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L'Uva e Il Malto, Ruote libere ou Saloni ?

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.

Our verdict

L'Uva e Il Malto

Grosseto · €€ · Average

8,3

Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 40 € / pers.

9,5/10 travellers · 427 reviews

Ruote libere

Grosseto · €€ · Average

7,9

GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 29 € / pers.

9,4/10 travellers · 103 reviews

Saloni

Montalcino · €€€ · Upscale

6,2

FairHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

≈ 50 € / pers.

9,7/10 travellers · 7 reviews

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The verdict

L'Uva e Il Malto takes the lead

L'Uva e Il Malto scores 8,3/10, ahead of Ruote libere (7,9) et Saloni (6,2). Restaurant in Grosseto distinguished by two gamberi, with pici with bottarga di Orbetello, filetto di Chianina and an emphasis on fish, for an average price of €40. The menu also includes foie gras and pane carasau, which slightly dilutes its Maremman roots.

Choose L'Uva e Il Malto if…

you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,3), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
you prioritise typicité locale (7,3 vs 6,9) : 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 Ruote libere if…

your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,8). A few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.

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: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). Prices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.

Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 7 to 427 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

L'Uva e Il MaltoRuote libereSaloni

Cuisine30 %calculated

9,2

8,3

5,6

Why these ratings?

L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 6% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.

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).

Service15 %calculated

9,0

8,7

5,6

Why these ratings?

L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 12% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.

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).

Setting15 %calculated

8,2

7,9

5,7

Why these ratings?

L'Uva e Il MaltoTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 427 reviews: among the top 29% of the catalog.

Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.

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).

Value for money20 %editorial

7,6

7,7

7,2

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.

Ruote libereAverage price of €29, primi at €13-16 and secondi at €14-18 for house preparations (schiaccia della chef, mozzarella gnocchi): good value.

SaloniPrices consistent with the menu: antipasti 18-24 €, primi 21-26 €, secondi 25-38 €, for named products (chianina, guinea fowl) and refined preparations.

Local typicality20 %editorial

7,3

6,8

6,9

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.

Ruote libereA few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.

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	L'Uva e Il Malto	Ruote libere	Saloni
Recorded price	≈ 40 € / pers.	≈ 29 € / pers.	≈ 50 € / pers.
Village	Grosseto	Grosseto	Montalcino
Traveller rating	9,5/10 · 427 reviews	9,4/10 · 103 reviews	9,7/10 · 7 reviews
Reliability of our score	high	high	medium
Cuisine	Italian cuisine	Italian cuisine	Italian cuisine
Price	€€ · Mid-range	€€ · Mid-range	€€€ · High-end

8,3

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7,9

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6,2

Salonifrom €50 / pers.

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