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 service. Excellent food. I had the seafood hot pot, seafood risotto and the lobster special…read more I made the mistake of asking them to put a lot of pepper Chino on my pasta. The result was unedible. Apparently their pepper Chino is mixed with salt. It was too salty to eat. They took it away and offered no substitution. . .

This place was great! Ate there in June 2013 on the recommendation of the proprietor of the…read moreagriturismo at which we were staying. Typical Italian dining, you get to sit and enjoy your meal, aren't herded in and out as fast as possible, and the food (especially the linguine with clams and pistachio pesto) was outstanding. Liked it so much ate there twice in 4 days, including an Italian friend who was travelling with 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.

We were recommended to try da Michele by our landlord. The menu was full of extraordinarily…read moreappealing options at ridiculously low prices. We made our choices and observed those made on our adjoining tables ..... and the delight with which they were subsequently enjoyed. Siena is the heart of one of Italy's most productive agricultural regions where they've been 'doing Italian' for centuries. Without doubt, this has been our best experience in 2 weeks in Italy. I'm confident you could not be disappointed with any choice you made .... and the people are a delight.

Great service super prices and very tasty pizza. The pizza oven was perfect. Popular place and…read morethe staff was attentive and friendly.

It was our first night in Italy and this restaurant provided us with the simple fresh ingredients…read moreof Italian pizza we were craving. Our waiter was very helpful and was understanding that we didn't speak Italian. Great location, quiet and beautiful patio setting

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.

It's not the Ritz, but what it may be is one of the best pizzas you'll ever eat. Everyone has a…read moredifferent opinion of what constitutes a great pie, can't imagine you not this

Delicious. Highly recommend. The wine was $20 a bottle and it was the best I've had while in Italy.read more

Our trip to Siena meant Florentine Steak for dinner. Tuscany region is know for this specialty…read more Our problem was where to go! We Yelped a place in Siena but since the race was to be run on the weekend the sides of beef had not arrived everywhere. The first place we stopped guided us to Il Grillo Moro, it is their main item and only take reservations. They were gracious to call ahead for us and reserve as table. We were on our way. 25 min later in the Tuscan countryside, we arrived. The manager of the restaurant set the tone for the night, with his wonderful warm charm and delightful tone. He sat us at the "best table for us". We started with some great wine and "anti pasta ". Beef carpaccio, wild boar cold cut plate and fried ricotta zucchini flowers. Every item was pleasing to the eye and the taste, well, I'm not sure words can articulate the right senses it overwhelmed. Carpaccio was lite and perfectly seasoned. Boar plate provided many sensations and textures. The flowers were delightful. Just enough of everything to allow flavors to be tasted and enjoyed. There was no question what was next. As we sat there and watched steaks make there way to other tables, we knew our future. 2 steaks were on the ticket. The brought out the cuts prior to the cooking. Oh my. A short period later, they arrived. Served with roasted potatoes that included garlic and rosemary. After 5 min, the kids were asking to place an order for two more. The first order was close to 7lbs of steaks! We let them allow the first ones to settle and went to dessert. That was reserved for panna cotta and a version of hazelnut ice cream. Both had a nice layer of chocolate to enhance their individual flavors. Il Grillo Moro should be on the list to anyone traveling around the Siena area. You won't go wrong! Don't forget to get a reservation, otherwise you may be eating at 10pm and miss one of the best steaks you will ever have.

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.

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!