Rude staff, slow service, dirty bathrooms. Find a better place to spend your money. Cashier,…read morebartender, and server were all rude and disrespectful.

Food and drink of all types, and very clean. Nice modern European feel and ambience. Drink service…read morewas very good.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere here, it's quirky, kitschy chic, hidden away down a stairwell…read morebehind the Piazza del Mercato. They have a long and detailed tea menu that will likely overwhelm, and delight. The sweets and really tasty and the prices are extremely reasonable. I will definitely return.

Even if you're in Siena for only one night this is a must! This tea room has such a great…read moreatmosphere, tasty desserts, and a huge selection of teas--I can't recommend it enough. I'm not a big tea drinker but take my word for it, there's something for everyone. Take a few friends and just relax for a couple hours! A couple pointers: even though it opens early in the evening none of the locals go before 9:30 so hold off otherwise you'll be there by yourselves. And if you go on Wednesday night there's usually live music around 10:30.

Intro: I was in Siena for Palio, the medieval horse race that takes place twice a year. It's a huge…read moredeal and that means Siena is going to be congested and a madhouse. An hour or so before Palio, I stopped by La Vecchia Latteria for a snack. Ambiance (2/5): This gelateria is pretty small, so given the timing, ordering was a bit of a mess. There's a small indoor area and the line was out of the door. Definitely a grab and go type spot instead of other ice cream shops that have plenty of seating and are bigger. No seating here. Service (3/5): Given the demand, they were trying to do the best they could by taking orders as quickly as possible. More of a controlled line would have been nice but they were working hard which is always appreciated. Drinks (N/A): Like most gelaterias, they have various soft drinks and water. I didn't order anything. Food (3.5/5): As usual, I went with the medium which allows you to select two flavors. I tend to go with a fruity flavor and a creamy flavor. The selection here is nice and consistent with the hundreds and hundreds of gelaterias that are spread out throughout Italy. Overall: Located in the heart of Siena, La Vecchia Latteria is one of the best and one of the oldest gelaterias in town. It makes for a good spot for a refreshing dessert on-the-go.

Great gelato spot in Siena. Short wait but well worth it. Tried some flavors but overall the…read moreflavors were delish. Would definitely come back and visit after some pasta

What a hidden gem this place is! We stopped in while touring Siena for the day and the owner is…read moreamazing. He seems to do everything- make the food, serve it, bus tables. It's a pretty small place, so I can understand that. Everything is vegan and organic, it doesn't get much better than that! I ordered the gnocchi which came in a red pepper sauce, then got a side of grilled veggies (which that day turned out to be peppers). The gnocchi was very tasty. The portion was a bit small but for 5Eu it was reasonable. The grilled veggies were smothered in oil which was a little strange. There was a huge selection of desserts to choose from that day, yet somehow I found myself gravitating toward the gelato. I got the chocolate & hazlenut which was delicious and a great way to cool off.

The cake. The jazz. The cafe. So much to like about this place! Swung in on a rainy night in…read moreNovember to find dessert. Enjoyed a delicious slice of pistachio cake and a cappuccino. Very pleasant waiter. Chill jazz. Unique space. Went back for breakfast and found there was less on this front--had GF sandwiches. But a great spot to buy vegan foods--soy milk, muesli, crackers, champagne, chocolate, etc. Go there!!

simple gelato place. super super good. great portion sizes. the pistachio is so so so good. the…read morelemon is nice, refreshing and icy. good place to stop by if you want a quick sweet treat!

A young and energetic staff don't really make up for the average quality of the gelato my mother…read moreand I got here. I went with the coffee and vanilla flavors, which were complementary. The coffee was inoffensive - would've loved some more flavor - and the vanilla had an almost gummy texture, for gelato. My mom took the dark chocolate and pistachio. Man, the pistachio was flavorful - but we ate maybe 30% of the dark chocolate, stopping because of the heavy aftertaste. I'm not sure where the good gelato places in Siena are, but this isn't one of them.

Great quality artisanal gelato, I walked 15 minutes past two other gelaterias to make it here. I…read morelove love the Almond (Mandorla) flavor, and also their dark chocolate. Planning on trying all of them, they have a good mix of classic and unique flavors!

- has some of the best granitas in Italy - the gelato is…read morevery good - the pastries are nice and the coffee (I was told) is very good as well - fast service

Found this store while walking through the center city in Siena. The store had cute window…read moredisplays of different chocolate items. The main theme of this store was of course, Chocolate. They sell pretty much items that have chocolate themes - even chocolate as well. A great place to check out for cute gifts, especially for those who love chocolates.

Great place to stop and have some sweets or a coffee or BOTH! These are my pictures of the staff…read morethe afternoon we visited with them while in the area. We saw them handle a huge crowd right after we got the shoppe. They work hard to please their guests! I like to recognize people who work hard and who smile while doing it all!!! Marianna and Allan

5 euros for sugary gelato. The smallest size is a large. What?!! The scooper was also extremely…read morerude. You must avoid! My friend felt guilted to but it because he sampled a flavor and couldn't finish it. He took two bites and threw it out because the taste was unbareable. He works for a gelato shop at home so he knows what is fake and isn't. His gelato was basically sugar and coloring. Siena is not a place for gelato. It's overpriced and not tasty.

We stopped here for dinner when we visited Sienna. The servers are very nice and helpful and they…read moreseated our large group of 10 very quickly. My favorite here was the dessert. I ordered a slice of tiramisu which was a perfect end to dinner. The texture was perfect and the espresso was just right. I would give it a perfect score but it was just a tad too sweet for my liking. Overall 8.5/10 piece of tiramisu for me.

The presentation of the Tuscan dishes offered at Osteria Permalico, located on a steep hilly street…read morein Siena, was truly a step above, and the dark, romantic atmosphere and friendly service made this an even more memorable dining experience! My favorite dish by far was the ricotta gnocchi with hazelnut pesto, topped with a dried tomato paste. The gnocchi dumplings were unlike any other gnocchi I've had before--they were cut into a rectangular (rather than round) shape, and the pieces of dough were so soft, pillowy, and tender. But the best part was definitely the creamy, earthy hazelnut pesto, which was balanced out by the acidity of the dried tomato paste on top! Next, we had the Tonno del Chianti, which means "tuna of Chianti," but the dish was actually made of pulled pork in a marinade of sage oil and rosemary, and served at room temperature. Interestingly, the slightly chewy, fatty strips of pork looked a lot like pieces of canned tuna--hence the name of the dish! Finally, we had the beef meatballs served with an oregano-flavored mayonnaise. The deep-fried meatballs had a crispy texture and meaty flavor, and paired nicely with the unctuous, herbaceous mayo that was artistically smeared onto the plate. Overall, this was a fantastic restaurant with fine dining-level presentation, but I simply could not believe the amazingly low prices for all the different dishes!

This was recommended on Lonely Planet. I walked in trying to discover what "Sienese sweets" were,…read moreand I immediately smelled something reallyyyy good. I told the nice lady I wanted whatever I was smelling, and she pointed to the sugar-covered panettone. I was able to get a quarter of it instead of the whole thing. The price is weighed by kg, so my quarter was about €4.50 more or less. Easter was coming up, so she was also selling colomba pasquale. She also had panforte, freshly baked ricciarelli, packaged pastas, pasta seasonings, and other oils. I tried to pay with credit card here, but she insisted on cash. My total was under €15.

When I spotted this little place back on a side street in Siena I could not pass it up. When I…read morewalked in the owner greeted me with a smile and Bonjourno. The aromas said "buy me". The cases were filled with lots of cookies, pastries and fresh baked breads. I ordered some of booth. Do not pass this place up when you visit here.