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Bistrot 19, La Giuncola e il Granaiolo ou Pozzarello ?

Three 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

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The Giuncola and the Granaiolo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews

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Pozzarello

Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range

6,5
FairHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

8,4/10 travellers · 1193 reviews

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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 Pozzarello 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 (6,3). 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 556 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

Bistrot 19The Giuncola and the GranaioloPozzarello
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,2
9,0
5,9
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.

PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,4
7,7
5,9
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.

PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
9,0
9,0
7,6
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.

PozzarelloGuest rating 8.9/10 from 1193 reviews: within the top-rated 42% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,6
7,8
7,3
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.

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.

Local typicality20 %editorial
7,4
8,8
6,3
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.

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”.

CriterionBistrot 19The Giuncola and the GranaioloPozzarello
Recorded price≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoPorto Santo Stefano
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 556 reviews9,4/10 · 615 reviews8,4/10 · 1193 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
CuisineTuscan cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,5
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8,5
The Giuncola and the Granaiolofrom €30 / pers.
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6,5
Pozzarellofrom €29 / pers.
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