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.

Loved our lunch here! We sat at the outside tables, in a rocky walled arch area. My husband and I…read moreshared the antipasto appetizer, which was a plate full of meats, cheeses, veggies, and bread with pate. I loved getting to try all of the things! We also shared one of the pasta options - ours had white sauce and truffle flavor. It was delicious! Definitely stop by for a meal in Siena!

Very homey. Great food and friendly people servers and patrons. Literally a hole in the wall.read more

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.

Great service and food, had a wonderful time sitting outside in the beautiful alley…read more The Creme Brûlée was really great and most memorable.

Tre Cristi Embodies the Soul of Tuscan Food…read more Tre Cristi exemplifies the true soul of Etruscan food in Siena. It is the oldest restaurant in the city dating back to 1830 -- that's 184 years in business offering fresh and tasty Tuscan cuisine at very reasonable prices. The structure emits a classic, refined and warm vibe. A man and woman comprise a chef team that will take your mouth into the heart of gourmet Tuscan fare. We love to experience the local cuisine; so naturally, we started our meal with Panzanella. A bread salad that dates back to the 14th century from a historic waste-not-want-not Tuscan tradition. It is comprised of bread, cherry tomatoes cucumbers, olive oil and beautiful prawn and octopus on top. The taste was very comforting and the seafood atop were so fresh and juicy. Tre Cristi is known for their seafood, so we sampled a Selection of Raw Sea Food Specialties. The pretty plate had scampi, sea bass and red prawn with great extra virgin olive oil. One of the great things about Italy is that you can be assured you are eating some of finest and purest olive oil in the world. There are huge scams being perpetuated around the world where olive oil not from Italy is being pawned off as Italian. The second this pure and delectable olive oil touches your lips, you'll notice the difference and wonder what you've really been eating all your life. While the scampi was smooth and delicious, it was the prawn that ruled the plate. The prawn was presented as a deliriously enticing sashimi that was insanely satisfying. We refused to wash the sensational lingering prawn taste out of our mouths until the next course arrived. Cuttlefish are very common in Italian waters, and play a pertinent role in everything from appetizers through elegant entrees. So we were very excited to try Tre Cristi's Cuttlefish on Potato and Yellow Pumpkin and it was great. The pumpkin, which was more of a pumpkin sauce, was such a wonderful addition to the plate. The cuttlefish was seasoned and grilled perfectly, leaving us savoring every last bite. The Shedonist is a bit of a cuttlefish addict and could not stop raving about this dish. The Paccheri Pasta from the tiny renown city Gragnano (population is only 30,000) was exquisite. Gragnano is close to Naples and is known to make some of the best dried pasta in the world. The paccheri was presented with black ink of squid soaked cuttlefish. It also contained a smidgen of tomato sauce, a succulent prawn and fabulous Ricotta atop. The gorgeous dish is a typical Italian dish and was cooked to al dente perfection. The ingredients had such a unique and terrific taste individually but together it was magical. Ask for extra ricotta because that really set the dish off. For dessert, we had Sorbetto (the Italian word for Sorbet), a frozen dessert made of fruit, fruit juice, and/or fruit puree and ice (and does not contain dairy). Ours was a refreshing banana flavor that sealed our fate as sorbetto fans. Tre Cristi offers a truly unique, magical and tasty experience. One can really feel the historical energy while sitting in this almost two century old structure. The fare and libations are presented with love and care and are reflected in its superior ingredients and execution. It is one of the many reasons that is included in the Michelin Guide. If one wants to experience the soul of Etruscan food then Tre Cristi will completely immerse you in it.

I had the Florentine porterhouse, and overall it was a good cut of meat. The strip loin side was a…read morelittle chewy, but the filet side was very tender. We were seated in the lowest part of the building, which had a unique, almost dungeon-like atmosphere. It was interesting and memorable, but also felt a bit claustrophobic and musty. This was probably our most expensive meal in Italy. The wine was nearly double what we paid in the countryside or in Genoa, and most items felt overpriced compared with other areas of Tuscany. That said, this is a heavy tourist area, so that was not entirely surprising. The steak was good, and the pasta carbonara was really good. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, but I personally preferred dining in the countryside or in less touristy areas, where the atmosphere felt more relaxed and the value was better.

A delicious & memorable meal! Highly recommend! Everything we had was yummy and the experience of…read moreeating in a cave like setting was very cool.

We did not make reservations Sunday night because we weren't sure when we would return from our…read morewine tasting an San Gimignano visit. We tried to get a table at Osteria Il Carriore but it was full. We chose this on our walk towards our hotel. It was almost empty on a Sunday night, with 2 tables of two occupied. I thought it might be good because it had a nice interior and exterior seating. We weren't very hungry because of our wine tasting and gelato snacking. So we shared a salad and had only main dishes. DH had the stuffed pigeon. He said it was ok but would not order it again. I had the braised boar with polenta and would definitely not order it again. The dish tasted salty and lacked other flavors. Even the polenta, which I love, tasted flat. Not a great meal for 48 Euros.

We came in early for the Palio festivities. We knew Siena would be hopping busy, and it truly was…read more We were looking for a late leisurely lunch, and Ristorante le Campanella didn't disappoint! It's a cute inviting place, just near the campo, but it looked brimming with people. When we asked about a table for 4 people they said "of course!" We had one of the best meals in all of Tuscany here. I ordered a caprese (which came on stylish sticks) and the asparagus carbonnara. The hubby and kids ordered equally well, and we all agreed it was our best meal in Siena or the Tuscany area. Plus the people were nice, and there was plenty of interior seating so we never felt rushed. If you're in Siena, I'd say stop in, as it really was a winner!