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Bistrot 19, La Giuncola e il Granaiolo, Pura Crocus ou Saloni ?

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

Pura Crocus

Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews

D

Saloni

Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale

6,2
FairHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 50 € / pers.

9,7/10 travellers · 7 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…

  • your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Choose Pura Crocus if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,8) : Handmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
  • your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Choose Saloni if…

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

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). A few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.

Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 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 GranaioloPura CrocusSaloni
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,2
9,0
7,9
5,6
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.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.

SaloniTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 7 reviews: behind 88% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).

Service15 %calculated
9,4
7,7
8,3
5,6
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.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.

SaloniTraveler rating 10.0/10 on 7 reviews: behind 86% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).

Setting15 %calculated
9,0
9,0
6,7
5,7
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.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.

SaloniTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 7 reviews: behind 84% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).

Value for money20 %editorial
7,6
7,8
8,2
7,2
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.

Pura CrocusHandmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.

SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.

Local typicality20 %editorial
7,4
8,8
8,6
6,9
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.

Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.

SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.

Features

Price, village, amenities

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

CriterionBistrot 19The Giuncola and the GranaioloPura CrocusSaloni
Recorded price≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 50 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoMontalcinoMontalcino
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 556 reviews9,4/10 · 615 reviews9,2/10 · 160 reviews9,7/10 · 7 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighmedium
CuisineTuscan cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€€ · High-end
8,5
Bistrot 19from €35 / pers.
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8,5
The Giuncola and the Granaiolofrom €30 / pers.
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8,0
Pura Crocusfrom €30 / pers.
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6,2
Salonifrom €50 / pers.
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