ALa terrazza della val d'orcia
Pienza · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
8,6/10 travellers · 389 reviews
BRistorante dal Falco
Pienza · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,9/10 travellers · 39 reviews
The verdict
Ristorante dal Falco and La terrazza della val d'orcia neck and neck
7,0 versus 6,9: 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 La terrazza della val d'orcia if…
- The Terrazza della Val d'Orcia stands out for its panoramic view over the Val d'Orcia and a menu that names pecorino di Pienza, chianina IGP and tartufo from the crete senesi
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,7). The menu names pecorino di Pienza, chianina IGP, tartufo scorzone delle crete senesi and cinghiale, but mixes in burrata, wasabi and camembert.
Choose Ristorante dal Falco if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,4 vs 7,7) : Mostly Tuscan menu: pici, tagliere, pecorino, cinta senese, bistecca alla fiorentina, cantucci con vin santo; desserts and drinks more generic (cheesecake, spritz).
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,2) : Menu items at €12-26, homemade pasta at €15-18, contorni at €6: at €25 per person the price remains consistent with named products such as pecorino and cinta senese.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 8,9/10 from 39 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 39 to 389 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?
La terrazza della val d'orciaTraveler rating 8.6/10 across 389 reviews: behind 71% of the catalog.
dal FalcoTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 39 reviews: behind 66% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
La terrazza della val d'orciaTraveler rating 8.0/10 across 389 reviews: behind 90% of the catalog.
dal FalcoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 39 reviews: behind 75% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
La terrazza della val d'orciaTraveler rating 9.1/10 across 389 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
dal FalcoTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 39 reviews: behind 74% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
La terrazza della val d'orciaAverage announced price of 35 €/person: carefully crafted dishes at 18-22 € sit alongside secondi at 26-35 €, which tempers the value for money.
dal FalcoMenu items at €12-26, homemade pasta at €15-18, contorni at €6: at €25 per person the price remains consistent with named products such as pecorino and cinta senese.
Why these ratings?
La terrazza della val d'orciaThe menu names pecorino di Pienza, chianina IGP, tartufo scorzone delle crete senesi and cinghiale, but mixes in burrata, wasabi and camembert.
dal FalcoMostly Tuscan menu: pici, tagliere, pecorino, cinta senese, bistecca alla fiorentina, cantucci con vin santo; desserts and drinks more generic (cheesecake, spritz).
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | La terrazza della val d'orcia | dal Falco |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Pienza | Pienza |
| Traveller rating | 8,6/10 · 389 reviews | 8,9/10 · 39 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Tuscan cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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