ACastello Banfi La Taverna
Montalcino · €€€€ · Gastronomic
reliability high
≈ 70 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 140 reviews
BPura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
CRistoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
The verdict
Ristoro da Poldo and Pura Crocus neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,0: 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 Castello Banfi La Taverna if…
- Tuscan table under the vaults of the former wine cellars of Castello Banfi, with wild boar pici, Maremma tortelli and Val d'Orcia pecorino
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 Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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.
Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 259 reviews, the best rating 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.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 140 to 259 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.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La TavernaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 140 reviews: within the top 40% of the catalogue.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in 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.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
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.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Castello Banfi La Taverna | Pura Crocus | Ristoro da Poldo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 70 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,3/10 · 140 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill |
| Price | €€€€ · Gastronomic | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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