This local spot has been around quite a while so I decided to give it a re-visit. I'm so happy I did. This bustling corner restaurant offers a dark sexy vibe. I love the elevated round booths that face the windows. They offer such a great view. Service was exceptional. We were given so much attention and kindness. From martinis to dessert, everything was quite tasty. We loved the focaccia, salads, steak, chicken parmigian and bombolinis. I learned they offer brunch, lunch and dinner. read more

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It is a nice dinner spot in the heart of River North. No complaints about the service, it was average. The lighting is really dark in the restaurant, it was really cold in the restaurant too. I enjoyed the Focaccia with a Garlic/Artichoke Spread. For my entree, I had the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. It came out fresh and quick. It was really flavorful and filling. There were a lot of items on the menu I wanted to try. I think the pricing was pretty fair too. Check this place out, there is something for everybody on the menu. read more

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Cool vibe when you walk in and lively music playing that makes you want to dance a bit, but it's not too loud to hinder conversation. Wait time given was 25-30 min for a table at 8pm on a Saturday for 3 people but ended up at 1:15 when the text finally came. Luckily we found a bar spot well before to mitigate the wait time.Bartenders didn't seem too attentive despite there being 3-4 of them, and would often talk amongst themselves or with other staff. Food was the real redeeming factor here. Everything in my group was very tasty, though a bit small if you're really hungry. Unfortunately the chicken parm doesn't come with pasta. I forgot to ask but that would be nice to note on the menu, when ordering, or even to offer it as an addition. Taste was great, along with the sea bass and pizza we had. Brussels sprouts and green beans for sides were okay, but didn't really do it for me personally. Billing was an issue, starting with a 3.95% surcharge that we requested off and took quite a while (see bartender attentiveness above) and then the receipt had a QR code to split but tha ended up causing more confusion than just putting multiple cards down. Overall, food was tasty and vibe was good but the inaccurate wait time for a table and additional waiting while at the bar brings the rating down. read more

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I ordered a Margherita - mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil & Mini Tavern Burger - truffle aioli, balsamic caramelized onions, arugula, fontina. Pizza was decent! I loved the sun dried tomato and tomato sauce. Pizza was all floppy in the center but crispy at the outer crust. I appreciate there's a basil leaf on each slice which is more than I can say for other restaurants. Tavern burger has potential - I like the other ingredients but the most important part, the beef was dry and low quality. Service was slow AND the restaurant was mostly empty too. Really bad that we waited 20+ minutes for two more sliders and a takeout box. read more

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Tasty. Especially the focaccia that's heavenly. While we opted for a few apps, shared salads, and drinks, I'm just sharing the highlights. Friendly service and very attentive at that. Perhaps a little slow, but that provides a lot of time for conversation. Cozy dim lit ambiance, but almost too cozy when close to bed time! House Focaccia w/ Spread Trio - for only 5 cuts of focaccia, the spread trio is a lot. I'll suggest ordering more focaccia because it's delicious. An alternative is to only get one spread (they're all really good), but I still recommend more focaccia! Light, fluffy, and airy, this was a pillow with a light coat of oil and topped with sea salt. Pockets in the bread gave surface area for the spread to relax before hugging taste buds. Squid Ink Linguine - al dente linguine, firm enough on impact yet slightly tender inside. Picked up the lobster cream sauce well and the sauce was delicious. Rich and thickened with some cheesiness, there was more than enough to go around for the pasta. On the side, a lobster tail was prepared well with the meat mostly out. Simple to eat while maintaining a wonderful and complete appearance. While I always love and prefer more protein, this was such a high quality and flavorful item. read more

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Dinner at Sienna Tavern was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The Sienna Chopped Salad was bursting with so many delicious flavors in every single bite. The squid ink lobster linguine was absolutely divine! I normally am not a fan of lobster but this was so amazing. I ended with peach sorbet that was the perfect palate cleanser. Service was amazing (Shout out to Jasmine!) and so was the ambiance. 10/10 would definitely come back and order it all over again! read more

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We ate here a couple of weeks ago while visiting during Spring Break. The hostess was ok, but a little confusing when she asked how many and we said "2", she said "There is an hour and a half limit"...we didn't quite understand that and asked if that was a wait to get a table and she explained we couldn't be there more than that time...ok. I also find it odd when places only offer the Happy Hour deals in the bar. Prices are high, especially the drinks. The food was delicious though. I had their chopped salad and bolognese. The bread appetizer with spread was amazing! read more

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First time visiting. We happen to walk by this place after checking in to our hotel. So glad we stopped the food was delicious. We enjoyed the 2 Course Lunch Menu. Also enjoyed a few cocktails. A NO. 8, a Cadillac Margarita, and an Espresso Martini. All very well made. Would definitely go back for more. The host was very nice and sat us promptly. Our server was great. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. Thank you, Brittany D. I love the decor and fun vibe. The restaurant is very spacious with plenty of sitting at the bar area and dining room. read more

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We found this on the whim and definitely glad we came here. Food was amazing, as you can see, we started eating before I could get a pic of the food. We got a the burnt pepperoni pizza, French 75, my SIL got the seafood spaghetti and the number 2 on the alcohol menu! Pricing wasn't too bad. Except there is a random tax of 3.95%. Service was good at the bar. When we came in, we didn't get greeted and waited a while for someone to help us before we went to sit at the bar. After that good service. Good vibes, good food & good service. read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Siena Tavern is a pretty good option for brunch or dinner in River North. This is not the place to go if you are in a rush. The wait staff tend to take awhile to notice you and attend to you, so if you're in a time crunch just know there will be longer waiting periods. This place is usually busy during happy hours and can be quite loud then. If you want to come at a quiet time, I recommend their burrata, pizzas, their Parmesan fries (which are to die for) and Brussels sprouts. They have a pretty good array of happy hour cocktails as well. If you're look for a good sharing meal, I recommend the package dinner with family burrata, a truffle or margarita pizza, and the vodka sauce pasta. read more

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Was in the area and a couple buddies suggested this place when I asked them where to get a solid pie. Called for pickup, ordered a margherita and grilled octopus. Margherita had sun dried tomatoes which I usually dont like but they were sweet(drizzled with honey possibly?). 8/10. Crispy crust and bottom, great pie i cannot lie. Octopus came with veggies and sauce, 9/10. Would upgrade to 10/10 if there was less sauce. Still VERY good. Bill came out to 55 bucks which is up there, but considering the location it was expected. Receptionist/hostess when I walked in was also very nice. Highly recommend. read more

Siena Tavern - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I absolutely loved my experience here, the hostess, waitress and busboy were all so friendly and inviting. The food was delicious and so filling. After the meatball as an appetizer, it was hard to finish my Bolognese. Thankfully, they have to go boxes which we took advantage bc we packed everything to the desert. So much food!! The ambiance was fancy, lots of Christmas spirit and packed with good times. I saw lots of families and dates, everyone looked happy. The drinks were SO GOOD! I forgot which # I got but it had peach and lemon. read more

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A group of us went here for our monthly dinner club during restaurant week and we had a great experience. Everyone loved their dishes and we thought the service was good. My pasta main was 10/10 and I am still dreaming about the tiramisu. Would love to go back & highly would recommend for a date night spot. read more

Siena Tavern - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Big space inside with high table and regular seating. Make reservation on weekends and Fri evening. Also allows dog inside which is great for winter time. Service was little slow but she was helpful in making decisions. Old fashion- 3/5 Dirty martini no 3 - 4/5 Mint mocktail - 4/5 Cacio e pepe - 4.5/5 - great taste - not too cheesy Truffle pizza - 5/5 Pistachio Gelato - 4.5 Would love to see more vegetarian options read more

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so good! We came here and decided to book our rehearsal dinner The gnocchi and chicken were the best, the pic I posted is only half portion because the split for us which was really nice! Lavender bramble was a bit too sweet for me but still fun to try read more

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This place really hit the spot. I ordered pizza with mushrooms, and chicken and potatoes and both were so delicious and complimented each other well. This was definitely one of my favorite meals when visiting Chicago. The service was great and we sat outside which was nice during the sunset evening. read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A place with homemade pasta and I can watch a football game? Sign me up! Upscale bar/lounge type vibes with a bar that has a few TVs and a pretty large seating area in the main restaurant. The tuna crudo appetizer was incredible. Highly recommend the orecchiette, the prosciutto sausage was unreal. read more

Siena Tavern - Orecchiette - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Dinner club choice for January was Siena tavern! The restaurant is so cute and in a great location in River North. We enjoyed the drinks and the restaurant week menu! I ordered the meatball, kale caesar, vodka pasta, and bomboloni. I did receive a meatball that was very pink inside and (comparatively my friends' were all brown/looked to be cooked through). I was told it was cooked but didn't finish it. I don't really enjoy non well done beef so maybe this was a poor choice on my end! Otherwise, everything else was amazing and so delicious. So yummy in fact, I have no food pictures because we ate it all too fast, LOL. I definitely would go back! We also got an additional app and the arancini was by far my favorite arancini I've ever had. read more

Siena Tavern - Various drinks - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I tried the Tuscan kale salad and a pasta dish, and overall it was a solid experience with a few highs and a couple things that missed the mark. The Tuscan kale salad was honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. I really liked that they used breadcrumbs instead of croutons--it made it easier to get a good bite every time without it feeling too heavy. I also asked for the dressing on the side, which worked out perfectly. The roasted tomatoes were such a nice touch--slightly sweet and paired really well with the kale. The only downside was the shaved parmesan, which tasted a little stale and didn't have that fresh, sharp flavor I was expecting. For the pasta, the sauce was definitely the standout. It's one of the better sauces I've had in the city, and the sauce-to-pasta ratio was on point. The pasta itself was cooked al dente, and once it cooled down a bit, it had a really nice texture. That said, it felt like it was missing something--maybe a bit more cheese or a little spice to elevate it. It started off strong, but after a while the flavor became a bit repetitive. Overall, I'd rate the pasta around a 7/10. It's good and worth trying, but not the best I've had in the city. I do wish I had tried the tavern burger instead--that's probably what I'll go for next time. read more

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I made a lunch reservation to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was pretty empty on a Monday so we could've just walked in without one. They let us sit anywhere. They have some outdoor seating. The interior was nice and clean. Coccoli (4/5): This is a traditional Tuscan fried dough snack served hot with prosciutto and cheese. This was paired with truffle honey. So good! It felt really light even thought it was fried. A bit oily. Truffle mushroom pizza (4/5): I love a mushroom pizza so I had to try. The crust had a great crunch. The cheese was a little overpowering. I would've loved more mushrooms. Gnocchi (5/5): The sauce was truffle cream with fried sage and crispy pancetta. The gnocchi was so light and pillowly. I loved the texture. It paired well with the creamy sauce. The pancetta felt a bit too crisp and burnt almost. Spaghetti (4/5): This had jumbo lump crab, charred tomato, red chili, with a lemon cream sauce. I thought the sauce would be lighter but it still worked well! The crab had great flavor with actual good sized chunks. Everything was so delicious. The service was good and attentive. I put down in OpenTable that we were celebrating a birthday so they even came out with a little frozen dessert with a sparkler on it. It was a lovely surprise. read more

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Wow, the food here is amazing. I was a little skeptical because it was so easy to get a reservation for ten within two hours, but that's primarily because it's such a large restaurant. Everything that we ordered was so delicious. The gnocchi, the short rib, the desserts, everything. Very easy to do family style. Everyone in my group loved the food. One thing I will say is that we were seated at a high top table. I have two young kids so I was a little anxious about it, but the have tall high chairs for kids. Well prepared. Best Italian restaurant I've eaten at in Chicago so far. read more

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Great place for a quiet dinner on a Sunday with a slightly darker and intimate setting. The homemade pasta was probably my favorite dish but the pizza was pretty delicious too. The booth seating was very comfortable but regular and high top tables are also available. read more

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Siena Tavern has a very dim lit atmosphere that makes it perfect for any sort of intimate dinner. We ordered their coccoli and loved every bit of it. It's definitely a great starter dish and was highly recommended by our waiter. Our pastas were great too. We ordered the Squid Ink pasta and the Gnocchi, both arrived promptly after our appetizer. For dessert we opted for the Tiramisu and their Bread Pudding with Greek Yogurt. Personally, I didn't enjoy the bread pudding as much as I thought I would have. It was a bit on the bland side, nothing special there. The tiramisu was good! Overall a very pleasant experience with very delicious plates. I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone who hasn't been. read more

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Had a fantastic experience at Siena Tavern!! We got a private room for the last day of a team offsite and it was just about perfect! The room was beautiful and I loved that it was tucked away from the commotion of the rest of the restaurant. The service was great, they had a few waiters taking care of us and they were incredibly attentive. The food was also amazingggggggg. Starting with burrata is always a win for me and the tomato jam was TASTY. The Caesar salad also won me over, much more challenging to do. The pasta dishes were very good as well, I preferred the risotto but the vodka sauce pasta was also delish. Our mains were both very good and I couldn't stop eating the dessert! All of our drinks were also incredible - I tried the Number 2 cocktail and the Siena Sangria and would highly recommend both. Amazing all the way around! read more

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Amazing service and amazing food! There was a large event the night we arrived and we were seated pretty quickly. The service was quick and efficient. The food was by far the highlight the vodka pasta was a must and had such good flavor. The mushroom pizza was also delicious and had a good doughy crust. The drinks were frozen and very refreshing! read more

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I came here once long ago, but I forgot how good it is! We started with the octopus appetizer. It was a good portion and tasty. A different rendition than I've had before, but I enjoyed it. This was my first time trying the homemade pastas and they were both amazing. My friend got the orechiette and I got the rigatoni all vodka. It's a close second behind Alla Vita for my favorite vodka in the city. It was delicious. I started with a glass of sparkling rosé, which was also amazing. Wait staff was good, vibes were good, a little loud, but otherwise the perfect experience. read more

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Traveling here for the week & heard great reviews here. Definitely didn't disappoint. The only thing that was upsetting was our service. Our server was so rude & really ruined our experience. We were asking him for advice on the menu and he didn't care. He made it seem like the food was not good which was concerning, we almost got up and left to another place. Anyways glad we stayed because the food was delicious! The gnocchi truffle was so fluffy and the margarita pizza was Devine. Brussels sprout salad was also amazing and flavorful. Can't remember what we got last I think it was a bread & prosciutto dish. read more

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Stopped by Sienna Tavern for lunch and sat at the bar. Love: pistachio gelato (creamy, buttery taste); bartender (very kind & helpful); comfortable seating & large windows for people watching Like: crab spaghetti (tomatoes added a nice touch) read more

Siena Tavern - Pistachio Gelato - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped in for dinner on a busy Friday night in May. I snagged a seat at the bar and got in my drink order. I was close to the 'production' end of the bar, so it was fun to watch the bartenders take care of all the server's orders. It is a hectic environment, and maybe is a bit more sedate at the tables. My food came out quickly and was delicious! I got the Seabass, a great piece of tender fish with a light and tasty sauce and a wonderful salad. Seabass is always a bit pricey, but it was worth it. I got a martini, and it was $21...a bit on the high side, even for the city. It was good. The servers were all great, but were having trouble keeping up. I wouldn't say there was much personal attention, but they did get the job done. I considered dessert, but wasn't willing to wait out the process given how slammed they were. All in all I give the food a solid 5, and the service a 3, just because they were understaffed. read more

We started with the Coccoli, which was a tasty croissant like pastry with prosciutto, cheese and truffle honey. For our entrees, we both had spaghetti which was loaded with crab, tomatoes, red chili and a lemon cream sauce. We both enjoyed this as well. This was a great spot for a delicious dinner at a good price point! If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, you can also use your dining credit here (which is what prompted us to try). read more

Siena Tavern - Coccoli - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Website shows happy hour 7 days a week. Got to restaurant and informed that they are no longer doing Happy Hour on Saturday. They are aware that the website still shows the 7 days a week. Stayed and food/drinks were pretty good, although a bit pricey. Was surprised at the end when they added a 3.95% service fee AND a $4.49 fee for using their payment platform. Ridiculous! read more

If you're looking for a lively Italian spot in River North that delivers on both atmosphere and flavor, Siena Tavern hits every note. This modern Italian restaurant is the brainchild of celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, and it blends rustic Tuscan vibes with downtown Chicago energy. I came during happy hour and loved sitting at the expansive bar. Must-try dish #1: SPAGHETTI with crab This dish alone is worth the visit. Perfectly al dente pasta coated in a rich yet bright tomato sauce with sweet chunks of crab in every bite. It's luxurious but not heavy, and the breadcrumbs on top add the perfect crunch. Must-try dish #2: Short Rib The short rib is fall-apart tender and deeply flavorful. Served over a creamy bed of mascarpone polenta, it's comfort food with a gourmet twist. Pair it with a glass of red from their Italian wine list--you won't regret it. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe was perfect for date night or dinner with friends. If you're in Chicago and want Italian that's elevated but not pretentious, Siena Tavern is a solid pick. read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A large and very comfortable space (seating area on one side, bar with high tops on the other) but it filled up FAST. By 5:15 on a weekend every table was full. Service was helpful without being in the way. The portions are generous and everything was deliciously seasoned--I'm going to be thinking about the giant wagyu meatball for a while. The tiramisu was delicious and moist as well. The chicken did not have the crispy skin I had expected but it was VERY moist and citrusy and tasty. Reservations are needed but it's worth the trip! read more

Still one of my favorite Italian places in the city, we tried the following today this time - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Giant Cinnamon Roll - Gnocchi - Parmesan Fries All great choices, but probably should have chosen the fries or cinnamon roll as it was a lot. read more

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I stopped here for a quick lunch one day on a sunny afternoon in Chicago. Their service was good and we were lucky enough to sit on the patio since it was warm. We started off with the meatballs and they were surprisingly good. We topped off lunch with a pizza, and we were fortunate enough to order half of one and half another. read more

Siena Tavern - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great service. Took us on short notice without a reservation and told us to empty the table by a reasonable time so they could accommodate their booked reservations. Very fair! Ambiance is business chic but also good for casual friends hangout on weekends Food was mostly a hit minus one item which was oily and ok. read more

Siena Tavern - Strozzapreti top left Rigatoni alla Vodka top right Gnocchi bottom - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I dined here with my best friend for restaurant week and had an overall great experience! The place was packed and for good reason, with a dark but fun vibe. However we had to wait over 20 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation. It also took a while for a waiter to come take our order. We chose our items for the 3 course meal and ordered drinks. We chose cocktails off the specialty list and both were well balanced and fresh! We enjoyed all of our food but by far our favorite was the grilled octopus. It was cooked to perfection with a nice balsamic-based sauce that paired perfectly. We enjoyed both of our pasta dishes as well, the squid ink linguini and rigatoni were delicious. We shared a bombolini for dessert, which was good but nothing spectacular. Obviously portions were smaller because we chose the multi-course restaurant week option, but we still felt full by the end of the meal. Service certainly could have been more timely but we appreciated having our drinks on the house to compensate for the amount of waiting we did. But I can understand why siena tavern was so busy! The food was delicious and the vibes were great! read more

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I went here to celebrate a birthday with friends and the experience was great! The service was good, and I felt like our waiter was very attentive. The ambiance was nicely decorated, and I liked seeing the pizza oven where our pizza was cooked right in front of us. The only complaint I have is that the restaurant was cold. They couldn't increase the temperature. The food was amazing. We started off with a pizza. Half was margarita and the other half was truffle mushroom. I only had the truffle mushroom side, and it was amazing. We shared appetizers, including the brussel sprouts, sticky Parmesan potatoes, and the truffle fries. They all were very good! For my entree, I had the spaghetti with jumbo lump crab. It was FIRE!! I added shrimp to mine, and I literally ate the whole bowl. 10/10. For dessert, I had the lemon sorbet. Again, 10/10. It was very light and refreshing. I tasted the cheesecake, and it was amazing as well. I def recommend this restaurant for a friend outing or date night. The have a lot of variety on the menu, and everything we had was very good. read more

We had a large group for dinner on a Friday night so we were able to get the private room in the back. The service was fantastic, everyone was so quick and always checking up to see if we needed anything. For food, we had a round of apps including the focaccia and the bread with burrata - definitely must try's! For my main, I had the short rib which was very tender and the red wine sauce was delicious. They had plenty of mocktail and vegan options for those at our table who had certain restrictions. read more

Food and service was amazing. Would definitely come back again. The place was very clean and nice. read more

Siena Tavern - Old fashion - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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