Artidoro
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 384 reviews
Il Turchese
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 34 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 266 reviews
Pier 26
Porto Santo Stefano · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 493 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
The verdict
Artidoro and Ristoro da Poldo neck and neck
8,4 versus 8,2: 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 7,6) : 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.
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 384 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Il Turchese if…
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 266 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Italian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.
Choose Molo 26 if…
- Molo 26 focuses on local fish and carefully prepared Mediterranean cuisine in Porto Santo Stefano, with products such as chianina and Gillardeau oysters
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Beef tagliata at €17, pici at €12, desserts at €6, for an average price of €29: a menu that is well-kept and coherent, without being a low-cost address.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 259 to 493 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
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.7/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 11% of the catalog.
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 42% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.4/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.1/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.4/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
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.
Il TurcheseAverage price €34, dishes from €13 to €23 and a tasting of 3 antipasti at €23 for elaborate preparations and named products: consistent.
Pier 26Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
Ristoro da PoldoBeef tagliata at €17, pici at €12, desserts at €6, for an average price of €29: a menu that is well-kept and coherent, without being a low-cost address.
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroSea menu with named Tuscan products (bottarga, pecorino riserva, vinsanto, fegatini) but international touches (coconut-mojito bavarese).
Il TurcheseItalian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.
Pier 26Locally caught fish, chianina and cantucci e vinsanto named. The menu is creative Mediterranean, with few classic Maremma dishes.
Ristoro da PoldoTortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Artidoro | Il Turchese | Pier 26 | Ristoro da Poldo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 34 € / pers. | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,5/10 · 384 reviews | 9,5/10 · 266 reviews | 9,2/10 · 493 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high | high |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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