Restaurant prices are subject to IVA (Value Added Tax) at 10% but this is always included within the prices given. A
pane e coperto (bread and cover) charge is also added. It is customary for patrons to round up the bill and leave a tip (maximum 15%) as well, if the meal and service have been good.
Restaurants are listed alphabetically and divided into four price categories. The price categories quoted below are for an average three-course meal for one person, with half a bottle of house wine. Prices include tax but do not include tip. Categories are:
$$$$ (over €35)
$$$ (€25 to
€35)
$$ (€15 to €25)
$ (up to €15)
Antico Osteria Da Divo This traditional
osteria (tavern) offers innovative twists to classic Tuscan dishes, served in atmospheric caverns carved from the tufa rock.
Via Franciosa 29
Tel: (0577) 286 054
or 284 381.
Website:
www.osteriadadivo.itPrice: $$$ -$$$$
Cane e Gatto Literally meaning ’dog and cat’, this fine restaurant, tucked away in a back street, attracts discerning diners with its gourmet tasting menu of contemporary Tuscan cuisine that changes daily.
Via Pagliaresi 6
Tel: (0577) 287 545.
Price: $$$$
Il Grattacielo This small
osteria offers an authentic slice of local life, with staff serving filling, fresh and simple dishes such as soups and antipasti, to workers who crowd around the tiny tables.
Via dei Pontani 8
Tel: (0577) 289 326.
Price: $-$$
Osteria La Chiacchera Diners often have to share a table at this small, but very popular, rustic
osteria. Simple fresh Tuscan food is served, and reservations are advised. Closed Tuesdays.
Costa di Sant’Antonio 4
Tel: (0577) 280 631.
Price: $-$$
Osteria Le Logge Just a short distance from the Campo, this former pharmacy is one of the city’s most popular restaurants, serving lots of traditional meat dishes along with a wide selection of wines.
Via del Porrione 33
Tel: (0577) 48013.
Website:
www.giannibrunelli.it/it/osterialeloggePrice: $$$
Ristorante Nello La TavernaThere’s a fresh, contemporary look to this restaurant which is reflected in the imaginative Tuscan dishes, making Nello a popular choice with trendy young locals as well as visitors.
Via del Porrione 28
Tel: (0577) 289 043.
Website:
www.toskana-online.de/nello Price: $$$$
Nightlife:Nightlife in Siena is focused on the bars, and in the early evening most of the city converges on those in the Piazza del Campo and along Via Banchi di Sopra. The liveliest events take place from late spring to early winter, when individual
contrade (districts) hold open-air dinners to celebrate past victories in the Palio.
Bars: Some of the most popular bars for aperitifs are
Nannini, Via Banchi di Sopra,
I Terzi, Via dei Termini and
Key Largo, Via Rinaldini, which has a little balcony overlooking the Campo. Also worth trying are
Il Palio, Piazza del Campo and
Caffe Diacceto, Via Diacceto.
Clubs: The main city center clubs are
Il Barone Rosso, Via dei Termini, which doubles as a pub and attracts a young crowd with live music nights, and
Il Cambio, Via Pantaneto 48.
Live Music: As well as
Il Barone Rosso (see
Clubs above), which has live music varying from blues to pop, there is
The Tea Room, Porta Giustizia, which has jazz and cabaret, and
The Dublin Post, Piazza Gramsci, an Irish theme pub which has Irish and local bands.
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