Stopped in for dinner on a busy Friday night in May. I snagged a seat at the bar and got in my drink order. I was close to the 'production' end of the bar, so it was fun to watch the bartenders take care of all the server's orders. It is a hectic environment, and maybe is a bit more sedate at the tables. My food came out quickly and was delicious! I got the Seabass, a great piece of tender fish with a light and tasty sauce and a wonderful salad. Seabass is always a bit pricey, but it was worth it. I got a martini, and it was $21...a bit on the high side, even for the city. It was good. The servers were all great, but were having trouble keeping up. I wouldn't say there was much personal attention, but they did get the job done. I considered dessert, but wasn't willing to wait out the process given how slammed they were. All in all I give the food a solid 5, and the service a 3, just because they were understaffed. read more

We started with the Coccoli, which was a tasty croissant like pastry with prosciutto, cheese and truffle honey. For our entrees, we both had spaghetti which was loaded with crab, tomatoes, red chili and a lemon cream sauce. We both enjoyed this as well. This was a great spot for a delicious dinner at a good price point! If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, you can also use your dining credit here (which is what prompted us to try). read more

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Traveling here for the week & heard great reviews here. Definitely didn't disappoint. The only thing that was upsetting was our service. Our server was so rude & really ruined our experience. We were asking him for advice on the menu and he didn't care. He made it seem like the food was not good which was concerning, we almost got up and left to another place. Anyways glad we stayed because the food was delicious! The gnocchi truffle was so fluffy and the margarita pizza was Devine. Brussels sprout salad was also amazing and flavorful. Can't remember what we got last I think it was a bread & prosciutto dish. read more

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If you're looking for a lively Italian spot in River North that delivers on both atmosphere and flavor, Siena Tavern hits every note. This modern Italian restaurant is the brainchild of celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, and it blends rustic Tuscan vibes with downtown Chicago energy. I came during happy hour and loved sitting at the expansive bar. Must-try dish #1: SPAGHETTI with crab This dish alone is worth the visit. Perfectly al dente pasta coated in a rich yet bright tomato sauce with sweet chunks of crab in every bite. It's luxurious but not heavy, and the breadcrumbs on top add the perfect crunch. Must-try dish #2: Short Rib The short rib is fall-apart tender and deeply flavorful. Served over a creamy bed of mascarpone polenta, it's comfort food with a gourmet twist. Pair it with a glass of red from their Italian wine list--you won't regret it. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe was perfect for date night or dinner with friends. If you're in Chicago and want Italian that's elevated but not pretentious, Siena Tavern is a solid pick. read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Siena Tavern has a very dim lit atmosphere that makes it perfect for any sort of intimate dinner. We ordered their coccoli and loved every bit of it. It's definitely a great starter dish and was highly recommended by our waiter. Our pastas were great too. We ordered the Squid Ink pasta and the Gnocchi, both arrived promptly after our appetizer. For dessert we opted for the Tiramisu and their Bread Pudding with Greek Yogurt. Personally, I didn't enjoy the bread pudding as much as I thought I would have. It was a bit on the bland side, nothing special there. The tiramisu was good! Overall a very pleasant experience with very delicious plates. I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone who hasn't been. read more

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Still one of my favorite Italian places in the city, we tried the following today this time - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Giant Cinnamon Roll - Gnocchi - Parmesan Fries All great choices, but probably should have chosen the fries or cinnamon roll as it was a lot. read more

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I stopped here for a quick lunch one day on a sunny afternoon in Chicago. Their service was good and we were lucky enough to sit on the patio since it was warm. We started off with the meatballs and they were surprisingly good. We topped off lunch with a pizza, and we were fortunate enough to order half of one and half another. read more

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Great service. Took us on short notice without a reservation and told us to empty the table by a reasonable time so they could accommodate their booked reservations. Very fair! Ambiance is business chic but also good for casual friends hangout on weekends Food was mostly a hit minus one item which was oily and ok. read more

Siena Tavern - Strozzapreti top left Rigatoni alla Vodka top right Gnocchi bottom - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went here to celebrate a birthday with friends and the experience was great! The service was good, and I felt like our waiter was very attentive. The ambiance was nicely decorated, and I liked seeing the pizza oven where our pizza was cooked right in front of us. The only complaint I have is that the restaurant was cold. They couldn't increase the temperature. The food was amazing. We started off with a pizza. Half was margarita and the other half was truffle mushroom. I only had the truffle mushroom side, and it was amazing. We shared appetizers, including the brussel sprouts, sticky Parmesan potatoes, and the truffle fries. They all were very good! For my entree, I had the spaghetti with jumbo lump crab. It was FIRE!! I added shrimp to mine, and I literally ate the whole bowl. 10/10. For dessert, I had the lemon sorbet. Again, 10/10. It was very light and refreshing. I tasted the cheesecake, and it was amazing as well. I def recommend this restaurant for a friend outing or date night. The have a lot of variety on the menu, and everything we had was very good. read more

I dined here with my best friend for restaurant week and had an overall great experience! The place was packed and for good reason, with a dark but fun vibe. However we had to wait over 20 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation. It also took a while for a waiter to come take our order. We chose our items for the 3 course meal and ordered drinks. We chose cocktails off the specialty list and both were well balanced and fresh! We enjoyed all of our food but by far our favorite was the grilled octopus. It was cooked to perfection with a nice balsamic-based sauce that paired perfectly. We enjoyed both of our pasta dishes as well, the squid ink linguini and rigatoni were delicious. We shared a bombolini for dessert, which was good but nothing spectacular. Obviously portions were smaller because we chose the multi-course restaurant week option, but we still felt full by the end of the meal. Service certainly could have been more timely but we appreciated having our drinks on the house to compensate for the amount of waiting we did. But I can understand why siena tavern was so busy! The food was delicious and the vibes were great! read more

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Had a table reserved for 2:30 in the afternoon and was able to be seated about 15 minutes earlier, only a handful of other guest in the restaurant made for a nice ambiance. Waiter was not friendly and seemed like we were inconveniencing him even though we were the only table in the section, for this reason myself and my friend didn't feel valued as a customers. Despite the service the food was fast and delicious. read more

Siena Tavern - Vodka Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A large and very comfortable space (seating area on one side, bar with high tops on the other) but it filled up FAST. By 5:15 on a weekend every table was full. Service was helpful without being in the way. The portions are generous and everything was deliciously seasoned--I'm going to be thinking about the giant wagyu meatball for a while. The tiramisu was delicious and moist as well. The chicken did not have the crispy skin I had expected but it was VERY moist and citrusy and tasty. Reservations are needed but it's worth the trip! read more

LOVED having dinner at Siena Tavern. The vibes were awesome and the food was even better. We got a pasta and a pizza and both were so so good. The people were nice and we really enjoyed our time. We had a reservation which was great because it was packed. read more

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I was here with my cousin for dinner to celebrate her birthday and had a wonderful experience. The food was fantastic! The staff were friendly! And the ambiance was dining chic! read more

Siena Tavern - Lasagna and Shell Pasta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We walked in and were immediately impressed by the decor. Very cool vibes, wonderful service. Solid menu with a good amount of GF options. I had the octopus and the GF penne vodka. Really flavorful sauce with a slight kick, noticeable freshness on the basil and a pasta that held its shape (only one split/broken piece which is incredible for GF). The sauce clung well to the pasta very well too. Lastly, my blackberry mocktail was deliciously refreshing. read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were here for a private party and can't say enough positive things about our experience. Christian our waiter, and his "helpers" were the best. Various appetizers and entrees served as shared plates were fabulous! Especially loved the chicken dish. Kudos to all the staff. Great place! read more

pizza pepperoni gamey. other than that lovely spot well located. decor wowzers. maybe try the sausage

This is a nice place for a casual meal. The inside is very spacious and I appreciate the simplicity of the menu. The burrata was mild tasting but good. The vodka rigatoni was too al dente and sat heavy but the taste was great and the breadcrumbs were a nice touch. Spirit free drinks were delicious too. read more

Siena Tavern - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was such a nice day and this place had great seating outside. The food we got was good but it can get a little nosy, especially sitting outside it was hard hearing the person from other side of the table. I got the frozen peach rose and it was so good nice, fruity and sweet. The pizza was amazing and the pasta was good but just was a little salty. Recommend this place for a summer and a little get together after work or to enjoy the city. read more

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Pretty good for a casual Italian meal - apps were better than the pasta in my opinion. We got the prosciutto puff bread, meatballs and octopus as apps and I ordered a truffle gnocchi as a pasta. Overall pretty good! read more

Siena Tavern - Meatball, octopus - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can't believe how many times I've passed by Siena Tavern over the years and never stopped in! My friend and I made an early dinner reservation before seeing a show nearby, and even before peak dinner hours it was busy. Definitely vibey chatter from diners enjoying themselves, but not so loud we had to strain to hear each other like so many other restaurants these days! They had happy hour going until 6 but only in the bar area so unfortunately we couldn't partake. I had a glass of pinot grigio ($14), which was just ok and my friend got a cocktail he really enjoyed. At first glance, the menu doesn't look that exciting but by the end of the meal I understood - they're simple but elevated, high-quality dishes and many are rotating to incorporate seasonal ingredients. We ended of splitting the chopped salad as our starter, which was delicious - I'd definitely get again. For my main, I went with the Strozzapreti pasta with mushroom ragu and it was incredibly good. I also snagged a bite of my friend's gnocchi and it was perfection. Service was great too - our waiter was very attentive, got us out on time, and all of our orders came out quickly. The manager also stopped by our table to ask about our meal, which is always a nice touch. My half of the bill (wine+1/2 salad+pasta entree) was ~$65 with tip, so not bad for a delicious meal in River North. I think Siena Tavern just became a staple in my rotation. read more

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Food and service was amazing. Would definitely come back again. The place was very clean and nice. read more

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We walked in and they had a room for us which was good because the Rugby match was in town and some places we checked had long lines. It was easy to meter park across the street as well. We appreciated the modern pub feel and the curved banquets. We thoroughly enjoyed our Bloody Marys and the Burrata app. Love the "tomato jam". We also loved the short rib hash. The only reason for only 4 stars is the very slow service. I even saw the manager taking orders. They must have been short handed or didn't anticipate the rugby crowd. If you have time, though, I recommend it. read more

Amazing and were very accommodating to my gluten and dairy intolerance. This was our second time here. For an appetizer we had the siena salad with bread crumbs and cheese on the side. I had the pesto pasta with gluten free pasta and no cheese. The others in my party had the lasagna and lobster pasta and loved it. Birthday surprise at the end (not for me) with a donut. They said it was very good. They also have gluten free donut read more

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I was invited by a vendor to enjoy a private dinner. The menu was selected by our host. The location was easy to get to and the staff were inviting. We sat in a private space that was well adorned. The servers were tremendous and the food was delicious. We started with huge wagyu and ricotta meatballs and toast as well as burrata with fig jam and toast. Amazing. We moved on to two pastas. Cacio E Pepe, delicious and truffle gnocchi with a cream sauce and pancetta, again amazing. We moved on to beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and vegetables and then brick chicken with sticky Parmesan potatoes. Desert was offerings of sorbet, gelato and tiramisu. I enjoyed a nice old fashioned as well. Would just definitely recommend here for both the quality of the food as well as the service. read more

Easy reservation for a party of 10 through OpenTable and they were quick to respond to any questions I had. Got seated quickly at our reserved time and the waiter came to take our orders and there was a little confusion at some point so we were short one appetizer, which wasn't a problem, but then they also ended up forgetting my gnocchi so it felt personal that I didn't get my dishes. They did get my food out to me quickly after it was brought to the waiter's attention. Food was delicious and drinks were good. Only notable thing was that one of the dish's pasta was undercooked. We didn't split the bill so it was surprising that it took some time to get the check and pay... but overall it was a good experience. read more

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Siena Tavern was amazing!!!! I was really blown away with the food I had. The Brussels sprout salad was very flavorful & had a light vinaigrette on it. The sea bass melted in your mouth & was one of the best fish entrees I've had in awhile. The inside was pretty fancy feeling, so it's a great place to go for a celebration and good date night spot. We had a very large group (about 15-20 of us) & sat in their closed off room. Our service was great & they accommodated our large party very well! Drinks came out quick & even our food didn't take terribly long. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Siena Tavern - Sea Bass Milanese - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went back to Siena Tavern again and was pleasantly surprised by the meats this time! For apps, as always, the burrata is still a favorite, but this time, the grilled octopus was also a favorite! We also got the ahi tuna crudo and the meatball, but I wasn't really a fan of either due to lack of flavor and the meatball was a little dry. For pastas, my favorite was still the gnocchi which is soo creamy, but the rigatoni was better than I remember it being, and the orecchiette and bucatini were also yummy. My biggest surprise was that I really liked the sea bass Milanese. It would've been my favorite protein if we didn't also get the braised short rib which was sooooooo good. The ribeye was also better than I expected as someone who doesn't usually like steaks. As for sides, I still did not like the brussel sprouts - they tasted kind of burnt. read more

Beautifully crafted dishes! My favorite part was the desserts (tiramisu and cheesecake). While everything tasted great and the atmosphere and service was inviting, the pricing felt a bit on the higher side for regular visits without a special occasion. Overall, it's a great spot for an upscale meal, though I would reserve it for special outings. -AT read more

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Food was great! We were there at happy hour and had arancini, delicious! Sliders both meat and fish were really good too! The beer was nice and cold! The bartender served us and he was fun and attentive. Great spot, wanted to go again but sadly they were closed on Sunday. read more

Excellent food and probably one of the most knowledgeable servers I've ever had; she knew everything about every dish and made some great recommendations. I had the spaghetti with crab; coworkers had the short rib and gnocchi and all agree it was 5-stars all around, including the huge meatball appetizer. Will definitely recommend this spot anytime in the area. read more

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I came with a friend for restaurant week as it's been years since we last visited. The ambiance is a little dark and moody which we liked but has large windows and comfortable booths. Service was good - staff came often to check in. The lunch restaurant week menu ($30 bucks for 2 items) is pretty good and the salad and pasta were both a really good sizes and great options. The pasta was steaming hot and tasty. My friend did the burrata and burger, which came with fries. The kale salad is vegetarian and delicious - light and refreshing. The burrata had a tomato jam and came with a couple pieces of toast - it was slightly smaller as it was the lunch size. I thought it was great value for what we ordered - we even packed some of the food to go because of the size. We ended up ordering the bombolinis for dessert- they were okay a little dry even with the different dips. read more

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Siena Tavern is a beautiful modern Italian spot in downtown Chicago. The service and drinks were amazing, however, I found that the food was a bit lackluster. Our waitress was lovely and answered all of our questions with a smile, so I give an extra star for this. I also LOVED the No. 8 cocktail, which surprised me because I hate tequila. Now to the food-we tried a variety of items: Pizza (1/2 Truffle Mushroom 1/2 Margherita-I do love that they allow for 1/2 pizza); Gnocchi (nice texture but needed more salt and flavor); Rigatoni Vodka (needed more sauce and again...flavor); and Brussels (sadly very bland). I really had high expectations so I hate to not be able to give more stars. read more

Siena Tavern - Gnocchi + no. 8 + Rigatoni alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were visiting Chicago for Thanksgiving and thought we'd give the buffet a go. It was expensive, $85 per adult, but we were sure we would have an incredible meal. We were seated quickly, and our server took quite a long time to even acknowledge us. We brushed that aside, and headed to the buffet. The selection of food was good, but it was all average at best. The turkey was rubbery, the pork was mostly fat. For $85 a head, we expected far more than what we got. It was a real loss for us, both in experience and in our wallets. We wouldn't recommend for the holidays. read more

This is the second time I've been at Siena Tavern. Four of us went on Saturday night before a concert at the Chicago Theater. We were lucky enough to get seated at a round booth. Our server was Riley, who was friendly, engaging, and provided very good service, as did the other staff members coming to our table. We never went without water and dishes were promptly cleared when emptied. There was one little glitch for me, but I'm still giving Siena five stars. The four of us started out with cocktails and shared the coccoli, which I never had before. It's a light puffy dough with cheese, prosciutto and truffle honey. You open the dough and put everything in like a little tasty Italian sammie. It was amazing! The four of us also shared the Siena chopped salad. For dinner I had the delicata squash ravioli with herbed ricotta and truffle. Very decadent. Unfortunately when I asked Riley if the sauce was cream based, she said it was a brown butter sauce. It definitely was cream based, which I would've never ordered. Miss for me but the ravioli is still five stars for deliciousness. My husband opted for the burnt pepperoni pizza, which had that perfect Napoleon charred crust. Yum. If you're near Chicago, I would definitely recommend trying out Siena Tavern for a culinary treat. read more

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Siena Tavern is a very fun and cute restaurant in the River North neighborhood. I came here with some friends for dinner this week and even on a Tuesday evening it was bustling! Definitely a great place for good vibes, food and drinks. I really wanted pasta so I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka. This is a very filling dish! My friend ordered the brick chicken and it looked so good and juicy! If you are looking for something to share the caramelized Brussels sprouts are delicious ! We were too stuffed to get dessert, however the options looked great. So next time I am looking forward to also ordering one of the yummy desserts ! Great spot for dinner or drinks! Check it out! read more

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As with many of Fabio Viviani's concepts, Siena Tavern aims to exceed expectations and elevate simple dishes. On these two points, they succeed swimmingly. Aside from the absolutely delicious appetizers, pizza, and pasta, Siena Tavern served up stimulating conversation with its bar staff, keeping us entertained all through our meal. read more

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Siena Tavern is such a great spot--it strikes the perfect balance between intimate and vibey, making it ideal for a catch-up with a friend or a romantic date night. The ambiance is warm and stylish, and the food? Absolutely fantastic. What I Loved: Rigatoni Alla Vodka - A dream of a pasta dish! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, the burrata adds that extra richness, and the bread crumbs give the perfect crunch. A must-order! Ravioli - If you're a truffle lover, this one is for you. The delicata squash, pepitas, and herb ricotta create such a unique and well-balanced flavor profile--rich, nutty, and slightly sweet. Parmesan Fries - Simple but so well done. Perfectly crispy with that salty parmesan coating, and the lemon garlic aioli takes them to the next level. The service was attentive and friendly, and the vibe made the whole experience feel elevated yet comfortable. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or something a little more special, Siena Tavern delivers. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Service was slow and they charged a 4% surcharge as well as $2 for using the service to pay the bill! The Staff had an attitude as well. These restaurants need to stop scamming their consumers. It's already bad enough with tax and tip. Be an honest business for goodness sakes. read more

I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in Chicago. I went for the first time yesterday with my family, sitting outside on the patio and our server was extremely rude and unkind. When ordering, I asked if she could add alcohol to my Hugo spritz and she told me yes, but when she brought it out, it was non-alcoholic. It may have been a misunderstanding, but when I kindly told her that I had asked for alcohol, she reacted very passive aggressively, being dismissive and simply not even responding to me, even after I had thanked her twice. The drink was good and the food was decent, but the service, from not only her, made this restaurant not even worth going to. Anyone is better off picking any other restaurant in Chicago than this one. read more