Duel · Restaurants · Montalcino · 3 addresses
Il Passaggio by Capanna, La Taverna di Baietto or Pura Crocus?
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
La Taverna di Baietto
Montalcino · € · Budget
reliability high
≈ 20 € / pers.
8,9/10 travellers · 446 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna and Pura Crocus neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,0: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
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 Taverna di Baietto if…
- your budget matters: from €20 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Average price of €20 per person, with dishes from €13 to €18 and crostoni at €8-9, for homemade fresh pasta and traditional slow-cooked dishes.
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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.
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 8,2) : Regional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 148 to 446 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 Taverna di BaiettoTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 446 reviews: ahead of 60% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
La Taverna di BaiettoTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 446 reviews: among the top-rated 40% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
La Taverna di BaiettoTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 446 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
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 Taverna di BaiettoAverage price of €20 per person, with dishes from €13 to €18 and crostoni at €8-9, for homemade fresh pasta and traditional slow-cooked dishes.
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.
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 Taverna di BaiettoNamed regional dishes (ribollita, peposo, trippa montalcinese, pici, spezzatino di cinghiale, pecorino di Montalcino) and chianina as tartare or carpaccio.
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”.
| Criterion | Il Passaggio by Capanna | La Taverna di Baietto | Pura Crocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 20 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 8,9/10 · 446 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range |
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