Bistrot 19
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 556 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
Ruote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
Terre di Giorgio
Castiglione d'Orcia · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 37 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 58 reviews
The verdict
Bistrot 19 takes the lead
Bistrot 19 scores 8,5/10, ahead of Ristoro da Poldo (8,2), Terre di Giorgio (8,1) et Ruote libere (7,9). In Grosseto, you'll find Tuscan cuisine with named products (chianina, Morellino) and a homemade giardiniera. Drawback: the menu also mixes generic dishes and a New York Cheesecake, which dilutes the regional typicity.
Choose Bistrot 19 if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,5), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix
- 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 Ristoro da Poldo 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 (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.
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 Terre di Giorgio if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 7,4) : Pici all'aglione, pappa al pomodoro, Cinta Senese pork, aged pecorino, cantucci with Vin Santo, saffron and the estate's organic olive oil: a strong Tuscan identity.
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 58 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 58 to 556 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.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Terre di GiorgioTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 58 reviews: among the top 35% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.7/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 3% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Terre di GiorgioTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 58 reviews: among the top 26% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.5/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Terre di GiorgioTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 58 reviews: among the top 29% 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.
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.
Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
Terre di GiorgioMenu at 16–26 € for mains, 7–12 € for desserts, average price 37 €: house preparation with named products, consistent without being cheap.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.
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.
Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
Terre di GiorgioPici all'aglione, pappa al pomodoro, Cinta Senese pork, aged pecorino, cantucci with Vin Santo, saffron and the estate's organic olive oil: a strong Tuscan identity.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bistrot 19 | Ristoro da Poldo | Ruote libere | Terre di Giorgio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 37 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Grosseto | Castiglione d'Orcia |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 556 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews | 9,6/10 · 58 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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