AIl Vecchio Mulino
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,0/10 travellers · 105 reviews
BRuote libere
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews
The verdict
Ruote libere takes the lead
Ruote libere scores 7,9/10, ahead of Il Vecchio Mulino (7,1). Ruote Libere is a hybrid venue in Grosseto: kitchen, bicycle workshop and accommodation, with moderately priced menu (€29 on average). The menu blends Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia) with international influences, with no clear regional majority.
Choose Il Vecchio Mulino if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (7,1 vs 6,8) : Five Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Ruote libere if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (7,9), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 103 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 to 105 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 Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 105 reviews: within the top 48% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 105 reviews: behind 61% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoTraveler rating 8.6/10 from 105 reviews: behind 70% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
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.
Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.
Why these ratings?
Il Vecchio MulinoFive Montalcino DOC pizzas and Chianina IGP della Val di Chiana anchor the menu, but the whole remains dominated by classic pizzas.
Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Il Vecchio Mulino | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,0/10 · 105 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Cuisine | Pizzeria | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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