (chianina, Morellino) and a homemade giardiniera.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,4). You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.

Choose Cristall if…

  • your budget matters: from €20 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). The menu names salumi Toscani (€15), I sapori della maremma (€12) and Lo sfizio del buttero, but it is mostly made up of pizze, burgers and generic Italian dishes.

Choose Le Chiuse if…

  • you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 7,4) : Very Maremma menu: acquacotta, zuppa maremmana, tortelli maremmani, cinghiale alla cacciatora, Morellino di Scansano DOCG wines and named pecorino.
  • you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 98 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,4). Moderate menu: first courses at 13-15 €, second courses at 15-18 €, named products (pecorino, maremmana); but bottled wines rise to 45 €.

Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 98 to 1240 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

ArtidoroBistrot 19CristallLe Chiuse
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,4
9,2
8,3
8,3
Why these ratings?

ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.7/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.

Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 6% of the catalog.

CristallTraveler rating 9.2/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 27% of the catalog.

Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 27% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,0
9,4
8,7
8,7
Why these ratings?

ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.

Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.7/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 3% of the catalog.

CristallTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 18% of the catalog.

Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 18% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
7,9
9,0
7,3
8,8
Why these ratings?

ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.1/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.

Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.5/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.

CristallTraveler rating 8.8/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.

Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
8,2
7,6
7,7
7,4
Why these ratings?

ArtidoroStarters and pasta at €13, fish at €17, desserts at €7, i.e. €35 per person: named products and carefully prepared dishes at gentle prices.

Bistrot 19For €35 on average, you get main courses at €16, such as the Morellino fillet and a homemade giardiniera: the value is consistent.

CristallAverage price of €20 per person for a menu where pizze start at €6 and fish dishes climb to €25: the price remains consistent with what is served.

Le ChiuseModerate menu: first courses at 13-15 €, second courses at 15-18 €, named products (pecorino, maremmana); but bottled wines rise to 45 €.

Local typicality20 %editorial
7,2
7,4
6,9
8,7
Why these ratings?

ArtidoroSea menu with named Tuscan products (bottarga, pecorino riserva, vinsanto, fegatini) but international touches (coconut-mojito bavarese).

Bistrot 19You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.

CristallThe menu names salumi Toscani (€15), I sapori della maremma (€12) and Lo sfizio del buttero, but it is mostly made up of pizze, burgers and generic Italian dishes.

Le ChiuseVery Maremma menu: acquacotta, zuppa maremmana, tortelli maremmani, cinghiale alla cacciatora, Morellino di Scansano DOCG wines and named pecorino.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionArtidoroBistrot 19CristallLe Chiuse
Recorded price≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 20 € / pers.≈ 31 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoGrossetoManciano
Traveller rating9,5/10 · 384 reviews9,6/10 · 556 reviews9,1/10 · 1240 reviews9,7/10 · 98 reviews
Reliability of our scoremediumhighhighhigh
CuisineFish & seafoodTuscan cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€ · Budget€€ · Mid-range
8,4
Artidorofrom €35 / pers.
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8,5
Bistrot 19from €35 / pers.
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7,8
Cristallfrom €20 / pers.
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8,3
Le Chiusefrom €31 / pers.
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