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.

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.

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.

Not many restaurants in town , this one has a very limited menus mostly meat. The staff is nice…read moreprices are fair. Seems like a local spot so that's good. But if fancy is what your looking for, it's not the spot. Cheers

absolutely perfect meal. I came on my honeymoon with my husband. we had a Tuscan meat appetizer…read morethat was so good. dont get me wrong cuz i loved the meat but there came a chicken liver crostini and a tomato pesto parmigiano crostini on the side of the meat platter that was absolutely amazing. stuff I regularly wouldnt eat made artfully tasteful and I licked every bite. for entrees, I had the beef bites that was stewed meat on a plate that was salty by itself but accompanied when accompanied with the cherry sauce was perfectly balanced. my husband had a duck papperedelle in which the homemade pasta was light and thin. tiramisu and creme brulee were both perfect dessert choices. service impecable and outstanding. I have no bad words to say. amazing experience.

My husband and I came here for dinner while staying in the Chianti region of Tuscany. We had a…read moredelicious meal which included bruschetta four ways and pizza. It was really excellent and we would come here again.

Our party of 5 stumbled upon this place after having driven by it several times and admiring the…read morepools and view. Despite not having a reservation we were quickly seated in this beautiful restaurant. The service was excellent and the pizzas were among the best we've had in the region. Great value for the price and would recommend to anyone.

Great food, friendly service, romantic ambiance and reasonable prices…read more A rare find!!!

The food and the service was excellent. My favorite was seafood pasta with pistachios. The seafood…read morewas very fresh.

Found this restaurant on Yelp, encouraged by another review. The pasta was delicious, and the…read moreservice top notch. I greatly recommend for an Italian seafood dinner. The prices were very reasonable.

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.

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!