AEnoteca Svanen
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 372 reviews
BIl Vecchio Mulino
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,0/10 travellers · 105 reviews
CPbeach
Bolsena · € · Budget
reliability medium
≈ 21 € / pers.
7,9/10 travellers · 12 reviews
The verdict
Enoteca Svanen takes the lead
Enoteca Svanen scores 8,7/10, ahead of Il Vecchio Mulino (7,1) et Pbeach (5,9). 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 7,1) : 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 7,6) : Moderate menu: starters at €10, several dishes at €15 or €18, desserts at €5, with named products (Chianina, Pecorino di Pienza, Brunello); average €30.
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 372 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Il Vecchio Mulino if…
- à Montalcino, cette pizzeria propose des pizzas de 7 à 15 €, cinq pizzas montalcinesi DOC et de la chianina IGP della Val di Chiana, pour environ 25 € par personne
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,1). Five Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
Choose Pbeach if…
- your budget matters: from €21 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,2). Generic Italian menu (amatriciana, cotoletta); only the coregone carpaccio and the polpette di lago show a local lakeside connection.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 12 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 Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 105 reviews: within the top 48% of the catalog.
PbeachTraveler rating 7.3/10 from 12 reviews: ahead of 97% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 105 reviews: behind 61% of the catalog.
PbeachTraveler rating 8.3/10 from 12 reviews: ahead of 94% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 22% of the catalog.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 105 reviews: behind 70% of the catalog.
PbeachTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 12 reviews: ahead of 84% 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 Vecchio MulinoPizzas at €7 to €15 and desserts at €6 to €8, for an average of €25 per person: consistent, with a named Chianina IGP, but supplements of €1 to €2.
PbeachBudget-friendly menu: paccheri €12, frittura €16, 0.5 l water €1, for an average of €21 per person; dishes described as simple but carefully prepared.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenVery regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
Il Vecchio MulinoFive Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
PbeachGeneric Italian menu (amatriciana, cotoletta); only the coregone carpaccio and the polpette di lago show a local lakeside connection.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Enoteca Svanen | Il Vecchio Mulino | Pbeach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 21 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Bolsena |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 372 reviews | 9,0/10 · 105 reviews | 7,9/10 · 12 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | medium |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Pizzeria | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | € · Budget |
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