From Anna to the Rocchette
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€€ · High-end
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 473 reviews
L'Arpione
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability medium
≈ 40 € / pers.
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
The verdict
Pura Crocus and Da Anna alle Rocchette neck and neck
8,0 versus 7,7: 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 Da Anna alle Rocchette if…
- fish restaurant in Castiglione della Pescaia, set in a tennis club with a large parking lot and outdoor tables under the pines
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Reimagined pappa di mare, octopus with wild chicory, fish from Castiglione's boats: a genuine local anchorage, without any iconic Maremman dishes.
Choose L’Arpione if…
- contemporary Tuscan seafood cuisine by chef Jenel Grigore, with house-made bottarga, pici and trippa alla Fiorentina in Castiglione della Pescaia
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Tuscan cuisine with pici, trippa alla Fiorentina and a reinterpreted cacciuco, plus local mazzancolle: several regional markers despite a reinterpreted menu.
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,3) : Regional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,4) : 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
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.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 to 473 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?
From Anna to the RocchetteTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 473 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalogue.
L'ArpioneChef Jenel Grigore identified, house-made bottarga and pici/fettuccine on the menu: signs of a carefully crafted cuisine, without exceptional products described.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% 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).
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchetteTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 473 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalogue.
L'ArpioneWelcome and service not specified: no provided fact describes the reception, the wait, or how the meal unfolds.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% 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).
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchetteTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 473 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalogue.
L'ArpioneJust steps from the seafront and the historic center, a venue described as romantic and well kept, but without a direct sea view: a pleasant setting.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% 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).
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchettePrimi at €18 with pasta from the pastificio di Gragnano, secondi at €20-22: a coherent menu, but €50 per person in the upper range.
L'ArpioneDishes priced at €12.5–19, desserts at €6.5, average of €40 per person for a menu featuring named products and house-made bottarga: consistent.
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.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchetteReimagined pappa di mare, octopus with wild chicory, fish from Castiglione's boats: a genuine local anchorage, without any iconic Maremman dishes.
L'ArpioneTuscan cuisine with pici, trippa alla Fiorentina and a reinterpreted cacciuco, plus local mazzancolle: several regional markers despite a reinterpreted menu.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | From Anna to the Rocchette | L'Arpione | Pura Crocus | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Castiglione della Pescaia | Castiglione della Pescaia | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 473 reviews | not specified | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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