Duel · Restaurants · Tarquinia · 3 addresses
Capanna del Buttero, Horta Grill Bar or Namo Ristobottega?
Three restaurants at Tarquinia 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.
Capanna del Buttero
Tarquinia · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 588 reviews
Horta Grill Bar
Tarquinia · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 842 reviews
Namo Ristobottega
Tarquinia · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 413 reviews
The verdict
Capanna del Buttero and Horta Grill Bar neck and neck
8,6 versus 8,6: 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 Capanna del Buttero if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,2) : Map anchored in Maremma: cinghiale, scottona, Maremma carnaroli risotto, pecorino, Cerrosughero DOP olive oil, and primi only in winter season.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,6) : Antipasti at €7-9, pastas at €13-16 and contorni at €6, with named products (30-month mangalitza, tartufo nero): consistent for €35 per person.
Choose Horta Grill Bar if…
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 842 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,2). Named regional dishes (pici with wild boar, Maremma Carnaroli risotto, Pezzata Rossa) but also burgers on the menu, which limits the Tuscan anchoring.
Choose Namo Ristobottega if…
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,2). Local and seasonal products mentioned, but fusion menu with no named Maremman dish; dessert with Fassona Piemontese, so regional anchoring is limited.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 413 to 842 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?
Capanna del ButteroTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 588 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Horta Grill BarTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 842 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
Namo RistobottegaTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 413 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Capanna del ButteroTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 588 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Horta Grill BarTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 842 reviews: within the top 6% of the catalog.
Namo RistobottegaTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 413 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Capanna del ButteroTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 588 reviews: among the top 16% of the catalog.
Horta Grill BarTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 842 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
Namo RistobottegaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 413 reviews: among the top 22% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Capanna del ButteroAntipasti at €7-9, pastas at €13-16 and contorni at €6, with named products (30-month mangalitza, tartufo nero): consistent for €35 per person.
Horta Grill BarModerately priced menu (primi 14-17 €, grills 13-20 €), homemade trafilate al bronzo pasta and named products, consistent with 35 € per person.
Namo RistobottegaAverage price €30, starters at €15 or €14, dessert at €19: consistent with seasonal creative cuisine, but no menu or portion is described.
Why these ratings?
Capanna del ButteroMap anchored in Maremma: cinghiale, scottona, Maremma carnaroli risotto, pecorino, Cerrosughero DOP olive oil, and primi only in winter season.
Horta Grill BarNamed regional dishes (pici with wild boar, Maremma Carnaroli risotto, Pezzata Rossa) but also burgers on the menu, which limits the Tuscan anchoring.
Namo RistobottegaLocal and seasonal products mentioned, but fusion menu with no named Maremman dish; dessert with Fassona Piemontese, so regional anchoring is limited.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Capanna del Buttero | Horta Grill Bar | Namo Ristobottega |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Tarquinia | Tarquinia | Tarquinia |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 588 reviews | 9,6/10 · 842 reviews | 9,4/10 · 413 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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