Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare
Porto Santo Stefano · € · Budget
reliability high
≈ 21 € / pers.
8,8/10 travellers · 57 reviews
Il Turchese
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 34 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 266 reviews
Poco Loco
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 48 reviews
Ruote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
The verdict
Il Turchese and Ruote libere neck and neck
8,1 versus 7,9: 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 Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (9,1 vs 6,8) : The menu is largely regional: cinghiale, peposo di razza maremmana, pici, pecorino toscano, Cinta Senese and Morellino di Scansano are named.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,7) : The average price of €21 matches a menu where the pasta is handmade (pici al tartufo €20) and the regional dishes named.
- your budget matters: from €21 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Il Turchese if…
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 266 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Italian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.
Choose Poco Loco if…
- in Porto Santo Stefano, this table mixes fish and meat, with clam pasta, a grigliata mista and named Tuscan wines at moderate prices
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). A few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.
Choose Ruote libere if…
- ruote Libere est un lieu hybride à Grosseto : cuisine, atelier vélo et hébergement, avec une carte à prix modérés (29 € en moyenne)
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 high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 48 to 266 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?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 57 reviews: ranked behind 54% of the catalog.
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 11% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 57 reviews: ranked behind 70% of the catalog.
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 56% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 57 reviews: ranked behind 88% of the catalog.
Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.4/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareThe average price of €21 matches a menu where the pasta is handmade (pici al tartufo €20) and the regional dishes named.
Il TurcheseAverage price €34, dishes from €13 to €23 and a tasting of 3 antipasti at €23 for elaborate preparations and named products: consistent.
Poco LocoNamed dishes (gambero rosso, entrecôte, tonno rosso) priced between €18 and €25, Tuscan wines at €15-20, and generous portions: good value for €35.
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?
Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al MareThe menu is largely regional: cinghiale, peposo di razza maremmana, pici, pecorino toscano, Cinta Senese and Morellino di Scansano are named.
Il TurcheseItalian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.
Poco LocoA few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.
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 | Bar 3/4 Da Ghigo Al Mare | Il Turchese | Poco Loco | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 21 € / pers. | ≈ 34 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 8,8/10 · 57 reviews | 9,5/10 · 266 reviews | 9,3/10 · 48 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine |
| Price | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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