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    La Taverna del Capitano

    3.3 (16 reviews)
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    Front to back: Ribollita soup, the spectacular Sienese Ossobuco, and a pasta dish ;)
    sonia c.

    Stumbled upon this restaurant during a brief 8-day trip through Italy and their Osso Buco ("Ossobuco alla Senese" = Sienese Ossobuco) became the favorite dish of the trip. Even tried to replicate it after returning home but to no avail. It was a tenderized fall off the bone plate of bone-in beef (beef shank) topped and surrounded by a spectacular chunky tomato savory stewed sauce. Not sure what was in that sauce but we had licked the plate clean. We also had a pasta dish and the Ribollita soup which were tasty but they were overshadowed by the Osso Buco.

    Ashley M.

    Incredible seasonal dishes, romantic and intriguing ambiance, and wonderfully attentive staff made this hidden gem one of the best meal experiences my husband and I had, in Italy and in all of our travels. Highly recommended!

    Mixed antipasti was terrific.
    Loren S.

    Excellent. Recommendation from hotel staff and we were very happy. Vino della Casa Roso was good and food was super. Great service and reasonably priced. Highly recommend dinner. Get a reservation for an outside table if possible. Robertson was our waiter and was attentive and a ton of fun. Had the mixed appetizer antipasti, veal and ravioli and very happy with each.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent restaurant! We had Oso bucco and beef fillet for dinner. They are both excellent.

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    13 years ago

    What we had was ok but not great. Friendly staff. Good house wine. Convenient to B&B Duomo where the staff recommended it.

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    La Taverna di San Giuseppe - Lasagna

    La Taverna di San Giuseppe

    4.7(204 reviews)
    0.2 km
    €€€

    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.

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