Pier 26
Porto Santo Stefano · €€€ · Upscale
reliability high
≈ 45 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 493 reviews
Poco Loco
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability medium
≈ 35 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 48 reviews
Pozzarello
Porto Santo Stefano · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 29 € / pers.
8,4/10 travellers · 1193 reviews
Ruote 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 Molo 26 (7,6), Poco Loco (7,0) et Pozzarello (6,5). 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 Molo 26 if…
- Molo 26 focuses on local fish and carefully prepared Mediterranean cuisine in Porto Santo Stefano, with products such as chianina and Gillardeau oysters
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
Choose Poco Loco if…
- in Porto Santo Stefano, this table mixes fish and meat, with clam pasta, a grigliata mista and named Tuscan wines at moderate prices
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité locale (6,4). A few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.
Choose Pozzarello 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 (6,3). Mostly generic seaside menu: Tuscan roots limited to crostini toscani and fagioli al fiasco; few identifiable Maremma dishes.
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
- your budget matters: from €29 / pers., the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 103 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 48 to 1193 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?
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 42% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 54% of the catalog.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.5/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 27% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.4/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 56% of the catalog.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.3/10 from 1193 reviews: ahead of 80% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.6/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 18% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Traveler rating 9.1/10 from 493 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Poco LocoTraveler rating 9.0/10 from 48 reviews: ahead of 61% of the catalog.
PozzarelloGuest rating 8.9/10 from 1193 reviews: within the top-rated 42% of the catalog.
Ruote libereTraveler rating 9.3/10 across 103 reviews: among the top 37% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pier 26Average of €45, secondi €26-32, crudi up to €50. Named products (chianina, Gillardeau) and carefully crafted plates; high prices but consistent.
Poco LocoNamed dishes (gambero rosso, entrecôte, tonno rosso) priced between €18 and €25, Tuscan wines at €15-20, and generous portions: good value for €35.
PozzarelloModerately priced menu: paccheri artigianali, gnocchi tagliati a mano or lasagne della casa between 16 and 18 €, mains and named fish, average of 29 € consistent with what is served.
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?
Pier 26Locally caught fish, chianina and cantucci e vinsanto named. The menu is creative Mediterranean, with few classic Maremma dishes.
Poco LocoA few named Tuscan wines (Vermentino, Ansonica della Maremma, Pitigliano), but a mostly generic, largely Italian menu, with no identified regional dish from the Maremma.
PozzarelloMostly generic seaside menu: Tuscan roots limited to crostini toscani and fagioli al fiasco; few identifiable Maremma dishes.
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 | Pier 26 | Poco Loco | Pozzarello | Ruote libere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 45 € / pers. | ≈ 35 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. | ≈ 29 € / pers. |
| Village | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Porto Santo Stefano | Grosseto |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 493 reviews | 9,3/10 · 48 reviews | 8,4/10 · 1193 reviews | 9,4/10 · 103 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Meat & grill | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€€ · High-end | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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