Taverna di San Giuseppe is a very well oiled machine. Reservations are a must (recommend booking…read morethrough your hotel/walking in and requesting a reservation for next day) but the atmosphere is well worth it. Every server is serving you and the owners are incredibly attentive. Meals are stepped out in a way that has you receiving each dish with ample time to enjoy. The tiramisu was to die for and the invitation to explore the wine cellar afterwards was a treat. Well worth it!!

Taverna di San Giuseppe was a disappointing meal for us, especially in a city with so many great…read moredining options. We ended up here by mistake (confused it with another spot), and unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The restaurant fills up with reservations for two seatings, and from the moment we sat down the pace felt rushed. We ordered drinks and a starter while deciding on the rest, but multiple staff members kept coming by trying to take our full order. It felt like they were pushing to move things along quickly. There were a couple positives. The chicken livers to start were quite tasty and something we didn't see often on other menus. The primi were underwhelming. The pasta didn't taste fresh like many other trattorias in Siena, and the dishes overall were just average. The lasagna in particular was mushy, and the sauces didn't stand out. The secondi were slightly better -- pork ribs, Barolo-braised beef, and a "small chicken" -- but still nothing that justified the higher prices. They do have an underground wine cellar built into a cave, which is interesting to see, but there are other places in Siena with much larger and more impressive cellar spaces. Also worth noting, they add a "10% tax" charge rather than the typical €2 coperto per person. Overall, a rushed and fairly mediocre meal at a higher price point. With so many better places to eat in Siena, this is one I'd skip.

Great place, amazing service and delicious food! A must try when visiting, everything was amazing!read more

Our lunch here was good, but not great. We split a tagliere, which I had been impatiently waiting…read morefor all trip. The meats were delicious, and I savored every last bite. However, neither of us were in love with the cheeses they chose. After eating so many flavorful cheeses throughout Tuscany, the cheeses they put on our board were quite bland, and the various crostini were bland as well. The board itself is gorgeous, a real feast for the eyes. I think it looked better than it tasted, which is why I'm only giving this place 3 stars. Size-wise, it's just right. I believe we got a medium board, and it was the perfect amount of food for two hungry people. The price was reasonable, and the restaurant itself is very eclectic. It looks like a narrow deli/bar at the front (which is where you order), but if you go all the way to the back of the restaurant, it feels like you're in an old Victorian house, and there is a nice view from the window. We enjoyed relaxing here and chatting over our tagliere even if it didn't wow us.

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.

We had the most incredible experience here today, served authentic perfect food made by the…read morewonderful lady who has cooked here for 23 years (and cooks it right in front of you!). Chatted for ages with the wonderful friendly staff. Great prices, great food, great people. Avoid the disgusting tourist traps nearby and give your money to somewhere that deserves it.

What a wonderful place to dine! You're surrounded by green, and yet only 5 minutes from central…read morePiazza del Campo. I have a special connection to this place, because this is where I organized the reception for my wedding last summer... which was fantastic. However, I often go for lunch or dinner, because it's a very peaceful place to go both with a group of friends or an intimate date. The food? It's delicious, from the appetizers to their desserts. It's better to arrange in advance what you want to eat, especially if you're going in a big group. Go and you won't be disappointed. I can't recommend this place more.

This my favorite restaurant in Siena. If you're looking for a cheap place to have real Sienese…read morefood, this is it! It's also in the middle of a somewhat hidden farm in the historic center. You can't beat the view. You can go for a walk and see farm animals after lunch. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Siena.

Fun little Osteria, they have a "hot meal" and "cold meal" primarily with a few other basic options…read morelike soup. This is a great little spot if you want a simple Italian meal in Siena. Service was good and quick, I would say typical. Wait staff were pleasant and ready to help. Food - we got both the hot meal and soup which were very good and simple dishes. I got the pesto, the pasta was slightly over done but fresh and the pesto was tasty but a step down from some others I've had, again still good. The soup was a really good Tuscan bean soup that was right on the money. They had a cold cut plate that I would go for next time around which looked great. Pricing - hard to beat, 26 euro for two with wine, so very good value right off the city square.

Hole in the wall Italian restaurant. We had to sit outside bc inside which is really small was…read morefull. We had a plate Of antipasto. Good but not overwhelming delicious. Ragu pasta which was good and little ribbettes.( small and fatty) we order a carafe of red wine which was good and a carafe Of the white. The white was tart and cloudy-maybe the end of the box I wouldn't t go back again Ambience is basic.

Best sandwich . Very fresh ingriedoents, cut and sliced as you order. They have everything. Try it!read more

The staff are incredibly nice! The owner takes such pride in his work and its clear why when you…read moretaste it. The sandwiches they fill up to the brim, absolutely menagerie of taste! The shop itself has an atmosphere of a true italian butcher, best ambience

This was the most flavorful food we have ever had on a 3-days trip in Siena. The best pasta and…read morepizza ever!! Highly recommend

On our way driving to Val d'orcia in an early morning. We're starving since there was no meal…read moreprovided in our hotel the previous night. We just stopped by to this restaurant tried to buy a bread and coffee. However, the cake and donuts were so good! Coffee was like 1 euro. The staffs can speak only Italian (of course since here is Italy) but we communicate by limited English and all kinds of hand gestures (so funny) and we felt happy to have very good breakfast. Later when finished visiting D'orcia, on our way back to San Gimignano, we passed the restaurant again and decide to have lunch there again! We're offered very fresh cold cut(best and the cheapest during our trip from Rome, Florence to San Gim). And a tasty mushroom pasta(forget the actually Italian word for flat and wide noodle). So good! The mushrooms smells so good and the noodle is perfect! we also order a grand mixed cold cut to-go, and the delicious cake we had in the morning, again! We love this restaurant very much and it was so nice for anyone who wants to try local Italian foods!

Food is fabulous, centrally located in Siena Italy. Very reasonable and with several vegetarian…read moreoptions.

Extremely good food and top notch service. I loved every aspect of my visit. We had 6 adults…read moretraveling and each ordered a different item. Everyone raved about their choice. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone

Osteria Nonna Gina was awesome -- one of those places where you walk out with everyone saying they…read morecould eat there every night. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff were friendly, and everything just felt easy and comfortable. Prices were fair and the overall experience was perfect. We had pici, pappardelle, grilled sausage, meatballs, and a massive 1.1 kg steak that was cooked to perfection. Everything was delicious. The house wine was €13 for a liter jug - my kind of place. For dessert we had panna cotta and affogato -- both excellent. We also tried the bacio di lella, which was ok -- kind of like a Klondike bar. And then to top it off, an older nonno came to our table at the end with large containers of chocolates for us. A really memorable and fun touch. Perfect meal all around.

This is what you want an Italian restaurant to be. We had a…read morewonderful meal and returned the next night for another.

We really enjoyed our food here. It wasn't the best we had in Italy, but regardless it was still…read morevery good. The pastas were covered in creams, sauces, etc., and after eating them we felt very heavy and full.

One of our best meals in Italy and that's saying something. Everything was first rate and can…read morerecommend: 1. Pici Pasta w/ Pork Ragu 2. Lasagna 3. Gnocchi w/ cheese 4. Pecorino Fritters with Pear Sauce -- WOW! 5. Veggie Souffle 6. Chicken Main Entree w/ Spicy Sauce on side. Tender and moist! Sophia our lovely server took good care of us -- and we left happy and full of amazing food. Come here guys -- it's a hidden gem in the heart of Siena.