Il Vecchio Mulino
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,0/10 travellers · 105 reviews
La Taverna di Baietto
Montalcino · € · Budget
reliability high
≈ 20 € / pers.
8,9/10 travellers · 446 reviews
Le Chiuse
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 31 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 98 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
The verdict
Le Chiuse takes the lead
Le Chiuse scores 8,3/10, ahead of La Taverna di Baietto (7,4), Il Vecchio Mulino (7,1) et Saloni (6,2). Maremma cuisine in Manciano: acquacotta, tortelli maremmani, cinghiale, and Morellino di Scansano wines, for about 31 € per person. Bottled wines rise to 45 € and the menu also includes generic dishes such as limousine carpaccio.
Choose Il Vecchio Mulino if…
- à Montalcino, cette pizzeria propose des pizzas de 7 à 15 €, cinq pizzas montalcinesi DOC et de la chianina IGP della Val di Chiana, pour environ 25 € par personne
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,1). Five Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
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: typicité locale (8,2). Named regional dishes (ribollita, peposo, trippa montalcinese, pici, spezzatino di cinghiale, pecorino di Montalcino) and chianina as tartare or carpaccio.
Choose Le Chiuse if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,3), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 8,2) : Very Maremma menu: acquacotta, zuppa maremmana, tortelli maremmani, cinghiale alla cacciatora, Morellino di Scansano DOCG wines and named pecorino.
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 98 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
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.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 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 Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 105 reviews: within the top 48% of the catalog.
La Taverna di BaiettoTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 446 reviews: ahead of 60% of the catalog.
Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 27% 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).
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 105 reviews: behind 61% of the catalog.
La Taverna di BaiettoTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 446 reviews: among the top-rated 40% of the catalog.
Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 18% 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).
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 105 reviews: behind 70% of the catalog.
La Taverna di BaiettoTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 446 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.
Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 16% 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).
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoPizzas at €7 to €15 and desserts at €6 to €8, for an average of €25 per person: consistent, with a named Chianina IGP, but supplements of €1 to €2.
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.
Le ChiuseModerate menu: first courses at 13-15 €, second courses at 15-18 €, named products (pecorino, maremmana); but bottled wines rise to 45 €.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoFive Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
La Taverna di BaiettoNamed regional dishes (ribollita, peposo, trippa montalcinese, pici, spezzatino di cinghiale, pecorino di Montalcino) and chianina as tartare or carpaccio.
Le ChiuseVery Maremma menu: acquacotta, zuppa maremmana, tortelli maremmani, cinghiale alla cacciatora, Morellino di Scansano DOCG wines and named pecorino.
SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Vecchio Mulino | La Taverna di Baietto | Le Chiuse | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 20 € / pers. | ≈ 31 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Manciano | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,0/10 · 105 reviews | 8,9/10 · 446 reviews | 9,7/10 · 98 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Pizzeria | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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