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Siena Cafe, New York, NY

Siena Cafe

4.4
4.4
620 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
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, Contemporary Italian, Speakeasy
  • 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 620 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
                                                                                                                    • 4.3Service
                                                                                                                    • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                    Siena Cafe stands out for its "outstanding food" and "excellent service," offering a diverse Italian menu with "house-made pasta" and "generous portions." The ambiance is "lovely" and "great for gatherings." While noise levels can be high, the "friendly staff" and "delicious brunch" options make it a local favorite.

                                                                                                                    620 Reviews

                                                                                                                    1. CaiT VIP

                                                                                                                      New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Delicious neighborhood spot with excellent food and service!

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                                                                                                                    2. Willet VIP

                                                                                                                      New York City6 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      We came late, following a performance at the nearby 92nd Street Y. Siena had accepted our reservation for 9:15 (they closed 10:00), and, although there were only one or two table occupied when we arrived, they seated us very graciously. We left well after 10:00 and were easily the last table, but we never felt rushed. The service was friendly, smiling, and prompt. The food is quite good -- pretty standard menu for neighborhood Italians these days, but prepared with a bit more care than is usual. The dining room is pleasant and inviting. Most significantly, the prices are extremely reasonable by current NYC standards, with special emphasis on the wine list -- quite a few very decent bottles for about $40, which is extraordinary, and the evening we were there they were offering 50% off of even those prices, so that we got a very decent bottle of Chianti Classico for, basically, the wineshop retail price. Highly recommended if you live in the neighborhood or are attending something at the 92nd Street Y.

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                                                                                                                    3. Matthew VIP

                                                                                                                      New York City26 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 5 March 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      The food was really good. For starters we had the fried artichokes, the fried zucchini and an arugula salad. All delicious. Then we had the cacio e pepe, and the branzino. We will definitely be back!

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                                                                                                                    4. LawrenceH

                                                                                                                      New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Food wasn’t bad, great value with the bottomless mimosa for 90 minutes, service was great from start to finish nice really nice and chill place we will definitely go back

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                                                                                                                    5. Caitlin VIP

                                                                                                                      New York City1 review

                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      The service was BAD. The waitress hustled us to put our orders, then made us change tables because a large party was coming in, then at the end of our brunch asked us to leave only after 1-1.5 hours of being there. Overall the food wasn’t good enough and the service made this experience been worse. Disappointing to say the least

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                                                                                                                    6. brian

                                                                                                                      New York City34 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      good food, reasonably priced. pleasant atmosphere. would go back

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                                                                                                                    7. Ramon

                                                                                                                      New York City1 review

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Had to make a Last Minute decision but something told me it was flat out fate. Had a seat at the bar came in super late kitchen still accommodated . Bartender / my server , Attentive no rush even if they were clearly closing. Wish I got a name will be back same hours hopefully I run into him again . Fate

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                                                                                                                    8. Jesus

                                                                                                                      New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Took a while to get seated. Definitely due to the Valentine's Day celebration. Once seated Chloe who doubled up as bartender and waitress was amazing. Checked in several times to ensure we were enjoying our night. We ordered a cocktail and got something slightly different. We let her know and she swapped it no questions asked. The food and ambiance was great.

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                                                                                                                    9. Laurette

                                                                                                                      New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      very crowded for valentine’s day dinner, food is fantastic

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                                                                                                                    10. Rei

                                                                                                                      Chicago4 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on 10 February 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Great ambience. Nice fresh pasta, and tiramisu was fantastic. I think the service could be a little better but overall pretty good.

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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 620 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                                                    Booked 14 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, Contemporary Italian, Speakeasy
                                                                                                                    • 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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