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Bistrot 19, Cristall, La Collina ou Ruote libere ?

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.

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Bistrot 19

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 556 reviews

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Cristall

Grosseto · € · Économique

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 20 € / pers.

9,1/10 travellers · 1240 reviews

C

La Collina

Pitigliano · €€ · Mid-range

8,6
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,3/10 travellers · 904 reviews

D

Ruote libere

Grosseto · €€ · Average

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews

The verdict

La Collina and Bistrot 19 neck and neck

8,6 versus 8,5: 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 Bistrot 19 if…

  • you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 556 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,4). You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.

Choose Cristall if…

  • your budget matters: from €20 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). The menu names salumi Toscani (€15), I sapori della maremma (€12) and Lo sfizio del buttero, but it is mostly made up of pizze, burgers and generic Italian dishes.

Choose La Collina if…

  • you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 7,4) : Mostly Tuscan menu: pici, cinghiale, peposo del Brunelleschi, tortelli maremmani, cinta senese and chianina named, plus house-made salumi.
  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,7) : Products from its own production (salumi, lardo, agnello, confetture) and primi at €10-14: at €35 per person, the value for money holds up.

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 : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 1240 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

Bistrot 19CristallLa CollinaRuote libere
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,2
8,3
8,7
8,3
Why these ratings?

Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 6% of the catalog.

CristallTraveler rating 9.2/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 27% of the catalog.

La CollinaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 904 reviews: within the top 18% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,4
8,7
8,3
8,7
Why these ratings?

Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.7/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 3% of the catalog.

CristallTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 18% of the catalog.

La CollinaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 904 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
9,0
7,3
9,0
7,9
Why these ratings?

Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.5/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.

CristallTraveler rating 8.8/10 across 1240 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.

La CollinaTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 904 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,6
7,7
8,1
7,7
Why these ratings?

Bistrot 19For €35 on average, you get main courses at €16, such as the Morellino fillet and a homemade giardiniera: the value is consistent.

CristallAverage price of €20 per person for a menu where pizze start at €6 and fish dishes climb to €25: the price remains consistent with what is served.

La CollinaProducts from its own production (salumi, lardo, agnello, confetture) and primi at €10-14: at €35 per person, the value for money holds up.

Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.

Local typicality20 %editorial
7,4
6,9
8,7
6,8
Why these ratings?

Bistrot 19You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.

CristallThe menu names salumi Toscani (€15), I sapori della maremma (€12) and Lo sfizio del buttero, but it is mostly made up of pizze, burgers and generic Italian dishes.

La CollinaMostly Tuscan menu: pici, cinghiale, peposo del Brunelleschi, tortelli maremmani, cinta senese and chianina named, plus house-made salumi.

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”.

CriterionBistrot 19CristallLa CollinaRuote libere
Recorded price≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 20 € / pers.≈ 35 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoPitiglianoGrosseto
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 556 reviews9,1/10 · 1240 reviews9,3/10 · 904 reviews9,4/10 · 103 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
CuisineTuscan cuisineItalian cuisineTuscan cuisineItalian cuisine
Price€€ · Mid-range€ · Budget€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,5
Bistrot 19from €35 / pers.
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7,8
Cristallfrom €20 / pers.
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8,6
La Collinafrom €35 / pers.
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7,9
Ruote liberefrom €29 / pers.
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