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.

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

We read good reviews online for this place, but it was a bit disappointing. Service was super…read moremediocre but they charged us $5 euro for service gnocchi was so so so salty. Like is salt free here or what? Plenty of space in this restaurant. Cheese plate was good with some cheese I never had before. Out of all the pasta places I been to in Italy, this is my least favorite

This place is delightful! Great, friendly staff, and the food was spectacular! Quick service,…read moredelicious wine and a nice vibe. We both had the beef stew with black pepper along with a green salad. The salad was simple, but delicious and the beef stew was fantastic! Super tender meat on a rich (yet surprisingly light) red wine sauce with veggies that were broken down into the sauce!! I found this spot on Yelp, and I'm happy to say that it definitely did not disappoint!

We thoroughly enjoyed two evenings in this delightful neighborhood place. The staff, food, drinks…read moreare only eclipsed by the spectacular sunset views.

such a beautiful and romantic dinner place, i almost don't want to review it and keep it for…read moremyself. the seating outside is beautiful beyond words. it was amazing weather and flower petals fell on our table which was something you don't get everywhere! the service was great and the food was even better. though a bit expensive, it is worth every penny. I got the lemon ravioli which was just too good. every other dish was amazing and I cannot recommend this place enough.

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.

went for our welcome dinner then another time and both times were amazing! great service, amazing…read morefood. nice ambience. the cheesecake was so insanely good, it was unlike any cheesecake i have ever had!! 10/10 cheesecake!!!

This is a rather large restaurant and we chose it because many of the tables were full as we walked…read moreby. We ordered aperol and limoncello spritzes and they were tasty. As we were in Tuscany we felt we had to order the Istecca Fiorentina beefsteak which is a Tuscan specialty. The waiter said that for 3 people we should order at least 1.2 kg! This turned out to be a perfect amount of this rare grilled beef. We also had a side salad, pumpkin and bread which were all good. It's a charming space with bricked, arched ceilings. Service was slow after the food was delivered so went to the counter for the check but otherwise everything was good.

Delicious dinner on our way to San Gimignano. It's the first restaurant we saw so we decided to try…read moreit. The service is friendly and fast. We ordered a beer and a glass of red wine then we cruised through the menu. We decided to order a pasta, a chicken entree and a white pizza. Too much food for us but we enjoyed our dinner.

The service and food are very good! We had lasagna - a must…read moretry, creamy and meaty! My husband who doesnt eat much of pasta, got to eat a portion and he loved it. The platter of picorino chese with honey and pear is very good as well! The place is very close to St Catherine of Siena Basilica, it is on a side alley.

Well priced and great food! The calzone is very big, just as a warning to anyone who was looking to…read moreget that. The pizza is fabulous although enough for 2 to share. Overall the food tasted impeccably fresh and had great flavors. Would definitely recommend!

Osteria Il Vinaio -- it doesn't get much better than this…read more Delicious fresh pasta with a small, focused menu -- only a handful of dishes, but every one of them is excellent. Prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere isn't touristy, and you're not rushed at all. We started with an assortment of cheeses and salami, then had pappardelle, pici, and ossobuco. Everything was outstanding. And the wine... a liter of Montalcino for €13. Hard to beat that. You can order by the quarter liter, half liter, or full liter, so it's easy to try different wines. It's also an enoteca, so you can sit, sip, and really enjoy the experience. Make a reservation or show up early and hope to grab a table -- this place fills up. There's also a bathroom in the back for customers. We could have eaten here every night.

best pasta i have had in siena by far. it is a must go. the staff are helpful and efficient. it is…read morea great vibe in there. families all sitting together, enjoying great food. the decor is amazing inside. very cozy, busy yet calm. it's also run by brothers!! love a good brother business. an amazing place to have lunch or dinner. like it is THE place and you must go!

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!