Casetta di Valentina
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 264 reviews
Il Frantoino
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability medium
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 435 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
The verdict
Il Frantoino and Casetta di Valentina neck and neck
8,4 versus 8,2: 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 Casetta di Valentina if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (9,1 vs 8,6) : Strong regional character: pici, tortello maremmano, cinghiale, Morellino, pecorino, chianina and named producers; a few generic dishes remain marginal.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Average price of €30 for dishes priced at €15-20, fresh pasta and named products: consistent, but the grilled meat charged by the hectogram can drive up the bill.
Choose Il Frantoino if…
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 435 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Menu centered on flavored oil, bruschette, crostini and a tagliere of salumi and cheeses, with a tasting named Maremma; few precise regional dishes.
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
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,6). Regional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 160 to 435 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?
Casetta di ValentinaGuest rating 9.3/10 from 264 reviews: among the top 27% rated in the catalog.
Il FrantoinoTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 435 reviews: within the top 6% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Casetta di ValentinaGuest rating 9.0/10 from 264 reviews: among the top 49% rated in the catalog.
Il FrantoinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 435 reviews: among the top 33% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Casetta di ValentinaGuest rating 9.3/10 from 264 reviews: among the top 22% rated in the catalog.
Il FrantoinoTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 435 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Casetta di ValentinaAverage price of €30 for dishes priced at €15-20, fresh pasta and named products: consistent, but the grilled meat charged by the hectogram can drive up the bill.
Il FrantoinoTasting menus at €30 with wine included (liter), tagliere, crostini, dolce and caffè, and an aperitivo buffet at €15: complete options at moderate prices.
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.
Why these ratings?
Casetta di ValentinaStrong regional character: pici, tortello maremmano, cinghiale, Morellino, pecorino, chianina and named producers; a few generic dishes remain marginal.
Il FrantoinoMenu centered on flavored oil, bruschette, crostini and a tagliere of salumi and cheeses, with a tasting named Maremma; few precise regional dishes.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Casetta di Valentina | Il Frantoino | Pura Crocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Castiglione della Pescaia | Castiglione della Pescaia | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 264 reviews | 9,6/10 · 435 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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