Il Turchese
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 34 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 266 reviews
Pier 26
Porto Santo Stefano · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 493 reviews
Pozzarello
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
8,4/10 travellers · 1193 reviews
Valbona
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 385 reviews
The verdict
Il Turchese takes the lead
Il Turchese scores 8,1/10, ahead of Valbona (7,7), Molo 26 (7,6) et Pozzarello (6,5). Il Turchese is a fish restaurant in Porto Santo Stefano, with crafted dishes and an average price of €34. The Maremma anchoring remains unspecified, and the desserts include Pavlova and Sacher.
Choose Il Turchese if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), across all criteria
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 266 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Italian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.
Choose Molo 26 if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (6,9 vs 6,4) : Locally caught fish, chianina and cantucci e vinsanto named. The menu is creative Mediterranean, with few classic Maremma dishes.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
Choose Pozzarello if…
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Mostly generic seaside menu: Tuscan roots limited to crostini toscani and fagioli al fiasco; few identifiable Maremma dishes.
Choose Valbona if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,7 vs 7,4) : The secondi (€18, €22, €24) and the pastas from Pastificio Agricolo Mancini are carefully prepared dishes at moderate prices, consistent with a €30 meal.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). The menu is Italian with a focus on sea fish; the salsa verde fiorentina and the worked fish recall the Tuscan coast, but no local products are named.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 266 to 1193 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 TurcheseTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 11% of the catalog.
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 42% of the catalog.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% of the catalog.
ValbonaTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 385 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.4/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% of the catalog.
ValbonaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 385 reviews: within the top 33% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.4/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.9/10 from 1193 reviews: within the top-rated 42% of the catalog.
ValbonaTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 385 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il TurcheseAverage price €34, dishes from €13 to €23 and a tasting of 3 antipasti at €23 for elaborate preparations and named products: consistent.
Pier 26Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
PozzarelloModerately priced menu: paccheri artigianali, gnocchi tagliati a mano or lasagne della casa between 16 and 18 €, mains and named fish, average of 29 € consistent with what is served.
ValbonaThe secondi (€18, €22, €24) and the pastas from Pastificio Agricolo Mancini are carefully prepared dishes at moderate prices, consistent with a €30 meal.
Why these ratings?
Il TurcheseItalian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.
Pier 26Locally caught fish, chianina and cantucci e vinsanto named. The menu is creative Mediterranean, with few classic Maremma dishes.
PozzarelloMostly generic seaside menu: Tuscan roots limited to crostini toscani and fagioli al fiasco; few identifiable Maremma dishes.
ValbonaThe menu is Italian with a focus on sea fish; the salsa verde fiorentina and the worked fish recall the Tuscan coast, but no local products are named.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Turchese | Pier 26 | Pozzarello | Valbona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 34 € / pers. | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Castiglione della Pescaia |
| Traveller rating | 9,5/10 · 266 reviews | 9,2/10 · 493 reviews | 8,4/10 · 1193 reviews | 9,2/10 · 385 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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