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La Chianina Pescatrice, Le Chiuse ou Pura Crocus ?

Three restaurants compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.

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La Chianina Pescatrice

Manciano · €€ · Moderate

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,2/10 travellers · 307 reviews

Our verdict
B

Le Chiuse

Manciano · €€ · Moderate

8,3
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 31 € / pers.

9,7/10 travellers · 98 reviews

C

Pura Crocus

Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews

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The verdict

Le Chiuse takes the lead

Le Chiuse scores 8,3/10, ahead of Pura Crocus (8,0) et La Chianina Pescatrice (7,8). 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 La Chianina Pescatrice if…

  • your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,6). Maremma menu: pici toscani, pappardelle with wild boar, stracotto with Morellino, tagliere della Maremma, Chianina; fish and hummus add nuance.

Choose Le Chiuse if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,3), level with or ahead on typicité locale
  • you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 98 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,4). Moderate menu: first courses at 13-15 €, second courses at 15-18 €, named products (pecorino, maremmana); but bottled wines rise to 45 €.

Choose Pura Crocus if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,4) : Handmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
  • your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 98 to 307 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

La Chianina PescatriceLe ChiusePura Crocus
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
7,3
8,3
7,9
Why these ratings?

La Chianina PescatriceTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 307 reviews: among the top 48% best-rated in the catalog.

Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 27% of the catalog.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.

Service15 %calculated
8,3
8,7
8,3
Why these ratings?

La Chianina PescatriceTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 307 reviews: among the top 26% best-rated in the catalog.

Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 18% of the catalog.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.

Setting15 %calculated
9,2
8,8
6,7
Why these ratings?

La Chianina PescatriceTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 307 reviews: among the top 6% best-rated in the catalog.

Le ChiuseTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 98 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.

Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,2
7,4
8,2
Why these ratings?

La Chianina PescatriceMenu at €16–18 for house dishes featuring named products (Chianina, Morellino), €30 per person: consistent, although portions are sometimes judged just right.

Le ChiuseModerate menu: first courses at 13-15 €, second courses at 15-18 €, named products (pecorino, maremmana); but bottled wines rise to 45 €.

Pura CrocusHandmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.

Local typicality20 %editorial
7,6
8,7
8,6
Why these ratings?

La Chianina PescatriceMaremma menu: pici toscani, pappardelle with wild boar, stracotto with Morellino, tagliere della Maremma, Chianina; fish and hummus add nuance.

Le ChiuseVery Maremma menu: acquacotta, zuppa maremmana, tortelli maremmani, cinghiale alla cacciatora, Morellino di Scansano DOCG wines and named pecorino.

Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionLa Chianina PescatriceLe ChiusePura Crocus
Recorded price≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 31 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.
VillageMancianoMancianoMontalcino
Traveller rating9,2/10 · 307 reviews9,7/10 · 98 reviews9,2/10 · 160 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
CuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
7,8
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8,3
Le Chiusefrom €31 / pers.
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8,0
Pura Crocusfrom €30 / pers.
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