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
Pozzarello
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
8,4/10 travellers · 1193 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 Pozzarello (6,5). 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 Pozzarello if…
- Table set directly on the beach in Porto Santo Stefano, with sea views and a fish menu featuring named catches (cernia, spigola, pachino) between €16 and €20
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Mostly generic seaside menu: Tuscan roots limited to crostini toscani and fagioli al fiasco; few identifiable Maremma dishes.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 57 to 1193 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.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% 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.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% 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.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.9/10 from 1193 reviews: within the top-rated 42% 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.
PozzarelloModerately priced menu: paccheri artigianali, gnocchi tagliati a mano or lasagne della casa between 16 and 18 €, mains and named fish, average of 29 € consistent with what is served.
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.
PozzarelloMostly generic seaside menu: Tuscan roots limited to crostini toscani and fagioli al fiasco; few identifiable Maremma dishes.
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 | Pozzarello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 21 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto | Porto Santo Stefano |
| Traveller rating | 8,8/10 · 57 reviews | 9,5/10 · 427 reviews | 8,4/10 · 1193 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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