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
Ruote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
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…
- 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 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.
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
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.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
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).
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.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
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).
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.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
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).
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.
Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
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.
Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
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”.
| Criterion | Bistrot 19 | The Giuncola and the Granaiolo | Ruote libere | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Grosseto | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 556 reviews | 9,4/10 · 615 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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