Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Siena

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.

Tre Cristi is a popular Italian fine dining restaurant located in the heart of the city. The restaurant features three distinctive and innovative spaces that embody Italian architecture of the early 1900s with ancient frescoes, decorations, and elegant furniture that's well-restored. Their menu features signature seafood preparations that excellently reflect Mediterranean cuisine along with delicious Tuscan delicacies. The ambiance is warm and intimate making it perfect for a meal with friends and family or a romantic dinner.

A perfect restaurant for those who swear by meat, Officina Della Bistecca is one among Chef Dario Cecchini's babies. Located in the charming little town of Panzano in Chianti, this gorgeous eatery is renowned for its variety of meat delicacies. With a Prix-fix menu, that has consisted of several preparations, this restaurant is for those with a mighty appetite. With an all-inclusive price, the restaurant also allows you to bring your own booze. The staff is friendly and so is the chef, that's why gone are the days, where people would say that friendships can happen over a coffee. The restaurant extends its dinner service from 8p on Tuesday's Friday's and Saturday's, while lunch service happens only on Sunday's at 1p. Please be sure to book yourself a table, as seats get filled fast.