APier 26
Porto Santo Stefano · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 493 reviews
BRuote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
The verdict
Ruote libere takes the lead
Ruote libere scores 7,9/10, ahead of Molo 26 (7,6). Ruote Libere is a hybrid venue in Grosseto: kitchen, bicycle workshop and accommodation, with moderately priced menu (€29 on average). The menu blends Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia) with international influences, with no clear regional majority.
Choose Molo 26 if…
- Molo 26 focuses on local fish and carefully prepared Mediterranean cuisine in Porto Santo Stefano, with products such as chianina and Gillardeau oysters
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 Ruote libere if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (7,9), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,7 vs 7,2) : Average price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 103 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 493 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?
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 42% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.4/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Locally caught fish, chianina and cantucci e vinsanto named. The menu is creative Mediterranean, with few classic Maremma dishes.
Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Pier 26 | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 493 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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