Il Poggio di Teo
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 117 reviews
Pura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
Saloni
Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale
reliability medium
≈ 50 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews
The verdict
Pura Crocus takes the lead
Pura Crocus scores 8,0/10, ahead of Il Poggio di Teo (7,6) et Saloni (6,2). In Montalcino, Pura Crocus serves a regional menu at gentle prices: handmade pici, chianina, pecorino, Val d'Orcia charcuterie. Caveat: simple agriristoro setting, located outside the historic centre.
Choose Il Poggio di Teo if…
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,8). Map anchored in Maremma: chianina, costata maremmana, maialino, carré di cervo nostrano, local catch; black Angus, wagyu and bison pull toward the international.
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,0), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,6 vs 7,8) : Regional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,4) : 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.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Saloni if…
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 7 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,9). A few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 to 160 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?
Il Poggio di TeoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 117 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalogue.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
SaloniTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 7 reviews: behind 88% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
Why these ratings?
Il Poggio di TeoTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 117 reviews: within the top 49% of the catalogue.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
SaloniTraveler rating 10.0/10 on 7 reviews: behind 86% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
Why these ratings?
Il Poggio di TeoTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 29% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
SaloniTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 7 reviews: behind 84% of the catalog (too few reviews to weigh much: the score is pulled toward the average).
Why these ratings?
Il Poggio di TeoAverage price of €30 consistent: tagliere at €18, chianina at €15, homemade pasta €18 to €21, named products; a few secondi at €35 and a burger at €23.
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.
SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.
Why these ratings?
Il Poggio di TeoMap anchored in Maremma: chianina, costata maremmana, maialino, carré di cervo nostrano, local catch; black Angus, wagyu and bison pull toward the international.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
SaloniA few named regional dishes (pinci with lamb ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, battuta di chianina), but the menu remains mostly Mediterranean and creative.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Poggio di Teo | Pura Crocus | Saloni |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 50 € / pers. |
| Village | Manciano | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 117 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,7/10 · 7 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Cuisine | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€€ · High-end |
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