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    Siena Cafe

    3.7 (396 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lemon Ricotta pancakes
    Ha N.

    Ambiance: very cute cafe with a bar in the front. Smaller 2 tops in the front and larger tables towards the back. Service: very attentive servers. Kept the drinks full. Food: This was the best pancakes I've ever had. The lemon flavor gave it a nice citrus with a hint of sweetness. I absolutely LOVED it. I also had the Rossini and it paired great with the strawberries that I opted for instead of blueberries. Overall: had the best brunch in NYC!! Quite affordable as well for $35: bottomless mimosas + a meal for 90 minutes. Definitely will be thinking about this for years to come!!

    Alyssa C.

    Walked in on a Saturday night with no reservations needed for two at 7:30! Absolutely beautiful interior, whimsical and folksy! Overall, great portions, fair price, great service and good taste. Though if I'm in the neighborhood for Italian food, I prefer La Voglia. I didn't enjoy their complimentary bread :( Their appetizers were huge! We got the charred octopus salad and mussels with marinara sauce. I love mussels and though they were frozen, they were delicious! I thought the octopus was good, salad was not great. Shared the linguini with white clam and it was yummy and just what we needed! Shared two appetizers and one pasta for two and we had leftovers, $67 pre tip.

    Anacleto B.

    I visited Siena Cafe on a brunch reservation. I found the place while looking for a restaurant near The Met and Guggenheim museums. It's a short walk away from both museums as well as central park. Street parking was easy enough to find. I was able to find a spot a block and a half away. We arrived pretty early for the reservation, and the place seemed busy but they were able to accommodate us. Not only did they do that, but it looked like they paid attention to the note I left as part of the reservation, specifically a table in a spot away from high foot-traffic and drafty areas. They sat us at a nice, warm, beautifully decorated corner of the restaurant. They still had winter holiday decorations and we loved it! Boozy Brunch was like $32.oo, a solid deal in my book! I stuck with the bellinis which were nice but had an apple-like taste that I wasn't expecting. I'm not sure if that was from the champagne or the juice used. My companion liked her mimosa's but I never tasted them to see if there was a similar apple taste to the champagne used for her drinks. Keep that in mind when deciding what to drink. In any case, I had the breakfast spaghetti. Had I read the other reviews here, I might have second-guessed that decision, but the pasta was cooked to the right firmness. It was Al Dente from my perception. So perhaps they've adjusted to the written "opportunities for change." My guest had the egg-white Fritatta (I think) and she loved it too! So besides the curious bellini taste, I couldn't really pull an points from the meal. I should mention here that the service was excellent. I downed my initial glasses of water very quickly and they were immediately filled by this chill Hispanic/Latino fellow (I regret not getting his name). We also had this pleasantly cheerful Phillipino waitress. I think her name was Kim. She was kind and efficient yet we never felt rushed. It was an excellent balance in service. Bottom line: If you're in the vicinity of the "Museum Mile," on the Upper East side, please consider this place, especially for brunch. I think you'll enjoy yourself!

    Rigatoni Burrata Vodka
    Jessica P.

    The best restaurant ever !!!!! The food is always perfect and delicious I want to come here every day !

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    Nicole M.

    Food is amazing and delicious!!! Staff brings a great vibe and makes your experience enjoyable especially Ryan and Peter if you're sitting at the bar.

    Chicken fingers
    Marci A.

    The food at this pasta place is absolutely delicious! you can truly taste the freshness in every bite. The pasta is clearly handmade, perfectly cooked, and the sauces are rich and flavorful without being heavy. Every dish we tried was impressive, from the appetizers to the main course. The only downside (and reason for the four stars) was that we had to wait for a table despite having a reservation. It was a bit frustrating, especially since we were looking forward to a smooth experience. That said, once we were seated, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food more than made up for the wait. We'll definitely be back, but hopefully next time we're seated on time! P.s: it's also really romantic looking in there

    Rigatoni alla VodkaRigatoni
    Susan G.

    Came here with a group of 5 on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to secure reservations. The inside is very cute with light decorations. The food was great too! For apps, we tried the truffle fries, which were delicious. I got the rigatoni vodka, which was tasty and had good portion sizes. I got bit by two mosquitos on a summer night while indoors, which is why I took off one star. I wish the AC was higher.

    Grace H.

    Only for take out order. Ordered classic carbonara. Light taste, little over cooked. Not really Italian pasta ... It a was just ok

    Carly C.

    Siena is a cute restaurant on the UES. The decor and inside of the restaurant is very cozy and cute! Great for a drink with friends or a happy hour. I would skip the pastas and maybe stick with a bottle of wine and an app. I thought my pasta was just slightly over cooked and the sauce didn't wow me.

    Branzino
    Amanda W.

    Came back to Siena Cafe for a low key Sunday night dinner. To my surprise they still have happy hour drinks! Hubby was able to get a beer for the hh price. We arrived for an early-bird dinner, around 5:30pm and restaurant was lively! Bar was full and large groups filled the indoor tables. The service was rather slow this time, however we were in no rush whatsoever so we told them to take their time. We ordered several apps to share, we got the crispy calamari, polpette (meatballs) and the eggplant rollatini. Wow! The calamari was delicious, the meatballs had such flavor and I always love a chunky tomato sauce. And the eggplant rollatini was my fav! In fact I prefer this dish over the eggplant parm (which I got last week). I enjoyed this dish very much. For entrees, we shared the chicken parm and lasagna Classico. The chicken parm was ok, slightly on the dry side. However the lasagna made up for this. It was one of the best lasagnas I've had, full of chunky meat sauce. Normally lasagnas I think they are mushy with the pasta in between however this was not the case at all. Overall Siena is becoming our go-to spot, love the service and the food is on point. And to top it off, the prices are very reasonable! A staple client, for sure.

    Berry Waffle
    Victoria K.

    (Brunch review) A group of 17 of us came in hot and sweaty from just completing a run, but Siena still offered us a huge table right at opening. Genuinely appreciated the accommodation, especially in the state we were in. Unfortunately, Siena for us suffered from food that looked and sounded great but did not taste great. I love brunch. I ordered the berry waffles, which were served beautifully, and a lot of food comes with the plate. The waffle itself just tasted slightly old, as if it had just come out of the refrigerator and was warmed up in the microwave. The waffle was dense and slightly soggy/chewy instead of light and crispy. I also got to try the drunken chicken parm pizza, which sounded amazing and I was so excited to try it. That one was better than the waffles, but still fell short because the description didn't match what was actually served. It wasn't a thin crust pizza, and it didn't seem like there was any vodka sauce, or any sauce, on it at all. Doesn't seem like brunch is the move-- maybe dinner?

    Lobster and rigatoni with chicken and Broccoli Rabe
    Jenny L.

    The service, the food, the ambiance were perfect for a late meal on a cold Monday nite! And just my luck it's the $30 Monday lobster special. The value and portion sizes for this area were amazing! It was a cozy, inviting and delicious meal.

    Almira F.

    Friday 6:30pm Finding space at bar was a challenge and hence decided to check out this spot post dinner as there were 2 seats waiting for us . Happy hour was until 7 which made it an easy choice to come here as well . The bartender was friendly and welcomed most of the customers as they walked In and seemed to have known them ( frequent customers perhaps )? I was excited to try the wings as despite having had sushi prior to coming here , I was craving for wings . Unfortunately, it was disappointing as it's evident it was pre fried and was overcooked when I had them ( it looked better than it tasted ) . Got the Parmesan fries as a side dish and was good . Other people who had food looked to have enjoyed their meals so maybe I just ordered the wrong dish . We sat at three bar but the restaurant looked decent and was full of diners . Good place to meet up friends at the bar or to have food if you live in the neighborhood. ( which I don't ).

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    Ask the Community - Siena Cafe

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes, they have gluten-free penne.

    Do they still have happy hour with outside Covid-safe dining?

    Do you have happy hour? Also do you still have the lobster deal on Monday nights? If so, what time?

    Happy hour till 7pm and all Day on Sunday.… Read more

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