Came to try the restaurant week menu and was pleased to the T! The monkey bread was amazing it was soft and toasty super sweet just the way I like it, I then had the egg sandwich which was also very tasty the bacon was cooked just right overall the food was great the environment was cool and the server was super helpful and enthusiastic! read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The concierge at the Swissotel recommended we try this place and I am glad we came. The meatball was mouth watering as was the entire meal. If you love Bourbon then I would suggest #10 on the drink menu. It was a little noisy but that can be expected on a Friday night. read more

Eh....wanted it to be delicious, but it just wasn't. Gummy, heavy gnocchi. 'Handmade' rigatoni that was clearly 'boxed'. Pepperoni pizza that needed salt. A server that explained crudo to me like I hadn't left the house in 5 years. Seriously? Oh, and Fabio has stolen Stephanie Izard's recipe for cauliflower with peppers, pine nuts and mint. C'mon, be original.... The only redeeming menu item was the donuts... read more

Food was okay but to be fair, I was extremely excited after reading the menu so my expectations may have gotten the best of me. It wasn't bad or even that bland, but it didn't stick with me or stick out. I had the fried dough with prosciutto (which I saw them plating and meat was not fresh--taken from a stack of pre-sliced meat that came from the fridge. Dough was also literally fried; was expecting more of a pizza dough consistency, so this felt a lot fattier), watermelon salad (presentation was dated and flavors were not new but it is refreshing) and pasta in a jar (good flavors, fresh pasta didn't hold together well but still good). Good for groups due to large menu prime for sharing. Won't recommend and won't revisit. read more

Siena tavern is a popular modern place. Highly recommend Coccoli! The best appetizer ever! Crispy dough melts in your mouth, the cheese goes well with the prosciutto. Roasted beets salad is also delicious. Toasted hazelnuts add unique taste to the salad. Can't wait to come back. read more

Siena Tavern - Tagliatelle with mushrooms and Coccoli appetizer - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing! The food was exactly as delicious as it looked on the reviews. Service was incredible the waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend. read more

Siena Tavern - Coccoli - crispy fried dough, stracchino cheese, prosciutto di parm, truffle honey - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot with upscale ambiance, classy decor, attentive service, AND delicious food. Personally I think this is a great spot to just have a couple of drinks and some snacks, because the entrees are either pasta which in general is not worth it (although I will say the squid ink one is the bomb) or quite expensive. Most of the cocktails are delicious and in general light, fruity, and sweet - I don't usually like to put gender norms on things but these are the rock stars of girly drinks!! The pizzas are probably the best deals here. Classic Italian style thin crust with high quality toppings but without too much cheese and sauces. My favorite is the Proscuitto Pear Pizza (I mean even if it didn't taste amazing, just look at all that alliteration!!). The crudos, in contrast, might be the worst deals here - for $15 you get a plate about the size of a sunglasses case of very very thinly sliced seafood. The hamachi tastes amazing, yes, as long as I'm not the one paying for it..... read more

Food and desserts were amazing! And my martini was perfect . Our waitress was amazing, definitely coming back

After making reservations a month and a half ago, I couldn't wait to have dinner here for a girls night out. It was super busy when we walked in and Fabio was at the hostess stand. Exciting way to start the night. For 5 girls we ordered... Siena Chopped Salad: Very clean tasting. Cannelini beans, pepperoncini, and especially the boar salami were delish. I didnt really get the mustard dressing taste or any avocado now that I think about it, bummer. Smoked Mozz: Good earthy smokey flavor and texture, tasted like it was made in house. Had to ask for more bread since it only comes with 3 pieces. Gnocchi: This was SO rich and the favorite of the night. Yes we split this one gnocchi dish between 5 girls! But honestly, between the bacon, cream, and cheese I am not sure how someone could eat more than a little serving. Great melt in your mouth texture. Burnt Pep pizza: The pepperonis were delicious (I wonder if they come from a local butcher here?) cut super super thin which crisped up nicely in the oven and had the perfect heat between the chilis and red pepper flakes. Would get this again in a heartbeat. Outer crust was nice and fluffy but the underneath crust could have held up a little more. Pear and Prosciutto pizza: Great balance between sweet and savory. Thinly cut pear slices (they didn't taste grilled though...tasted more like they were red wine poached?) didn't overpower but added a great dimension. A few of us ordered gelato...the standout was the tiramisu flavor. I wish we got the whole tiramisu dessert instead. The other gelatos (hazelnut and olive oil/lemon) were not that great. They came out half melted...not cool! Overall we can't wait to go back to hit up the bar area which was bumping. read more

I desided to sleep on it before I wrote a review, since I normally don't do this but my experience at this restaurant was so terrible I feel it would be an injustice not to share with others. The food was good, not great, but good but it doesn't matter when your server makes you feel like you are wasting his time or keeping him from something more important. This was our last stop on our personal food tour of Chicago and I can't say I will ever come back. This place should take some tips from RPM Italian or maybe just fire the waiter because he is not doing them any justice. As for food, it was delicious, not the best I have ever had but really great flavors and presentation but the service left such a bad taste in my mouth from the drink order I just can't get past it. Hopefully you have a better experimence than we did. read more

Nice vibe, good food but the reason to return is to visit Joel!!! " Big Tree"! Best server ever and very attentive. He made our day!

I wanted to update my Yelp review to reiterate the fabulousness of this place! Amazing food....outstanding service....all in a beautiful, high-energy spot. (And all of you people that are only ordering pizzas?? Stop it! You're probably hurting the chef's feelings...and you are certainly missing out on some of the most incredible food of your life.) We went again last night for my nephew's birthday, and started with the Wagyu Beef Meatball, and the Roasted Beets Salad. Both very solid...especially the beet salad. A very nice start to our meal, but only whetting our appetite for the pastas. Besides the must-have Spaghetti (see my previous review for raves), we tried the Squid Ink Linguini (with lobster tail and lobster cream sauce) and the Truffle Gnocchi. Whoa, the Gnocchi was melt-in-your-mouth heavenly! Our waitress suggested getting it without the truffle oil, and I highly recommend that....with only the shaved truffle and the truffle cream sauce, it was already rich enough to put a Rockefeller to shame. So, in order of faves...I recommend 1) the Spaghetti, 2) the Gnocchi, 3) the Squid-Ink Linguini. (Seriously...see my previous review...you HAVE got to try the Spaghetti!) Also worth mentioning is the stellar customer service at this place. From the managers to the bussers to the hostesses, they are on top of their game in making sure you have an enjoyable evening. Whenever you can have a pre-dinner drink at the bar, Duke will never steer you wrong. He is attentive, friendly, and spot-on with recommendations. (BTW...if you are a fan of stouts, if they still have the Verdi Imperial Stout, it's a winner.) Our server last night was Allison...excellent service, very personable, and full of great menu tips...listen to her! And thanks to the Manager, Heather, for stopping by the table....please send kudos to your team for a wonderful evening! Can't wait for our next visit!! read more

too bad.. i was soooo looking forward to this place for monthsss with my friends, and when you walk in with such a lovely welcoming aroma of truffles... mmmmm. i was so excited. we started off with some cocktails and beer- excellent excellent. light summery, perfect. #11 was my personal favorite. we got an app of the coccoli- holy crap- it was like eating clouds! so pillowy soft!! i thought it was great, but it was def hit or miss with the table. i got the tagliatelle with truffle butter... totall miss. it was so.. incredibly bland. no flavor except it tasted oily. my favorite thing is truffles, and i got zero of that. everyone tried my dish and agreed it was a big miss compared to theirs. i ended up eating everyone else's which was on the salty side for me. the Orchiette was excellent as well as the chicken. the tagilatelle did not get better as a leftover. def the truffle pasta at the Gilt bar is still my #1 fave in chicago so far. read more

I went for lunch with my team yesterday, and I'd have to say that our overall experience was fantastic. We shared the squid ink linguine, gnocchi, burrata, and prosciutto and pear pizza, and we enjoyed everything, particularly the first three items. The pizza was good, but I wouldn't consider Siena to be a "pizza" destination. The burrata was so incredibly smooth, albeit a bit on the slightly-too-sweet side, but definitely a strong start to the meal. My favorite was the squid ink linguine with grilled lobster. Flavorful, creamy, delicately cooked lobster. The gnocchi was melt-in-your-mouth soft, and the sauce didn't have an over-abundance of truffle oil infused cream. I didn't find the prosciutto and pear pizza to be fantastic, nor was it in any way offensive. I'll reserve further judgment until I'm able to try more of the pizzas at a later date. Service was a bit slow, but they ended up making up for it by comp'ing us the pizza. This was unexpected, but highly appreciated. This level of service bumped the review from a 4* to a 5*. The place is definitely a scene, but that's to be expected from a Top Chef restaurant in River North, I suppose. I'll definitely be back, if I can find room... read more

Oh my coccoli. I recently read an article on Siena Tavern that sniffed, "Don't expect Chef Fabio to be there." Fine, he wasn't, but his amazing food was. Trust me, you want to order the coccoli an appetizer. It's crisp dough balls, prosciutto, truffle honey and cheese. I have to thank my fiance for being a vegetarian, which meant I got all of the prosciutto. The whole concoction melts in your mouth and I'm still dreaming about it a week later. We also had the cinque formaggi pizza, which was quite tasty. I loved the little studs of gorgonzola cheese that we happened upon while eating. Oh, and they have Gumballhead on tap. Cheers! read more

Siena Tavern is one of my new favorite spots in the River North area as far as meeting friends for drink or a daytime stop to grab some food. The decor is standard for these types of places and the ambiance is no different from any other River North bar/restaurant, but it's got a great vibe during both the daytime and nighttime. The food offers something a little more special and a little more unique than typical bar food. The pizzas are made well and are easily big enough to share between 2 people. The parmesan fries are to die for (not necessarily unique, but so delicious that it doesn't matter). And they offer a crudo bar for the seafood lovers. The patio area is nice and we had a lovely early dinner there last Friday in the sunshine. Service was friendly and quick. We went with parmesan fries and the burnt pepperoni pizza and it was more than enough food for 2. The nicest surprise were the original and extremely delicious cocktails. I went with the No. 15, Jameson, campari, strawberry, lemon, and ginger. It was perfect. The perfect summer cocktail - light and fruity without being overly sweet. My fiance went with the No. 5, Makers, amaro, allspice, chai liqueur, bitters, and sparkling apple cider. This drink was equally amazing - a bit stiffer than mine but still refreshing. I'll definitely come by Siena on occasion when I'm walking around in the area or make it a plan when meeting groups of friends for a night out. read more

Place was packed when we walked in on a Friday night ... reservations were all booked, either sit at the bar or begone, so we fought for a seat at the bar. WOW. We loved out cocktails but the mushroom pizza was phenomenal. Will definitely go back for dinner ... and more drinks. read more

The meatball sandwich was delicious, and very heavy. Great flavor of the beef, the tomato sauce was quite sweet and the baguette was soft and with a very slight garlic flavor. The roasted cauliflower had too many toppings though. Tons of pine nuts and banana peppers and too much oil. I would definitely come back and try some other dishes. The entire menu looked tasty. read more

I made a reservation for 2 for my birthday a few months in advance. I was a little nervous with all the mixed reviews, but off we went. We were seated promptly at our reservation time, but at a 4 top that only had 3 chairs. It was a bit odd, as I sat on one side, facing my husband and an empty chair. Oh well. The decor was nice and it was a good crowd for a rainy Wednesday night. I ordered a glass of Prosecco, which was brought our promptly. Our server made several suggestions regarding the menu. We ended up not following any of them. We ordered the daily focaccia (mushroom), braised short rib ravioli and the gnocchi. The focaccia was nothing special. It came with olive oil and parm cheese for dipping. I am glad that we ordered it though, because our pastas took FOREVER to come out. Both the ravioli and gnocchi were delicious. Portions were small, as expected, but we knew we wanted to order dessert, so that was fine. I recommend both dishes. As for service, after we placed our order, we didn't see our server again until we were finished. It would have been nice for him to see if I wanted another drink, or to update us on how long our food was taking. We didn't have too much of an issue with the water refiller, as it was just two of us, so no reaching over to refill, but I did see it being an issue with a larger group seated near us. Dessert was the donuts that come with squeeze containers of sauce to inject. It was fun, but I ended up covered in sugar. They also gave me birthday cake gelato, which was yummy as well. In the end, we were there for over 2 hours, which seemed excessive for bread, pasta and donuts. Perhaps thats why a reservation is so hard to get? read more

Good solid food and consistent service. I've been here a few times for both lunch and dinner. It's been busy all of those times and required reservations. For drinks, I've had both their sangria and special draft beer brewed for them by Goose Island. Both were wonderful and I would highly recommend either of them depending on your tastes. For appetizers, I've had the coccoli everytime. It's really good though definitely heavy since it consists of bread, meat, and cheese. What's not to like there? I've only had the tuscan kale caesar of the salads, which I thought was great and inspired me to make one of my own. For pizzas, I've had the baby artichoke, and burnt pepperoni. The pizzas are kind of underwhelming and the baby atichoke isn't even on the menu which I think was a good move. The burnt pepperoni is pretty much a standard pepporoni pizza. For pastas, I've tried the short rib ravioli, gnocchi, and orecchiette. They were all delicious and you wouldn't go wrong ordering any one of those. The food has been good everytime I've gone but everything is very rich so I would recommend sharing. An entire plate of the gnocchi to yourself would really be too much. read more

Siena Tavern was amazing! One of the best meals that I've had in a while. Tuesday night, three people - great table by the window. Appetizer: Coccoli- simply delish! rispy dough, stracchino cheese, prosciutto di parma, truffle honey Entree- we got three and shared: Carne Pizza Housemade fennel sausage, pancetta cured bacon, sopressata, prosciutto sausage, mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil Wild Bore Risotto We were one of the lucky few to have this as it was taken off the menu for their new spring menu. One of my friends had it before and wanted it again. "Pasta in a Jar" mezza rigatone, heirloom tomato, english pea, bellwether ricotta, micro basil, olive oil The entrees were amazing! We had gelato flight (all made in-house) and Bomboloni which were out of this world amazing. Needless to say, I'll be back - and if you haven't tried it, take my word for it; it's devine! read more

I came here with my brunch buddy this past Saturday. My waitress was GREAT!!! and the food is amazing. We sat outside on the patio because the weather was great. DRINKS: Mimosa's. They were really good. FOOD: (shared ) We started off with the lasagna, which they cook in a circular cast iron pan; very different. It was sooooooooo meaty and saucy. THIS IS A MUST HAVE Then we had the burnt pepperoni spicy pizza. It was good, just a little too spicy for my taste....but maybe that's because I sprinkled extra crushed peppers on it LOL (my bad) We then ended with the caramelized waffle as dessert (LOL, i know) they with serve with a nutella butter that they mix and the syrup was an aged bourbon syrup topped with fresh berries. IT WAS DELISH Cant wait to go back and try this place for dinner!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I fell for the "signature dish" trap at brunch (the lobster hash). I asked the server for his advice between two other (cheaper) items, and I went with his recommendation for this dish. While the flavors of the hash were good, the portion was about half of what I expected for a $20+ brunch item (and I'm from San Francisco-- a brunchin' and pricey-food kinda town!). The lobster itself was only two pieces (see photo) and the dish overall was overpowered by the pancetta and other flavors. The traditional point of a hash is to mix a lot of flavors together (and use up some almost-expired ingredients) which seems incongruous with the delicate truffle and lobster flavors. Once I finished, I was still hungry and there weren't enough starches in the dish to soak up the leftover egg and sauce, so I asked for toast. Thankfully I wasn't charged for the toast, but I would've felt better about the dish overall if it had been included in the first place. Service was fine (was seated at the empty bar immediately), and other menu items looked tasty. The food is still good and clearly they pay meticulous attention to presentation, but don't expect to leave full unless you're willing to pay for it (unless I just got the wrong menu item, which is totally possible). I can see why it hits the mark for some (and I found out after the fact that the chef is famous or something), but for me this place was a bit overhyped. read more

Everything about this place deserves a 5 star rating. My 3 friends and I came here for dinner on Friday night, and it was amazing. There was a little bit of a wait, but it was the perfect amount of time for us to go to the bar and get a drink. The ambiance is very upbeat, trendy, and classy at the same time. The lighting is dim and there is a DJ playing great upbeat music. It's a perfect place for a dinner before going out. I ordered the no. 4 cocktail, and it was excellent. It wasn't too sweet or overpowering, and the notes of lavender and honey were a perfect touch. We were shortly seated after ordering our drinks. Our table started off with the burrata, which was phenomenal. It's not just plain cheese, but has the perfect toppings to pair with bread. We couldn't get enough, and my friends and I devoured it in a second. For the entree, my friend and I split the gnocchi and the risotto because both looked great. The risotto was definitely the winner, but that was only because the gnocchi was just a tad too rich for my taste but still delicious. I finished the risotto so quickly and was left wanting seconds... The service here was awesome as well. The waitress was very friendly and quick, and we never had to flag her down or grab her attention even though it was still very busy later in the night. This was definitely one of my favorite spots in Chicago. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Looked swanky and inviting. Big windows, well lit with natural light. First turn off, our waitress. She seemed to have a problem with us because she had to come back to get our order more than once. She was completely rude and never introduced herself or smiled once. Once we ordered, she was nowhere to be found and we had to stop other waitstaff to get coffee refill and water. Seriously? She came to check on how our meals were as soon as bussers put in on the table. When I had a problem with my plate, I had to wait 30 min to locate her. The 2nd problem, I ordered eggs benedict. Problem was, there were eggshells in my eggs benedict. Gross. Totally turned my stomach as I crunched into that eggshell. Yes, first word problems and all but if I'm paying almost $20 for an eggs benedict, please no shells. Also, there is no hollandaise sauce but rather, mustard sauce. It was off putting. All of it. My friends ordered the truffle eggs and seafood salad. They said it was good but didn't seem to overly impressed. Their monkey bread was good, but how hard is it to get a sweet breaded dessert right? Over all, unimpressed and super put off by our blond waitress that felt her time was better off standing around talking about us to her coworkers (I saw her point at us) than actually earning her tip and serving her tables. Rude Rude Rude. Clearly hospitality business is the WRONG career for you, honey. Get a new job. Won't be returning. read more

The food was phenomenal but there was a DJ and the music was way too loud. We couldn't even have a conversation at a small high top table. The music doesn't fit the vibe of the restaurant. I wouldn't go late on a Saturday if this is the normal weekend feel. read more

Made a reservation for a birthday lunch and didn't end up liking the table that was chosen for us. The staff and especially the manager were super understanding and worked with us until we were happy with the seating. Result was a great time, delicious food and perfect ambiance. Thank you! read more

Great service, comfortable seating (we had a view of the pizza oven!) and wonderful food. My husband and I both had salads since we are staying away from pasta right now and they were very good. We still wanted to cry when my son was served the oricchiette because it looked and smelled so good. They make all of their pasta and the care they put into their dishes shows. This was my second time here so I can also mention their lasagna which is delicious (from my pre-diet days--ah!). read more

This was our first time at Siena tavern and I loved it! I made a reservation about 30 minutes before we went lol! It was a Sunday morning right at 10 and it was empty but by the time we left it was poppin'. I got the breakfast skillet but instead of eggs I got potatoes and it was amazing. Honestly one of the best things I've eaten. So good. I'm still thinking about it 10 hours later. My friend got the same and also loved it. Another one of us got the chicken sandwich (lunch) and she said it was amazing. The fries looked so good! Then the last person got the French toast and it wasn't the best. The bananas were very weird and the bread was very doughy. Wouldn't recommend. Next time I'm for sure going to try the monkey bread bc it looked so good. The place itself was super cute! Servers were great as well! Will definitely be back! read more

Siena Tavern - Caramel Banana French Toast & Breakfast Skillet - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Made reservations more than a month out for a girls night out and it was an excellent selection. I cannot rave enough about 90% of the things we had there, but one of my dishes fell completely flat. For starters, we had Coccoli, which is cheese, proscuitto and puff pastry (almost like sandwiches) and it was melt in your mouth amazing. I would eat plates of that no problem. We also split a pizza, the proscuitto and pear was recommended by our waitress and it was SO good. Love the combo and the crust was perfectly crispy but soft too. For pasta, I honed in on the homemade ones because, well that's always better. But my choice of gemilli with duck ragout and arugula was...boring. No real flavor and the pasta looked like it came out of a box. And it wasn't even cooked al dente. After having amazing, life changing pasta at Balena, this was a huge disappointment. Friends got the lasagna and roasted carrot tortellini and both loved theirs so I guess I just ordered poorly. Fortunately, the rest of the meal made up for the pasta I got, but honestly, just left a dampened experience. But, I would still go back here and try again because the other items we had were 100% knocks out of the park. Oh, and the cocktails were fab too. I couldn't find the list online of cocktails to share what I had, but the gin one with lavender was really good. Recommend that as well! read more

Incredible brunch food. My wife got the Lobster hash and I got the eggs Benedict. Both were phenomenal. We also had a mimosa and Bloody Mary. Both were good but nothing special. If I had to recommend one brunch food it would be the eggs Benedict. I won't go into a long explanation of the taste but if you order it you will not be disappointed. It was a little pricy just for brunch but all in all it was worth it. read more

Siena Tavern - Eggs Benedict - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Siena Tavern is in my top three for fave restaurants in Chicago. I had been wanting to eat here since I first moved to Chicago last summer, but it's always so packed every time I come (but then my friends and I always last-minute decided to give it a try on a Friday or Saturday night). Finally was smart enough to make a reservation for a Sunday evening, when it's a bit slower. Everybody HAS to order the coccoli--- it's fried bread dough, prosciutto and truffle honey--- so damn good and I have never tasted anything like it! I also ordered the squid link linguine with lobster, which had a creamy lobster sauce that was just divine. One of my favorite pasta experiences ever! Ended the meal with the bomboloni that comes with three bottles of sauces so you can self-fill the bomboloni. The chocolate hazelnut sauce and the raspberry chianti sauce went really well together! Overall, this was one of the best meals I've had in Chicago. Service was very good too, the waitress we had was very attentive and made a good wine suggestion. Will definitely go back!! read more

I've come here for both pre and post night-out drinks, but not for dinner. However ONE time I did get a chance to try their bombolini and because I couldn't stop thinking about them I had to leave a review. Here it is: the bombolini were the BOMB. Holy wow. Imagine three huge, sugar dusted, perfectly cooked donut holes paired with three different delicious sauces in little squeeze bottles. So you take the donut hole, right? And you stab it with one of the sauce bottles and squeeze the caramel or whatever you grabbed into the donut hole. Then you eat it. Then you die happy. Follow? read more

I had a great experience here with a group of friends last night. It's a beautiful space with a large menu of absolutely delicious Italian food. We started with two of the Wagyu Beef Meatballs for the table: excellent. I took our server's recommendation to order the Spaghetti made with jumbo lump crab and loved it. I also tried bites of the Gnocchi and the Orecchiette which were equally amazing. Highly recommended! read more

Don't cut kitchen hours even remotely close to stated if you want the regular menu. Website says kitchen until 11 pm, then reduced menu. Showed up at 10:40, very busy, regular kitchen already closed. Was looking forward to trying the pork chop, but only get pizza. I hate when restaurants do this read more

After weeks of building up anticipation to try this place, I thought it was just OK. Lets start with the good-great: 1.) The coccoli- fluffy pockets with creamy gooey cheese and paper-thin prosciutto, yum. The pesto with honey- yum yum. Although, the pesto needed a touch more salt and the coccoli could have been drained a bit better, as it really left a greasy film on my fingers. 2.) The Pappardelle Bolognese was incredible. Fresh homemade pasta, hearty meat heavy sauce without a hint of acidity, spot on. More, please. The not so good, like, at all: The gnocchi with prosciutto and sage. The gnocchi was gummy, though there were hints of lightness; the sauce was WAY too creamy and the finishing oil on top was a complete mindf*- WHY???? I also didnt appreciate the chopped up bits of sage, as I think it would have been more impactful if it was cooked in the sauce as whole leaves and removed. Def NOT my thing. Unfortunately, this was the dish I ordered and was stuck with it. Other than that, great wine list (the Barbera by the glass they offer is a good choice) and the bartenders were amiable and made us feel comfortable- how I would imagine Fabio would want to portray himself through the staff. Not a bad way to go. read more

still a fan of this spot! two of my friends and i came in for lunch on sunday and amazingly there was no wait for a table. we were starved, and obviously proceeded to order way too much to share family style. we got: 1. wagyu beef meat ball - so yum. i must have this every time, and the accompanying bread is pretty noms. 2. biscuits (made of bread pudding) and gravy - gravy was pretty flavorful - not bad! im not a bread pudding kinda person though.. 3. burger - JUICY! and the bun goes perfectly with it. the toppings are non-traditional which is a good twist. fries are seasoned and probably double fried - very crunchy! 4. lasagna - by this time we were getting full, but my friends reallly enjoyed this dish. it comes in a tiny staub cast iron thingy. so cute!1 5. mushroom truffle pizza - is there a thing as too much truffle oil?! if there is, it happened here. pizza had a TON of truffle oil - it was a bit scary to eat / pick up, but flavors are good! read more

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Nailed it! This place is chic, hopping, warm, good food and all the feels! Service is great, attentive. It's busy. GR a reservation. We had one and still had to wait 15 minutes or so. Enjoyed a nice bottle of wine and two great meals. I had the carbonara in a jar - really cool presentation. Hubby had the gnocchi which was good. He would have rather tried a pizza. Fun place - the bar is definitely popular. read more

Let me just say the food here is amazing. I have been here a few times and always was amazed at how great the food was. I don't really like black squid ink pasta but loved it at this place. The Tuscan ceasar salad, the gnocchi, meatballs, any of the pizza's, Brussel sprouts and the brick chicken diavolo are all amazing (probably forgot something, was here for a party once and they ordered a lot, got to nibble on a few things) It's a fun place to grab a drink or meet up with some friends in river north. It's very crowded always and at times the crowd can be a little snobbish but that's river north. I guess my only issue with this place is some of the price$. Oy vey! A few times I have ordered a jack on the rocks and a splash of diet and it is $15, I mean I know it's river north but come on! Last time I was there I split some apps with friends but didn't drink, saved that till the next bar we went to, I saved some money. I mean anywhere else you go in R.N., it's at most $9 or $10, but $15... I'll stick to the food or maybe 1 drink. read more

We wanted to like this place more than we did and had very high expectations - Fabio/Top Chef, etc. *PROSCIUTTO PEAR pizza = C (too sweet), Kale Salad - could have been great but way overdressed - C+, Meatball - B- (it's a nothing-special meatball), Roasted Cauliflower = A. No. 8 Cocktail = A, Bartenders = A - (she was great at mixing cocktails but didn't know the menu). Overall vibe = B-. I'm missing the link to Siena and some metal contraption at the front of the restaurant and the back bar. If we go back, it must be for the gnocchi based on other reviewers. We really did want to like it and tried over and over but mostly fell flat. read more