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Bar Siena

4.2 (2.4k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Caesar* and we paid for added on chicken and it was so small for $30!!
Marissa M.

Was so excited to try this restaurant as it seemed popular and was recommend by some locals, but can honestly say for the price point and the amount of food we got, I was really underwhelmed. We shared the truffle focaccia which was great, but for over $20 and only a few pieces I can't say it was entirely worth it. My friend and I shared the caesar salad and added on chicken and were shocked at how small it was for a nearly $30 salad....not something I'd order again as it also wasn't cut or tossed and was not sizable enough for even one person really. The calamari was good and the drinks were fine. Overall I wouldn't say the price point matches the quality or amount of food.

Spritz
Laura P.

We went on a busy Friday Lunch. service was great. She was busy and fed multi tasking but took care to be sure we were good. We had the burrata, the focaccia with prosciutto and I had the soup and he had a burger. The burrata was tasty and the jam with it good. The focaccia was different filled with cheese and not as fluffy but very tasty and the prosciutto was as delish. When my soup came out it was cold. They took it back and brought a new one out and comped it no questions asked. Super nice of. mgt. Bf burger was ok. Seemed to be a frozen product and not super smash burgery but wasn't terrible. The spritz I had was good. I would go back and do a pizza next time.

First Floor Bar
Emma M.

The perfect nightcap after an evening in West Loop! We stopped in and grabbed seats at the bar, an old fashioned, and espresso martini. I would order either hand crafted drink again, and like the dim, but strong light lit ambiance. Great place to grab happy hour, dinner, or even watch a game with a more upscale vibe.

Sameera B.

Came here in a Friday evening with reservations and was seated in time. The place was fully packed but the service was great and everything was delicious. Tried their burrata, bufala margharita, truffle mushroom, Parmesan fries, crispy garlic potatoes. And some of their mocktails as well. Will definitely be coming back.

Mini Bomboloni
Jose C.

We came here for an early Saturday lunch. The place was empty when we arrived, and pretty much stayed that way throughout our meal. The service was great but disappointed to find out that they closed Bombobar. We ordered their Bufala Margherita pizza and their Rigatoni Alla Vodka. Both dishes were really tasty. My daughter really enjoyed the pasta. We still wanted to finish off our meal with something sweet so we ordered their Mini Bombolini. I've had these before at their other restaurant and loved them. Glad they still have these. I can definitely see myself returning.

Spicy Chicken*
Rebecca S.

Stopped in for a bite on a Saturday afternoon. There wasn't a lot of booth seating but there were a lot of high tops open, plus they let us bring our stroller to the table! We got the hot chicken sandwich and the gnocchi sausage pasta. Both were good dishes but didn't amaze us, plus our sandwich was a bit cold. The spot has killer reviews, and a cute ambiance so I will give it another try at some point!

John K.

Food - Espresso Martini (vodka) was pretty good. Our server said it can be served with either vodka or tequila and told us a lot of people prefer the tequila (I didn't really care about the $2 upcharge but it was not mentioned to us when ordering). We ordered both and liked the vodka one better as the tequila comes through pretty distinctly that I didn't find very pleasant. The Bar Siena Chop salad was not bad, but it was a little salty for my palate. Not sure if they crack more salt on the salad after making it, but adding more lettuce in general would probably make the dish overall better. Considering some people might go in to just eat a salad for dinner, the portion itself is quite small for a $17.99 price point. The 16oz Delmonico ribeye was disappointing. We ordered it medium rare and it just didn't feel like it was cooked right. The end pieces possibly were but felt fatty/grisly not in a good way. And the other pieces closer to the center felt a bit more raw to us than rare. Whatever the reason was, for $69.99 I kind of expect every bite to be at least good but this fell well short of that expectation. Looking around, it seemed like most tables were going with safer options like pizzas, pastas, and burratas. Service - It started off really well. Being our first time here our server did a great job giving us recommendations on what the most popular items were (the ribeye included in that list). But then, he kind of disappeared and rarely checked in on us. We found ourselves waiting to get the bill, to get to-go boxes, and just some other confusing things (e.g. declining dessert and having to ask later for the check, asking if we could get our food boxed up to go and then him only taking one of our dishes where we had to ask a busser to bring us another box). He didn't seem weeded and he didn't seem like he was new the way he was explaining the menu to us. I will say he himself was friendly, but with a full staff of food runners and bussers, I felt over the course of the meal it was difficult to be understanding towards the worsening service we were experiencing. Ambiance is great. Typical of what you'd expect at a little bit of a nicer restaurant in Chicago.

Crab spaghetti
Maxine L.

I love pasta. And I've eaten a lot of pasta. And the crab spaghetti I had here is easily top 2 best pasta dishes I've had in my life. So this rating is purely based on that dish and the vibes. The restaurant itself was dark, a little loud, but good bar vibes. Service was super nice and attentive. Back to the star though. The spaghetti! It was a lemon cream sauce and it was so delicious I was so sad when I finished. They better still have it when I go back. 10/10 will 10000% be back just for that pasta dish.

8oz flat iron steak
Aracely M.

Went to Bar Siena for the first time recently on a Friday night. The general location was busy and it was the first 60 degree weather in a while and was worried that we would have a long wait time, even with reservations. We got seated immediately and our server was very attentive and making sure we were taken care of. We had someone in our party with Celiac and our server was knowledgeable about accommodating their dishes. I got to try lots of bites and drinks this visit. Their espresso martini was okay, not bad, but not the best I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered their No. 5 cocktail and raved about it the whole night. I had their Siena sangria after my martini and it was definitely a lot better and more refreshing. We had their burrata with gluten-free bread and they also gave us regular bread for everyone else in the party. I loved their burrata, which came with an apricot jam that went excellent together. I ordered their baked lasagna, I wasn't sure if there was already protein in it so I added chicken and I was stuffed. Their lasagna was perfectly baked and wasn't too overbearing or heavy. Someone in our party ordered their Flat Iron steak medium, but it was definitely on the more on the rare side. I enjoyed my time here and wouldn't mind coming back. Service was great and this spot is in a great location near other bars.

Gelato
Laquanda ..

I love bar Siena , the service was so good. We did restaurant week menu and it's the perfect way to get a full experience of the menu. I wasn't a big fan of the gnocchi but the meatballs were great. I always love the music and vibe. Def recommend.

Half Chicken and Frozen Italian Spritz
Candace W.

Came here for dinner recently and had an amazing experience. I sat outside and the people watching in West Loop and decorated street is amazing. Service was extremely nice and food and drinks came at the right time. We had the baby kale salad to start which was great and refreshing. The gnocchi was delicious and I couldn't get enough of the sauce. But the half chicken dish was the star of the showwww! The chicken was juicy, perfectly seasoned. The sauce was sooooo tasty to dip the perfectly crisp potatoes in. I would recommend that dish to anyone. My friend also got a frozen aperol spritz and it was very yummy and refreshing for a hot, humid day. Overall: my favorite restaurant in the West loop area thus far, great vibes, amazing food and service.

Vincent L.

During my visit, I decided to try this place out for lunch on a Monday afternoon. Since it was close by to where I was staying it was convenient. For lunch I had their lunch special. For the app, I ordered the meatballs, rigatoni, and an espresso martini. The martini and rigatoni were pretty good but the meatballs were a let down. They came out not even room temperature. It was border line cold. I'm not sure if I would go back? Maybe to try the pizza and I would say skip the meatballs.

Bucatini "Cacio e Pepe"
Dody E.

Ok is this the greatest Italian food I've ever had? No. But does it seem to always hit the spot? Yes. They make great food here despite appearing focused solely on vibe. Service also super friendly. Youve got to try it!

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Is this restaurant kid friendly for brunch? Celebrating a family member and wondering if I can bring my 9 month old.

Brunch should be fine with a kid, they have a patio so if the weather is nice I'd suggest doing that

Do they allow bottles of wine to be brought in?

No, however they have a wine list.

Is it 21 and over ? I'm turning 20 and want to celebrate there it's looks so nice

No it's open! Not an actual "bar."

Hello! Does this spot serve tea as a drink option?

Yes. Such good choices. Love their tea service! Honey, Lemons, Milk, Sweetener Caddy, Extra Hot Water Pot. Love love love!

Is this restaurant pet friendly ( not service dog) and if it is, is the patio open now in winter?

They even have a puppy menu!!!! It's great! A menu just for my fur baby!

Any tips on parking? We're headed there for dinner tonight.

Your best bet is just to valet it, especially in this weather. It's notoriously difficult to find parking on or near Randolph street. There's a valet stand right across the street in front of the little goat diner.

BomboBar - I know we can get it from the outside window but on cold days I know you can order from inside Bar Siena too. I was just wondering if it's okay to sit inside Bar Siena but only order BomboBar?

Yes, you can sit in Bar Siena and only order from BomboBar. I've done this before and the waiters were totally fine with it.

Is this a lettuce entertain you restaurant?

Hi Mandy. It is not. We are a DineAmic Group Restaurant!

Are you allowed to order from Bombobar if you're dining there? Maybe we can save time and not have to get in line if we're going afterwards to Bombobar, anyways.

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