AEnoteca Svanen
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 372 reviews
BIl Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
The verdict
Enoteca Svanen takes the lead
Enoteca Svanen scores 8,7/10, ahead of Il Passaggio by Capanna (8,2). 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 8,2) : Very regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,3) : Moderate menu: starters at €10, several dishes at €15 or €18, desserts at €5, with named products (Chianina, Pecorino di Pienza, Brunello); average €30.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
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.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 148 to 372 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
At €30 per person, Enoteca Svanen suits a tight budget and lovers of very regional cuisine, with its authenticity score of 9.2 and its terrace overlooking Montalcino. Il Passaggio by Capanna, at €50, appeals mainly for its exceptional service (9.4, among the top 3%) and its setting in the Val d'Orcia, ideal for a refined meal for two. The differences in price and range are decisive: one for generous simplicity, the other for a refined experience, despite close overall scores (8.7 vs. 8.2).
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Enoteca Svanen | Il Passaggio by Capanna |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 372 reviews | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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