AIl Passaggio by Capanna
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,6/10 travellers · 148 reviews
BPura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
The verdict
Il Passaggio by Capanna and Pura Crocus neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,0: 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 trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 148 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,3). Average price at 50 € and upscale range: dishes at 18-25 € and desserts at 12-20 € remain consistent, without being budget-friendly.
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,3) : Handmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 8,2) : Regional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 148 to 160 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
At €50 per person, Il Passaggio by Capanna targets those who want a refined setting in the Val d'Orcia with free parking and remarkable service (9.4, within the top 3% of the catalog), even if it means paying €12-20 for desserts. Pura Crocus, at €30, appeals to tight budgets and lovers of authenticity (8.6) with its handmade pici at €16 and its chianina, but its simple setting (6.7) and off-center location make it better suited to those who prioritize the plate over the atmosphere. The two kitchens are tied (7.9), so choose according to your wallet and whether you want a panorama or gentle prices.
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?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.9/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 3% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 148 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
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.
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?
Il Passaggio by CapannaTuscan menu: pici, trippa e fagioli, Cinta senese, pecorino, Vitellone Toscano; several regional dishes and local products named.
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 | Il Passaggio by Capanna | Pura Crocus |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 50 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 148 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range |
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