Dai Citti
Pitigliano · € · Économique
reliability medium
≈ 18 € / pers.
8,5/10 travellers · 6 reviews
La Terra di Nello
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 560 reviews
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
La Terra di Nello takes the lead
La Terra di Nello scores 8,9/10, ahead of Pura Crocus (8,0), Saloni (6,2) et Dai Citti (5,8). Rural osteria in Castiglione della Pescaia: entirely regional Tuscan menu (pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina), about €40 per person. Country and rustic atmosphere, claimed without gastronomic pretension.
Choose Dai Citti if…
- your budget matters: from €18 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (5,8). Menu mostly generic (kebab, hot dog, hamburger, falafel) with a few classics such as panzanella and piadine; no local product is named.
Choose La Terra di Nello if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,9), level with or ahead on typicité locale
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 560 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,7) : 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 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 6 to 560 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?
Dai CittiTraveler rating 8.0/10 from 6 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
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?
Dai CittiTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 6 reviews: behind 90% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
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?
Dai CittiTraveler rating 8.3/10 from 6 reviews: behind 92% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
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?
Dai CittiAverage price of €18 and moderate menu (piadina €7.50, panini €7 to €10, cold dishes €7 to €10) consistent with the offer; no house-made or named product is noted.
La Terra di NelloHomemade pasta at €12-13, starters at €12-14 and desserts at €7, with chianina named: gentle prices for carefully prepared cuisine, consistent with an average of €40 per person.
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?
Dai CittiMenu mostly generic (kebab, hot dog, hamburger, falafel) with a few classics such as panzanella and piadine; no local product is named.
La Terra di NelloEntirely Tuscan menu: pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, classic Tuscan paté di fegatini and veal sweetbreads.
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 | Dai Citti | La Terra di Nello | Pura Crocus | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 18 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Pitigliano | Castiglione della Pescaia | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 8,5/10 · 6 reviews | 9,7/10 · 560 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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