AIl Cerchio delle Streghe Country House
Castiglione d'Orcia · €€€ · Luxury
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,9/10 travellers · 533 reviews
BIl Pinzale
Bolsena · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 28 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 868 reviews
The verdict
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House takes the lead
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House scores 9,0/10, ahead of Il Pinzale (7,0). At the foot of the Rocca di Tentennano, this country house in Castiglione d'Orcia offers a large outdoor space facing the Val d'Orcia and a menu of Chianina and Cinta Senese meats. Count 45 € per person, upscale range, with a bistecca billed by the hectogram.
Choose Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (9,0), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 6,4) : Tuscan menu: pici, pappardelle, cinghiale in umido, Chianina and Cinta Senese, truffles from the Crete Senesi, Col d'Orcia wines: the regional anchoring is clear.
- you trust travellers: 9,9/10 from 533 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Il Pinzale if…
- your budget matters: from €28 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). Menu mixing lake fish and classic Italian dishes (amatriciana, carbonara), several pizzas and a very broad menu; few regional Maremman dishes identified.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 533 to 868 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 Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Traveler rating 10.0/10 from 533 reviews: among the top-rated 1% of the catalog.
Il PinzaleTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 868 reviews: ahead of 60% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 533 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.
Il PinzaleTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 868 reviews: ahead of 66% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Traveler rating 10.0/10 from 533 reviews: among the top-rated 1% of the catalog.
Il PinzaleTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 868 reviews: in the top 42% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Fresh pasta and homemade cantucci at 8-16 €, Chianina and Cinta Senese named: 45 € per person remains consistent for an upscale table.
Il PinzaleAverage price of €28 per person, with fish and pasta dishes between €14 and €20, and named lake products (coregone, ombrina, frittura di lago).
Why these ratings?
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Tuscan menu: pici, pappardelle, cinghiale in umido, Chianina and Cinta Senese, truffles from the Crete Senesi, Col d'Orcia wines: the regional anchoring is clear.
Il PinzaleMenu mixing lake fish and classic Italian dishes (amatriciana, carbonara), several pizzas and a very broad menu; few regional Maremman dishes identified.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun… | Il Pinzale |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 28 € / pers. |
| Village | Castiglione d'Orcia | Bolsena |
| Traveller rating | 9,9/10 · 533 reviews | 8,7/10 · 868 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Meat & grill | Fish & seafood |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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