The restaurant is strategically located, so that people visiting Siena on a day trip can have a…read morequick, tasty and inexpensive meal.

Not sure why it is so highly rated. The food is ok, average but not outstanding. They make the…read moreordering process a nuisance because you have to scan a barcode then type your order into WhatsApp. This is the only place that has occurred. Then they don't clearly read the order as we had to send the server back.

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.

Great Food , Great Service , English speaking friendly staff , open til' after midnight !!! :)…read more Need I add more ? Happy Peterlander

From the owner: Patate olandesi, hamburger di manzo, pollo di prima qualità, hot dog, linea vegan e 25 tipi di…read moresalse.

10/10 -- The BEST Truffle Burger in Italy (Maybe the U.S. Too)…read moreMy wife and I did not expect to find a gourmet burger in Florence that beats major spots back home in California -- but this place did exactly that. The truffle burger? Hands down the best we've had in Italy, and honestly better than most in the U.S. The spicy garlic fries were insane -- crispy, bold, and addictive. If you're tired of pasta and pizza, this is the place you need. Service was 10/10, food was 10/10, and Alex delivered an amazing American-style experience right in Florence. Absolutely worth it. A must-try.

Great mistake. Another restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so saw this place. We were craving…read moresomething other than pizza and pasta. A great hamburger and garlic spicy fries. Highly recommend

It was the perfect place for my slightly homesick grandchildren. Everything they wanted with a…read moredistinctly Cortona flair.

Best burger and fries combo my wife and I have ever had!!! We've eaten at many burger places in our…read morehome area of Seattle but have never had a place where both the burger and fries were the very best. The funny thing is that we wanted Italian food but all of those places were closed and our only good option was this place. Although we really enjoyed the Italian cuisine in Cortona, we're so glad we found this place. The server was very accommodating to my wife's soy allergy and made sure it wasn't in any of the food, especially the mayo as it often is. This place makes their own tasty mayo. Most burger places have either a great hamburger and okay fries or great fries and an okay burger. But it's very rare to find the perfect combo like here. We know it sounds crazy but if you're an American and accustomed to good burgers, give this place a try. You might be surprised that it's the best you've ever had! PS - to top off a great trip to Cortona, I got to meet and get a picture taken with Jovanotti, my favorite Italian singer!!!

Okay, so we're driving through the fairly non-touristy and workaday town of Poggibonsi, Italy in…read moresearch of lunch (we were considering pizza al taglio as our best and most likely option) when what should we come upon but the "1950 American Diner," on Thanksgiving Day no less. We took it as a sign and decided we had to stop. The inside is surreal. U.S. flags, state license plates, hubcaps, neon everywhere, Marilyn Monroe in the foyer. Typical old-style diner seats, even a pinball machine in the corner. This place makes an Elvis shake (yah, with peanut butter and banana) and was serving up a special Thanksgiving meal today - we decided to go for burgers and shakes instead and were not disappointed. My middle boy had the 1950 DOC burger; I got the Juicy Lucy (purportedly a well known recipe from Minnesota - you learn something new everyday)... Definitely worth a stop if you happen to be wandering the outskirts of Poggibonsi and have been subsisting on pizza and gelato for a week or two...

My wife is a cocktail and wine person. I'd much rather have a beer any day of the week. So when we…read morewent to Florence, I checked out all the notable beer places on google and Alibi was the first one we went to (it's closest to the train station.) Well, they really set my expectations high for the rest of my list. Between us, we had about six different types of beer, each more delicious than the last. And we ordered food as well - her burrito was fine, if unexciting, but my cheeseburger with an egg on it was honestly the best burger I've had in a long time. The Italian cheese on it was phenomenal. We had to go back before we left cause it was just so good. The bartenders were friendly and helpful, and the bar itself was kinda cool and industrial, but you're going here for the beer and the food. You won't be disappointed.

I ordered a hamburger for my husband and a salad he loved it. It was a pick up order and I sat at…read morethe bar and had a drink while waiting for it. Staff was very nice even though they did not speak English very well but they were able to understand what I wanted.

I was desperate and needed to eat something other than pasta and pizza! I walked by this place and…read moreordered the fries and burger. If you're American, don't expect a normal burger. It has all the components that goes in a burger but it doesn't exactly taste like what we would expect. The service was spectacular and they give you ICE! The coke cans are larger then everything I've gotten in the past 9days! They give you a can with 500ml! Overall it was a fine experience and i really needed something other than pasta.

The food is very tasty. The issue we ran into is that they have a daily special menu and their…read moreregular menu. The special menu is double the price and the one they advertise. We were not interested in it and a man showed us the regular menu to get us in the door. Then we we sat down switched up and gave us the menu we told him we didn't like that was more expensive. We noticed the locals sitting near us got the cheaper and bigger menu we were shown. When we asked for a the regular menu the staff gave it to us but was kind of rude about it. We noticed the other tourists also were getting scammed. I'm glad we spoke up because of allergies I couldn't even eat anything on the daily special menu.

10/27/2013 This is a gorgeous square in the middle of…read moreSiena...plenty of room for people so stroll through, dine at the restaurants along the edge of the square, and even sit / lie down in the middle of the square. We actually saw people sit or lie down in the square ...chatting away, and having a good time! It reminds me of what people do on the 'grass' in the USA..lol. One of the largest squares I've seen during our 2 week trip to Italy...(the one in Venice is huge too). There's a clock tower in iL Campo that is worth a visit if you're so inclined. Please see my review for that tower as a separate entry. We also dined at one of the restaurants that were situated along this square, and it was such a grand view. Can't help but take it all in...great place to relax and even do some tourist shopping. iL Campo is also the central location that leads up to many paths/roads to various parts of town. VERY COOL. Be sure to get a panoramic shot of this square when you visit.