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Cristall, Il Canto Del Gallo, Il Turchese ou Ruote libere ?

Four restaurants compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.

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Cristall

Grosseto · € · Économique

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 20 € / pers.

9,1/10 travellers · 1240 reviews

Our verdict
B

Il Canto Del Gallo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,8
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 379 reviews

C

Il Turchese

Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 34 € / pers.

9,5/10 travellers · 266 reviews

D

Ruote libere

Grosseto · €€ · Average

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews

The verdict

Il Canto Del Gallo takes the lead

Il Canto Del Gallo scores 8,8/10, ahead of Il Turchese (8,1), Ruote libere (7,9) et Cristall (7,8). The menu lines up named Maremman dishes (tortelli, pappardelle with wild boar, peposo) and an average price of €35. The main reservation concerns the wine list, which is not specified.

Choose Cristall if…

  • your budget matters: from €20 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). The menu names salumi Toscani (€15), I sapori della maremma (€12) and Lo sfizio del buttero, but it is mostly made up of pizze, burgers and generic Italian dishes.

Choose Il Canto Del Gallo if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,8), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
  • you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 6,9) : Tortelli maremmani, pappardelle with wild boar, pici, peposo maremmano, braciola al Morellino: menu mostly regional, with named local products.
  • you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 379 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Choose Il Turchese if…

  • Il Turchese is a fish restaurant in Porto Santo Stefano, with refined dishes and an average price of €34

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Italian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.

Choose Ruote libere if…

  • ruote Libere est un lieu hybride à Grosseto : cuisine, atelier vélo et hébergement, avec une carte à prix modérés (29 € en moyenne)

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.

Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 1240 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

CristallIl Canto Del GalloIl TurcheseRuote libere
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
8,3
9,0
9,0
8,3
Why these ratings?

CristallTraveler rating 9.2/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 27% of the catalog.

Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.

Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 11% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
8,7
9,5
9,2
8,7
Why these ratings?

CristallTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 18% of the catalog.

Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.

Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
7,3
9,2
8,8
7,9
Why these ratings?

CristallTraveler rating 8.8/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.

Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.

Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.4/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,7
7,6
7,4
7,7
Why these ratings?

CristallAverage price of €20 per person for a menu where pizze start at €6 and fish dishes climb to €25: the price remains consistent with what is served.

Il Canto Del GalloAverage price at €35, primi at €10-13, secondi at €10-20: the Tuscan menu remains consistent, with named products and no surcharge indicated.

Il TurcheseAverage price €34, dishes from €13 to €23 and a tasting of 3 antipasti at €23 for elaborate preparations and named products: consistent.

Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.

Local typicality20 %editorial
6,9
8,8
6,3
6,8
Why these ratings?

CristallThe menu names salumi Toscani (€15), I sapori della maremma (€12) and Lo sfizio del buttero, but it is mostly made up of pizze, burgers and generic Italian dishes.

Il Canto Del GalloTortelli maremmani, pappardelle with wild boar, pici, peposo maremmano, braciola al Morellino: menu mostly regional, with named local products.

Il TurcheseItalian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.

Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionCristallIl Canto Del GalloIl TurcheseRuote libere
Recorded price≈ 20 € / pers.≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 34 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoPorto Santo StefanoGrosseto
Traveller rating9,1/10 · 1240 reviews9,6/10 · 379 reviews9,5/10 · 266 reviews9,4/10 · 103 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighmediumhigh
CuisineItalian cuisineTuscan cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€ · Budget€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
7,8
Cristallfrom €20 / pers.
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8,8
Il Canto Del Gallofrom €35 / pers.
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8,1
Il Turchesefrom €34 / pers.
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7,9
Ruote liberefrom €29 / pers.
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