Food was excellent and the staff was incredibly friendly. The rigatoni and the tagliatelle with…read moreragu were two out of our favorite pasta dishes throughout our Italy trip. Highly recommend

We read good reviews online for this place, but it was a bit disappointing. Service was super…read moremediocre but they charged us $5 euro for service gnocchi was so so so salty. Like is salt free here or what? Plenty of space in this restaurant. Cheese plate was good with some cheese I never had before. Out of all the pasta places I been to in Italy, this is my least favorite

Food is fabulous, centrally located in Siena Italy. Very reasonable and with several vegetarian…read moreoptions.

Outstanding food and service. Friendly staff. I highly recommend! Make reservationsread more

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.

First ate here in 2007 on my honeymoon. Found it again in 2025. Still my favorite place. Same…read moreowners! Special place off the beaten path.

Delicious dinner at a beautiful restaurant! The food is delicious and the service was excellent!…read moreBeautiful location and experience ! / Délicieux dîner dans un beau restaurant! La nourriture est délicieuse et le service était excellent ! Bel emplacement et expérience! /Cena deliziosa in un bellissimo ristorante! Il cibo è delizioso e il servizio era eccellente! Bellissima posizione ed esperienza!

This place deserves a negative five stars starting with the hostess. Rude and total snobby. They…read moremust hire nothing but unfriendly Italians to work. Didn't waste our time even ordering. Only an idiot would spend money here. Ambiance was louder than a steel mill! Negative five stars.

Located on a side street off Siena's Campo is Mugolone; one of two Michelin listed restaurants…read morelocated in Sienna--at the time of this writing--and the superior choice by far. It serves traditional Tuscan food with a modern twist. Diners can pick Al fresco or inside. Service is impecable. The chef will send out some aperitifs to wet your palate. I started off with the GUTTUS CHEESE TORTELLI, ALMONDS, BLACK TRUFFLE, ALCHERMES. It was delicious. The local Tuscan truffles leapt out. The second plate was the catch of the day. I was weary of ordering fish so far from the sea but the choice was rewarded with an excellent choice. I then had the dessert which was to die for. The restaurant has a large selection of wine. Lots of places to eat in Siena, but very few that have the quality of Mugolone. Seek it out and you will be rewarded.

1st visit If you're looking for a real Tuscan dining experience, this is it. Trattoria La Torre…read morefeels like the kind of place locals actually eat at--a small family-run restaurant with a simple menu focused on traditional dishes done right.We had the faraona (guinea fowl), ossobuco, and potatoes, and everything was excellent. The food was flavorful, authentic, and clearly made with care. The faraona was prepared exactly as it should be, and the ossobuco was one of the highlights of our trip.What really makes this place special is the atmosphere. The service was warm and welcoming, and the owners and staff were humble, friendly people who made us feel at home.In a world full of tourist restaurants with huge menus, it's refreshing to find a place that stays true to traditional Tuscan cooking. We would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Siena. 2nd visit - We enjoyed our first visit so much that we came back a second night--and that says a lot when you're traveling in Italy with so many great places to choose from. This time we ordered the Fiorentina, Arista, Patate alla Fattoressa, and Piselli al Prosciutto. Once again, everything was excellent. The food here isn't about being flashy or trendy. It's traditional Tuscan cooking made with care, and every dish tasted like it came from a home kitchen rather than a restaurant. What really made this visit stand out was Mario. We discovered that the person taking care of us wasn't just our server--he's the owner. Mario has a genuine passion for the restaurant, its history, and his guests. He took the time to show us the cellar and shared part of the story of the building. Being able to see that side of the restaurant made the experience even more memorable. The food brought us back, but Mario is what made this visit special. His hospitality, attention to detail, and enthusiasm turned a great dinner into one of our favorite memories from Siena. If you're looking for authentic Tuscan food and the kind of personal service that's becoming harder to find, Trattoria La Torre is a place you shouldn't miss. Highly recommended.

We were excited to try this restaurant, especially because of the reviews, maybe it used to be…read morereally good. The pasta was good, we got the Pici pasta, which is a Siena speciality. Then we ordered the pork, but after we ordered it found out somebody had ordered the last one, so we ordered the chicken which was extremely dry, overcooked and left in the convection oven for far too long. We also got the peas and prosciutto as a side which was ok and gave us something with a bit of moisture for the overcooked dry chicken. I could see how this could be a charming place but it didn't charm us last night. We look for these small mom and pops, and unfortunately this was not a good meal.

We stopped here for dinner when we visited Sienna. The servers are very nice and helpful and they…read moreseated our large group of 10 very quickly. My favorite here was the dessert. I ordered a slice of tiramisu which was a perfect end to dinner. The texture was perfect and the espresso was just right. I would give it a perfect score but it was just a tad too sweet for my liking. Overall 8.5/10 piece of tiramisu for me.

The presentation of the Tuscan dishes offered at Osteria Permalico, located on a steep hilly street…read morein Siena, was truly a step above, and the dark, romantic atmosphere and friendly service made this an even more memorable dining experience! My favorite dish by far was the ricotta gnocchi with hazelnut pesto, topped with a dried tomato paste. The gnocchi dumplings were unlike any other gnocchi I've had before--they were cut into a rectangular (rather than round) shape, and the pieces of dough were so soft, pillowy, and tender. But the best part was definitely the creamy, earthy hazelnut pesto, which was balanced out by the acidity of the dried tomato paste on top! Next, we had the Tonno del Chianti, which means "tuna of Chianti," but the dish was actually made of pulled pork in a marinade of sage oil and rosemary, and served at room temperature. Interestingly, the slightly chewy, fatty strips of pork looked a lot like pieces of canned tuna--hence the name of the dish! Finally, we had the beef meatballs served with an oregano-flavored mayonnaise. The deep-fried meatballs had a crispy texture and meaty flavor, and paired nicely with the unctuous, herbaceous mayo that was artistically smeared onto the plate. Overall, this was a fantastic restaurant with fine dining-level presentation, but I simply could not believe the amazingly low prices for all the different dishes!

We really enjoyed our food here. It wasn't the best we had in Italy, but regardless it was still…read morevery good. The pastas were covered in creams, sauces, etc., and after eating them we felt very heavy and full.

One of our best meals in Italy and that's saying something. Everything was first rate and can…read morerecommend: 1. Pici Pasta w/ Pork Ragu 2. Lasagna 3. Gnocchi w/ cheese 4. Pecorino Fritters with Pear Sauce -- WOW! 5. Veggie Souffle 6. Chicken Main Entree w/ Spicy Sauce on side. Tender and moist! Sophia our lovely server took good care of us -- and we left happy and full of amazing food. Come here guys -- it's a hidden gem in the heart of Siena.

The food and the service was excellent. My favorite was seafood pasta with pistachios. The seafood…read morewas very fresh.

Found this restaurant on Yelp, encouraged by another review. The pasta was delicious, and the…read moreservice top notch. I greatly recommend for an Italian seafood dinner. The prices were very reasonable.

We thoroughly enjoyed two evenings in this delightful neighborhood place. The staff, food, drinks…read moreare only eclipsed by the spectacular sunset views.

We had a wonderful experience several years ago but - unfortunately - it wasn't quite what we…read morerecalled. The owner (who was so welcoming the last time we were here) was not in evidence; the manager was helpful but one of the wait staff was decidedly rude and unhelpful to us. Food was OK; the papardelle di Cinghiale (wild boar) was good and the Malvasia we had was pleasant. The view is certainly a gorgeous one, a medieval wonderland at your doorstep. Not sure if the restaurant changed hands but it was simply not what we remembered and probably wouldn't return.