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 Terra di Nello
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 560 reviews
Montecristo
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews
The verdict
La Terra di Nello and Il Canto Del Gallo neck and neck
8,9 versus 8,8: 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 Il Canto Del Gallo if…
- the menu lines up named Maremma dishes (tortelli, pappardelle with cinghiale, peposo) and an average price of €35
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 Terra di Nello if…
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 560 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Montecristo if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,7) : 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 : 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
Criterion by criterion
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 Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
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 Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
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 Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
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 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.
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 Terra di NelloEntirely Tuscan menu: pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, classic Tuscan paté di fegatini and veal sweetbreads.
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 Terra di Nello | Montecristo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Follonica | Castiglione della Pescaia | Follonica |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 379 reviews | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews | 9,7/10 · 560 reviews | 9,1/10 · 1732 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Pizzeria | Tuscan cuisine | Fish & seafood |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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