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Il Canto Del Gallo, La Lanterna, Montecristo ou Ristoro da Poldo ?

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.

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Il Canto Del Gallo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,8
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 379 reviews

B

La Lanterna

Follonica · €€ · Medium

6,8
FairHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 25 € / pers.

8,7/10 travellers · 2014 reviews

C

Montecristo

Follonica · €€ · Medium

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 25 € / pers.

9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews

D

Ristoro da Poldo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews

The verdict

Il Canto Del Gallo takes the lead

Il Canto Del Gallo scores 8,8/10, ahead of Ristoro da Poldo (8,2), Montecristo (7,9) 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 7,4) : 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 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.

Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…

  • à Grosseto, Ristoro da Poldo propose une carte de viande et de mer avec tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina et pici, pour un prix moyen de 29 €

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 high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 259 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

Il Canto Del GalloLa LanternaMontecristoRistoro da Poldo
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,0
7,3
8,7
8,7
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.

MontecristoTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.

Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,5
7,3
7,7
9,0
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.

MontecristoTraveler rating 9.0/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.

Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
9,2
5,8
7,1
8,5
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.

MontecristoTraveler rating 8.7/10 across 1,732 reviews: behind 54% of the catalog.

Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,6
7,6
8,2
7,6
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).

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.

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.

Local typicality20 %editorial
8,8
5,8
7,3
7,4
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.

MontecristoNamed Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.

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”.

CriterionIl Canto Del GalloLa LanternaMontecristoRistoro da Poldo
Recorded price≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 25 € / pers.≈ 25 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoFollonicaFollonicaGrosseto
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 379 reviews8,7/10 · 2014 reviews9,1/10 · 1732 reviews9,4/10 · 259 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
CuisineTuscan cuisinePizzeriaFish & seafoodMeat & grill
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,8
Il Canto Del Gallofrom €35 / pers.
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6,8
La Lanternafrom €25 / pers.
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7,9
Montecristofrom €25 / pers.
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8,2
Ristoro da Poldofrom €29 / pers.
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