Bistrot 19
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 556 reviews
The Giuncola and the Granaiolo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews
La Lanterna
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 2014 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
The verdict
Bistrot 19 and La Giuncola e il Granaiolo neck and neck
8,5 versus 8,5: 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 Bistrot 19 if…
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 556 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
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 La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 7,4) : Mostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
Choose La Lanterna if…
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (5,8). Menu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…
- à Grosseto, Ristoro da Poldo propose une carte de viande et de mer avec tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina et pici, pour un prix moyen de 29 €
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,4). Tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 259 to 2014 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 28 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 6% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.7/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 3% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 49% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.5/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 2014 reviews: ahead of 83% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19For €35 on average, you get main courses at €16, such as the Morellino fillet and a homemade giardiniera: the value is consistent.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloFirst courses at €12-15, side dishes at €5, mains €14-18 for an average of €30 per person: moderate for house-made dishes with named ingredients.
La LanternaAverage price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
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?
Bistrot 19You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
La LanternaMenu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
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 | Bistrot 19 | The Giuncola and the Granaiolo | La Lanterna | Ristoro da Poldo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Follonica | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 556 reviews | 9,4/10 · 615 reviews | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Pizzeria | Meat & grill |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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