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Cristall, L'Uva e Il Malto, Montecristo 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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Cristall

Grosseto · € · Économique

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 20 € / pers.

9,1/10 travellers · 1240 reviews

Our verdict
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L'Uva e Il Malto

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,3
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 40 € / pers.

9,5/10 travellers · 427 reviews

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Montecristo

Follonica · €€ · Medium

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 25 € / pers.

9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews

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Ruote libere

Grosseto · €€ · Average

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews

The verdict

L'Uva e Il Malto takes the lead

L'Uva e Il Malto scores 8,3/10, ahead of Montecristo (7,9), Ruote libere (7,9) et Cristall (7,8). Restaurant in Grosseto distinguished by two gamberi, with pici with bottarga di Orbetello, filetto di Chianina and an emphasis on fish, for an average price of €40. The menu also includes foie gras and pane carasau, which slightly dilutes its Maremman roots.

Choose Cristall if…

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

Choose L'Uva e Il Malto if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,3), level with or ahead on typicité locale
  • you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 427 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Main courses from €13 to €25, desserts at €6, water at €3, portions described as generous: named products (Chianina, bottarga) at prices consistent with an average of €40.

Choose Montecristo if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,7) : Menu from €9 to €23 with named seafood (tuna tartare €15.50, frittura mista €18) and an average price of €25: good value for homemade dishes.

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 1732 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

CristallL'Uva e Il MaltoMontecristoRuote libere
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
8,3
9,2
8,7
8,3
Why these ratings?

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

L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.

MontecristoTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.

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

Service15 %calculated
8,7
9,0
7,7
8,7
Why these ratings?

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

L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.

MontecristoTraveler rating 9.0/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.

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

Setting15 %calculated
7,3
8,2
7,1
7,9
Why these ratings?

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

L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.

MontecristoTraveler rating 8.7/10 across 1,732 reviews: behind 54% of the catalog.

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

Value for money20 %editorial
7,7
7,6
8,2
7,7
Why these ratings?

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.

L'Uva e Il MaltoMain courses from €13 to €25, desserts at €6, water at €3, portions described as generous: named products (Chianina, bottarga) at prices consistent with an average of €40.

MontecristoMenu from €9 to €23 with named seafood (tuna tartare €15.50, frittura mista €18) and an average price of €25: good value for homemade dishes.

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
6,9
7,3
7,3
6,8
Why these ratings?

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.

L'Uva e Il MaltoPici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.

MontecristoNamed Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.

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”.

CriterionCristallL'Uva e Il MaltoMontecristoRuote libere
Recorded price≈ 20 € / pers.≈ 40 € / pers.≈ 25 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageGrossetoGrossetoFollonicaGrosseto
Traveller rating9,1/10 · 1240 reviews9,5/10 · 427 reviews9,1/10 · 1732 reviews9,4/10 · 103 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
CuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisineFish & seafoodItalian cuisine
Price€ · Budget€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
7,8
Cristallfrom €20 / pers.
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8,3
L'Uva e Il Maltofrom €40 / pers.
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7,9
Montecristofrom €25 / pers.
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7,9
Ruote liberefrom €29 / pers.
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