Artidoro
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 384 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
Trattoria Verdiana
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 43 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 117 reviews
The verdict
Artidoro and Ristoro da Poldo neck and neck
8,4 versus 8,2: 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 7,6) : 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 Ristoro da Poldo 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 (7,4). Tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
Choose Trattoria Verdiana if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 7,4) : Menu almost entirely regional: acquacotta, pappa al pomodoro, cinghiale, bistecca di razza maremmana, pecorino and Tuscan cheeses.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Terroir menu at measured prices: primi 14-18 €, dolci 10-15 €, for an average price of 43 €. The 60 € bistecca pushes up the bill.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 117 to 384 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.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
VerdianaTraveler rating 8.5/10 on 117 reviews: behind 75% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroTraveler rating 9.1/10 across 384 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 29% 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.
Ristoro da PoldoBeef tagliata at €17, pici at €12, desserts at €6, for an average price of €29: a menu that is well-kept and coherent, without being a low-cost address.
VerdianaTerroir menu at measured prices: primi 14-18 €, dolci 10-15 €, for an average price of 43 €. The 60 € bistecca pushes up the bill.
Why these ratings?
ArtidoroSea menu with named Tuscan products (bottarga, pecorino riserva, vinsanto, fegatini) but international touches (coconut-mojito bavarese).
Ristoro da PoldoTortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
VerdianaMenu almost entirely regional: acquacotta, pappa al pomodoro, cinghiale, bistecca di razza maremmana, pecorino and Tuscan cheeses.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Artidoro | Ristoro da Poldo | Verdiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 43 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,5/10 · 384 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews | 9,3/10 · 117 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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