Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bar Siena

    4.2 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Order Bar Siena Takeout or Delivery

    Bar Siena Photos

    Business Info

    BAR SIENA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Loud
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Bar Siena

    Recommended Reviews - Bar Siena

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Caesar* and we paid for added on chicken and it was so small for $30!!
    Marissa M.

    Was so excited to try this restaurant as it seemed popular and was recommend by some locals, but can honestly say for the price point and the amount of food we got, I was really underwhelmed. We shared the truffle focaccia which was great, but for over $20 and only a few pieces I can't say it was entirely worth it. My friend and I shared the caesar salad and added on chicken and were shocked at how small it was for a nearly $30 salad....not something I'd order again as it also wasn't cut or tossed and was not sizable enough for even one person really. The calamari was good and the drinks were fine. Overall I wouldn't say the price point matches the quality or amount of food.

    Sameera B.

    Came here in a Friday evening with reservations and was seated in time. The place was fully packed but the service was great and everything was delicious. Tried their burrata, bufala margharita, truffle mushroom, Parmesan fries, crispy garlic potatoes. And some of their mocktails as well. Will definitely be coming back.

    Mini Bomboloni
    Jose C.

    We came here for an early Saturday lunch. The place was empty when we arrived, and pretty much stayed that way throughout our meal. The service was great but disappointed to find out that they closed Bombobar. We ordered their Bufala Margherita pizza and their Rigatoni Alla Vodka. Both dishes were really tasty. My daughter really enjoyed the pasta. We still wanted to finish off our meal with something sweet so we ordered their Mini Bombolini. I've had these before at their other restaurant and loved them. Glad they still have these. I can definitely see myself returning.

    Spicy Chicken*
    Rebecca S.

    Stopped in for a bite on a Saturday afternoon. There wasn't a lot of booth seating but there were a lot of high tops open, plus they let us bring our stroller to the table! We got the hot chicken sandwich and the gnocchi sausage pasta. Both were good dishes but didn't amaze us, plus our sandwich was a bit cold. The spot has killer reviews, and a cute ambiance so I will give it another try at some point!

    John K.

    Food - Espresso Martini (vodka) was pretty good. Our server said it can be served with either vodka or tequila and told us a lot of people prefer the tequila (I didn't really care about the $2 upcharge but it was not mentioned to us when ordering). We ordered both and liked the vodka one better as the tequila comes through pretty distinctly that I didn't find very pleasant. The Bar Siena Chop salad was not bad, but it was a little salty for my palate. Not sure if they crack more salt on the salad after making it, but adding more lettuce in general would probably make the dish overall better. Considering some people might go in to just eat a salad for dinner, the portion itself is quite small for a $17.99 price point. The 16oz Delmonico ribeye was disappointing. We ordered it medium rare and it just didn't feel like it was cooked right. The end pieces possibly were but felt fatty/grisly not in a good way. And the other pieces closer to the center felt a bit more raw to us than rare. Whatever the reason was, for $69.99 I kind of expect every bite to be at least good but this fell well short of that expectation. Looking around, it seemed like most tables were going with safer options like pizzas, pastas, and burratas. Service - It started off really well. Being our first time here our server did a great job giving us recommendations on what the most popular items were (the ribeye included in that list). But then, he kind of disappeared and rarely checked in on us. We found ourselves waiting to get the bill, to get to-go boxes, and just some other confusing things (e.g. declining dessert and having to ask later for the check, asking if we could get our food boxed up to go and then him only taking one of our dishes where we had to ask a busser to bring us another box). He didn't seem weeded and he didn't seem like he was new the way he was explaining the menu to us. I will say he himself was friendly, but with a full staff of food runners and bussers, I felt over the course of the meal it was difficult to be understanding towards the worsening service we were experiencing. Ambiance is great. Typical of what you'd expect at a little bit of a nicer restaurant in Chicago.

    8oz flat iron steak
    Aracely M.

    Went to Bar Siena for the first time recently on a Friday night. The general location was busy and it was the first 60 degree weather in a while and was worried that we would have a long wait time, even with reservations. We got seated immediately and our server was very attentive and making sure we were taken care of. We had someone in our party with Celiac and our server was knowledgeable about accommodating their dishes. I got to try lots of bites and drinks this visit. Their espresso martini was okay, not bad, but not the best I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered their No. 5 cocktail and raved about it the whole night. I had their Siena sangria after my martini and it was definitely a lot better and more refreshing. We had their burrata with gluten-free bread and they also gave us regular bread for everyone else in the party. I loved their burrata, which came with an apricot jam that went excellent together. I ordered their baked lasagna, I wasn't sure if there was already protein in it so I added chicken and I was stuffed. Their lasagna was perfectly baked and wasn't too overbearing or heavy. Someone in our party ordered their Flat Iron steak medium, but it was definitely on the more on the rare side. I enjoyed my time here and wouldn't mind coming back. Service was great and this spot is in a great location near other bars.

    Crab spaghetti
    Maxine L.

    I love pasta. And I've eaten a lot of pasta. And the crab spaghetti I had here is easily top 2 best pasta dishes I've had in my life. So this rating is purely based on that dish and the vibes. The restaurant itself was dark, a little loud, but good bar vibes. Service was super nice and attentive. Back to the star though. The spaghetti! It was a lemon cream sauce and it was so delicious I was so sad when I finished. They better still have it when I go back. 10/10 will 10000% be back just for that pasta dish.

    Gelato
    Laquanda ..

    I love bar Siena , the service was so good. We did restaurant week menu and it's the perfect way to get a full experience of the menu. I wasn't a big fan of the gnocchi but the meatballs were great. I always love the music and vibe. Def recommend.

    Half Chicken and Frozen Italian Spritz
    Candace W.

    Came here for dinner recently and had an amazing experience. I sat outside and the people watching in West Loop and decorated street is amazing. Service was extremely nice and food and drinks came at the right time. We had the baby kale salad to start which was great and refreshing. The gnocchi was delicious and I couldn't get enough of the sauce. But the half chicken dish was the star of the showwww! The chicken was juicy, perfectly seasoned. The sauce was sooooo tasty to dip the perfectly crisp potatoes in. I would recommend that dish to anyone. My friend also got a frozen aperol spritz and it was very yummy and refreshing for a hot, humid day. Overall: my favorite restaurant in the West loop area thus far, great vibes, amazing food and service.

    Vincent L.

    During my visit, I decided to try this place out for lunch on a Monday afternoon. Since it was close by to where I was staying it was convenient. For lunch I had their lunch special. For the app, I ordered the meatballs, rigatoni, and an espresso martini. The martini and rigatoni were pretty good but the meatballs were a let down. They came out not even room temperature. It was border line cold. I'm not sure if I would go back? Maybe to try the pizza and I would say skip the meatballs.

    Bucatini "Cacio e Pepe"
    Dody E.

    Ok is this the greatest Italian food I've ever had? No. But does it seem to always hit the spot? Yes. They make great food here despite appearing focused solely on vibe. Service also super friendly. Youve got to try it!

    Reshma A.

    Bar Siena was great. Our server was so sweet and the drinks and vibes were on point. The space had just the right amount of holiday spirit without feeling overdone. We ordered the calamari and it was honestly amazing. Perfectly cooked, super soft, and it basically melted in your mouth. One hundred percent would order it again.

    Lobster Linguine
    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - love that they offer 2 floors for dining, huge bar area, they can accommodate large groups but require a minimum, music was quite loud Service - exceptional, our server checked on us often, drinks and food came out fairly quickly Food - grilled octopus was super tender, lobster pasta was creamy, truffle mushroom pizza was my tables favorite

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nancy M.
    590
    141
    591

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tom L.
    6
    11
    2

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Zoe S.
    225
    376
    1174

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Roli C.
    71
    36
    5

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jane M.
    1
    63
    65

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 18
    Thanks 1
    Love this 20
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mirella K.
    1128
    456
    11128

    3 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mara W.
    117
    15
    0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anne G.
    3
    115
    58

    8 months ago

    Great lunch spot for business. Not overcrowded and the food is good. Waitress above and beyond. Terrific location

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of DineAmic Marketing

    DineAmic Marketing

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 59

    Bar Siena Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Bar Siena

    Is this restaurant kid friendly for brunch? Celebrating a family member and wondering if I can bring my 9 month old.

    Brunch should be fine with a kid, they have a patio so if the weather is nice I'd suggest doing that

    Do they allow bottles of wine to be brought in?

    No, however they have a wine list.

    Is it 21 and over ? I'm turning 20 and want to celebrate there it's looks so nice

    No it's open! Not an actual "bar."

    Hello! Does this spot serve tea as a drink option?

    Yes. Such good choices. Love their tea service! Honey, Lemons, Milk, Sweetener Caddy, Extra Hot Water Pot. Love love love!

    Is this restaurant pet friendly ( not service dog) and if it is, is the patio open now in winter?

    They even have a puppy menu!!!! It's great! A menu just for my fur baby!

    Any tips on parking? We're headed there for dinner tonight.

    Your best bet is just to valet it, especially in this weather. It's notoriously difficult to find parking on or near Randolph street. There's a valet stand right across the street in front of the little goat diner.

    BomboBar - I know we can get it from the outside window but on cold days I know you can order from inside Bar Siena too. I was just wondering if it's okay to sit inside Bar Siena but only order BomboBar?

    Yes, you can sit in Bar Siena and only order from BomboBar. I've done this before and the waiters were totally fine with it.

    Is this a lettuce entertain you restaurant?

    Hi Mandy. It is not. We are a DineAmic Group Restaurant!

    Are you allowed to order from Bombobar if you're dining there? Maybe we can save time and not have to get in line if we're going afterwards to Bombobar, anyways.

    Yes.

    View All 13 Questions

    You might also consider

    Gilt Bar - Chicken parmigiana

    Gilt Bar

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    0.8 miRiver North, Near North Side
    $$$

    exactly as I expected, gilt bar was phenomenal - the beef…read moretartare was the best I've ever had, it was so filled with flavor, every bite tasted like a beef salad. the egg was jammy and delicious adding a new layer of richness to the meal. the bread it came with was FRESH, hard crispy crust surrounding thick cuts of spongey bread - the truffle malfadine was perfectly cooked long chewy noodles with the perfect amount of a truffle pepper sauce over them. certain bites had full peppercorns, breaking through the slight creaminess. - I had high hopes for the burger and was picturing a bougie restaurant thick cut juicy burger. it was fascinating because it had the same juicy soft flavor, but it was more of a Smashburger style so you had a little bit of crisp on the outside and instead of a thick singular patty, it was two on top of each other. the fries were solid (not very salty which was divisive) but the aioli elevated the fries and burger to a new level, huge points - Guinness here is so cheap. my dirty martini was dirty as all hell and delicious. the service was so kind and attentive and brought out extra ice cream with hot fudge for my birthday. the carrot cake was incredibly moist and tasted like real carrots, nuts, and spices, not enough frosting for me tho hehe - this is literally such a stunning restaurant with a photo booth and a downstairs sultry bar, and an open standing space around the bar upstairs. I get why it is always booked. If I was to come back, I would do it all again except ...maybe instead of the burger... try something else hmm

    Dinner at Gilt Bar felt like stepping into one of Gatsby's favorite haunts. The interior is…read morestunning , moody, golden, and effortlessly glamorous. The cocktails were beautifully crafted and worth the visit alone. The food was good, but not necessarily the star of the night. What really stood out was the atmosphere and the service, both absolutely incredible. One of those places you go for the vibe as much as the meal.

    Photos
    Gilt Bar - Photo Booth

    Photo Booth

    Gilt Bar - Honey Peppered King Salmon

    Honey Peppered King Salmon

    Gilt Bar - Stairs going down to bathrooms

    See all

    Stairs going down to bathrooms

    GoodFunk - Behind the bar

    GoodFunk

    3.8(40 reviews)
    0.6 miThe Loop

    We tried pre opera drinks and bites at Good Funk on Wacker and overall it was a blah experience…read more The wine selection was interesting, the food was average, at best. We didn't especially enjoy the atmosphere (sadly we were seated at the bar next to some douche dude bros) or the service. I doubt we will return.

    My friend rented this out a few weeks ago to celebrate her 45th. It was the perfect spot for about…read more30 women to mingle, drink cocktails and eat delicious food (compliments of Beaknik). I helped her choose the menu using both Yelp and some help from my bestie chatgpt and came up with the following: 7 Passed Apps: * Mini Truffle Beef Wellington (black truffle aioli) * Short Rib & Brie Slider (Aleppo BBQ, arugula, tomato jam) * Chicken Kebab (harissa-marinated chicken, tahini labneh) * Salmon Taco (avocado, mojo rojo, cilantro) * Mushroom Croquette (black truffle aioli) * Halloumi Skewer (tomato & quince jam, za'atar) * Mini Crab Cake (lemon aioli, herb salad) 1 Stationary Grazing Item: * Mezze Trio (tahini hummus, beet tahini w/ goat cheese, tzatziki, grilled pita & crudité) ---- It ended up being the perfect amount of food- heavy enough to fill us for dinner, but also light enough that we didn't get too full and could stay out late and dance (at the request of the bday gal). They passed the appetizers, but once they passed them around a few times they put them on the bar which became one big grazing station. The drinks were great as well and they even did a signature cocktail in honor of my friend, which was quite strong (hello tequila). The bartender and other staff were super friendly and knew many of us by name after a few hours. It was the perfect cozy spot for this amount of people and I'd love to look into using it again for a similar type of party...or just stopping in for a cocktail!

    Photos
    GoodFunk - Behind the bar

    Behind the bar

    GoodFunk
    GoodFunk - Great selection of wines

    See all

    Great selection of wines

    Arbella - Whipped feta was sooooo good!

    Arbella

    4.4(695 reviews)
    1.0 miRiver North, Near North Side
    $$

    We love Arbella!! Atmosphere inside was great, really large space! We sat at the bar, the…read morebartenders were super friendly and attentive easy to talk to and order from. LOVE the $6 cocktail of the day happy hour (M-F 4-6pm) . Our cocktail of the day was a watermelon lemon drop which was delicious!! Will be coming back next time in Chicago! My local friends new favorite staple bar.

    Months after visiting, Arbella still ranks among the best cocktail bars in the city for me!…read more One thing that really makes Arbella unique is their globally inspired old fashioned menu- whether you're an old-fashioned fan or not, these are a must! They've upped their happy hour game by including a rotating global cocktail with previous menu drinks and a daily kitchen special. This time, I ordered the oldest old fashioned and the Oaxaca old fashioned to drink. I thought the first was the best old fashioned I had ever had, but the second was even better! I loved the subtle yet not overpowering smokiness of the mezcal in the Oaxaca. Neither were too sweet and you could really taste the high quality bourbon. We ordered the Korean fried chicken and coconut shrimp to eat from the happy hour menu. The shrimp was super crispy with a delicious ginger-orange compote and rice vinegar pickled onions. Highly recommend! I did think the chicken was a bit tough, but the flavor was good. Another great experience of many to come! If you haven't stopped by Arbella yet, add this to your bucket list asap!

    Photos
    Arbella - DJ Adam Pecho bringing down the house

    DJ Adam Pecho bringing down the house

    Arbella - Crab rangoon

    Crab rangoon

    Arbella - Vietnam Old Fashioned

    See all

    Vietnam Old Fashioned

    Chicago Winery - Enjoy a wine & cheese plate in our restaurant, LIVA

    Chicago Winery

    4.3(65 reviews)
    1.2 miNear North Side

    I stopped by Chicago Winery on a Wednesday early evening solo and was able to sit at the bar…read morewithout reservation. I was blown away by the ambiance and decor. Chicago Winery prioritizes upscale and intimacy but their service is personable and friendly allowing you to feel right at home. On Wednesday they offer a Happy Hour special, $5 off a tasting and $10 wine by the glass. The server as extremely kind, and was able to offer me some suggestions based on my personal palate and wine interests. I landed on the Winemaker's Tasting, which included 4, one ounce pours, including Blancs de Blancs, Albarino, Barbera and Merlot. I paired the tasting with the a BYOB board. From their menu I picked the olives, Afterglow, and the Tempesta Guanciale. The server was educated on the wines was able to walk me through the tasting and pairings but gave me independence and autonomy to enjoy at my own leisure and pace. I highly enjoyed my visit and absolutely will be returning to dine in, as well as to get a winery tour!

    Was gifted the wine tasting and tour for my birthday which was a very fun experience. Great deal to…read morebuy wine after. I preferred the whites and was disappointed by the reds. We had the date package and ate at the restaurant after. I recommend the pork schnitzel and pierogis. We ordered four shareables but weren't blown away by the butternut squash fondue and gougeres. Loved our hostess for the wine tasting, but wish there was more guidance on tasting notes and wine terminology. I'd recommend though to any wine lovers, I still learned a lot!

    Photos
    Chicago Winery - LIVA Private Dining Room

    LIVA Private Dining Room

    Chicago Winery - Dinner Reception

    Dinner Reception

    Chicago Winery - Enjoy a seasonal American menu in our restaurant

    See all

    Enjoy a seasonal American menu in our restaurant

    Bar Siena - italian - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...