ALa Lanterna
Follonica · €€ · Medium
reliability high
≈ 25 € / pers.
8,7/10 travellers · 2014 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 La Lanterna (6,8). 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 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 Ruote libere if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (7,9), level with or ahead on rapport qualité/prix et typicité locale
- you prioritise typicité locale (6,8 vs 5,8) : A few Tuscan touchstones (pici, schiaccia, tagliere, Muffato) and seasonal products, but Oriental salsa, seitan and Nutella cheesecake: partial local anchoring.
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 103 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 103 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?
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 48% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.9/10 from 2014 reviews: among the top-rated 49% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
La LanternaTraveler rating 8.1/10 from 2014 reviews: ahead of 83% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
La LanternaAverage price of 25 € per person; seafood dishes at 13 to 17 €, pizzas from 4 to 11 €, with named products (tonno, gambero, vongole).
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?
La LanternaMenu dominated by seafood dishes and pizzas; a few named regional dishes (tortelli maremmani, pici, cinghiale), but the regional share remains limited.
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 | La Lanterna | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 25 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Follonica | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 8,7/10 · 2014 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Pizzeria | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
TheForkIf you book or order through one of these links, we earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. The partner never influences the rating or the verdict.
Change an address
Other well-rated restaurants
Other duels
Also worth reading
vs
Restaurants · Follonica
Montecristo or La Perla del Golfo?
The two best-rated restaurants: Follonica
vs
Restaurants · Follonica
La Perla del Golfo or Il Filibustiere La Terrazza?
Two highly rated restaurants: Follonica
vsRestaurants · Follonica
Montecristo or Il Filibustiere La Terrazza?
Two budgets: €25 versus €43