The Giuncola and the Granaiolo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 615 reviews
La Lanterna
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 2014 reviews
Montecristo
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
9,1/10 travellers · 1732 reviews
Ristoro da Poldo
Grosseto · €€ · Average
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
9,4/10 travellers · 259 reviews
The verdict
La Giuncola e il Granaiolo takes the lead
La Giuncola e il Granaiolo scores 8,5/10, ahead of Ristoro da Poldo (8,2), Montecristo (7,9) et La Lanterna (6,8). 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 La Giuncola e il Granaiolo if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,5), level with or ahead on typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (8,8 vs 7,4) : Mostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 615 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose La Lanterna if…
- your budget matters: from €25 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (5,8). Menu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
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.
Choose Ristoro da Poldo if…
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 259 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (7,4). Tortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 259 to 2014 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 28 October 2026 · Our rating method
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.4/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 40% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 49% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 9.0/10 across 1,732 reviews: in the top 40% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.6/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 12% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
The Giuncola and the GranaioloTraveler rating 9.5/10 from 615 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 2014 reviews: ahead of 83% of the catalog.
MontecristoTraveler rating 8.7/10 across 1,732 reviews: behind 54% of the catalog.
Ristoro da PoldoTraveler rating 9.3/10 based on 259 reviews: in the top 22% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
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.
La LanternaAverage price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
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.
Ristoro da PoldoBeef tagliata at €17, pici at €12, desserts at €6, for an average price of €29: a menu that is well-kept and coherent, without being a low-cost address.
Why these ratings?
The Giuncola and the GranaioloMostly regional menu: pappardelle al cinghiale, pici alla buttera, peposo dell'Impruneta, tortello di ghigo and bistecca alla fiorentina.
La LanternaMenu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
MontecristoNamed Tuscan dishes (finocchiona and pecorino toscano, cinta senese, pappa al pomodoro), but the menu is still dominated by fairly generic seafood cuisine.
Ristoro da PoldoTortelli maremmani, trippa alla fiorentina and pici anchor the menu in Tuscany; foie gras with mandarin and carbonara di mare open toward other registers.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | The Giuncola and the Granaiolo | La Lanterna | Montecristo | Ristoro da Poldo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Grosseto | Follonica | Follonica | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 615 reviews | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews | 9,1/10 · 1732 reviews | 9,4/10 · 259 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Pizzeria | Fish & seafood | Meat & grill |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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