We went May 1st, first of all, the restaurant truly carries that Tuscan brick-stone tavern, charm…read more The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable about wine selection, the food was absolutely delicious, walking down to the cellar definitely had an awe factor. The staff cut us up a platter of their cheese in the cellar. Tiramisu for desert topped the 5 star experience. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: You need reservations that can only be made by calling them, no online reservations capabilities. You should call 5 days in advance. Worth it. Our bill came out to less than $250 + Tip for 2 bottles of wine, 6 main entrees, 2 appetizers, 3 Tiramisu, and cheese platter - NOT BAD if you ask me. Because we gave them a nice tip - they gave us a bottle of wine as a thank you gift.

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.

Good food with reasonable price. We ordered beef with mushroom. Beef was so tender and flavorful…read more One of the best beef dish. All other foods are tasty and very reasonable price. Surprised! One down side is not good wine selection. Only house wine is your choice

Adorable pizza parlor on the north side of Siena with a dedicated GF oven/kitchen! On par with the…read morebest gluten free pizzas I've sampled on Italy, with creative toppings and great service!

full of local people. unassuming but delicious!! try their…read morespecialties with truffles and lokal sheep chease. amazing. prices very reasonable. also take away a 1 m long pizza home, full even on wednesday although hidden from the road. must be good and fresh

Best Home Cooked Italian food I have ever had in my life! My Grandmother would slap me with a…read morewooden spoon but I telleth the truth! Went 2 nights in a row! Freshest selection of everything! It's this type of place that makes life worth living! I continue to fantasize about this wonderful eatery Every now and then! Bottom line it's worth flying here just to smell the fabulous cuisine wafting from the kitchen! Do they deliver?

Il Fornacino has an adventurous menu that I was excited to try. Like every restaurant in the area…read moreit offers the traditional Tuscan tagliata di chianina (is there a law?) but there's also rabbit stuffed with veal and truffles and a very on-trend Swiss chard, ricotta, and truffled egg raviolone. I started with the latter, which was delicious -- but the powerful flavour of cheese and the egg yolk drowned out the chard. My wife's potato flan was quite nice, but it arrived buried under a heap of truffle shavings that tasted of nothing in particular. My main was a special of roast suckling pig with potatoes and a savoury tuile made with the pork drippings. The tuile was gratuitous -- a chef-y touch that didn't actually taste very nice. The suckling pig was beautifully cooked but the potatoes were weirdly inconsistent; some crisp and others mushy. Il Fornacino is a good restaurant that would be the best restaurant around in most places, but the five-star bar is set pretty high in Tuscany. But the prices were very modest and the wine selection was great. It's a tremendously good value for what it offers.

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.

This is a must visit when near Bagnaia. They have a shuttle that will get you as well. In all of…read moretravels through Roma, Florence to Sienna, this is one of the best restaurants we visited. Seriously we have been all over and one of the top meals we had. We met the chef / owner as well and has a passion for making sure its at top standards. Great wine and dessert drinks also.

Amazing food and relaxed atmosphere. Our group had the bruschetta and a caprese appetizer,…read morefollowed by steak grilled with olive oil and rosemary and the low roasted pork in saffron cream. Highly recommend it! We sat outside and even though temperature was quite warm, there was an occasional breeze with the scent of lavender from their garden. Thanks to the tip from a previous reviewer, we parked down the street and walked up to restaurant.

The food is amazing. So is the service. It is a bit challenging to find but soooo worth it. They do…read morehave a menu in English, you have to ask for it. Our waiter Andrea spoke very good English. Word of advice, do not attempt to drive down the street where the restaurant is located. You will see cars parked alongside the road for reason. Park your car with the others and walk down to the restaurant. The street is very narrow, there is no parking anyway, and you will be on a very tight spot indeed to get out of there. Enjoy!!

This was our second visit (one two years ago). The food is good (nothing memorable), however, there…read moreis only couple of waiters (seem family) and the service is VERY slow. The bathrooms are so tiny and the ceilings so low I hit my head couple of times. Considering how great the food is everywhere in Italy, I would say try another place. There is no menu, its all verbal. They used to be much better and I am not certain we will return again.

We went to "Da Mario" twice during our stay near Buonconvento, the first time five of us for lunch…read moreand the second just me and the wife for dinner. The first visit was the best, we all really enjoyed the meal, it was inexpensive and it was fun. The second visit was nice too but we went for a bit more upscale food and wine and it didn't quite scale. Tips: 1. Two in the staff speak great English, the rest don't. 2. The house wine is a good deal: inexpensive and not bad (they put out a bottle and you pour as many glasses as you see fit). 3. Make a dinner reservation if you want a chance to sit in the garden (you do if it's hot out, otherwise inside is pretty nice too). 4. The white beans are delicious.

The meals were fantastic. The menu a mix of traditional with a creative swift of superb…read more Great service and quaint atmosphere. Going back for more as long as we're in the area.

We were here yesterday (3 sep 2015) to celebrate by bday. This restaurant was recommended by they…read moreguy at the reception of our hotel. The restaurant has no english card, staff will explain. We got champagne and some sort of soup of the house. Its not the cheapest place where you can eat. But boyyy the food is good!! If possible make a reservation as this restaurant is also populair among the Italiaans