L'Uva e Il Malto
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,5/10 travellers · 427 reviews
The Giuncola and the Granaiolo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews
Montecristo
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews
The verdict
La Giuncola e il Granaiolo and L'Uva e Il Malto neck and neck
8,5 versus 8,3: 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 L'Uva e Il Malto if…
- you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 427 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Pici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
Choose La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 7,3) : Mostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
Choose Montecristo if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,8) : Menu from €9 to €23 with named seafood (tuna tartare €15.50, frittura mista €18) and an average price of €25: good value for homemade dishes.
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,3). Named Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 427 to 1732 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?
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.0/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 8.7/10 across 1,732 reviews: behind 54% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoMain courses from €13 to €25, desserts at €6, water at €3, portions described as generous: named products (Chianina, bottarga) at prices consistent with an average of €40.
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.
MontecristoMenu from €9 to €23 with named seafood (tuna tartare €15.50, frittura mista €18) and an average price of €25: good value for homemade dishes.
Why these ratings?
L'Uva e Il MaltoPici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
MontecristoNamed Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | L'Uva e Il Malto | The Giuncola and the Granaiolo | Montecristo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Grosseto | Follonica |
| Traveller rating | 9,5/10 · 427 reviews | 9,4/10 · 615 reviews | 9,1/10 · 1732 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine | Fish & seafood |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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