Everything about this restaurant is a visual delight, including the outdoor tables that face onto the uphill road in the center of Siena. The cooking of the owner, Pietro Fagnani, known as "il Bagoda", has won several awards. The restaurant offers a variety of daily menus that are in continual change and he will also prepare you something on the spot to match your preferences.

La Compagnia Dei Vinattieri is a delightful Italian eatery that serves authentic Tuscan-style fare in an intimate and cozy setting that reflects the medieval city charm. The food is delicious and offers patrons a true taste of the delicious flavors and top-quality ingredients that Italy has to offer. Perfectly cooked meats, exquisite al dente pasta, sauces that are to die for, and delectable desserts are what you can expect on your visit here. They also boast an infinite selection of wines, both local and imported and the staff us more than happy to offer suggestions for wine pairings. La Compagnia Dei Vinattieri is a masterpiece and should not be missed when in the city.

A traditional osteria in every sense, the Osteria Il Grattacielo makes up in its food what it lacks in space. Tucked away in a quiet corner on Via Pontani, this restaurant is the kind you may discover only by sheer serendipity - and you will be glad you did. Let the lack of written menu not deter you; the eatery displays its food at its counter, so you may state your preference and receive a freshly prepared plate of the same. Choose from assorted meats and cheese platters, frittatas and the classic verdure sott'olio or marinated vegetables. Grab a glass of wine and soak in the simplicity of it all. Osteria Il Grattacielo has an outdoor patio perfect for summers, and provides splendid respite from a day of sightseeing.

La Chiacchiera is a gastronome's delight. You spend little and eat well. In the summer, you can also eat outside. The interior is typically medieval with two rather small rooms offering about 40 seats. It is best to make reservations. The cooking is typically Tuscan with bruschette, salamis, cheese, stews, soups, pasta with vegetables (pici all'ortolana) and, in winter, pappa al pomodoro (a bread and tomato soup). The Osteria is close to Santuario Cateriniano and the Basilica di San Domenico in Via Sant'Antonio off Via della Sapienza.

Antica Osteria da Divo, with its authentic Italian fare and rustic Etruscan setting, offers patrons a true Tuscan experience. Dine in their First Grotto, a dining room carved from tufa stone that's ideal for private events and large groups, their larger main brick-walled dining room or the Etruscan Niches, small ancient vaults that offer privacy that's ideal for an intimate date night dinner. The food is delicious and beautifully presented and the gnocchi with truffles and cheese soufflé are recommended. The wine selection is extensive and is perfectly paired with the food for an absolutely memorable spread.

If you are a fan of Sienese or Tuscan cuisine, or just someone with an appetite for adventure, get off at the Piazza del Campo and you'll find Osteria le Logge. The ambiance is casual with a slight touch of modishness. The sea fare is what you will not only drool over but come back for more. During summer, eating out under the sun is encouraged with musicians for company. Logge it is then?

If your looking for unbelievably delicious Italian fare and an authentic experience of Siena, Ristorante Numero Unico is the place to be. Their menu is innovative and combines styles, flavors, and textures in a way that emphasizes the best parts of fine Italian dining. Their Florentine steak, open raviolo with a heart of burrata cheese, crafted spaghetti with shrimps tails, beef tartare, and the marinated rabbit are among some of the recommended dishes. The service is second to none and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. This restaurant is the real deal and under no circumstances should be missed when visiting Siena.

Osteria Castelvecchio is among the best restaurants serving local traditional cuisine in Siena. Owners Simone Romi and Sabrina Fabi are committed towards including choices of vegetarian dishes in their menu. Saporiti con gli aromi and piatti di verdura are a must try! The menu keeps changing with the season, so you're sure to get something new every time you visit the restaurant. The restaurant timings vary, so make sure you call for timings before you plan a visit.

Feast on some authentic Tuscan fare at La Taverna di San Giuseppe. Located in the historic district of Siena, this exquisite eatery is known to serve some of the best Italian food in the city and is very highly recommended. The Cinghiale al Latte, Fresh Truffle Tagliatelle, and the Ossobucco are some of the recommended dishes. They also boast a great wine selection that is paired perfectly with the menu to offer patrons a true Italian experience. The staff is very friendly and the quick service combined with the intimate ambiance ensure a meal you're unlikely to ever forget.

The resident chefs at All'Orto de Pecci serve up a tantalizing array of Sienese dishes which are beautifully presented and served by the cheerful wait-staff. Set in what used to be a farmhouse, this traditional restaurant exudes an old-world charm that is present both in the patio area, as well as in the banquet room upstairs that can be hired for private parties. Winter time is especially romantic as you can sit in front of the crackling fireplace while sipping on home-made Italian red wine. Often theater troupes perform here much to the delight of diners.

Contrada is a gourmet restaurant specializing in Tuscan cuisine and located inside the picturesque Castel Monastero in Castelnuovo Berardenga. This authentic Italian fine dine restaurant features two lounge areas- a classy indoor dining room and beautiful outdoor patio spaces. The menu includes classic Tuscan delicacies such as ribollita (vegetable and bread soup), crostini di fegato (moderately toasted bread spread with chicken liver) and panzanella (cold salad of bread soaked in balsamic vinegar), among other dishes. They also serve delicious and premium quality cheese, oils and selected Italian wines.