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    La Chiacchiera

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pici bosciaola
    Nathan G.

    Awesome little cafe, pici bosciaola and rabbit cacciatore are fantastic. Friendly owner, menu hand written in Italian only but they can speak enough English to describe things alright.

    Hand written menu!
    Henry G.

    This was among the best meals in Italy to date. Home made food by folks who are proud of what they do and the ingredients they use. Moderately priced - and a good value in Siena. Off the beaten path and out of the bustle of the traffic to and from the Campo. Great find - highly recommended!

    The people are very friendly!
    Alexandra S.

    The best place for lunch. The people are friendly and everything is so simple. You could feel the spirit of Siena.

    Pork ribs with potatoes
    Tiff W.

    Really cozy and affordable place! They only have 3 tables inside and maybe 4 outside so expect communal seating. The food was delicious and homemade. We started with the Tuscan antipasti which included various salamis and pate crostini. Then moved on to a tagliatelle with mushrooms and sausage and the regional ribollita soup. Finished off our meal with pork ribs and potatoes in tomato sauce. I wanted to try their "tiramisu" which was called zuppa inglese which sounded like a tiramisu trifle, but they were sold out. With a liter of house red and water out total bill came out to €33!

    Halfway done with the Penne Pomodoro!
    Kyle G.

    Went here on a recommendation from our b&b host and arrived at 11:45 am. We were turned away as they open at 12 pm so we took a stroll at the below saint Catherine museum. Once we arrived we were sat side by side because we were told we would have to "share" a table but no one ever showed up to share. My wife had spaghetti with pesto and I had the penne Pomodoro both cost about 6€. They give you a medium amount of food but if you're really hungry you'll want more. Had the house red and it was pretty good! Our server was kind and spoke English which helped us out although the menu is all in Italian with no translation available. Cool seating outside if you want a street view and can withstand heat. Visit here for some authentic Italian at a fair price.

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    A hidden gem off the beaten path, excellent prices on food and huge carafes of house wine for a great price.

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    We had a very nice lunch. The riboletta was delicious. Friendly service and good value.

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    11 years ago

    Good backpacker resteraunt. We had rabbit and pork. Latter dry former excellent. Don't even think about the desserts.

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    The larger items are 7-8 euros, while many of the smaller dishes are 3-5 euros, and unlike many other restaurants, the house wine and sparkling water are also priced well.

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    La Taverna di San Giuseppe - Lasagna

    La Taverna di San Giuseppe

    4.7(203 reviews)
    0.6 km
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    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.

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