AIl Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
BPbeach
Bolsena · € · Budget
reliability medium
≈ 21 € / pers.
7,9/10 travellers · 12 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna takes the lead
Il Passaggio by Capanna scores 8,2/10, ahead of Pbeach (5,9). 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 6,2) : 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 Pbeach if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : Budget-friendly menu: paccheri €12, frittura €16, 0.5 l water €1, for an average of €21 per person; dishes described as simple but carefully prepared.
- your budget matters: from €21 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,2). Generic Italian menu (amatriciana, cotoletta); only the coregone carpaccio and the polpette di lago show a local lakeside connection.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 12 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.
PbeachTraveler rating 7.3/10 from 12 reviews: ahead of 97% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
PbeachTraveler rating 8.3/10 from 12 reviews: ahead of 94% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
PbeachTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 12 reviews: ahead of 84% 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.
PbeachBudget-friendly menu: paccheri €12, frittura €16, 0.5 l water €1, for an average of €21 per person; dishes described as simple but carefully prepared.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
PbeachGeneric Italian menu (amatriciana, cotoletta); only the coregone carpaccio and the polpette di lago show a local lakeside connection.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Passaggio by Capanna | Pbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 21 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Bolsena |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 7,9/10 · 12 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | € · Budget |
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