Duel · Restaurants · 4 addresses
Enoteca Svanen, Il Passaggio by Capanna, Ristoro da Poldo 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.
Enoteca Svanen
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 372 reviews
Il Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
Ruote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
The verdict
Enoteca Svanen takes the lead
Enoteca Svanen scores 8,7/10, ahead of Il Passaggio by Capanna (8,2), Ristoro da Poldo (8,2) et Ruote libere (7,9). In Montalcino, the Enoteca Svanen offers a very regional Tuscan menu (pici, cinghiale, Chianina, Brunello) at an average price of €30. The terrace view and continuous service are mentioned, but portion sizes are not specified.
Choose Enoteca Svanen if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,7), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (9,2 vs 8,2) : Very regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,7) : Moderate menu: starters at €10, several dishes at €15 or €18, desserts at €5, with named products (Chianina, Pecorino di Pienza, Brunello); average €30.
Choose Il Passaggio by Capanna if…
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,2). Tuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price 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.
Choose Ruote libere if…
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
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 : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 372 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?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 22% of the catalog.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenModerate menu: starters at €10, several dishes at €15 or €18, desserts at €5, with named products (Chianina, Pecorino di Pienza, Brunello); average €30.
Il Passaggio by CapannaAverage price at 50 € and upscale range: dishes at 18-25 € and desserts at 12-20 € remain consistent, without being budget-friendly.
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.
Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenVery regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
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.
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”.
| Criterion | Enoteca Svanen | Il Passaggio by Capanna | Ristoro da Poldo | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Grosseto | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 372 reviews | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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