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Bistrot 19, La Giuncola e il Granaiolo, Le Chiuse ou Ruote libere ?

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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Bistrot 19

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 556 reviews

B

The Giuncola and the Granaiolo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews

C

Le Chiuse

Manciano · €€ · Moderate

8,3
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 31 € / pers.

9,7/10 travellers · 98 reviews

D

Ruote libere

Grosseto · €€ · Average

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 103 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…

  • 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 La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…

  • In Grosseto, a Maremma menu: tortello di ghigo, pappardelle al cinghiale, peposo dell'Impruneta and bistecca alla fiorentina, around €30 per person

Choose Le Chiuse if…

  • you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 98 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Choose Ruote libere if…

  • your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,8). A few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.

Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 98 to 615 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

Bistrot 19The Giuncola and the GranaioloLe ChiuseRuote libere
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,2
9,0
8,3
8,3
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.

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

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,4
7,7
8,7
8,7
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.

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

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
9,0
9,0
8,8
7,9
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.

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

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,6
7,8
7,4
7,7
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.

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

Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.

Local typicality20 %editorial
7,4
8,8
8,7
6,8
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.

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

Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.

Features

Price, village, amenities

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

CriterionBistrot 19The Giuncola and the GranaioloLe ChiuseRuote libere
Recorded price≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 31 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoMancianoGrosseto
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 556 reviews9,4/10 · 615 reviews9,7/10 · 98 reviews9,4/10 · 103 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
CuisineTuscan cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,5
Bistrot 19from €35 / pers.
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8,5
The Giuncola and the Granaiolofrom €30 / pers.
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8,3
Le Chiusefrom €31 / pers.
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7,9
Ruote liberefrom €29 / pers.
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