Castello Banfi La Taverna
Montalcino · €€€€ · Gastronomic
reliability high
≈ 70 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 140 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
Trattoria Il Nibbio
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,3/10 travellers · 86 reviews
The verdict
Castello Banfi La Taverna takes the lead
Castello Banfi La Taverna scores 7,8/10, ahead of Trattoria Il Nibbio (6,7) et Saloni (6,2). Tuscan table under the vaults of the former cellars of Castello Banfi, with pici with wild boar, tortelli maremmani and Val d'Orcia pecorino. The reservation concerns the price: €70 per person, mains at €34-40.
Choose Castello Banfi La Taverna if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (7,8), level with or ahead on typicité locale
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 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.
Choose Trattoria Il Nibbio if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,2) : Average price of €25 for primi between €13 and €16 and pizzas from €7 to €10, pappardelle with wild boar at €14: gentle prices for home cooking.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 to 140 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.
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).
Il NibbioTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 66% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La TavernaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 140 reviews: within the top 40% of the catalogue.
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).
Il NibbioTraveler rating 7.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Castello Banfi La TavernaTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 140 reviews: within the top 16% of the catalogue.
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).
Il NibbioTraveler rating 7.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 92% 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.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
Il NibbioAverage price of €25 for primi between €13 and €16 and pizzas from €7 to €10, pappardelle with wild boar at €14: gentle prices for home cooking.
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.
SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Il NibbioMenu shaped by Maremma: cinghiale alla maremmana, trippa alla montemeranese, pici, pappa al pomodoro, pecorino toscano, bresaola di cinghiale.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Castello Banfi La Taverna | Saloni | Il Nibbio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 70 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,3/10 · 140 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews | 8,3/10 · 86 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€€ · Gastronomic | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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