Enoteca Svanen
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 372 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
Trattoria Il Nibbio
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,3/10 travellers · 86 reviews
The verdict
Enoteca Svanen takes the lead
Enoteca Svanen scores 8,7/10, ahead of Pura Crocus (8,0) et Trattoria Il Nibbio (6,7). 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.
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 372 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
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.
Choose Trattoria Il Nibbio if…
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (8,3). Menu shaped by Maremma: cinghiale alla maremmana, trippa alla montemeranese, pici, pappa al pomodoro, pecorino toscano, bresaola di cinghiale.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 86 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.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Il NibbioTraveler rating 8.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 66% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Il NibbioTraveler rating 7.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 96% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 372 reviews: among the top 22% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
Il NibbioTraveler rating 7.8/10 from 86 reviews: behind 92% 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.
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.
Il NibbioAverage price of €25 for primi between €13 and €16 and pizzas from €7 to €10, pappardelle with wild boar at €14: gentle prices for home cooking.
Why these ratings?
Enoteca SvanenVery regional menu: pici, peposo, cinghiale, Brasato al Brunello, Pecorino di Pienza, Chianina, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Il NibbioMenu shaped by Maremma: cinghiale alla maremmana, trippa alla montemeranese, pici, pappa al pomodoro, pecorino toscano, bresaola di cinghiale.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Enoteca Svanen | Pura Crocus | Il Nibbio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 372 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 8,3/10 · 86 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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