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Il Turchese, La Giuncola e il Granaiolo ou Poco Loco ?

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.

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Il Turchese

Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 34 € / pers.

9,5/10 travellers · 266 reviews

Our verdict
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The Giuncola and the Granaiolo

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,5
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews

C

Poco Loco

Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range

7,0
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 35 € / pers.

9,3/10 travellers · 48 reviews

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The verdict

La Giuncola e il Granaiolo takes the lead

La Giuncola e il Granaiolo scores 8,5/10, ahead of Il Turchese (8,1) et Poco Loco (7,0). In Grosseto, a Maremma menu: tortello di ghigo, pappardelle al cinghiale, peposo dell'Impruneta and bistecca alla fiorentina, around €30 per person. The wine list and service conditions are not specified.

Choose Il Turchese if…

  • you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 266 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,3). Italian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.

Choose La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,5), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
  • you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 6,4) : Mostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
  • your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Choose Poco Loco if…

  • in Porto Santo Stefano, this table mixes fish and meat, with clam pasta, a grigliata mista and named Tuscan wines at moderate prices

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). A few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.

Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 48 to 615 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 TurcheseThe Giuncola and the GranaioloPoco Loco
CuisineServiceSettingValueTypicity
Cuisine30 %calculated
9,0
9,0
7,1
Why these ratings?

Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 11% of the catalog.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.

Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated
9,2
7,7
7,0
Why these ratings?

Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 6% of the catalog.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.

Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 56% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated
8,8
9,0
6,7
Why these ratings?

Il TurcheseTraveler rating 9.4/10 across 266 reviews: among the top-rated 16% of the catalog.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.

Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial
7,4
7,8
7,6
Why these ratings?

Il TurcheseAverage price €34, dishes from €13 to €23 and a tasting of 3 antipasti at €23 for elaborate preparations and named products: consistent.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloFirst courses at €12-15, side dishes at €5, mains €14-18 for an average of €30 per person: moderate for house-made dishes with named ingredients.

Poco LocoNamed dishes (gambero rosso, entrecôte, tonno rosso) priced between €18 and €25, Tuscan wines at €15-20, and generous portions: good value for €35.

Local typicality20 %editorial
6,3
8,8
6,4
Why these ratings?

Il TurcheseItalian fish menu with pecorino, porcini and vin santo; Maremma anchoring not specified, international desserts.

The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.

Poco LocoA few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionIl TurcheseThe Giuncola and the GranaioloPoco Loco
Recorded price≈ 34 € / pers.≈ 30 € / pers.≈ 35 € / pers.
VillagePorto Santo StefanoGrossetoPorto Santo Stefano
Traveller rating9,5/10 · 266 reviews9,4/10 · 615 reviews9,3/10 · 48 reviews
Reliability of our scoremediumhighmedium
CuisineItalian cuisineItalian cuisineMeat & grill
Price€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range€€ · Mid-range
8,1
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8,5
The Giuncola and the Granaiolofrom €30 / pers.
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7,0
Poco Locofrom €35 / pers.
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