This place has a view of the water and a bridge! It is so beautiful looking at the view of the bridge. Food that we ordered just perfect! Our server is Jordan and he is very attentive, recommended the type of pasta that we should order. He is super nice, friendly and has social skills. We will come again! 5 Star for this place! read more

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Finally tried Bella Siena, and it was an excellent meal. Reserved a table for 4 people for Christmas Eve. They were serving a limited (not fixed) menu but still offering a broad selection from their menu. We started with appetizers for the table; the bruschetta, the calamari, and the carpaccio. All were good, but the carpaccio was the standout. A lovely balance of flavors. Since it was Christmas Eve, I treated myself to a Dirty Martini. A solid, quality martini. With extra olives, of course. Entrees at the table included: Lobster Ravioli, Veal Piccata, Gnocchi Al Pesto (with prawns), and the Lamb Tenderloin. Again, all were very good but the standout was the lamb. Tender, a wonderful flavor of Rosemary, and the port wine reduction was perfect. My veal was very good but the mashed potatoes were great. Yes, I know, mashed potatoes, but they were really good. The texture and flavor were just right, and they were a perfect balance to the veal and the spinach. Desserts were also excellent. My son ordered the Tiramisu. We are Tiramisu snobs, and this one was very good. Not necessarily the best we've ever had but very good, and we all liked it. My daughter had the chocolate mousse cake, and this was also very good. I had my favorite dessert - Affogato. Put one of these in front of me and I am happy. The restaurant itself is on the water in Benicia. Depending on where you sit, you may have a very nice view of the Carquinez Strait. The service was excellent. Attentive enough, even on a very busy night but not over the top, and our waitress was willing and able to make recommendations that were helpful. The restaurant can be loud. It was very busy on the night we were there, the the volume was pretty high. All-in-all, a great night and an excellent meal. read more

Lovely! Great food, service!! Go again and again. All food was is amazing. Amazing location, staff, views. read more

The ambience is absolutely stunning. It's a great place for a cute day. The service is always wonderful and the food is very tasty. I love their Caesar salad as well as their pork chop dinner. This place has great desserts as well as a great selection of wine. I ended the night with dessert and a glass of port wine I really enjoyed myself and looking forward to going back read more

Bella Siena - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Bella Sienna yet! It's a lovely restaurant with great views of the bay and the carquinez strait. Service is always friendly and helpful. It's a really nice restaurant with lots of tables but it feels kind of cozy and relaxed. The food is excellent and they have a nice choice of wine. It's lively on the weekends with a nice bar and bartenders. read more

Bella Siena - Penne al pollo - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

Excellent experience tonight; staff is wonderful, from moving us indoors after we started outside; to splitting our salad & putting cheese, dressing, walnuts on the side, to understanding and accommodating our food allergies, food was great, lamb, pasta with bolognese sauce (gluten free), beet salad, shout out to Azaria, thank you! read more

This is a fantastic place! Food is always on point, service is excellent. Our server Gorkem was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was great, drinks were well made. Great place for a date night. read more

Bella Siena - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

**New Year's Eve at Bella Siena was nothing short of magical.** From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine warmth and attentive service that set the tone for the entire evening. The staff struck the perfect balance--professional, welcoming, and thoughtfully present without ever feeling intrusive. The food was exceptional from start to finish. Each course was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, clearly crafted with care and intention. From the comforting, perfectly seasoned butternut squash soup to the impeccably cooked entrées, herb crusted pork chop and salmon both on a bed of polenta and spinach, every dish felt elevated yet deeply satisfying. Dessert was the perfect finale--an affogato that was simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious. And then there was the view. Dining with the water stretched out before us created the most serene and memorable backdrop for ringing in the New Year. Watching the evening settle in, with the lights reflecting across the bay, added an unforgettable sense of calm and celebration all at once. Bella Siena delivered an experience that felt special without being forced--great food, stunning scenery, and truly gracious service. It was the perfect place to close out the year and welcome the next. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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First off the ambiance is great, view of the water, a lot of charm. The food though, was a bit flat. I ordered the Pappardelle Allo Zafferano. Sounded delicious, saffron pasta and a shrimp bisque sauce. Looked delicious. Taste, not that delicious. Lacked seasoning, depth of flavor. I do want to go back and try some of their other dishes. With the average review score, maybe it was just an off day. read more

Bella Siena - Pappardelle Allo Zeffarano - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

We came for a late night dinner after a family event. We were able to get the last reservation at 9:45. Although they close at 10- they were so very accommodating and the food was good and hot. We had the calamari, the salad and a couple of the pasta selections. The prawns were large, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The waitress was very nice, accommodating and prompt. Definitely a great choice for a Saturday night read more

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Instead of heading to Napa, why not dine in at this hidden gem in history Benicia? It's open at 1130am so you can eat an early lunch and enjoy the view of the water. Lindsey was our server today and she was super attentive to our needs. If you are a fan of anchovies, their Caesar salad hit the spot! We shared the calamari and mushroom risotto was well. Will be back to try the other dishes upon our return. Enjoy! read more

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Tried this spot for the first time and really enjoyed it. I sat outside, which was a nice touch. I ordered the steak skewer appetizer--it was incredibly flavorful and just melted in my mouth. The bread came with a balsamic pickled onion oil, which was surprisingly flavorful. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Bella Siena - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

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We celebrated our wedding in the private room and it was great. Food was amazing and really appreciated good service! read more

Bella Siena - Private room - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

I've dined here many times and it was always good but this time not great. I ordered the PAPPARDELLE ALLO ZAFFERANO and the shrimp was over cooked and the so called artichoke hearts were mostly artichoke leaves and not eatable. On top of that, we were inidated with flys. I mentioned this to our server and he reassured us that he had mentioned this to the chef but no compensation on the bill or gesture of any kind so I will not be going back. read more

Well! Bella Siena is a jewel! Perfect location (right in the water), windows everywhere, so there's hardly a bad seat in the house, great food, great drinks, and even better service! We went yesterday for my husband's birthday. I made a reservation on Open Table and called to request a window seat. We arrive and were greeted warmly, and taken to our window table. Yusuf was our server, and he is so much more than a server. He is family. He made superb recommendations, and every drink, entree and dessert he recommended was mouthwatering! We had the Misto salad, mushroom soup (soup of the day), saffron pappardelle, chicken Parmesan, and mushroom ravioli (we took plenty home!). The house-made noodles and sauces were delectable! We also ordered the apple crumb for dessert made the Yusuf way, AND Yusuf brought us a raspberry basil sorbet with candle and sang happy birthday with me to my husband. We will be back soon and will be bringing friends and family to experience the greatness of Bella Siena. Thank you Yusuf and team! read more

This is a quaint waterfront Italian restaurant in downtown Benicia. The place is clean and organized and the service is friendly and efficient. We went with a birthday party of 8 people. With a reservation, we were seated immediately. But they did move us to the new room after a few minutes to give us a better view of the water and sunset. The food was decent yet not really remarkable. The spaghetti bolognese with sausage had a ton of sauce but few noodles or meat (besides the added sausage). The salmon was good but somewhat lacking in flavor. The free bread was cold; warming that up would be much better. Overall, it's good but not incredible. read more

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I've been here twice now, the first time I ordered the teriyaki skirt steak, I was not a fan bc I'm not the biggest fan of teriyaki and the flavor was definitely overpowering on it The second time I ordered the lobster ravioli which was phenomenal; sooo delicious. The lamb tenderloin is very tender, juicy, and flavorful, that was ordered the 2nd time around bc of how good it is. For dessert we got bread pudding and the lavender orange crème brûlée the first time and tiramisu the 2nd. The Tiramisu is so delicious and amazing, not too strong especially with the coco powder. I wasn't a fan of the creme brulee only bc of the orange/lavender which I'm not a fan of and felt like I could definitely taste the citrus, I did not get to try the bread pudding but it smelled amazing! The service is quick, friendly, we went on a Saturday night and got sat immediately with no wait time, it's by the water, they have two sides of the restaurants I personally like the main one when you enter bc of the ambiance it's very low warm lighting. This is definitely a new go to restaurant! read more

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What, no 6 stars? You know it was a fantastic dinner when we all got up the next morning, looked at each other and the first thing we talked about was how Great the dinner was!! Everything we had was absolutely great. Salads, the bread...all of it. The veal was awesome and huge portions. The rigatoni I will be thinking about all day. The parpadelli was delicious. Even with all of that, totally over eating, I had order envy when I saw the prime rib at the next table. The deserts were awesome! I had the bread pudding, amongst my favorite ever with huge scoop of gillato on top in a bowl of Carmel sauce. The staff was so great. Kristine was an awesome server. My biggest problem was selecting a dinner, she was not a great help as she discusses everything so deliciously with a big smile on her face. We understood when we got our meals, it is all that good. All the staff was great, from drinks to Kristine and table service! Oh yeah. Cocktails were excellent as well! read more

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We joined my best friend and family for dinner Saturday night at Bella Siena in Benicia, CA. The restaurant was quit full, so with that said it was somewhat noisy like a cafeteria setting. The services that we received from waitress was very good. We started off with Crab Cakes & Calamari as our appetizer. They both were very delicious with a fresh seafood tastes. Then we proceeded to ordering our main meal ( Pappardelle Allo Zafferano & Chicken Parmigiana). The Pappardelle Allo Zafferano was prepared just right, enjoying all of the seafood flavors. Now the Chicken Parmigiana tasted salty to me; however, I usually do not use much salt in my meals. We finished the evening with bread pudding for dessert. It was not excellent, but good. Based on our experience, we felt their foods are a solid 4 stars rating. However, with the noisy levels being high, I cannot rank Bella Siena any higher. read more

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Bella Sienna will always be special to us--it was the very first restaurant we took our twin babies to. The waterfront views are beautiful, the seafood is always fresh, and the staff is so welcoming and kid-friendly. On top of that, they serve some of the best and most creative martinis, which is always a plus! Amazing food and even better memories--one of our favorite spots! read more

Bella Siena - Pumpkin spice martini - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

Visited this place on a on a recommendation by someone who eats here often but I wasn't as impressed as others and as those who recommended this place. The ambiance is great and being right on the water brings a certain level of enjoyment and upscale feel. The service was good but not over the top. We had a table of 10 and I went without water and some of my table as well. Felt and observed that the young lady helping us was more involved with other tables and probably working for that tip knowing our was an automatic 18% since we were a big group. Don't like when servers take this approach. As for the food it was just ok. I asked what the best or recommended plate the server said the pecan encrusted pork chop. Being originally from Texas I love anything southern like this and anything with pecans. Take a look at the picture, do you see any pecans encrusted anything ? Or any pecans on the plate? Yea neither do I..When I asked the server she said well it's not really pecan encrusted it's more like a flavor. Guess what? There was no pecans flavor. Overall, I probably wouldn't eat here again. You can't serve a plate that is described as pecan encrusted anything with no pecans. The reason for my two stars review is this place is not as advertised. It's probably a great place for locals and a go to and great for drinks because the rest of the table's drinks were good. However beyond that at least for me, I never experienced a 4 star review. read more

Bella Siena - Pork chop - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

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Food was great and service was amazing. Thank you to our server Melanie for the great service. Made me feel like family.

Amazing!!! Cannot wait to return! Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was impeccable. The drinks were a bit too strong for me. Not their fault, I am a bit of a teetotaler and thought I'd jump back in and I definitely was NOT prepared. Lol My daughter and mother come here often and have always spoken highly of the restaurant. So I gathered three of my four daughters and we came out on a Sunday. We arrived shortly after they opened and were seated promptly. The restaurant has a lovely view of the water. We sat right at the window, which enhanced our experience. The customer service was top notched and our food was indescribably delicious (see photos) I cannot wait to go back! read more

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One of my FAV places to have Mushroom Ravioli with a great view! The service has always been great and the pasta even better! Perfect spot to enjoy a day with family! read more

We went to Bella Siena for a small family celebration on 5/2/26. As always the restaurant environment was wonderful. A little loud as many large groups were there celebrating graduations. My husband ordered Lobster Ravioli which was amazing!! My daughter ordered Salmon which she really enjoyed. I ordered Chicken Parm and was not impressed. It was okay but I have definitely had better. A little disappointing. On the bright side was our server. She and all the staff were fantastic! read more

Bella Siena - Chicken Parmigiana was just okay. - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

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This review is primarily about the food and price, not about the service. The service was top notch, fast, and we honestly felt really welcomed and wanted at this establishment right as we walked in all the way until we left. They are very open to many kinds of accommodations if you ask for it also. The interior is very beautiful and tidy! It gives a fine dining experience kind of feel. However, this is where I believe there were some discrepancies. The food was great, everything was flavorful, and came out piping out.. but for the price it wasn't really worth it. Our bill was over $100 for a panini that wasn't much of a panini at all.. more like a deli sandwich that had half a grill mark on it. The salmon was good but is it worth the $30? In my opinion, it's not knowing I had better a salmon dish elsewhere for much cheaper. I would come again but when I'm more mentally prepared to spend the $$ or perhaps for a date night. read more

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It was my first time going to Bella Siena and it did not disappoint. It was pretty busy, but we were seated on the outdoor dining area. Our server, Molly, had great energy and was so friendly. We were served warm bread and that was a great starter. We weren't sure what to order so it took us some time to put in our order. We ended up getting a Caesar Salad and Calamari as our appetizers. The Caesar salad comes with anchovies on top, so be sure to ask them to remove them if you're not into that sort of thing! But our salad and calamari were delicious. For my entree, I ordered the Chicken Parmagiana & my husband ordered the Lobster Ravioli. We'll definitely be coming back again soon! read more

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We read the reviews and came for the sunset view and food! My bf booked reservations in the afternoon for the 6:30 Dinner Slot. And yes, even with reservations, we had to wait 30 minutes. It was very busy. If you come early, a few things you could do to wait would be walk the downtown area and check out nearby shops and community garden. Shops did close early, and it was dark by 6pm. So you might just also wait at the restaurant. Since we did have some more time, we saw the menu outside. Me and my bf contemplated our 1 appetizer and 2 dinner entrees. I ended up ordering this delicious risotto that was so creamy and lemony. My bf ordered the seafood pasta which had lots of mussels in it. Not a lot of pasta, but a lot of mussels. And for appetizer some tomatoes on bread. I forgot the name of it. Then we ordered a hot tea, and a coffee. Yes to coming back here again. I loved their risotto. read more

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My new favorite go-to for a nice dinner out for a handful of reasons: 1. Food - it's simply so good. Their menu is a great size and offers a lot of different options. Each dish comes out piping hot and delicious and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. 2. Drinks - their cocktails... delicious. Love the lavender gin cocktail (blanking on the name of it) but it's so good and I get it every time. 3. Atmosphere - amazing. If you are lucky enough to get a table close to the windows, the water views are awesome. Definitely recommend coming during sunset - it is a vibe. 4. Service - has been great every time I've dined here. I love that they don't rush you around to get in and out fast. 10/10 love this place and will keep coming back for more! read more

Perfect place for a special occasion dinner. Birthdays, anniversaries, or just a nice treat! The food is 10/10, I always find myself ordering the ravioli! Staff has always been friendly each visit. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. It can get a bit noisy inside when they are packed. One of the best in Benicia! Highly recommend giving them a try. You will not be disappointed! read more

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This restaurant is the same owners as Allegria in Napa so food was good, my waitress Jessica wasn't friendly at all as I made casual conversation about their sister restaurant and ruined her opportunity to get a tip very early on in the experience. If you don't like customer service just don't be in it, it's very simple to be nice. Just because I'm d dining alone does mean I don't deserve to be treated friendly. All I did was ask her about 2 dishes and she was VERY RUDE! read more

Bella Siena - Lobster ravioli, prawns they add as well. Very good!, - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

My sister and I had the best time at Bella Siena last night. It's her favorite restaurant in Benicia so when she comes down from Sacramento area we have to go! The food was so tasty. YUM! The service was amazing! The specialty drinks made by Trent the bartender there was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Drinks are important and I really enjoyed mine! Good job Trent and Bella Siena! read more

My family hosted a graduation today and we were a large group that made a reservation for the celebration. Coco was wonderful, calm and patient and thorough with service. Yusel the manager was very attentive when I went to ask about vegetarian options for my partner when Coco was taking care of another table when I had an immediate question. They both were very attentive and kind. The food was consistent and delicious. Thank you for making this celebration special. read more

The restaurant was big, busy, and pretty clean. The staff was very nice and just the right level of attentive. 5 stars for the front of the house staff! The food all came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. Cant' beat the view from inside... the location is premium! The men's restroom was really gross, apparently, but the women's restroom was fine. The food was the big letdown here. I was excited to try this place because it's rated so highly.... but what a disappointment! The bread that they brought to our table was sooo very dry. Even the olive oil couldn't save it... with whatever was mixed in the oil (not good). The cocktail was nice (good job bartender!). The crab cakes were hot and crispy but mainly consisted of breadcrumbs... just a hint of crab and no visible pieces of crab (it was all mush)... the LaCroix of crab cakes. The salad with the crab cakes had a nice sesame oil/rice wine vinegar-type dressing but the vegetables were so soggy, like they'd just been sitting in the dressing for hours. The lobster ravioli was undercooked. I should have taken a picture of the midsection to show the raw pasta layer. But the shrimp and sauce for the ravioli were delicious, thankfully. The chicken parm wasn't very flavorful at all... the sauce didn't taste layered and developed, but like a sauce you'd get straight out of a jar.... and the food was just dumped on the plate. We also didn't have spoons at all, and it helps to have a spoon for wildly-plated pasta. My son said the fries were great but the chicken nuggets were soft. The top layer of the Tiramisu tasted sour in a weird/bad way and had very little flavor, so we didn't even finish it. The chocolate mousse was just okay. The crumble was the best dessert of the night, but the fruit was so mushy (needs to be cut into larger chunks) and they didn't need to add the honey on top because it made the dessert far too sweet when it really needed more acid to balance the sweetness of the crumble. $200 for a mediocre meal. Maybe it's 4.3 stars in Benicia but it's a San Francisco/Oakland 3... at best. When Gary Danko, Petit Crenn, and State Bird rate as 4.5+, there's no way this restaurant could ever be a 4.3 based on this meal. I've had better food from the Trader Joe's freezer section. Don't get tricked by the look of the dishes. They're MID. read more

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Another amazing experience. Busy as heck - chaotic even - and from start to finish, we enjoyed it all. Hostesses were friendly, and I watched them light up for each guest. We sat at the bar and Niko was friendly and attentive. The swordfish was done *perfectly* - it's so easy to dry out swordfish and this had the perfect sear, and great seasoning. The other food (beet salad, calamari) was great, too. Good food, good flow, good vibe. This was a last minute decision, and I'm glad we came! read more

We came here for a family dinner and left deeply disappointed--and concerned for our health. The chicken parmigiana tasted spoiled. We had multiple people in our party try it to confirm and everyone agreed it was off. We sent it back and ordered the bolognese. The server insisted everything is made fresh and seemed skeptical of our concern. She later suggested it might've been the burrata, but we eat burrata regularly--it was clearly more than that. Whether it was the chicken or the sauce, something was wrong. Then came the bolognese--and it had the same bad taste. At that point, we were convinced something in the marinara or base sauce was spoiled. We asked if they used any strong herbs, but the flavor was less "strong" and more rancid. Concerned about getting sick, we didn't touch it and sent that back too. No apology. No effort to fix the situation. While they did take the items off the bill, the service was indifferent and slow, and no one seemed to take our concerns seriously. I genuinely wish the kitchen staff had tasted the food themselves--it would've cleared up whether this was intentional or a serious issue with spoilage. This wasn't a bad meal--it was a food safety issue. I wouldn't risk eating here again, and I suggest others think twice before doing so. This place served us food that may have been spoiled--potentially dangerous. I sincerely hope no one gets food poisoning from dining here, but based on our experience, it's a real risk. Eat here with caution. We won't be back. read more

Bella Siena - Rancid chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California

The food was amazing and the service was superb! The place was decorated beautifully for the holidays. The ambiance was great! I look forward to coming back and trying out more dishes. read more

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This place was really nice. The views of the water are beautiful. We made reservations for my dad's 70th birthday! I was bummed that even with a reservation we were not guaranteed a window seat by the water especially for a special 70th birthday. The service was good. The food was really yummy. The only thing that wasn't great was the noise level. It's very very loud and echoey. read more

2nd time visiting this restaurant for mine and my husbands anniversary. We love it! Our server was so great, kind and funny. Great wine list, steak, salmon. Our waiter also brought us some complimentary champagne to celebrate before dessert. The food was immaculate, and their New York cheesecake was phenomenal. Will be our go to spot from now on for date night! read more

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I have been twice now and enjoyed both times. The calamari was fresh and crunchy, veal had a good flavor and this last time I had lobster ravioli and it was great! I love that its right by the water and has a beautiful view! Also they allow dogs. They even brought our bestest boy water read more

Bella Siena - Italian Near Me - Benicia, California