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Il Passaggio by Capanna, La Giuncola e il Granaiolo ou Pura Crocus ?

Three 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 Passaggio by Capanna

Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 50 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews

Our verdict
B

The Giuncola and the Granaiolo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews

C

Pura Crocus

Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews

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The verdict

La Giuncola e il Granaiolo takes the lead

La Giuncola e il Granaiolo scores 8,5/10, ahead of Il Passaggio by Capanna (8,2) et Pura Crocus (8,0). In Grosseto, a Maremma menu: tortello di ghigo, pappardelle al cinghiale, peposo dell'Impruneta and bistecca alla fiorentina, around €30 per person. The wine list and service conditions are not specified.

Choose Il Passaggio by Capanna if…

  • you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,3). Average price at 50 € and upscale range: dishes at 18-25 € and desserts at 12-20 € remain consistent, without being budget-friendly.

Choose La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,5), level with or ahead on typicité locale
  • your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Choose Pura Crocus if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,8) : 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

Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 148 to 615 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

Il Passaggio by CapannaThe Giuncola and the GranaioloPura Crocus
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
7,9
9,0
7,9
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.

Service15 %calculated
9,4
7,7
8,3
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.

Setting15 %calculated
9,0
9,0
6,7
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,3
7,8
8,2
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.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloFirst courses at €12-15, side dishes at €5, mains €14-18 for an average of €30 per person: moderate for house-made dishes with named ingredients.

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.

Local typicality20 %editorial
8,2
8,8
8,6
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.

Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionIl Passaggio by CapannaThe Giuncola and the GranaioloPura Crocus
Recorded price≈ 50 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.
VillageMontalcinoGrossetoMontalcino
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 148 reviews9,4/10 · 615 reviews9,2/10 · 160 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
CuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€€ · High-end€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,2
Il Passaggio by Capannafrom €50 / pers.
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8,5
The Giuncola and the Granaiolofrom €30 / pers.
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8,0
Pura Crocusfrom €30 / pers.
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