Duel · Restaurants · Montalcino · 4 addresses
Enoteca Svanen, Il Passaggio by Capanna, Le Cocche Montalcino ou Pura Crocus ?
Four restaurants at Montalcino 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.
Enoteca Svanen
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 372 reviews
Il Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
Le Cocche Montalcino
Montalcino · € · Budget
reliability low
≈ 20 € / pers.
7,7/10 travellers · 3 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
The verdict
Enoteca Svanen takes the lead
Enoteca Svanen scores 8,7/10, ahead of Il Passaggio by Capanna (8,2), Pura Crocus (8,0) et Le Cocche Montalcino (6,1). In Montalcino, the Enoteca Svanen offers a very regional Tuscan menu (pici, cinghiale, Chianina, Brunello) at an average price of €30. The terrace view and continuous service are mentioned, but portion sizes are not specified.
Choose Enoteca Svanen if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,7), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (9,2 vs 8,6) : Very regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
Choose Il Passaggio by Capanna if…
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,2). Tuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
Choose Le Cocche Montalcino 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 (7,4). Pici, Tuscan stew, crostini neri, pecorino, Chianina, cinta, Rosso and Brunello wines anchor the menu; club sandwich and pancakes temper it.
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- In Montalcino, Pura Crocus serves a regional menu at gentle prices: handmade pici, chianina, pecorino, cured meats from the Val d'Orcia
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,6). Regional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Reliability high / low : ratings based on the file of each listing and 3 to 372 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?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.
Le Cocche MontalcinoTraveler rating 8.0/10 from 3 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
Le Cocche MontalcinoTraveler rating 7.3/10 from 3 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 22% of the catalog.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
Le Cocche MontalcinoTraveler rating 7.3/10 from 3 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the rating is pulled toward the average).
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenModerate menu: starters at €10, several dishes at €15 or €18, desserts at €5, with named products (Chianina, Pecorino di Pienza, Brunello); average €30.
Il Passaggio by CapannaAverage price at 50 € and upscale range: dishes at 18-25 € and desserts at 12-20 € remain consistent, without being budget-friendly.
Le Cocche MontalcinoAverage price around €20 in the budget range: primi at €14, taglieri from €14, Chianina and cinta named. Possible drawback: Brunello glasses up to €28.
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?
Enoteca SvanenVery regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
Le Cocche MontalcinoPici, Tuscan stew, crostini neri, pecorino, Chianina, cinta, Rosso and Brunello wines anchor the menu; club sandwich and pancakes temper it.
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 | Enoteca Svanen | Il Passaggio by Capanna | Le Cocche Montalcino | Pura Crocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 20 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 372 reviews | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 7,7/10 · 3 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | low | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end | € · Budget | €€ · Mid-range |
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