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Siena Cafe, New York, NY

Siena Cafe

4.4
4.4
586 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Siena cafe specializes in modern italian cuisine, fresh pasta (made fresh, In house), a wide variety of the fresh fish, steaks, chops & other delectable Italian cuisines.

Speak easy style setting for late nights.
Kitchen open until midnight, 7 days a week.

Cozy outdoor patio seating avaailable.

Siena cafe also offers a Bottomless Brunch on weekends and holiday mondays.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Speakeasy, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 410-5588
  • Website
    http://www.sienacafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Danilo Giovanni - Giovanni Family
  • Catering
    Siena holds great packages for office meals, lunch and dinner, and social events. To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
  • Private party facilities
    Siena - Italian Restaraunt- holds great packages for all social events..To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
  • Location
    1580 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    89st
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking after 7pm Mon-SatFree Street Parking all day Sundays
  • Public transit
    86th/Lexington Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Piatti Piccoli / Small Plates

  • Marinated OlivesUS$5.00

    Garlic, rosemary

    • Burrata PlateUS$14.00

      Pistachio pesto, tomato, balsamic glaze

      • Beef CarpaccioUS$16.00

        Shaved pecorino, capers, lime, baby arugula

        • Salmon TartareUS$15.00

          Avocado, raw vegetable salad

          • PolpetteUS$12.00

            Beef/ricotta meatballs, tomato sauce, crostini, ricotta

            • Mussels, Clams GuazzettoUS$14.00

              Cherry tomatoes, garlic, croutons

              • Grilled OctopusUS$18.00

                Arugula, tomato, white beans, lemon, oil

                • Clams Oreganata

                  Seasoned breadcrumbs, lemon, garlic

                  • 6 PcUS$10.00
                  • 12 PcUS$18.00

                • AranciniUS$10.00

                  Risotto, mozzarella, tomato sauce

                  • Eggplant RollatiniUS$12.00

                    Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, basil, tomato sauce

                    • Fried CalamariUS$14.00

                      Cherry peppers, marinara sauce

                      • Parmesan Truffle FriesUS$9.00

                        Aioli sauce

                        • Zucchini ChipsUS$10.00

                          Crispy zucchini, aioli sauce

                          • Crispy ArtichokeUS$9.00

                            Lightly fried, lemon zest

                            Taglieri

                            • FormaggiUS$14.00

                              Chef's selection of imported cheese and assorted jam

                              • SalumiUS$16.00

                                Prosciutto di Parma, capicola, soppressata, mortadella

                                • Salumi e FormaggiUS$22.00

                                  Chef's selection of imported cheese, prosciutto di Parma, capicola, soppressata, mortadella, and assorted jam

                                  Pasta Fresca

                                  Made in-house daily, using organic, cage-free, non-GMO ingredients. Substitute: Gluten-Free pasta, whole wheat pasta or zucchini noodles +$1, Half portion available upon request

                                  • Gnocchi PestoUS$19.00

                                    Basil pesto sauce, pignoli nuts

                                    • Fusilli Fontina TruffleUS$21.00

                                      Wild mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, truffle-fontina sauce

                                      • Cacio e PepeUS$19.00

                                        Spaghetti, pecorino, black pepper, butter

                                        • Casarecce alla VodkaUS$23.00

                                          Shrimp and spicy sausage

                                          • Black FettuccineUS$26.00

                                            Shrimp and calamari fra diavolo

                                            • Rigatoni BologneseUS$20.00

                                              Homemade Bolognese sauce

                                              • Lobster RavioliUS$24.00

                                                Topped with fresh crab meat, in a pink lobster sauce

                                                • Linguine White ClamUS$24.00

                                                  Garlic, parsley, white wine, littleneck clams

                                                  • Spaghetti MeatballsUS$20.00

                                                    Beef ricotta meatballs, marinara

                                                    • Potato GnocchiUS$21.00

                                                      Braised beef short rib ragù

                                                      • Lasagna ClassicoUS$21.00

                                                        Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, beef ragù

                                                        Insalata

                                                        Add-ons: Avocado +$3, Shrimp +$8, Chicken Breast +$6, Skirt Steak +$16, Atlantic Salmon +$16

                                                        • Farmer SaladUS$9.00

                                                          Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, raw vegetables, vinaigrette

                                                          • Avocado SaladUS$14.00

                                                            Mixed greens, red grape, pear, pecan, champagne dressing

                                                            • Siena CaesarUS$10.00

                                                              Kale, romaine, croutons, Parmesan dressing

                                                              • Tri-ColoreUS$10.00

                                                                Arugula, endive, radicchio, shaved Parmesan, vinaigrette

                                                                Crostini / Toasted Bread

                                                                • BurrataUS$8.00

                                                                  Tomato, basil

                                                                  • Wild MushroomUS$7.00

                                                                    Truffle

                                                                    • Smoked SalmonUS$8.00

                                                                      Goat cheese, capers

                                                                      • ProvoloneUS$7.00

                                                                        Ricotta, honey

                                                                        • ProsciuttoUS$7.00

                                                                          Pesto, mozzarella

                                                                          Piatti Grandi

                                                                          • Small Plates Shrimp ScampiUS$26.00

                                                                            Lemon, garlic, white wine served over homemade pasta

                                                                            • Grilled SalmonUS$27.00

                                                                              Roasted cauliflower, risotto, pistachio pesto

                                                                              • Filet of SoleUS$29.00

                                                                                Lemon, butter, wine served with spinach

                                                                                • BranzinoUS$31.00

                                                                                  Butterflied, mixed sauteéd vegetables, chives, oil

                                                                                  • Pan Seared ScallopsUS$32.00

                                                                                    Served over vegetable ratatouille, cauliflower puree, topped with crispy potato strings

                                                                                    • Siena RisottoUS$32.00

                                                                                      Mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp, calamari, served over saffron risotto

                                                                                      • Chicken ParmigianaUS$25.00

                                                                                        Served with homemade pasta

                                                                                        • Chicken MilaneseUS$21.00

                                                                                          Arugula, tomato, mozzarella, vinaigrette

                                                                                          • Chicken ScarparielloUS$28.00

                                                                                            Pepperoncini, artichokes, rosemary potatoes, spicy Italian sausage, garlic butter sauce

                                                                                            • Eggplant ParmigianaUS$22.00

                                                                                              Served over zucchini noodles

                                                                                              • Lamb ChopsUS$39.00

                                                                                                Served with roasted potatoes, rosemary au jus, pesto

                                                                                                • Veal SorrentinoUS$29.00

                                                                                                  Prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, Marsala wine over spinach

                                                                                                  • Veal PiccataUS$28.00

                                                                                                    Lemon, capers, served with spinach

                                                                                                    • Pork ChopUS$24.00

                                                                                                      Grilled, soft polenta, spicy apricot mostarda

                                                                                                      • RibeyeUS$39.00

                                                                                                        16 oz. Black Angus, bone marrow butter, fingerling potatoes, rosemary, thyme

                                                                                                        • Siena BurgerUS$19.00

                                                                                                          Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, crispy onion, truffle-fontina sauce and fries

                                                                                                          Contorni

                                                                                                          • AsparagusUS$8.00

                                                                                                            Grilled, Parmesan

                                                                                                            • CauliflowerUS$8.00

                                                                                                              Roasted, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                                                              • Broccoli RabeUS$8.00

                                                                                                                Sauteéd, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                                                                • Wild MushroomUS$8.00

                                                                                                                  Sauteéd, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                                                                  • SpinachUS$8.00

                                                                                                                    Sauteéd, extra virgin olive oil, garlic

                                                                                                                    Last updated: 16 October 2022

                                                                                                                    What 586 people are saying

                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                    4.4
                                                                                                                    4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                    • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                    • 4.2Service
                                                                                                                    • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                    Siena Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food, service, and ambiance." The menu features "very fine Italian food" and "delicious brunch" options. While noise levels can be high, the staff's "friendly and accommodating" nature enhances the visit. Enjoy the "great creative food" and inviting atmosphere.

                                                                                                                    586 Reviews

                                                                                                                    1. Laurie

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      We love the food, service & atmosphere of this restaurant, but the music they play is HORRIBLE! Fortunately, they were very nice about turning down the volume as soon as we asked them to. The music sounds like all bass and drums and is headache-inducing. It’s all about the beat and totally annoying.

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                                                                                                                    2. Barbara

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      237 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      237 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Siena Cafe is an outstanding restaurant! The food is awesome! The waitstaff is exceptional and the bar tender is amazing! You cannot get a better meal in a casual setting anywhere in the tri-state area! Thank you for this wonderful establishment!

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                                                                                                                    3. Francisco

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      74 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      74 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      We were recently four couples for lunch at this italian restaurant on a Sunday. I had looked on their website and the food fare and prices were moderate. To our surprise only brunch menu and not lunch menu was being served. It would have been better that they indicated the only menu offered on Sunday was the brunch one. We had reserved table for 8 people which was ready but kind of tight. The waitress who took us to the table did not come back on a timely fashion to take our orders, so we asked another one who took them. The food was good and a good value. We ordered a bottle of Il Poggio (Sangiovese) wine which was also good and a good value. At the end we ordered coffee which came in sets of two. This is a restaurant that should be considered as a possible choice when eating in the Upper East Side.

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                                                                                                                    4. Sarah

                                                                                                                      Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      For some reason the restaurant was fully packed, the place to be! I had reservations, manager & staff are always accommodating. She said give her a minute to seat earlier guest, I opt to sit at the bar. The bartender was outstanding, very attentive. Food as alway delicious. I had to send back the zucchini chips, a bit oily for my taste, nonetheless it was no problem to switch out for truffle fries. Whenever I’m in town always my place to go for brunch, it never disappoints me!

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                                                                                                                    5. Barbara

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      237 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      237 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Siena is simply awesome! From the food, to the service, to the ambiance - You will not find a better restaurant anywhere!

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                                                                                                                    6. Isabel

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      The food was quite good but the mouse level so loud it was impossible to have a decent conversation with my friend. Don’t know if i will return

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                                                                                                                    7. Angela

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                      Horrible service and experience. We waited 40 mins for our table (had a reservation) and even then, we had to take one of the high top tables in the front because our table was still not ready. We were told the first drink was on the restaurant if we wanted to wait at the bar and get a drink. When we ordered our cocktails, the bar tender came back up to us and said the drinks could only be beer or wine. After being sat without menus, the service was horrible. 3 different waitstaff came up to my husband just confirming his order of a manhattan. Food wasn’t even that good. Not worth your money or your Saturday night!

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                                                                                                                    8. Karen

                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Had to wait around 20 minutes past reservation as it seems they overbooked, hostess /restaursnt comped 2 wines to apologize --which we appreciated

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                                                                                                                    9. David

                                                                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                                                                      34 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      34 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Good food, brought promptly. Nice wine list Bad music playing at bar — pre-Halloween?— which made the place feel sorta tacky

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                                                                                                                    10. Amanda

                                                                                                                      Nashville

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      Service was subpar and inconsistent at best. Food was bland and overcooked.

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                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                    Siena Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Siena Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 410-5588.

                                                                                                                    Siena Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 586 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                                                    Booked 24 times today

                                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                    Google Map for Siena Cafe

                                                                                                                    1580 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128

                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                                                      89st
                                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                                      Upper East Side
                                                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                      Daily 11:00–00:00
                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                      Italian, Speakeasy, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                      Free Street Parking after 7pm Mon-SatFree Street Parking all day Sundays
                                                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                                                      86th/Lexington Train Station
                                                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                      Danilo Giovanni - Giovanni Family
                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                      http://www.sienacafe.com/
                                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                                      (212) 410-5588
                                                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                                                      Siena holds great packages for office meals, lunch and dinner, and social events. To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
                                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                      Siena - Italian Restaraunt- holds great packages for all social events..To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
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