Il Canto Del Gallo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 379 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
The verdict
Il Canto Del Gallo takes the lead
Il Canto Del Gallo scores 8,8/10, ahead of Pura Crocus (8,0) et Saloni (6,2). 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
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 Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : Handmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Saloni if…
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 7 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). A few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 to 379 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?
Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
SaloniTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 7 reviews: behind 88% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
SaloniTraveler rating 10.0/10 on 7 reviews: behind 86% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
Why these ratings?
Il Canto Del GalloTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 379 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
SaloniTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 7 reviews: behind 84% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
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.
Pura CrocusHandmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
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.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Canto Del Gallo | Pura Crocus | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 379 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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