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

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

Valbona

Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate

7,7

GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

≈ 30 € / pers.

9,2/10 travellers · 385 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 Valbona (7,7). 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 6,8) : Pici, bottarga di Orbetello, lardo di Colonnata and Chianina anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras and pane carasau open it to other influences.
you trust travellers: 9,5/10 from 427 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

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 Valbona if…

valbona mise sur le poisson de mer, des pâtes du pastificio agricolo Mancini et une terrasse vue mer à Castiglione della Pescaia

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). The menu is Italian with a focus on sea fish; the salsa verde fiorentina and the worked fish recall the Tuscan coast, but no local products are named.

Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 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 libereValbona

Cuisine30 %calculated

9,2

8,3

7,6

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.

ValbonaTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 385 reviews: within the top 42% of the catalog.

Service15 %calculated

9,0

8,7

8,0

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.

ValbonaTraveler rating 9.2/10 from 385 reviews: within the top 33% of the catalog.

Setting15 %calculated

8,2

7,9

9,0

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.

ValbonaTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 385 reviews: within the top 11% of the catalog.

Value for money20 %editorial

7,6

7,7

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.

ValbonaThe secondi (€18, €22, €24) and the pastas from Pastificio Agricolo Mancini are carefully prepared dishes at moderate prices, consistent with a €30 meal.

Local typicality20 %editorial

7,3

6,8

6,4

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.

ValbonaThe menu is Italian with a focus on sea fish; the salsa verde fiorentina and the worked fish recall the Tuscan coast, but no local products are named.

Features

Price, village, amenities

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

Criterion	L'Uva e Il Malto	Ruote libere	Valbona
Recorded price	≈ 40 € / pers.	≈ 29 € / pers.	≈ 30 € / pers.
Village	Grosseto	Grosseto	Castiglione della Pescaia
Traveller rating	9,5/10 · 427 reviews	9,4/10 · 103 reviews	9,2/10 · 385 reviews
Reliability of our score	high	high	high
Cuisine	Italian cuisine	Italian cuisine	Italian cuisine
Price	€€ · Mid-range	€€ · Mid-range	€€ · Mid-range

8,3

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7,9

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7,7

Valbonafrom €30 / pers.

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