I absolutely love this place. I don't know why I've never reviewed it before; we come here almost every time we visit Chicago for brunch before our drive back home. The service has always been top-notch, and the food is always delicious. I love the menu variety with breakfast items, pizzas, pastas, salads, etc. There is a bit of a wait for the food, but you can't complain about that when the pizzas are made to order. I wouldn't come here if I were in a rush, but if you've got some time, Bar Siena is definitely worth a visit! Oh- and the crispy potato skins are AMAZING! We were brought those by mistake (We had ordered the sticky potatoes and were eventually brought those as well.), but we will for sure be ordering them every time we come back! read more

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The ambiance is here is upscale casual and pretty lively, as it seems like a very big restaurant (LOTS of seating) with a sports bar type of vibe. We ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Mushroom Truffle Pizza. Taste-wise, I think both dishes were okay. I think the vodka sauce was a bit too thin/watery for my taste, and it could have had a richer flavor. The truffle mushroom pizza had good flavor, but the pizza itself seemed pretty dry (tasted more like a flatbread). It would've been really good if there was more garlic cream/sauce in the pizza. I had no concerns with service. I'm happy that the restaurant was able to take our same-day reservation on a Saturday night. The waitress was kind and worked quickly and efficiently. read more

Bar Siena - Rigatoni alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went for restaurant week. The Cesar salad was delicious, drinks were good but the alla vodka was kinda average. Would go again though and try something else. read more

I often pass this place, but never made the effort to check it out. That is until my friends and I found ourselves in West Loop one evening, post-concert (it was 12am), and this was one of the only establishments open to grab a decent meal. Despite it being late, we were warmly greeted by the host and were seated quickly. It was busy like it usually is, but our server was super attentive and helpful in making recommendations for us first-timers. My group and I ordered 2 pizzas, fries, and their meatballs from the appetizer menu (added pasta to make it a little more filling). Everything came out quickly, and we demolished everything-- it was so so good (though, I'm also sure our hunger at that hour also contributed to how delicious it tasted to us haha!). I definitely recommending checking this place out, especially if you're looking for a late night bite, as they're open late both weekdays and weekends. I'm looking forward to coming back to try some more items on their menu! read more

Bar Siena - Burnt Pepperoni (top), Truffle Mushroom (bottom) - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was friendly, fast, and accommodating! The potato skins were unique; the kids and adults liked them. The cacio e pepi was rich, seasoned nicely, and the portion size was perfect for the late lunch/early dinner. Everything was delicious at our table! I would return! read more

Was in the Chicago area last weekend for a concert and every yelp search I found this spot, so told the Hubby it seemed like a spot to check out. When we arrived (which was like 9:15pm) we were seated upstairs near the giant twinkly tree, a perfect spot! Great ambiance with no reservation - maybe we lucked out or maybe they're just the best. I got the paloma, I would rate it a 6/10, small in size and not the most flavorful I've had this summer. We decided to share food instead of getting two full meals. So we got the grilled octopus and burnt pepperoni pizza. I think my husband was surprised when the octopus came out but we devoured it! I am also the type of person who is notorious for taking the crispy pepperonis off the pizza and eating them (even if their not on my specific piece), so the burnt pepperoni pizza was 10/10! Feel free to open a location closer to the Milwaukee area and I would definitely come back with friends/family! read more

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The ambiance is great just gets a little busy during after work hours. It is a bit nosy when you are trying to talk to the person across from you but enjoyed the drinks here and food. read more

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An upscale Italian cuisine and modern industrial bar. Had a nice lunch with some very fresh oysters, nicely chargrilled octopus, caprese salad and Parmesan fries. Other than the fries, it was very tasty but pretty guilt free. I have dietary needs and they asked before I brought it up and we're both very knowledgeable about the ingredients and what dish I wanted to be made without it. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Great for a day out in the city. read more

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My server was great but they had some security guard come up to me to tell me people are complaining that I'm "using the bathroom too much" and pretty much accused me of doing things in the bathroom. I just drink a lot of water :( left immediately after that because I was too scared to go to the bathroom again read more

The food comes out sooo quick! We did not even have a chance to finish our appetizers before the mains came out. Steak tar tar is good. Heavily seasoned but delicious. The side sauce is excellent. The burrata was delicious, not too wet and the apricot jam goes a long way. I got the gnocchi and it was good. A little pillowy. My partner got the lobster linguine, he said the broth was excellent. Overall it was good not fantastic. Overall it's a fun date night. I suggest making reservations before hand. read more

Bar Siena - Burrata & steak tartar - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great vibes. Food is ok. Always walked by this place and wanted to see what the hype is all about. Grilled octo was actually pretty good and tender. Meat ball was a little dry . Cesar salad was good, it had a tangy Sauce. Vodka pasta was ok, not al dente. Didn't taste like vodka sauce. It's more of a place to chill on drinks and hang out. Not for the food read more

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The tiramisu was life changing, best dessert ever. Food was fantastic, portions are a bit smaller than anticipated but still great tasting. We got the grilled octopus as the appetizer but heard multiple times the meatballs are to die for. Good vibes, good music and DJ around 8pm, overall great ambiance. Dress up or wear jeans casually read more

Bar Siena - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ended up here because of a snafu at another nearby restaurant. And what a lucky break for us. We arrived and were seated immediately. Our server (James) popped up immediately with water and menus. He also took our drink orders right away. There were three separate menus and our server gave us plenty of time to peruse them and then order. We were there for Brunch and everything we ordered was just delicious. James kept everything moving but certainly didn't hurry us. The restaurant was quiet despite there being several TVs showing several sporting events. All in all we had a very nice afternoon at Bar Sienna. Delicious food and the service can't be beat. read more

This is maybe my second or maybe third visit, I've previously found the food here to be just "okay". But, let me tell you, trying their pizza for the first time was a game-changer--I'll definitely be coming back for more. The pizza vanished so quickly, we couldn't even snap a full picture before diving in. We started off the meal with a cabernet, and wished we had room for dessert. Despite a busy summer evening, the service was excellent--efficient yet unhurried, which is always top tier in my book. The ambiance is a balance between upscale and laid-back, making it ideal for a night out with friends or for impressing your out-of-town parents. read more

Bar Siena - SAUSAGE & ROASTED FENNEL - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drop in for a drink and was greeted by Christina at the bar. She quickly made us feel like we were old friends even though it was my first time here. The ambiance is a fun neighborhood bar with great music playing, but you can still have a conversation. For food we were going to order parmesan fries but Christina recommended the truffle fries. She also recommended the No. 4 for me since i told her i was an old fashioned drinker, her recommendation was awesome. it was a an italian version of an old fashion and delicious. Highly recommend this place for drinks and food. ask if they have the truffle fries! read more

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We came here for late night pizza after having drinks with friends at the bar next door. This place is fantastic for larger groups and we easily got a table for six people. We ordered a few pizzas and fries and the food was great. The truffle mushroom pizza was surprisingly better than the other pizzas with meat. The fries were fantastic. Overall a great late night food experience. The ambiance is neat too. read more

The first time I visited this restaurant I did not have a good experience. They are usually lively on the weekend summer nights. Today's visit was midday on a Tuesday in March. We were seated immediately. We chose the upper floor. Both the upper and lower have a sports bar area. There's a DJ booth as well! My date and I ordered from the lunch menu. The portions were larger than we expected! TIP: The only difference between the Parmesan and truffle fries is the truffle fries come with a separate butter drip. No extra oil or seasoning. The kale salad is refreshingly tasty as well. I'll be back! read more

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Perfection. Came here with a friend who happened to be in town for work on her birthday and wanted great pasta. Bar Siena outdid themselves. Service was incredible, cocktails were inventive, the gnocchi fit the bill for killer pasta and they brought out some birthday donuts for dessert. 10/10 experience. read more

The vibe and music at this place made it feel hip and upbeat. The lobster linguini was delicious with a hint of spice. This place was packed but i wouldn't know because the waitress and bartender was quick with every request i had. Will be visiting soon before i leave chicago read more

Bar Siena - Lobster Linguine - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service: everyone is attentive and the food always comes out fast. I haven't had 1 bad experience here. Everyone is kind and respectful. Food: food is made to order so you know anything you order is fresh. The grilled octopus has so much flavor that you're going to want to order another one. It's juicy and the sauce around it has a sour yet exquisite taste. The pepperoni pizza is somewhat basic, nothing crazy about it to be honest. The pepperonis on there are bigger than your typical pizza what you would order from a pizza joint. Truffle fries are always a hit here. They're hot and fresh. The garlic aioli that comes with it is so good and not heavy on the garlic at all. Ambiance: the inside is beautifully decorated and the lights are set low to set the mood. You can sit inside or the patio. The patio is more lit than the inside. Great spot for a date! read more

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Good food throughout the day! Have had brunch, lunch, and dinner here, and they've all been great! Patio is dog friendly and they have a really nice dog menu. Service is always very nice. Drinks are quite expensive but yummy. Also great for a late night spot after drinks! read more

After visiting Skokie location, had to try the local Bar Siena. Alissa was our bartender in Skokie and had nothing but good things to say about the West Loop location. My friends from Arizona were in town so we had to stop for some drinks before our dinner reservation nearby. For starters we got the meatball appetizer. It was really good. The polenta bread, really sets off the ragu meatballs. For drinks we did No. 8, No. 15 and old Fashion. All drinks on a new level. Would be back. Wish there was a Happy Hour but definitely wanna come back for some Gnocchi and Bar Siena Chopped Salad. read more

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Definitely a go-to spot! It's always been very consistent. A great place to bring friends from out of town or to meet up for dinner. The place is always decently busy but not incredibly difficult to get into like some of the restaurants on Randolph. I love coming here because the menu has something for everyone! If you're looking for something a little more rich, definitely go for the short rib lasagna. The short rib ragu paired with the creamy ricotta is just incredible! If you're looking for something on the lighter side, definitely go for one of the pizzas. I love the thin crust they have here! The truffle mushroom pizza is great for a meal or also a great choice if you want to split it up with a group as an appetizer. If you're looking for something on the healthier side, the kale & quinoa salad is also a tasty option. I tired it with the salmon which was cooked perfectly and loved it for a lunch dish! If you're looking for a spot to try on Randolph, definitely head to Bar Siena. There is something for everyone, the staff is super nice, and the food is consistently good! read more

Bar Siena - Kale & Quinoa** with Roasted Salmon - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Attended a company dinner at Bar Siena and was blown away by the food, atmosphere, service, and hospitality. Chef Viviani is so warm and welcoming - his passion for food really comes through in every facet of Bar Siena. His staff was a pleasure to chat with and made delicious recommendations throughout the evening. Highly recommend the cocktails- the numbered menu of martinis were amazing. My favorite food items were the buratta, cacio e pepe, and the oysters. I don't know if they sell Chef's dessert jars at Bar Siena (we had them for an event), but they were the perfect touch at the end of the evening. Highly recommend Bar Siena - you won't regret it! read more

Bar Siena - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was excellent. They had lots of gluten free options for the celiac in our party. The noise level was good; our party of 6 could easily converse. We rocked up at 6pm without a reservation and they were quick to accommodate us upstairs without a wait. The service was excellent. The food was satisfying. We all had some version of pasta. The lasagna was hearty and more than enough for one person. read more

Bar Siena - Nice holiday lights - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Incredible food. The pasta and pizzas are phenomenal. This is a cute and intimate spot to take friends. Service was excellent. I will be coming here again! read more

Happened to be in the area and decided to finally give Bar Sienna a try ... Drinks were OK. Nothing that we'll be craving enough to come back again Food was also decent. Me and my husband ordered pizzas but for my personal preference it wasn't cooked/crunchy enough. Service was ok as well, nothing outstanding but leaning towards being a bit slow actually Music and ambience was really good Definitely not the worst but definitely room for improvement read more

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Service was great but two small apps and couple of drinks for $90 is ridiculous! Food was okay but there was not worth the price! Literally 4 meatballs and 4 arancini on the plates. Would not recommend when there are so many other great options in Chi Town. read more

We tried three pizza: 1. Carne - italian sausage, prosciutto cotto, cherry smoked bacon, soppressata 2. Burnt Pepperoni - spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella, red chiles 3. Truffle Mushroom - garlic cream, roasted wild mushrooms, mozzarella, white truffle oil No complaints on all three pizzas. Crust was crispy, soft but not floppy. Toppings were generous. Great flavor across all the pizzas. Service was very good. Waiter was engaging and helpful. Ample restaurant space. If I try more things on the menu, may update rating/review. read more

Bar Siena - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The handful of times I've dined at Bar Siena, the food has been good. Service has always been friendly but not super attentive, regardless of who we've had. It's a chill and brunchy type place, so maybe most patrons tend to linger, which makes their servers think not to check-in. They're quick to grab your order but slow to give you your check. I like the upstairs, as it feels more intimate and not as loud as downstairs. read more

Bar Siena - Truffle Mushroom, Lobster Linguine - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good service good ambiance good atmosphere... pizza was not to my liking .. just crust n lightly sauced . I had to ask for extra sauce on the side for dipping the so thinly pizza. Didn't get mixed cocktails only tequila on the rocks even tho they didn't carry the brand of tequila I drink . read more

My husband and I decided to try this place out for a week night dinner. We sat on the patio and we really enjoyed ourselves. I think for Chicago the prices are fair but we aren't from here so it seemed a little steep. The drinks were on the pricey side pushing 20 dollars that's really our only complaint. We started with the Caesar salad. It was so good. The dressing is lighter it's topped with fresh parmigiana and it's so delicious. The portion side was great. We actually weren't able to finish it. My husband ordered the carne pizza and I went with the short rib lasagna. The smell of the lasagna will make your mouth water. The table next to us ordered it and I couldn't deny myself. It's not like your average lasagna so if you're expecting that you will be disappointed. It is however packed with short rib the baked cheese is delicious and meat melts in your mouth. It isn't saucy and is very rich. It's so good. I feel two can easily share especially if you want dessert, unfortunately we were so full we had to pass. My husband enjoyed his pizza but said he actually wishes he would've ordered the lasagna. Definitely worth a stop service was great! read more

Bar Siena - Carne* - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for Sunday Brunch! Brunch menu runs until 3pm, then switches to lunch. Great options with both menus, but pasta was the fan favorite! DRINKS- mojito Italiano seasonal cocktail was refreshing and really unique. Also, really enjoyed Michigan Blueberry cider. I actually got the last bottle of this, apparently it sells out often. BRUNCH MENU -Bombo Monkey Bread- ordered for the table. Wish it had been served a little warmer, but flavors were great. No crumbs left. - Jumbo Lump Crab Benedict- crab cake was great, but egg wasn't runny. SAD - Caesar Salad with chicken- garlic breadcrumbs in every bite. The chicken was okay, but nothing special. LUNCH MENU -Gnocchi- fresh pasta. Savory dish with the prosciutto sausage. It was good, but I'd probably order a different pasta next time. -Short Rib Lasagna- AMAZING! Definitely the favorite. Creamy béchamel + ricotta + short rib = heaven read more

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Everything came out super quick. Our server was very accommodating. The truffle pizza was very flavorful with fresh mushrooms and roasted garlic on it. The grilled octopus was very tender but it lacked flavor. The lemon sauce was kind of bland. The baked lasagna my friend's daughter had, they said it was scrumptious. We sat outside so that we could ppl watch. Lol It seems like a very family friendly restaurant. If ever in the loop in Chicago again I would return. read more

Everything was just OK. My family came for brunch last month and ordered a variety of items off the brunch and lunch menus. We started with the monkey bread which was decent, more bready than most monkey breads as there wasn't as much cinnamon sugar as I might've hoped for so it felt like less of a treat than we would've thought. Then I got the hot chicken sandwich and my wife got the breakfast pizza. The hot chicken sandwich wasn't hot, it was basically fried chicken and really lacked that heat that I would've hoped for. Felt like it was a sandwich made for a brunch crowd not a sandwich made for someone hoping for hot chicken. The breakfast pizza was pretty good though; I always like egg on pizza and thought the flavors worked well. Service was good and everyone was friendly, but it had the sort of overpriced and bland flaws of most West Loop / Fulton brunch spots. read more

Unexpectedly enjoyed one of the best meals I've had in a long time. We were walking around the WestLoop, hungry... and this is the first menu that really caught our eye. It was a busy Sunday evening but the restaurant and staff were able to keep up. We were sat immediately on the patio and greeted with waters. Our waitress was patient and friendly as we ordered food and drinks. She helped with suggestions for both. The Kale & Quinoa salad was so good. The citrus dressing really made it pop. The Roasted Romanesco was different but equally delicious. That Truffle Mushroom Pizza made my week. On the hunt for White Truffle Oil... immediately. The mushroom were so flavorful and fresh. Atmosphere & service was great to. Will definitely be visiting again. read more

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A very solid 4 stars, the siena chop salad was divine and the classico was okay. Prices are on par with the other restaurants in the area. read more

Bar Siena - Bar Siena Chop - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was 7/10 Service was 10/10 ambiance was 9/10 Overall, it's a fine place to meet but there are better restaurants to eat read more

Great location but mid food. I'm rating this 2/5 stars because the taste of the food doesn't match the price. I went here after Nobu with some friends to share food with and wasn't impressed. We got the Brussels sprouts, vodka rigatoni & fries. Didn't have much flavor and I wouldn't get ANY of the items again. I was disappointed tbh. Parking is kind of tough around here but you'll just have to drive around to see if you can find a good street parking spot. read more

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RACISM -- LONG REVIEW ALERT Never in my life have I experienced such disgusting treatment from both front of house staff and management. I came yesterday with a group, where one member did not have his ID, as he is visiting and his wallet was unfortunately stolen (which I explained). Keep in mind that I have lived in the area for 2 years and have worked in the area for 7. I have never once been carded there, and I look pretty young. He asked the waitress Meigen if he could show a picture to get a drink, in which case she said she could show it to the manager and it would be at his discretion. The picture he had of the ID happened to be expired, so I wanted to speak with the manager who was hosting and see if any accommodations could be made since the individual was 30 years old and we had never been carded before, and I mentioned this along with living and working in the area, being a server myself. He was extremely rude and short from the jump and even told me "I should know how it goes," and said that they don't allow picture ID at all, which directly contradicts what the server had said prior about being able to show him a picture ID. Obviously, this is allowed with other customers. Just not our FULLY black group. This was proved even further after I spoke with EIGHT different WHITE patrons in the establishment who expressed to me that they had not been carded AT ALL that day and frequented the restaurant quite often as well. However, if you couldn't see this coming-- the only other Black group in the venue was carded as well. After the first manager (I think his name was Chris) completely WALKED OFF while we were speaking (which I recorded), another member ends up speaking with a different manager, Sammy, who comes up to our table even more disrespectfully than the first one that I spoke with and speaks to us extremely condescendingly, and allows Meigen to fly off the handle and argue with us in front of him, stating that "we should have came prepared and it wasn't her problem." At this point, the entire group felt uncomfortable and the experience was ruined. ON TOP OF THAT, there was an added automatic gratuity to the check. The website mentions this being added to parties of 6, and we were a group of 5. Another very clear racist act, assuming we would not have tipped and illegally adding this to our check. With the experience we had with Meigen's unprofessional, tactless remarks and Sammy's infantilization of our entire group, INCLUDING literally getting extremely close to my face, speaking over me while I tried to have a civil conversation, and attempting to kick me out saying that he would call the police (!!) this has been one of the WORST and most disgusting, embarrassing, and blatantly racist treatment I have ever had. No one was loud or rowdy at any moment, and when bringing up these issues to Sammy, stating that the treatment was flat out inappropriate and racist, he replied with "That's fine." DO NOT DINE WITH OR SPEND MONEY AT THIS PLACE. read more