Duel · Restaurants · 4 addresses
Il Filibustiere La Terrazza, La Lanterna, Montecristo ou Ristoro da Poldo ?
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.
Il Filibustiere La Terrazza
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 43 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 397 reviews
La Lanterna
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 2014 reviews
Montecristo
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
The verdict
Ristoro da Poldo and Montecristo neck and neck
8,2 versus 7,9: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Il Filibustiere La Terrazza if…
- fish restaurant in Follonica, Viale Italia, with a well-liked terrace and seafood dishes priced from €16 to €26 (tuna tartare, gambero rosso carpaccio)
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (5,9). Italian fish menu: acciughe di Sicilia, French oysters, no named Maremman dish (acquacotta, scottiglia); local anchoring limited to the seaside.
Choose La Lanterna 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 (5,8). Menu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
Choose Montecristo if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 259 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Beef tagliata at €17, pici at €12, desserts at €6, for an average price of €29: a menu that is well-kept and coherent, without being a low-cost address.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 259 to 2014 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 28 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Il Filibustiere La TerrazzaTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 397 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Filibustiere La TerrazzaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 397 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 49% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.0/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Filibustiere La TerrazzaTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 397 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 2014 reviews: ahead of 83% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 8.7/10 across 1,732 reviews: behind 54% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Filibustiere La TerrazzaAverage price €43; Verrigni/Felicetti pastas at €19-22, secondi at €19-26, seafood dishes named: consistent, despite caviar at €90 and royal platter at €85.
La LanternaAverage price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
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.
Ristoro da PoldoBeef tagliata at €17, pici at €12, desserts at €6, for an average price of €29: a menu that is well-kept and coherent, without being a low-cost address.
Why these ratings?
Il Filibustiere La TerrazzaItalian fish menu: acciughe di Sicilia, French oysters, no named Maremman dish (acquacotta, scottiglia); local anchoring limited to the seaside.
La LanternaMenu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
MontecristoNamed Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.
Ristoro da PoldoTortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Filibustiere La Terrazza | La Lanterna | Montecristo | Ristoro da Poldo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 43 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Follonica | Follonica | Follonica | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,1/10 · 397 reviews | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews | 9,1/10 · 1732 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Pizzeria | Fish & seafood | Meat & grill |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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