So behind on my reviews...having to much fun and phone service was out for a few days…read more Dining at La Taverna di San Giuseppe is was one of the coolest dining experiences ever. Our server told us that this previously a cave. How often do you get to dine in a cave? The inside of the restaurant is of this stone like space. We were immediately captivated. While it does not currently have a Michelin rating, we were told it previously had a Micheline rating. The atmosphere is that of a cave...cool, a little damp, and intimate. San Guiseppe has wine cellar, according to staff, date back. We felt totally and complete immersed in history and that was only the building. centuries of Sienese life. The cuisine honors Tuscan tradition while elevating it through precision and care. Each dish showcases excellent ingredients and confident execution, embracing regional flavors rather than reinventing them. San Guissppe feature traditional dishes such as handmade pasta, rich sauces, and tenders meats showcasing distinct flavors with bold seasoning. We order lasaguna and cheese salad...absolutely superb! Our servers were superior...waiting on you hand and foot. You did not ask for anything as it was already there. Our server, Marco, was kind, humorous and knowledgeable. Since it was our first time to the restaurant he was super patient and informative regarding menu items. La Taverna di San Giuseppe has s long-term Michelin recognition for a reason...superior food and excellent service in a very unique space. We savored every bite and sip we consumed in San Giuseppe. When we are in Tuscany again, we will make a beeline for this restaurant.

Taverna di San Giuseppe was a disappointing meal for us, especially in a city with so many great…read moredining options. We ended up here by mistake (confused it with another spot), and unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The restaurant fills up with reservations for two seatings, and from the moment we sat down the pace felt rushed. We ordered drinks and a starter while deciding on the rest, but multiple staff members kept coming by trying to take our full order. It felt like they were pushing to move things along quickly. There were a couple positives. The chicken livers to start were quite tasty and something we didn't see often on other menus. The primi were underwhelming. The pasta didn't taste fresh like many other trattorias in Siena, and the dishes overall were just average. The lasagna in particular was mushy, and the sauces didn't stand out. The secondi were slightly better -- pork ribs, Barolo-braised beef, and a "small chicken" -- but still nothing that justified the higher prices. They do have an underground wine cellar built into a cave, which is interesting to see, but there are other places in Siena with much larger and more impressive cellar spaces. Also worth noting, they add a "10% tax" charge rather than the typical €2 coperto per person. Overall, a rushed and fairly mediocre meal at a higher price point. With so many better places to eat in Siena, this is one I'd skip.

The food was absolutely delicious. Enjoyed every single bite. The waiter was very knowledgeable…read moreand friendly.

This is a very good restaurant very close to Piazza del Campo, yet away from the very touristy…read morerestaurants at the piazza, and close to the duomo. We went for an early lunch and had the pici carbonara, pappardella with meat sauce and the bread soup. We all enjoyed our dishes and the service was very good. Definitely worth a a stop here.

One of the finest meals we've enjoyed anywhere in the world. The ambience, service, and menu are…read moreexceptional. The food is creatively and perfectly prepared and presented.

Let's get the best part out of the way: eating on a sloping backstreet overlooking the rooftops of…read moreSiena is an ideal setting that could vindicate most any food. Regrettably the setting had a lot of heavy lifting to do to balance out the sad salad I had. The beets were altogether undercooked and not even the respectable feta could lend enough flavor to the bland ingredients. A college cafeteria salad bar could offer a similar meal, but still, it's hard to argue with the atmosphere.

We had very little time in Siena, so we used it appropriately and found lunch as our top priority…read more I loved the underground vibe of the place that celebrates the preserved nature of the building rather than modernizing. The small intimate dining room with romantic lighting is beautiful, and we were happy to get seated immediately without reservations. Service took a long time from start to finish. We waited a long time for water and drinks, waited a really long time in between courses, and even longer for someone to help us settle our tab so we could go. The amuse bouche they brought out was nice, but I wasn't a huge fan of the crispy egg appetizer they recommended. I appreciated the gluten-free options and went for the gf spaghetti with ragout, which was my least enjoyed meal of our trip. The husband's pasta was a bit better, but it was also not great. It's possible we just got the wrong menu items.. because there are a lot of pictures from Yelp and Trip Advisor of peoples meals that look way better than what we ended up with. The main dishes all sounded great too, so maybe we should have skipped the pasta and went for those instead.

Beautiful inside and quite upscale. Service was good and the staff was friendly and spoke English…read morewell! I do think that the €€ rating should be a €€€

Osteria Il Vinaio -- it doesn't get much better than this…read more Delicious fresh pasta with a small, focused menu -- only a handful of dishes, but every one of them is excellent. Prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere isn't touristy, and you're not rushed at all. We started with an assortment of cheeses and salami, then had pappardelle, pici, and ossobuco. Everything was outstanding. And the wine... a liter of Montalcino for €13. Hard to beat that. You can order by the quarter liter, half liter, or full liter, so it's easy to try different wines. It's also an enoteca, so you can sit, sip, and really enjoy the experience. Make a reservation or show up early and hope to grab a table -- this place fills up. There's also a bathroom in the back for customers. We could have eaten here every night.

best pasta i have had in siena by far. it is a must go. the staff are helpful and efficient. it is…read morea great vibe in there. families all sitting together, enjoying great food. the decor is amazing inside. very cozy, busy yet calm. it's also run by brothers!! love a good brother business. an amazing place to have lunch or dinner. like it is THE place and you must go!

food was good and our waiter was so silllyyyy, bonus points for his antics. we sat outside and it…read morewas a great ambience. i accidentally got something i already ate that day but it was still good. love the decor. loooove. great little dinner spot.

Recommended by locals, Bagoga prepares traditional, delicious food at reasonable prices…read more We had excellent service and the food was well prepared and in reasonable portions. I was most impressed with our waiter's wine recommendation, as the Brunello he recommended was by far the best I've had since arriving in Siena.

First night in Siena. Excellent service and food. Cinghiale was to die for. Reasonably priced.read more

Omigosh. Everything was good. Lots of locals and that was our first positive sign. Pesto was…read morefresh and tiramisu goooood!

What a hidden gem this place is! We stopped in while touring Siena for the day and the owner is…read moreamazing. He seems to do everything- make the food, serve it, bus tables. It's a pretty small place, so I can understand that. Everything is vegan and organic, it doesn't get much better than that! I ordered the gnocchi which came in a red pepper sauce, then got a side of grilled veggies (which that day turned out to be peppers). The gnocchi was very tasty. The portion was a bit small but for 5Eu it was reasonable. The grilled veggies were smothered in oil which was a little strange. There was a huge selection of desserts to choose from that day, yet somehow I found myself gravitating toward the gelato. I got the chocolate & hazlenut which was delicious and a great way to cool off.

The cake. The jazz. The cafe. So much to like about this place! Swung in on a rainy night in…read moreNovember to find dessert. Enjoyed a delicious slice of pistachio cake and a cappuccino. Very pleasant waiter. Chill jazz. Unique space. Went back for breakfast and found there was less on this front--had GF sandwiches. But a great spot to buy vegan foods--soy milk, muesli, crackers, champagne, chocolate, etc. Go there!!

We were certainly not expecting a modern restaurant in the heart of Sienna but much to our…read moresurprise, Numero Unico was just that. Now, just because it was good looking doesn't mean the food was good but yet, that was our second surprise. The food was heavenly. The location was right by the Duomo, just a block or two away. The service was prompt and by Italian standards, quite quick. This did not seem like a tourist trap restaurant, it was a place where the owner cares about the food, the presentation of it and the service of their customers. Glad we stopped in.

Ammmaaazing . Nice little outside area and great food. What more can you ask for. It was great and…read morethe wine good.

Incredible ravioli. Had party of 6 and every dish incredible. Liter of wine affordable and very…read moretasty. All staff attentive and friendly. First class experience.

Stay with me on this one. When you think something can't get any worse, it ends up better than you…read morecan imagine. It was a Saturday night in Siena and we had been site seeing all day and did not make reservations. We tried getting into places we read about on yelp but were told they were full for the night. Really? We showed up anyway, It was after 9Pm, and I could see empty tables as they were letting in other couples. Still full we were told with attitude. So we wandered around. The Dutch guy looked down a street and said there was a place that looked brightly lighted: La Vecchia Taverna. We were invited with opened arms, outside seating only available, which was fine with us. We were hungry and it had been at least an hour since our last glass of wine. The wine we selected (Caeles) at the recommendation of our server (Luciano) was delicious, as was the second bottle. The mixed salad was fresh and delicious, the bruschetta astonishing. For a main course I had the boar bolognese and my wife and the Dutch guy both had the cacio e Pepe (salt & pepper) pasta. Both dishes were perfecto and I would highly recommend both to any travelers. For dessert we had the pistachio cheesecake and of course a finish cordial of limoncello. Luciano was so gracious, professional, charming and lovable. La Vecchia Taverna is a must-- this brightly lit bulb among the dim of others more reviews.