APura Crocus
Montalcino · €€ · Mid-range
reliability high
≈ 30 € / pers.
9,2/10 travellers · 160 reviews
BTrattoria Verdiana
Manciano · €€ · Moderate
reliability high
≈ 43 € / pers.
9,3/10 travellers · 117 reviews
The verdict
Trattoria Verdiana and Pura Crocus neck and neck
8,1 versus 8,0: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Pura Crocus if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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
Choose Trattoria Verdiana if…
- you trust travellers: 9,3/10 from 117 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Terroir menu at measured prices: primi 14-18 €, dolci 10-15 €, for an average price of 43 €. The 60 € bistecca pushes up the bill.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 117 to 160 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?
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 35% of the catalogue.
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.7/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 11% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 160 reviews: within the top 26% of the catalogue.
VerdianaTraveler rating 8.5/10 on 117 reviews: behind 75% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
Pura CrocusTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 160 reviews: behind 61% of the catalogue.
VerdianaTraveler rating 9.4/10 on 117 reviews: in the top 29% of the catalog.
Why these ratings?
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.
VerdianaTerroir menu at measured prices: primi 14-18 €, dolci 10-15 €, for an average price of 43 €. The 60 € bistecca pushes up the bill.
Why these ratings?
Pura CrocusRegional menu: handmade pici with aglione from Val di Chiana, chianina ragù, pecorino, Val d'Orcia cheeses, ham aged 22 months.
VerdianaMenu almost entirely regional: acquacotta, pappa al pomodoro, cinghiale, bistecca di razza maremmana, pecorino and Tuscan cheeses.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Pura Crocus | Verdiana |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | ≈ 30 € / pers. | ≈ 43 € / pers. |
| Village | Montalcino | Manciano |
| Traveller rating | 9,2/10 · 160 reviews | 9,3/10 · 117 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Cuisine | Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine |
| Price | €€ · Mid-range | €€ · Mid-range |
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