Artidoro
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 384 reviews
The Giuncola and the Granaiolo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews
Pier 26
Porto Santo Stefano · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 493 reviews
Ruote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
The verdict
La Giuncola e il Granaiolo and Artidoro neck and neck
8,5 versus 8,4: 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 Artidoro if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,8) : Starters and pasta at €13, fish at €17, desserts at €7, i.e. €35 per person: named products and carefully prepared dishes at gentle prices.
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 384 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,2). Sea menu with named Tuscan products (bottarga, pecorino riserva, vinsanto, fegatini) but international touches (coconut-mojito bavarese).
Choose La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 7,2) : Mostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
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: typicité locale (6,9). Locally caught fish, chianina and cantucci e vinsanto named. The menu is creative Mediterranean, with few classic Maremma dishes.
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.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 615 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?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.7/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
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?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.
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?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.1/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
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?
ArtidoroStarters and pasta at €13, fish at €17, desserts at €7, i.e. €35 per person: named products and carefully prepared dishes at gentle prices.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloFirst courses at €12-15, side dishes at €5, mains €14-18 for an average of €30 per person: moderate for house-made dishes with named ingredients.
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?
ArtidoroSea menu with named Tuscan products (bottarga, pecorino riserva, vinsanto, fegatini) but international touches (coconut-mojito bavarese).
The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
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 | Artidoro | The Giuncola and the Granaiolo | Pier 26 | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,5/10 · 384 reviews | 9,4/10 · 615 reviews | 9,2/10 · 493 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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