Duel · Restaurants · Montalcino · 3 addresses
Il Passaggio by Capanna, Il Vecchio Mulino ou Saloni ?
Three restaurants at Montalcino 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.
Il Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
Il Vecchio Mulino
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,0/10 travellers · 105 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna takes the lead
Il Passaggio by Capanna scores 8,2/10, ahead of Il Vecchio Mulino (7,1) et Saloni (6,2). In Montalcino, Il Passaggio by Capanna offers a Tuscan menu (pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino) and a setting overlooking the Val d'Orcia with free parking. Caveat: the upscale range and an average price of 50 € make the address consistent but not very accessible.
Choose Il Passaggio by Capanna if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,2 vs 7,1) : Tuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
Choose Il Vecchio Mulino if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : Pizzas at €7 to €15 and desserts at €6 to €8, for an average of €25 per person: consistent, with a named Chianina IGP, but supplements of €1 to €2.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,1). Five Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
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 148 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 Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 105 reviews: within the top 48% of the catalog.
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 Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 105 reviews: behind 61% of the catalog.
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 Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 105 reviews: behind 70% of the catalog.
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 Passaggio by CapannaAverage price at 50 € and upscale range: dishes at 18-25 € and desserts at 12-20 € remain consistent, without being budget-friendly.
Il Vecchio MulinoPizzas at €7 to €15 and desserts at €6 to €8, for an average of €25 per person: consistent, with a named Chianina IGP, but supplements of €1 to €2.
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 Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
Il Vecchio MulinoFive Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
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 Passaggio by Capanna | Il Vecchio Mulino | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 9,0/10 · 105 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | medium |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Pizzeria | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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