Il Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
Trattoria Verdiana
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 43 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 117 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna and Trattoria Verdiana neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,1: 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…
- 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
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,2). Tuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
Choose Saloni if…
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 7 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). A few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Choose Trattoria Verdiana if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 8,2) : Menu almost entirely regional: acquacotta, pappa al pomodoro, cinghiale, bistecca di razza maremmana, pecorino and Tuscan cheeses.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,3) : Terroir menu at measured prices: primi 14-18 €, dolci 10-15 €, for an average price of 43 €. The 60 € bistecca pushes up the bill.
- your budget matters: from €43 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 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.
SaloniTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 7 reviews: behind 88% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
SaloniTraveler rating 10.0/10 on 7 reviews: behind 86% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
VerdianaTraveler rating 8.5/10 on 117 reviews: behind 75% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
SaloniTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 7 reviews: behind 84% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 29% 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.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
VerdianaTerroir menu at measured prices: primi 14-18 €, dolci 10-15 €, for an average price of 43 €. The 60 € bistecca pushes up the bill.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
VerdianaMenu almost entirely regional: acquacotta, pappa al pomodoro, cinghiale, bistecca di razza maremmana, pecorino and Tuscan cheeses.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Passaggio by Capanna | Saloni | Verdiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 43 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews | 9,3/10 · 117 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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