Duel · Restaurants · Montalcino · 2 addresses
Il Passaggio by Capanna ou La Taverna di Baietto ?
Two 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.
AIl Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
BLa Taverna di Baietto
Montalcino · € · Budget
reliability high
≈ 20 € / pers.
8,9/10 travellers · 446 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna takes the lead
Il Passaggio by Capanna scores 8,2/10, ahead of La Taverna di Baietto (7,4). 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 La Taverna di Baietto if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : 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.
- your budget matters: from €20 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Passaggio by Capanna | La Taverna di Baietto |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 20 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 8,9/10 · 446 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Tuscan cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | € · Budget |
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