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
Trattoria Il Nibbio
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,3/10 travellers · 86 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 Trattoria Il Nibbio (6,7). 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 trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Il Vecchio Mulino 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 (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 Trattoria Il Nibbio if…
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 86 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.
Il NibbioTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 66% of the catalog.
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.
Il NibbioTraveler rating 7.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog.
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.
Il NibbioTraveler rating 7.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 92% of the catalog.
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.
Il NibbioAverage price of €25 for primi between €13 and €16 and pizzas from €7 to €10, pappardelle with wild boar at €14: gentle prices for home cooking.
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.
Il NibbioMenu shaped by Maremma: cinghiale alla maremmana, trippa alla montemeranese, pici, pappa al pomodoro, pecorino toscano, bresaola di cinghiale.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Passaggio by Capanna | Il Vecchio Mulino | Il Nibbio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 9,0/10 · 105 reviews | 8,3/10 · 86 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Pizzeria | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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