Castello Banfi La Taverna
Montalcino · €€€€ · Gastronomic
reliability high
≈ 70 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 140 reviews
Il Vecchio Mulino
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,0/10 travellers · 105 reviews
L'Uva e Il Malto
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 427 reviews
The verdict
L'Uva e Il Malto takes the lead
L'Uva e Il Malto scores 8,3/10, ahead of Castello Banfi La Taverna (7,8) et Il Vecchio Mulino (7,1). Restaurant in Grosseto distinguished by two gamberi, with pici with bottarga di Orbetello, filetto di Chianina and an emphasis on fish, for an average price of €40. The menu also includes foie gras and pane carasau, which slightly dilutes its Maremman roots.
Choose Castello Banfi La Taverna if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,3) : Very regional menu: pici with wild boar, tortelli maremmani, ribollita, Val d'Orcia pecorino, Poggio alle Mura oil; few dishes outside the repertoire.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (6,8). €70 per person in the luxury range: mains at €34-40, bistecca at €115 for two. Named products and homemade pasta, but a high bill.
Choose Il Vecchio Mulino if…
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,1). Five Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
Choose L'Uva e Il Malto if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,3), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 427 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Pici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 105 to 427 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?
Castello Banfi La TavernaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 140 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalogue.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 105 reviews: within the top 48% of the catalog.
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La TavernaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 140 reviews: within the top 40% of the catalogue.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 105 reviews: behind 61% of the catalog.
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La TavernaTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 140 reviews: within the top 16% of the catalogue.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 105 reviews: behind 70% of the catalog.
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La Taverna€70 per person in the luxury range: mains at €34-40, bistecca at €115 for two. Named products and homemade pasta, but a high bill.
Il Vecchio MulinoPizzas at €7 to €15 and desserts at €6 to €8, for an average of €25 per person: consistent, with a named Chianina IGP, but supplements of €1 to €2.
L'Uva e Il MaltoMain courses from €13 to €25, desserts at €6, water at €3, portions described as generous: named products (Chianina, bottarga) at prices consistent with an average of €40.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La TavernaVery regional menu: pici with wild boar, tortelli maremmani, ribollita, Val d'Orcia pecorino, Poggio alle Mura oil; few dishes outside the repertoire.
Il Vecchio MulinoFive Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
L'Uva e Il MaltoPici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Castello Banfi La Taverna | Il Vecchio Mulino | L'Uva e Il Malto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 70 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,3/10 · 140 reviews | 9,0/10 · 105 reviews | 9,5/10 · 427 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Pizzeria | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€€ · Gastronomic | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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