Must-see restaurants in Siena

  • La Vecchia Latteria

    Siena

    Sauntering through Siena's historic centre is always more fun with a gelato in hand. Just ask one of the many locals who are regular customers at this…

  • Osteria La Taverna di San Giuseppe

    Siena

    Any restaurant specialising in beef, truffles and porcini mushrooms attracts our immediate attention, but not all deliver on their promise. Fortunately,…

  • Ristorante Enzo

    Siena

    The epitome of refined Sienese dining, Da Enzo, as it is popularly called, welcomes guests with a complimentary glass of prosecco (sparkling wine) and…

  • Enoteca I Terzi

    Siena

    Close to the Campo but off the well-beaten tourist trail, this enoteca (wine bar) is located in a vaulted medieval building but has a contemporary feel…

  • Trattoria Fonte Giusta

    Siena

    The huge slabs of Chianina beef displayed in a refrigerated cabinet in the window signals one of the specialities at this family-run trattoria on the…

  • Morbidi

    Siena

    Famed for top-quality produce, Morbidi's excellent-value basement lunch buffet (12.15pm to 2.30pm Monday to Saturday) includes freshly prepared antipasti,…

  • Ristorante All'Orto de' Pecci

    Siena

    Serving fruit and vegetables grown in the surrounding cooperative organic farm, this rustic eatery is an excellent spot for lunch – when soup and pasta…

  • La Prosciutteria

    Siena

    The name says it all. Prosciutto is the focus here, served in panini or on a taglieri (tasting board); cheese is an optional extra. Order to take away –…

  • Te Ke Voi?

    Siena

    The name means 'Whaddya want?' and the answer is simple – cheap and tasty food prepared fast and served in pleasant surrounds. Beloved of local students,…

  • Consorzio Agrario di Siena

    Siena

    Operating since 1901, this farmer's co-op is a rich emporium of food and wine, much of it locally produced. Self-caterers can source meat from the on-site…

  • La Finestra

    Siena

    A finestra (window) onto Siena's historic open-air marketplace, this family-run business is notable for its pleasant streetside terrace and for the larger…

  • Tre Cristi

    Siena

    Seafood restaurants are thin on the ground in this meat-obsessed region, so the long existence of Tre Cristi (it's been around since 1830) should be…

  • Osteria Il Vinaio

    Siena

    Wine bars are thin on the ground here in Siena, so it's not surprising that Bobbe and Davide's neighbourhood osteria (casual tavern) is so popular. Join…

  • Gallo Nero

    Siena

    A bastion of traditional Sienese dining, the Gallo Nero has a vaulted brick interior, tasty food and a wine list brimming with local and regional drops…

  • La Compagnia dei Vinattieri

    Siena

    Head down the stairs from Via delle Terme or through the side door on Via dei Pittori to enjoy a meal at this attractive basement eatery, which is known…

  • Zest Ristorante & Wine Bar

    Siena

    There are more vegetarian, seafood and gluten-free options on the menu of this contemporary eatery than is usual in Siena, and the cuisine is less…

  • Grom

    Siena

    Head to this popular chain near the Campo for a gelato, frappé, milkshake or hot chocolate (winter only). Gelato flavours change with the seasons, and…

  • Lievito M@dre

    Siena

    Close to the Campo, this popular bakery and cafe offers filled panini and slices of pizza to take away, as well as pizzas and cheap meal deals to enjoy at…

  • Osteria Nonna Gina

    Siena

    The atmosphere here is pure Siena neighbourhood osteria: gingham tablecloths, postcards tacked to the rafters, and pictures of Palio jockeys on the walls…

  • Osteria Le Logge

    Siena

    The menu of creative Tuscan cuisine served here changes almost daily and the results can be inconsistent. The best tables are in the downstairs dining…

  • Osteria Boccon del Prete

    Siena

    As popular with locals as it is with tourists, this casual place near the Pinacoteca Nazionale serves Tuscan dishes with a modern twist. The interior…