Go to content
Hidden Tuscany

Duel · Restaurants · 3 addresses

Il Passaggio by Capanna, Il Vecchio Mulino ou Ristoro da Poldo ?

Three 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.

Share
A

Il Passaggio by Capanna

Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 50 € / pers.

9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews

B

Il Vecchio Mulino

Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 25 € / pers.

9,0/10 travellers · 105 reviews

C

Ristoro da Poldo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews

Add a 4e listing1 free place

The verdict

Il Passaggio by Capanna and Ristoro da Poldo neck and neck

8,2 versus 8,2: 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 Passaggio by Capanna if…

  • you prioritise typicité locale (8,2 vs 7,4) : Tuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
  • you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Choose Il Vecchio Mulino 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 (7,1). Five Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.

Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…

  • à Grosseto, Ristoro da Poldo propose une carte de viande et de mer avec tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina et pici, pour un prix moyen de 29 €

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,4). Tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.

Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 105 to 259 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

Il Passaggio by CapannaIl Vecchio MulinoRistoro da Poldo
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
7,9
7,3
8,7
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.

Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 105 reviews: within the top 48% of the catalog.

Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,4
6,8
9,0
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.

Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 105 reviews: behind 61% of the catalog.

Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
9,0
6,3
8,5
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.

Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 105 reviews: behind 70% of the catalog.

Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,3
7,6
7,6
Why these ratings?

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.

Il Vecchio MulinoPizzas at €7 to €15 and desserts at €6 to €8, for an average of €25 per person: consistent, with a named Chianina IGP, but supplements of €1 to €2.

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.

Local typicality20 %editorial
8,2
7,1
7,4
Why these ratings?

Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.

Il Vecchio MulinoFive Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.

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”.

CriterionIl Passaggio by CapannaIl Vecchio MulinoRistoro da Poldo
Recorded price≈ 50 € / pers.≈ 25 € / pers.≈ 29 € / pers.
VillageMontalcinoMontalcinoGrosseto
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 148 reviews9,0/10 · 105 reviews9,4/10 · 259 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighmediumhigh
CuisineItalian cuisinePizzeriaMeat & grill
Price€€€ · High-end€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,2
Il Passaggio by Capannafrom €50 / pers.
Book a table out of TheFork
7,1
Il Vecchio Mulinofrom €25 / pers.
Book a table out of TheFork
8,2
Ristoro da Poldofrom €29 / pers.
Book a table out of TheFork

If you book or order through one of these links, we earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. The partner never influences the rating or the verdict.

Change an address

Other well-rated restaurants

8,7
Enoteca SvanenMontalcino · from €30
Add to duel
8,0
Castello Banfi - Sala dei GrappoliMontalcino · from €76
Add to duel
8,0
Pura CrocusMontalcino · from €30
Add to duel
7,8
Castello Banfi La TavernaMontalcino · from €70
Add to duel
7,4
La Taverna di BaiettoMontalcino · from €20
Add to duel
6,2
Belvedere The View RistoranteMontalcino · from €26
Add to duel
All restaurants
Agriturismo Activities Sleep Eat Plan Car