Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare
Porto Santo Stefano · € · Budget
reliability high
≈ 21 € / pers.
8,8/10 travellers · 57 reviews
L'Uva e Il Malto
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 427 reviews
Poco Loco
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 48 reviews
The verdict
L'Uva e Il Malto takes the lead
L'Uva e Il Malto scores 8,3/10, ahead of Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare (7,4) et Poco Loco (7,0). Restaurant in Grosseto distinguished by two gamberi, with pici with bottarga di Orbetello, filetto di Chianina and an emphasis on fish, for an average price of €40. The menu also includes foie gras and pane carasau, which slightly dilutes its Maremman roots.
Choose Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (9,1 vs 7,3) : The menu is largely regional: cinghiale, peposo di razza maremmana, pici, pecorino toscano, Cinta Senese and Morellino di Scansano are named.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : The average price of €21 matches a menu where the pasta is handmade (pici al tartufo €20) and the regional dishes named.
- your budget matters: from €21 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose L'Uva e Il Malto if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,3), across all criteria
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 427 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Pici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Choose Poco Loco if…
- in Porto Santo Stefano, this table mixes fish and meat, with clam pasta, a grigliata mista and named Tuscan wines at moderate prices
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). A few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 48 to 427 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?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 57 reviews: ranked behind 54% of the catalog.
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 57 reviews: ranked behind 70% of the catalog.
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 56% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 57 reviews: ranked behind 88% of the catalog.
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareThe average price of €21 matches a menu where the pasta is handmade (pici al tartufo €20) and the regional dishes named.
L'Uva e Il MaltoMain courses from €13 to €25, desserts at €6, water at €3, portions described as generous: named products (Chianina, bottarga) at prices consistent with an average of €40.
Poco LocoNamed dishes (gambero rosso, entrecôte, tonno rosso) priced between €18 and €25, Tuscan wines at €15-20, and generous portions: good value for €35.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareThe menu is largely regional: cinghiale, peposo di razza maremmana, pici, pecorino toscano, Cinta Senese and Morellino di Scansano are named.
L'Uva e Il MaltoPici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Poco LocoA few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare | L'Uva e Il Malto | Poco Loco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 21 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto | Porto Santo Stefano |
| Traveller rating | 8,8/10 · 57 reviews | 9,5/10 · 427 reviews | 9,3/10 · 48 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill |
| Price | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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