Duel · Restaurants · Bolsena · 3 addresses
Il Pinzale, Poderaccio Di Bolsena or Ricci Osteria Del Lago?
Three restaurants at Bolsena 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 Pinzale
Bolsena · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 28 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 868 reviews
Poderaccio Di Bolsena
Bolsena · €€ · Medium
reliability medium
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 61 reviews
Ricci Osteria Del Lago
Bolsena · € · Budget
reliability high
≈ 23 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 124 reviews
The verdict
Ricci Osteria Del Lago and Poderaccio Di Bolsena neck and neck
7,7 versus 7,6: 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 Pinzale if…
- restaurant spécialisé dans les produits de la mer et du lac de Bolsena, avec une carte détaillée de poissons et de pâtes à prix maîtrisés
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). Menu mixing lake fish and classic Italian dishes (amatriciana, carbonara), several pizzas and a very broad menu; few regional Maremman dishes identified.
Choose Poderaccio Di Bolsena if…
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 61 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Ricci Osteria Del Lago if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,7) : Affordably priced menu (primi 15-20 €, secondi 10-18 €) and 23 € per person in the budget range, for dishes named such as grilled lamb: good value for money.
- your budget matters: from €23 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 61 to 868 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 PinzaleTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 868 reviews: ahead of 60% of the catalog.
Poderaccio Di BolsenaTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 61 reviews: among the top 48% of the catalog.
Ricci Osteria Del LagoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 124 reviews: among the top 42% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il PinzaleTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 868 reviews: ahead of 66% of the catalog.
Poderaccio Di BolsenaTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 61 reviews: among the top 49% of the catalog.
Ricci Osteria Del LagoTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 124 reviews: among the top 49% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il PinzaleTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 868 reviews: in the top 42% of the catalog.
Poderaccio Di BolsenaTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 61 reviews: among the top 22% of the catalog.
Ricci Osteria Del LagoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 124 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il PinzaleAverage price of €28 per person, with fish and pasta dishes between €14 and €20, and named lake products (coregone, ombrina, frittura di lago).
Poderaccio Di BolsenaModerate prices: primi from €14 to €22, secondi from €16 to €26, homemade ravioli, local bottles from €16; €30 per person is consistent.
Ricci Osteria Del LagoAffordably priced menu (primi 15-20 €, secondi 10-18 €) and 23 € per person in the budget range, for dishes named such as grilled lamb: good value for money.
Why these ratings?
Il PinzaleMenu mixing lake fish and classic Italian dishes (amatriciana, carbonara), several pizzas and a very broad menu; few regional Maremman dishes identified.
Poderaccio Di BolsenaAnchored menu: chianina, pecorino, guanciale etrusco, pici, anguilla alla cacciatora, lake fish, local wines; carbonara and vongole are more generic.
Ricci Osteria Del LagoUmbrichelli, lamb on the grill, cannellini beans and tozzetti with vin santo: several regional dishes, but the menu is otherwise generic Italian.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Pinzale | Poderaccio Di Bolsena | Ricci Osteria Del Lago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 28 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 23 € / pers. |
| Village | Bolsena | Bolsena | Bolsena |
| Traveller rating | 8,7/10 · 868 reviews | 9,5/10 · 61 reviews | 9,2/10 · 124 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Fish & seafood | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | € · Budget |
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