Il Canto Del Gallo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 379 reviews
La Lanterna
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 2014 reviews
La Perla del Golfo
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 1227 reviews
Montecristo
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews
The verdict
Il Canto Del Gallo takes the lead
Il Canto Del Gallo scores 8,8/10, ahead of Montecristo (7,9), La Perla del Golfo (7,8) et La Lanterna (6,8). The menu lines up named Maremman dishes (tortelli, pappardelle with wild boar, peposo) and an average price of €35. The main reservation concerns the wine list, which is not specified.
Choose Il Canto Del Gallo if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,8), level with or ahead on typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 7,3) : Tortelli maremmani, pappardelle with wild boar, pici, peposo maremmano, braciola al Morellino: menu mostly regional, with named local products.
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 379 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Average price at €35, primi at €10-13, secondi at €10-20: the Tuscan menu remains consistent, with named products and no surcharge indicated.
Choose La Lanterna if…
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (5,8). Menu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
Choose La Perla del Golfo if…
- Seafood table in Follonica by chef Nicolò Dibello, about 30 € per person, with marine classics such as polpetti affogati
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,2). Tortelli maremmani (16 €), pici, ansonica and vermentino from the house anchor the menu; but the essence remains a generic Italian seafood offer.
Choose Montecristo if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : Menu from €9 to €23 with named seafood (tuna tartare €15.50, frittura mista €18) and an average price of €25: good value for homemade dishes.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Named Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 379 to 2014 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 28 October 2026 · Our rating method
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The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.
La Perla del GolfoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 1227 reviews: within the top 27% of the catalogue.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 49% of the catalog.
La Perla del GolfoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 1227 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.0/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 2014 reviews: ahead of 83% of the catalog.
La Perla del GolfoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 1227 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalogue.
MontecristoTraveler rating 8.7/10 across 1,732 reviews: behind 54% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloAverage price at €35, primi at €10-13, secondi at €10-20: the Tuscan menu remains consistent, with named products and no surcharge indicated.
La LanternaAverage price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
La Perla del GolfoAntipasti 14-16 €, primi 12-18 €, house wine 12 €/75 cl: moderate prices for named seafood products (cozze, nasello, orata), average of 30 € consistent.
MontecristoMenu from €9 to €23 with named seafood (tuna tartare €15.50, frittura mista €18) and an average price of €25: good value for homemade dishes.
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloTortelli maremmani, pappardelle with wild boar, pici, peposo maremmano, braciola al Morellino: menu mostly regional, with named local products.
La LanternaMenu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
La Perla del GolfoTortelli maremmani (16 €), pici, ansonica and vermentino from the house anchor the menu; but the essence remains a generic Italian seafood offer.
MontecristoNamed Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Canto Del Gallo | La Lanterna | La Perla del Golfo | Montecristo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Follonica | Follonica | Follonica |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 379 reviews | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews | 9,1/10 · 1227 reviews | 9,1/10 · 1732 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Pizzeria | Fish & seafood | Fish & seafood |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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