L'Uva e Il Malto
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 427 reviews
Ruote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
Trattoria Verdiana
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 43 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 117 reviews
The verdict
L'Uva e Il Malto and Trattoria Verdiana neck and neck
8,3 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 L'Uva e Il Malto if…
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 427 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Pici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Choose Ruote libere 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 (6,8). A few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
Choose Trattoria Verdiana if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 7,3) : Menu almost entirely regional: acquacotta, pappa al pomodoro, cinghiale, bistecca di razza maremmana, pecorino and Tuscan cheeses.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 427 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?
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
VerdianaTraveler rating 8.5/10 on 117 reviews: behind 75% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 29% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoMain courses from €13 to €25, desserts at €6, water at €3, portions described as generous: named products (Chianina, bottarga) at prices consistent with an average of €40.
Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
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?
L'Uva e Il MaltoPici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
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 | L'Uva e Il Malto | Ruote libere | Verdiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 43 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,5/10 · 427 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews | 9,3/10 · 117 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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