Duel · Restaurants · 4 addresses
Agriturismo Valentini, Convivial, Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House or La Terra di Nello?
Four 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.
Agriturismo Valentini
Tuscania · €€ · Moderate
reliability medium
≈ 28 € / pers.
8,6/10 travellers · 255 reviews
Friendly
Tuscania · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,8/10 travellers · 54 reviews
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House
Castiglione d'Orcia · €€€ · Luxury
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,9/10 travellers · 533 reviews
La Terra di Nello
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 560 reviews
The verdict
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House and La Terra di Nello neck and neck
9,0 versus 8,9: 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 Agriturismo Valentini if…
- your budget matters: from €28 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,8). Local lombrichelli and salumi are named, but the menu mixes tagliere, ravioli and tiramisù without a clearly identified Maremma-Tuscan dish.
Choose Convivial if…
- in Tuscania, Andrea Astolfi's table is rooted in the Tuscia: wild boar, truffle, Picchiapò and potatoes alla viterbese, in a dining room seating about fifteen
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,1). The menu is rooted in the Tuscia: pappardella al ragù di cinghiale, vitellone alla "Picchiapò", patate alla viterbese, truffle and seasonal products.
Choose Il Cerchio delle Streghe Country House if…
- you trust travellers: 9,9/10 from 533 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose La Terra di Nello if…
- rural osteria in Castiglione della Pescaia: entirely Tuscan regional menu (pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina), about €40 per person
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 54 to 560 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?
ValentiniTraveler rating 8.5/10 from 255 reviews: ahead of 75% of the catalog.
FriendlyTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 54 reviews: within the top 18% of the catalog.
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Traveler rating 10.0/10 from 533 reviews: among the top-rated 1% of the catalog.
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ValentiniTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 255 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.
FriendlyTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 54 reviews: within the top 18% of the catalog.
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 533 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ValentiniTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 255 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.
FriendlyTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 54 reviews: within the top 37% of the catalog.
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Traveler rating 10.0/10 from 533 reviews: among the top-rated 1% of the catalog.
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ValentiniAffordable menu (pasta between €12 and €16, tagliata at €18) for an average price of €28, with house wine at €12-15 per bottle.
FriendlyAt 50 € per person in the upper range, the elaborate preparations using the named ingredients (tuorlo e tartufo, vitellone) justify the price, but almost no menu prices are listed.
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Fresh pasta and homemade cantucci at 8-16 €, Chianina and Cinta Senese named: 45 € per person remains consistent for an upscale table.
La Terra di NelloHomemade pasta at €12-13, starters at €12-14 and desserts at €7, with chianina named: gentle prices for carefully prepared cuisine, consistent with an average of €40 per person.
Why these ratings?
ValentiniLocal lombrichelli and salumi are named, but the menu mixes tagliere, ravioli and tiramisù without a clearly identified Maremma-Tuscan dish.
FriendlyThe menu is rooted in the Tuscia: pappardella al ragù di cinghiale, vitellone alla "Picchiapò", patate alla viterbese, truffle and seasonal products.
Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun…Tuscan menu: pici, pappardelle, cinghiale in umido, Chianina and Cinta Senese, truffles from the Crete Senesi, Col d'Orcia wines: the regional anchoring is clear.
La Terra di NelloEntirely Tuscan menu: pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, classic Tuscan paté di fegatini and veal sweetbreads.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Valentini | Friendly | Il Cerchio delle Streghe Coun… | La Terra di Nello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 28 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. |
| Village | Tuscania | Tuscania | Castiglione d'Orcia | Castiglione della Pescaia |
| Traveller rating | 8,6/10 · 255 reviews | 9,8/10 · 54 reviews | 9,9/10 · 533 reviews | 9,7/10 · 560 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill | Tuscan cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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