AIl Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
BLa Lanterna
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 2014 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna takes the lead
Il Passaggio by Capanna scores 8,2/10, ahead of La Lanterna (6,8). 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 5,8) : Tuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose La Lanterna if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : Average price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (5,8). Menu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 148 to 2014 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 28 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.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 49% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 2014 reviews: ahead of 83% 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.
La LanternaAverage price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
La LanternaMenu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Passaggio by Capanna | La Lanterna |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Follonica |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Pizzeria |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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