Dai Citti
Pitigliano · € · Économique
reliability medium
≈ 18 € / pers.
8,5/10 travellers · 6 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
Ristoro 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 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 Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,4) : 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 7,6) : 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…
- 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 medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 6 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?
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).
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?
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).
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?
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).
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?
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.
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?
Dai CittiMenu mostly generic (kebab, hot dog, hamburger, falafel) with a few classics such as panzanella and piadine; no local product is named.
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 | Dai Citti | Pura Crocus | Ristoro da Poldo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 18 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Pitigliano | Montalcino | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 8,5/10 · 6 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill |
| Price | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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