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Pura Crocus — Montalcino
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Pura Crocus

Italian cuisine Strada Provinciale della Badia di Sant'Antimo, 53024, Montalcino, Montalcino€€ · Mid-range Chef Imma Cordella 13 reviews in the last 30 days
8,0/10

Hidden Tuscany Rating

Very good

À Montalcino, Pura Crocus sert une carte régionale à prix doux : pici faits main, chianina, pecorino, charcuteries du Val d'Orcia. Réserve : cadre d'agriristoro simple, situé en dehors du centre historique.

Note des voyageurs 9,2/10 · 160 avis

  • Cuisine30 %7,9

    Note voyageurs 9,3/10 sur 160 avis : dans les 35 % les mieux classés du catalogue.

  • Service15 %8,3

    Note voyageurs 9,4/10 sur 160 avis : dans les 26 % les mieux classés du catalogue.

  • Setting15 %6,7

    Note voyageurs 8,7/10 sur 160 avis : derrière 61 % du catalogue.

  • Value for money20 %8,2

    Pici faits main à 16 €, plats de 19 à 25 € et desserts à 8 €, avec des produits nommés : des prix doux pour une cuisine soignée, sans supplément signalé.

  • Local typicality20 %8,6

    Carte régionale : pici faits main à l'aglione de Val di Chiana, ragù de chianina, pecorino, fromages du Val d'Orcia, jambon affiné 22 mois.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : high

Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.

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Our opinion

Cuisine9,3
Service9,4
Atmosphere8,7

Pura Crocus: The Tuscan soul without fuss

In Montalcino, Pura Crocus is an address that stands out for its value for money and the authenticity of its cuisine. Here, you're offered dishes that speak true, far from frills, with local products that the establishment showcases without artifice.

A cuisine of the terroir, faithful to the Maremma

The establishment is known for its "genuine" cuisine, as the locals say, meaning without cheating. You'll find specialties there like pici, those thick handmade spaghetti, or pasta with ewe's meat, classics that tell the story of the Maremma. Customers also report the quality of their platter of cold cuts and cheeses from the Val d'Orcia, served with their jams and honey, or the "Il Magnifico" ham aged 22 months by Renieri.

The setting is that of an agriristoro, an agritourism trattoria, which means a rural and simple atmosphere. Don't expect a palace decor, but rather a tranquil place, a bit outside the historic center of Montalcino, with private parking. It's the kind of place you come to for the plate and conviviality, not for the show.

Why Pura Crocus is a wise choice

If you're looking for a table in Montalcino where priority is given to local products and sincere cuisine, without breaking the bank, Pura Crocus is a solid option. It's an address where the welcome is cordial and the service attentive, qualities which, for me, are worth far more than any invented panoramic view.

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The menu

Appetizers

  • A platter for two (a selection of cold cuts and cheeses from val d'orcia), our jams, our honey €25
  • Roasted eggplant, tomato coulis, and parmesan cream €13
  • “Il magnifico” prosciutto (aged 22 months by renieri), our giardiniera (pickled vegetables) €18
  • Tomato salad “macedonia” with anchovies in herb pesto €12
  • Chicken liver pâté, capper berry, and aglione scapes from val di chiana €14

First courses

  • Pinci (traditional handmade pasta) with val di chiana aglione sauce €16
  • Fusilloni with shrimps and saffron cream €16
  • Pinci with tuscan chianina beef ragù €16
  • Spaghetti alla chitarra with yellow cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese €15

Second courses

  • Honey-glazed ribs, beer reduction, and paprika potatoes €19
  • Roasted cockerel with grilled bell peppers €19
  • Sliced sirloin steak (tagliata) with grilled potatoes €25
  • Salt cod (baccalà) with tomato and black olives €19

Dulcis in fundo - desserts

  • Val d'Orcia tart €8
  • Saffron and pear ice cream €8
  • Plum, red wine, and spice tart €8
  • Fior di latte ice cream, strawberries, and elderflowers €8

As it's on the road to the splendid abbey of Sant'Antimo, it's the ideal spot to skip the stuffy restaurants in the center of Montalcino and go straight for their pici with ewe's meat!

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