ALa Terra di Nello
Castiglione della Pescaia · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 40 € / pers.
9,7/10 travellers · 560 reviews
BPura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
The verdict
La Terra di Nello takes the lead
La Terra di Nello scores 8,9/10, ahead of Pura Crocus (8,0). Rural osteria in Castiglione della Pescaia: entirely regional Tuscan menu (pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina), about €40 per person. Country and rustic atmosphere, claimed without gastronomic pretension.
Choose La Terra di Nello if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,9), level with or ahead on typicité locale
- you trust travellers: 9,7/10 from 560 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,7) : Handmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
- your budget matters: from €30 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 160 to 560 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?
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.8/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 1% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
La Terra di NelloTraveler rating 9.7/10 from 560 reviews: among the top 3% of the catalog.
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
Why these ratings?
La Terra di NelloHomemade pasta at €12-13, starters at €12-14 and desserts at €7, with chianina named: gentle prices for carefully prepared cuisine, consistent with an average of €40 per person.
Pura CrocusHandmade pici at €16, mains from €19 to €25 and desserts at €8, with named products: gentle prices for careful cooking, with no supplement indicated.
Why these ratings?
La Terra di NelloEntirely Tuscan menu: pici with lardo, pappardelle with chianina ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, classic Tuscan paté di fegatini and veal sweetbreads.
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | La Terra di Nello | Pura Crocus |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 40 € / pers. | ≈ 30 € / pers. |
| Village | Castiglione della Pescaia | Montalcino |
| Traveller rating | 9,7/10 · 560 reviews | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Tuscan cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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