Bistrot 19
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 556 reviews
The Giuncola and the Granaiolo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
The verdict
Bistrot 19 and La Giuncola e il Granaiolo neck and neck
8,5 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 La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,8) : Handmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 160 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?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.6/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 6% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.7/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 3% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19Traveler rating 9.5/10 from 556 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
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.
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.
Pura CrocusHandmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
Why these ratings?
Bistrot 19You'll find Tuscan cuisine with cecina, fegatini, chianina and Morellino, but also international dishes such as New York Cheesecake.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bistrot 19 | The Giuncola and the Granaiolo | Pura Crocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 556 reviews | 9,4/10 · 615 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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