" ...Superb!"
In addition to receiving several Austin Chronicle restaurant awards, Siena has earned its place in the Austin American Statesman’s dining guide as one of the top twenty restaurants in Austin. With the right combination of attentive service and stellar authentic Tuscan cuisine Siena has maintained a four star review in the Austin American Statesman for the past three years.
"The thick and juicy veal chop was probably the best piece of meat I have eaten this year. The massive grain-fed chop is simply grilled with fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil. Meltingly moist and bursting with flavor…."
"One of the most beautiful restaurants in Central Texas, Siena has an imposing interior of stone, wood and brick. With subdued lighting and a fire burning in the open fireplace between the dining room and bar, it is both romantic and authentic, a great spot for special occasion dining."
"The second course, the Bavette ($9. for the primo size), featured thin strips of pasta in a cream sauce with sausage heavily flavored with fennel and shrimp. Close your eyes while eating that succulent dish and you can imagine you’ve been instantly transported to Italy. Open your eyes and you’ll be convinced you’ve miraculously landed in Tuscany.."
"One of the things I look for in a place to do a business lunch is atmosphere, I want it to be an atmosphere that is comfortable for conversing. Siena is a great place…"
"At Siena, Tuscany At Its Peak, From A Chef In His Prime"