From Anna to the Rocchette
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€€ · High-end
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 473 reviews
La Terra di Nello
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 560 reviews
Poco Loco
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 48 reviews
The verdict
La Terra di Nello takes the lead
La Terra di Nello scores 8,9/10, ahead of Da Anna alle Rocchette (7,7) et Poco Loco (7,0). Rural osteria in Castiglione della Pescaia: entirely regional Tuscan menu (pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina), about €40 per person. Country and rustic atmosphere, claimed without gastronomic pretension.
Choose Da Anna alle Rocchette if…
- fish restaurant in Castiglione della Pescaia, set in a tennis club with a large parking lot and outdoor tables under the pines
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Reimagined pappa di mare, octopus with wild chicory, fish from Castiglione's boats: a genuine local anchorage, without any iconic Maremman dishes.
Choose La Terra di Nello if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,9), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,7 vs 7,3) : Entirely Tuscan menu: pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, classic Tuscan paté di fegatini and veal sweetbreads.
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 560 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Poco Loco if…
- your budget matters: from €35 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
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.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 48 to 560 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?
From Anna to the RocchetteTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 473 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalogue.
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchetteTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 473 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalogue.
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 56% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchetteTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 473 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalogue.
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchettePrimi at €18 with pasta from the pastificio di Gragnano, secondi at €20-22: a coherent menu, but €50 per person in the upper range.
La Terra di NelloHomemade pasta at €12-13, starters at €12-14 and desserts at €7, with chianina named: gentle prices for carefully prepared cuisine, consistent with an average of €40 per person.
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.
Why these ratings?
From Anna to the RocchetteReimagined pappa di mare, octopus with wild chicory, fish from Castiglione's boats: a genuine local anchorage, without any iconic Maremman dishes.
La Terra di NelloEntirely Tuscan menu: pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, classic Tuscan paté di fegatini and veal sweetbreads.
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.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | From Anna to the Rocchette | La Terra di Nello | Poco Loco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. |
| Village | Castiglione della Pescaia | Castiglione della Pescaia | Porto Santo Stefano |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 473 reviews | 9,7/10 · 560 reviews | 9,3/10 · 48 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Tuscan cuisine | Meat & grill |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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