Siena Cafe Italian Bar Restaurant

Such a cute spot!!! The decor is beautiful, the music isn’t too loud. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner with friends or family. Lovely cocktails - try the Hugo Spritz. I did ask our server’s name but then I immediately forgot it :( She was absolutely lovely. Towards the end of our meal she told us she was a new hire, but we never would have guessed - she was a consummate professional, took excellent care of us and was just generally great.The food is really good! The burger + truffle fries are great, rich and savoury. The lasagna is huge. Very filling. You’ll want to end your meal with an espresso, which here is reasonably priced and well made. I’ll definitely come here again.

This cozy Italian restaurant is warm and inviting. The food is delicious and moderately priced for the area! I felt like I struck gold when I had come in on a cold Monday night to find a $30 lobster special in the upper east side!

I love dining here on Sundays for brunch! It’s an amazing place to hangout, eat have drinks and enjoy great food. The food portion is a lot but it is worth every bite. Trust me!The staff are helpful and friendly! I HIGHLY recommend this place!Anything you order you will LOVE!

I love this place such a cute find! The vibe was so fun and friendly and inviting I felt comfortable the whole time, not to mention the food is absolutely delicious. We ordered both gnocchi‘s since we couldn’t figure out which one we wanted both of the sauces were delicious and such a filling plate, we ordered three Crostini’s all amazing the Burrata, the salmon and the wild mushrooms were great. The clams were so perfectly flavored, and the beef carpaccio was beyond fresh and perfectly sliced. Also, this salad salad was so refreshing, just get everything!

Went here for a date night on a weekday. The ambience and service were good. The food didnt live up to the hype. The bread basket was stale bread. The pesto gnocchi had little flavor, the pesto needed more salt or cheese. The seafood in the risotto was overcooked and dry. The scallop dish was luke warm and the scallops were also overcooked. Not sure if it was an off night.

I got there at 3 pm hoping I could have dinner and was told that they were only serving brunch. I asked if it was possible if I could be served dinner and was told not really. I was disappointed! I ended up ordering the steak and eggs for brunch that came with a salad and potatoes, and got mimosas. The portion of the food was small. I would even go as far as saying that it was a child portion. ( I was still hungry after eating that) and the mimosas were weak. The food didnt have much flavor either. I had to ask for salt.

We arrived about 5 minutes before our reservation and were seated quickly in the back where only 3 small groups were sitting in the large area. The attention from our waiter to place our initial order was quick, though after that if he or the waitress serving the front walked to or from the kitchen, they focuaed only to where they going without looking around if any customers needed anything, or asked how their meal was. The waiter was pleasant, though spent a lot of his time up front talking to a woman at the bar, or later just hanging out at the bar after the woman left rather than paying attention to his tables in the back.We waited over 30 minutes for my wifes half dozen oysters to be served. While waiting we had to ask a bus boy for water and more bread. The bread has no flavor even when dipped in the olive oil or butter spread on it. Upon asking our waiter, the oysters were finally served. I have no idea how long they had actually been sitting there waiting to be picked up. It seemed their was mainly one runner bringing out food. Our entrees were served fairly quickly after that. We did enjoy our food and dessert.We may try it again as my wife did enjoy her half dozen oysters (2 looked kind of off, and they did replace them without any issues) and the mussels in oil with garlic.

Siena Cafe is an absolute gem. Exceptional food, charming decor and impeccable service. The potato gnocchi with braised short rib was hands down my favorite – each bite melts in your mouth and the meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. The pesto gnocchi was vibrant and aromatic, bringing a freshness to the meal, as did the farmers salad which was crisp and perfectly dressed. We ordered three different crostinis - burrata, salmon and wild mushroom which were all delicious. They are served on a perfectly toasted piece of crusty, chewy Italian bread instead of the thin, cracker-like toast you typically see. I’m not usually a parm girl, but we ordered the Vodka Chicken Parm, and Im so glad we did. The chicken was crispy and light, the sauce added rich flavor, and the spaghetti was cooked to al dente perfection. For dessert we had the Tartufo and the Tiramisu which was to die for. Outstanding dining experience, highly recommend.

I love the place, service is excellent, Jaime is the prefect waiter, friendly, respectful, knowledgable. Food is incredible, price is good too. I love the ambience. This is my second time here and its becoming my favorite neighborhood restaurant.

We ordered the bottomless brunch. Service was great, Jaime took care of us and did a great job. Music was good too, the perfect volume to listen everyone at the table. Definitely coming back.

Had the steak and eggs (modifications can be made) and the bottomless drinks were definitely worth the price. Food came out perfectly and the steak was well seasoned. The staff was amazing! Jamie made sure our drinks were always full and Gaby made sure that everything was going great! Will definitely be back again!

Pastas were good. Portions were average. House wine glasses were poured less than half full. For a table of nine they served one small basket of bread. I had to bring it to their attention. Calamari did not taste fresh as well as the shrimp. Id stay away from the seafood. We just finished our dessert and coffee and the manager asked us to leave . He said he needed the table, however there was only a couple waiting to be seated and there were other empty tables. The icing was the $50 fee for holding the table and the credit was not applied to the check. I had to ask for the credit refund which they were trying to offer me a restaurant gift card. Terrible management. The waitress did follow us out the door to thank us. We still tipped her well considering the Siena Cafes short comings. If you do try them, hopefully your experience will be better than mine.

Nice atmosphere however the music and conversations are very loud. Food is good. Service excellent. Very pricey even for NYC.

I lol the ambiance! The service is always amazing and on point. This has been my regular spot after meeting my partner. Everyone loves when I bring them here! We get Brunch almost every weekend. Jamie is my fave!!!!

I went here with my two close friends and we had a blast. The alla vodka was amazing as well as the passionfruit margarita! I would 100% recommend to come here. 10/10 service from Ryan! He was super sweet!

During the course of a month, I had their Mondays only lobster and salad dinner ($30 + tax) three times. The first time I ordered it, I asked for it to be steamed, it was delicious. The next time, again steamed, the lobster had no lobster flavor. The third time I ordered it to be roasted, again it had no lobster flavor. The lobster Mondays offering draws a large amount of diners, as a result, the service has been slow each time.At another dinner here I ordered the Prince Edward Island mussels in garlic and olive oil, pictured below ($14), they were very tasty. I did not enjoy them with marinara broth the next time I was there. Their flavor was dominated by the marinara broth. If you order the mussels, be sure that the waitress writes your order down, otherwise she may bring one with the wrong broth, as was done with me. Pictured below is their filet of branzino ($30) that I enjoyed that evening.The Siena Cafe is located next to a corner deli called Milano Market.

This place had a very good Italian setting with lights, and leaves. The service was amazing with very nice workers, and amazing food with a wide selection of different and unique food. This place had a wide selection of drinks as well including vodka, cocktails, tequila, and many types of wine, beer was also a wide selection. Amazing restaurant!

It was AMAZING! The servers were so kind and accommodating and the food was incredible. Especially the bread.

Partner and I ordered two different pasta dishes - and both tasted like they were from a Kid’s menu. I’m really not that picky, and it was bland!

The staff here is so kind and attentive! Had a great dining experience and the vibes are cozy and warm. Food was super tasty too, definitely try the gnocchi!

We came for the bottomless brunch - we left tipsy and full. We got a pizza and omelette which where both good for their price point. The drinks where flowing and tasted good too.

Absolutely amazing freshly made pasta in house! Service was great also! Once you try fresh made pasta, youll never see pasta the same way again!

The boozy brunch is truly amazing. Great prices and even better services. Jaime was a great server and very attentive.

From the minute I walked in I loved this place, just the way its set up makes you feel right at home. I work right across the street so I had to go in not only to try out the food but so I can know if I should recommend It to the tenants at my building. I ordered the Roasted Veal tenderloin. It came in about 15 mins, pretty fast for a non food chain restaurant. From the first bite Sienna had me. Everything was perfect about it. From the way the meat was cooked to the tenderness to the flavor profile of the entire dish mixed; DELICIOUS! I will DEFINITELY be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I recently had the pleasure of being served by Peter, and I must say, he is an absolute professional! His skill behind the bar is exceptional, and he truly knows how to make guests feel welcome. The ambiance and service were spot-on, creating an experience that was both enjoyable and memorable. Kudos to Peter for making the night exceptional—I’ll definitely be back!!!!

Good neighborhood spot! Ive been there a couple times before for drinks (and maybe dessert shhh!! LOL). This time we sat at the bar for food, appetizers and some vino =]We got the Clams Oreganata (Seasoned Breadcrumbs, Lemon, Olive Oil) and Potato Gnocchi (Braised Short Rib Ragu). The service was quick and attentive and the atmosphere was fun and inviting.

Stopped for a few drinks only but the service was great and the atmosphere was nice. I will definitely go back to try the food.

Great music and hostess. Will definitely be returning!!!!!💕💕💕

Gabby was amazing, excellent service, super polite & caring. great vibes inside the restaurant & an excellent deal for brunch! Best spot to do so in the upper east side, you will find nothing better!

Nice Italian restaurant, the dishes are delicbit small, delicious but a bit small,The wine is in a fair price.

Gorgeous interior and good service, though the food was pretty average. Definitely not worth the prices.

Absolutely adore this place. The brunch menu? Fantastic. A Friday night first date? Ideal. And this is based on actual experience. 10/10

I had the avocado toast around 3pm on a Sunday afternoon after being out playing sports on a mostly empty stomach for the entire morning. The avocado toast was heavenly. Perhaps partly due to my starvation and exhaustion 🤣 (The avocado on a separate plate was an extra that I ordered -- $4).No, but more seriously, the toast had the right amount of crunchiness, the smashed avocado had the right amount of salt and sweetness, and the veggies contributed a nice hint of sourness. Overall, very satisfying.The iced coffee with milk and no sugar was also delicious. Can one associate deliciousness with coffee? I dont know but that was how it felt 😄5 ⭐ overall despite a 3 ⭐ for service -- the server didnt do anything wrong, but I just didnt feel very welcome 🤣

Lunch was a nice break from hurry, hurry, get going. VG hamburger special. Their Side Salad was a nice alternative to French fries. The lunch pizza was huge and vg. All in all, reasonably priced, nice portions and friendly staff. Worth coming.

Absolutely a favorite, their brunch menu and atmosphere is one of the best on the Upper East Side. A restaurant Id recommend to anyone.

Lovely outdoor space. We had Prosecco and a burrata appetizer.

I love Siena, and I’ve been eating take out here for years, the food is sensational, my last experience was not though and it will make me hesitate to eat there again on a Sunday nightWent out to dinner and was sat next to couple that were having a seemingly INTENSE discussion about their relationship, seemingly like they’d be divorcing. I had asked the waiter to move us because of it, they had been arguing for the entirety of our meal, and after they closed out…argued near our table very loudly for another 15 minutes, even ignored me when I asked if they’d take it outside…completely ruined the vibe for our night.I was told that they’re regulars and seemingly have these loud intense arguments regularly at the restaurant but are “usually in the back” I’m hoping management can tell these “regulars” that these conversations are not the place for a restaurant. Will probably stick to take out or avoid this place late Sunday nights if this couple is here regularly

I love this place!! I come weekly and its definitely my favorite spot

Restaurant overall ok but the waitress w the red arm tattoos was awful. We asked for some cherries for our 3 year old and she gave us alcohol laced maraschino cherries. She threw the check on the table and more that I will not mention. Seamless yes. In restaurant NO

Bottomless Brunch need I say more ? Steak and eggs and bloodys.

The dish I had wasnt a dish Id recommend; shrimp scampi pastaBut the calamari was sooo good! My husband ordered the margarita pizza.As for dessert, I had the flourless chocolate cake a la mode. Too rich and sweet. #NoGoThe atmosphere was very nice n busy. My date (my husband) for the night made it worth being there and enjoyable.The service was okay, not too attentive as Id hoped for. Just felt like we were a bother to her. Even after paying our bill, her attitude totally switched up as if we no longer existed. The other waitress was a lot more friendlier and spoke to us more than our waitress.The chair (the cushion) I sat on was taped up. #VeryTackyAlso, there was unwanted visitor there.

Overall, if you are looking for classic brunch foods with simple flavor profiles, this could be a good spot to visit.I really liked the salmon omelette I had. Classic omelette but it was enhanced with nice smoked salmon and avocados. The salad and potatoes were also a nice touch. Paired nicely with the mimosas we had.My friends got the breakfast burger and lemon ricotta pancakes, which were both tasty and not over-seasoned or sweet/salty. It seems like this place really likes kept it really simple.The outdoor seating was inviting, and our servers were very courteous to us both on mimosa and water refills. They stopped by often to make sure we were ok.

I come here every week and bring my friends for brunch. However, the last time I came they made all of our food wrong and then when we got the orders correct there was a big piece of egg shell in our food. The manager gave us the meal for free which we though was very nice however, he told us he had to stop the service of our bottomless brunch which we understood. We still ordered food to go and tipped the restaurant. Now fast forward to yesterday when I come in the manager had an attitude with me but i dont think anything off it he may have been having a bad day. I sit down and we eat our food and enjoy ourselves and we got to order our last round of drinks because we started the service at 3:40 and it was 4:57. The manager says no ur time is up we arent giving u any more drinks. I try to explain to him that i come here every single week and i know its 90 minutes bottomless and it hasnt been 90 minutes he says okay its 90 minutes in our system and u never tip anyways. WHICH IS NOT TRUE AT ALL. He then added required gratuity to my bill even though this has never been on my bill before and its not part of the restaurants policy. I call him out on it and he gives me the money back in cash and continues to say never come back here. I have come and spent so much money here and never ever had him as my waiter i always tip even when the service is really bad. So now for them to illegally add gratuity to my bill even tho we left cash at the table and tell me not to come back. I definitely feel as though the manager displayed extreme biases toward me and my friends because we are all woman of color and assumed we didnt have enough money to tip without any reasoning behind these assumptions.

The food is delicious and the restaurant is so classy. I highly recommend.

Mediocre Italian food.Their seafood sucks I had oysters .. absolutely horrible not especially fresh.Their salad is nothing special I had the tricolore salad. Their pasta was ok. Nothing extraordinary, I didn’t like the sausage wasn’t the best quality . Pasta with shrimp and sausage, vodka sauce.Their service is mediocre I had to ask for bread. If you are alone they don’t really pay attention. Tiramisu was ok nothing special. Service takes long. I’m not impressed.

This place is a nice vibe! Service was pretty good. The only knock was that the first pour of water unfortunately led to a spill in my partners purse. Besides that small accident it was a very chill vibe and the food was great!

Food is decent, waitress doesnt write anything down which means they are very good or _not_. Ordered regular eggs on a sunday morning. Got the steak and eggs. More expensive dish. Wasnt going to bother sending it back but it doesnt matter because its delivered by bus boys and the waitress never came back to check if the food was good or right. So, food 8/10, service 5/10, atmosphere 6/10.

Had a great experience visiting Siena yesterday. Staff was super friendly and checked in on us multiple times. Everything that we ordered was delicious.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this incredible restaurant, and I can confidently say its now my new favorite spot. The cocktails are absolutely spectacular. Peter, the bartender, truly dazzled me with his creations. The service was equally impressive, with Louie, my waiter, providing the best attention Ive ever experienced. And the food? Simply sensational. Every bite was a delight. I cant wait to return soon!

We hosted our daughter’s brunch baptism on Father’s Day at Siena, and it couldn’t have been more perfect and memorable! One of the owners (Russ) was extremely accommodating throughout our planning and allowing us to decorate and use the space as we like, and the entire team (Mel, Ella, Leo, Sarah, etc!) ensured our gathering was as delightful as it was! We can’t thank Siena enough for giving us the chance to host such a special occasion that was unique, comfortable and affordable (especially here in NYC, and in our beloved UES neighborhood) ☺️ Thank you again, and we look forward to more beautiful moments shared at Siena!🥂

Its beautifully decorated, service is attentive and very good and drinks were great according to my friends who had bloody Marys for lunch. The only reason Im giving 4 stars is because of the portion size of the skirt steaks we received at brunch. My friend and I had skirt steaks that look like half of what we both should have received. The flavor was great, but the portion size was really disappointing. Its worth considering to come back judging by the other options on the menu.

Almost every time I’m in NYC, I stop by. Great food and reasonable prices

Went for my dads birthday and food is absolutely delicious! Prices are good for the amount they give you, at least for the main course like pastas.Unfortunately our waitress wasn’t too good… she forgot to give us water when our glasses were empty, don’t ask for extra forks after the appetizer and most important, she didn’t tell us that paying with credit card we were going to be charged 3.5% more.Overall place is great, amazing food and great vibes!!!! Will definitely come back soon for more pastaPLEASE for ONLINE Orders, add MORE cheese. Every time I order two meal I get the super mega tiniest container of cheese that is not even enough for one meal.

I stopped in one day unexpectedly and tried their fresh homemade pasta with meatballs. Wow! One of the best fresh pasta I have had. I knew when I wanted pasta, Siena is my top choice. I have gone about a dozen times since then (for late night drinks). This place has a great atmosphere, great food, and great drinks. I recommend Siena when you’re in the mood for a nice cozy meal with a drink. It’s a great way to let go and relax.

We’re here for brunch and it was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend for all the visitors and locals of ues

Great place for brunch! Best deal in UES and had the best time

Gave these guys two chances for brunch, about a year apart, and all I can say is they have the same routine…they’re short staffed, the heaters for the outdoor space are constantly broken, and now the food isn’t very good. I feel bad for the one guy who has to serve all of the outside tables and even though he is nice, he’s spread too thin. Over an hour we didn’t have any water (from the beginning) and we didn’t even have the opportunity to ask for a coffee refill. He has no Backwaiter either. The kitchen didn’t make the food that was on the menu as is (crispy bacon was ham). For $20 there are better options at other places in our hood…

One of my favorite bars in the city - great food, incredible drinks, impeccable service!

Bottomless brunch cocktails are a great deal. I love that its not just mimosas. The food was pretty standard cafe food, completely fine, but nothing special.

Staff, food, drinks, the whole 9 yards for this UES restaurant are great!..... found out they are opening a bigger place a block over so we will deff be checking it out. This hood is about to get real!!!

Came here for brunch. Entrees and beer selection are simple. Cocktails are awesome. We got burger, pasta and egg salmon Benedict, flavor is very mild and I can definitely appreciate the subtlness of it. Some may or may not prefer that. The pricing is amazing. Its actually cheap for Manhattan location.The ambiance is nice, its a big space and if you have a big group, they can easily cater to that.Goodluck finding parking haha.

The brunch service was absolutely phenomenal with Nica. Drinks came out quick, and were delicious. I ordered the steak and eggs and would definitely recommend. I will be coming back.

Gabey is the best and Siena is the best restuarant ever!! This place is mu go-to!! It has the best food and drinks!!

Visiting NY and stopped here. Food, service, cleanliness were all 10/10. Highly recommend. Nica was fantastic!

If you’re coming for brunch, it’s probably only worth it for boozy brunch because of the price you’ll pay. The food in general wasn’t good across all dishes in the party. The smoked salmon tastes old and too fishy while the cappuccino came old lukewarm which wasn’t pleasant. Definitely better options in the area to check out.

A beautiful place serving delicious Italian food. The best part of the meal was their homemade tomato sauce. We happened to pass by the area and saw a plate of tomato sauce being carried by a waiter, which looked fantastic! It was a spontaneous decision. We made the right choice! My spinach fettuccini with shrimp and calamari was excellent! What I liked about the sauce was that they added real tomatoes, and cooked whole tomatoes, not chunks or sauce alone. I got the taste of the tomatoes. I love good quality tomato sauce. Hubby’s meal had a different type of tomato sauce and it was good too. My sauce was Fra Diavolo and he was Marinara. Before the entrees, we had fried artichoke, baked clams, and smoked salmon for appetizers. The baked clams were fabulous! Fresh clams with fewer bread crumbs, best way to eat. Get this if you love clams! The smoked salmon was served with goat cheese on a piece of toast. Amazing appetizers! Great service too! Recommended!

Go for happy hour. Drinks and food on happy hour. The zucchini chips were a little too heavily fried, but really good. The cacio e pepe was very good. Truffle fries also tasty. I had one of the cocktails on HH hour, but can’t remember which one 🤦🏽‍♀️ very well made and fresh tasting.

Me and my friends LOVE Siena Cafe! They have great food and if you get bottomless they keep the drinks FILLED. Alex is the best, he’s very attentive & funny and even gave us specialty shots. I would 100% recommend!

Beautiful restaurant, vibrant bar scene, outstanding food and service!!

Impeccable service. Very good food! Lunch special says $15 BUT that is for just pasta with tomatoe sauce If you choose a different sauce, $4 more, if you add musgrooms etc $4 more. My $15 lunch special was $24 $31 inclding 1 glass of wine.Check your bill. Keep your reciept, they added 10.00 to my bill after I had already tipped %20. Made me not want to go back. Spent 160.00 for lunch.

The best brunch ever. I love them so much. Gabby and Mari are the best. You guys should come here. Asap. I had so much fun.

We have been going to this place for more than a year with our dog, and today a nice waitress refused to seat us because we have a dog. We told her that we had been coming here for a long time and that we have a service dog. She said that we couldnt stay in the restaurant and could only sit outside, and that its not summer anymore. I guess she doesn’t know that she can’t refuse to seat customers with service dogs. It was unacceptable to treat regular customers this way. I’m not sure if we are going back again.

Today August 6th 2023 was my first time there. I sat at the bar and Tabitha was absolutely amazing and her Manhattan was the best. Food and service also great, I will be a repeat customer.

This place totally hit the spot for brunch! The service was so friendly and welcoming, they really made our day. Food was great and the unlimited drinks were always filled whenever we were just about finished! Cant wait to go back again soon!

I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I went to spend time with my friend BIBI (B) The owner Ameer went above and beyond to accommodate me, getting Halal lamb for me. It was so delicious 😋 and the portion was a lot. Also the staff and everyone was very helpful and treated us very well. The lobster 🦞 😋 fish everything we had was awesome. I would give Sienna a 10 star 🌟 instead of 5. Thank you Ameer for the delicious 😋 lamb, cant wait to come back. Thanks also to the entire staff. 🙏🏽🤲🏽🤲🏽🤲🏽

The Boozy brunch had such a great atmosphere and my family had an amazing time all together. Jaime was a great waiter! We felt so welcomed. Also, the food was absolutely delicious! Always have a great time here!

Updated Review: They have a good happy hour with a nice selection of drinks and nice ambience. The service while sitting at the bar was excellent, however multiple people came in to complain that the service outside was poor. The Burrata was okay (A little bland) but I had to ask for more toast as they only gave two little pieces for a large ball of burrata and more balsamic glaze to add flavor.

EDITING PREVIOUS REVIEW.**As of May 2022, the prices on the new menu at Siena (for brunch at least) have changed and the menu on the website is not accurate. Siena’s brunch deal is now only entree + brunch cocktails (unlimited 90 min) for $32 whereas before the deal included entree + side + unlimited 90 min cocktails *and* tea/coffee/soda for $29. Service is slower too even when restaurant is less busy—perhaps staff shortages.Previous review:Came to check out the bottomless brunch deal and was not disappointed! $29 for bottomless drinks + entree & side (I had lemon ricotta pancakes with fruit and bacon) is an excellent deal and the space is fun & gorgeous. Blue booths are too cute & the floral and vine decor inside is great. Checked vaccine cards as required. Everyone having a great time, gets a little loud which is fun when with groups of people. Service was excellent. Outside space cute too—covered vestibule patio.

Absolutely incredible service from Jaime! Incredibly attentive, kind, professional, and timely!! He definitely deserves a promotion at Siena cafe!! Two thumbs up! 10/10!! Will come back for sure!

One of the best brunch places in NYC! Their menu is really great, their prices are reasonable, and their staff is very kind. I had a little brunch birthday party here and the service was really good. Looking forward to trying their dinner menu sometime soon!

I wish that I could say I felt more welcomed at this place. Apparently this bar isn’t meant for the working class. Little do they know that the crew of people that they were incredibly rude to work for Major Motion Pictures. I’ll see to it that me and my fellow crew members do not return. Just because someone has work clothes on doesn’t mean they are peasants. The food was subpar on top of it.

Roberto was a great waiter. The drinks were great. Love the atmosphere

Overall, food, ambience and service were great. Wouldn’t recommend the chicken Parma but the gnocchi, fries and lobster ravioli were delicious. Would order those again.

I get that it’s busy on weekends, but service took so long that our hot coffees and espressos were cold when we received them. Also, the outdoor dining heaters were broken on a morning when temperatures dropped below 40 degrees…

I like the menu. The staff if always pleasant and fairly attentive.However, the outer door is always open, so when people enter thru the inner door on a cold day, you get an artic blast. I like to eat at the bar so this is a problem. Often, if there is no seat [sort of] out of the wind tunnel, I just turn around and leave.

Sad to say my experience was disappointing as Id passed this place a few times and it looked so cute. I came here with a friend for lunch and the service/food was really slow (30 mins before the food arrived) and the server didnt check in or give any updates until we eventually just waved him over to ask an ETA. My friend and I ordered the prosciutto and arugula pizzette, which was delicious, but we also ordered a create your own pasta that was not great. Wed ordered broccoli within the pasta and it came as a separate dish. We were also seated at the only table without a heater, despite plenty of available seating. Overall, despite the location and nice decor, I wouldnt come back.

Great spot for bottomless brunch!!! Food, service and space amazing and just a vibe! Brunch burger was amazing! Staff is friendly and fast ( especially Jaime and gabby). 10 out 10 would recommend if you looking for a chill environment with great food/drinks at a great price.

Decent spot for a very traditional brunch, food was good, service was friendly. Would recommend if looking for a casual spot.

Great neighborhood addition. I enjoy sitting at the bar (single), having wine and food. Tonight , grilled skirt steak, salad w/ feta. #UES

The food here is amazing but was ruined by the awful service. Our waiter wasn’t Around to fill up our water and brought my order out wrong. That’s not the problem he has an awful attitude and throws a fit when his mistakes are addressed. He ripped the receipt out of my handle and crumpled it. Only come here if you want to be treated awfully.

Amazing spot. Had a dinner for 16 people here on a Friday night. Not only were they accommodating, but they also allowed us to customize a family style menu which was delicious! Great service, great price, great food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Overall experience was amazing!! The place is very cozy and romantic and will definitely set the vibe. They have a full bar which is a plus. Everything we ordered was legit delicious. And of course, i have to mention the amazing service from the staffs. Very attentive and they’re on top of it. Everyone there is friendly. I will definitely come back for date nights and family dinners or even when i just wanna hang out and sit at the bar.!

The staff is super friendly and the food is above expectations. The gnocchi is probably my favorite thing there, along with the branzino. There’s a wide variety of liquor and wine to choose from as well. This place is definitely my weekly go-to spot.

I rarely edit reviews but this one certainly deserves it. For the first few months after they opened the food was marginal at best. Food Has gotten dramatically better. Last few visits some of the best Italian in the neighborhood. Plus you can’t beat the outdoor seating.

Siena has been our new go to place for brunch. They have a great bottomless brunch special. We have tried everything on the menu and have liked everything. One of the waiters, Jaime, is always very attentive and goes above and beyond!

Jaime was our server and he was amazing at catering to our needs. He made us feel very welcome and comfortable! It was our first time here and we will definitely be back.

Interesting experience with delivery. Ordered lunch for the office, unpacked delicious looking food to distribute and realized the order was for a customer on 72nd. Called the restaurant to notify them. A woman arrived with our (not hot) food, after collecting it from the wrong address (gross), repacked the incorrect order and left to deliver it to the correct office. No way to know what was opened. This is a doctors ofc. Super grossed out.

Always a good experience at Siena. Delicious Italian food and the drinks are on point. Server visited our table frequently which is a plus. Also a nice ambiance for a birthday dinner, highly recommend

Great food and atmosphere. Sofia was amazing !

DO NOT order delivery from here!!! We have been here in person many times but the customer service regarding our delivery was awful today. Since the weather called for rain and only outdoor seating is available we ordered in. They placed our drinks sideways and they spilled INTO the containers of our order. My Avocado toast with eggs was mush and even my husbands burger that was wrapped it foil- yes even wrapped up- the bun turned to mush, meat tasted like the drinks. We tried to salvage it but couldnt. They would not refund for the inedible food just the ridiculous drinks they PUT SIDEWAYS in the bag.....so upset. We love our local businesses here on the Eastside but I will not be returning in person or ordering delivery.

Such a great spot!!! I just hosted a bottomless brunch for my birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a more affordable, cute spot with a great atmosphere and staff. There were heavy delays with transportation throughout the city so a majority of my party was delayed but our server was so accommodating and understanding and we didn’t feel rushed or inconveniencing whatsoever. $32 for bottomless AND your meal is hard to come by in the city, especially in the UES. highly recommend and WILL come back!!!

Boozy brunch for 16 of us. Was a hoot. Good food. Attractive pricing on brunch and excellent mimosas/sangrias, and good service.

Had an amazing time. For my bestie birthday.Manager Gabby and servicer Roberto. Amazing.

Food was ok not like it was. The chicken was low quality chicken not a good bit. For sure I’m done with this place for sure!A hero from Sal at Italian market would of been better.

*UPDATED REVIEW*During the earlier days of covid, there was WAY too much plastic waste so I gave this restaurant 3 stars:“The reason I’m giving 3 stars is because the food was on the average size and regarding our drinks there was just TOO MUCH PLASTIC WASTE. Each drink is served in a plastic cup WITH a straw, so including our ordered drinks, we were also served water in plastic cups with straws. I can understand that with Covid people are taking extra precautions, but this was to the point where it was excessively wasteful for the environment.”—Since then, I have gone back and they have switched out their plastic cups for normal glassware (although they still do use plastic straws...)The outdoor decor here is definitely cute, there are a lot of plants and lights that make it very cozy during the day or at night. Now that it’s getting warmer, their outdoor dining is really enjoyable for a casual night out or if you’re going on a date.We usually order or eat dinner here every 1-2 weeks so we have tried a fair amount of their menu, including their boozy brunch.For food, this place is my GO-TO for their Parmesan truffle fries... they’re served with aioli and soooo delicious. (Note: they actually serve you a larger portion if you get the fries to-go rather than sit down.)The boozy brunch is fine, their mimosas were a bit watered down, so we ended up switching to plain Prosecco. Their French toast was a bit burnt and the bread they used wasn’t the best - it wasn’t super soft and the crust was a bit hard to chew through. Their burger was good but a bit undercooked from what we requested (medium/ well done).My favorite cocktail drink here is the Fig in the City, it’s very fruity and sweet if that’s what you’re into. But their other drinks (Moscow mule, marg) are pretty good.Their the spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parm and chicken Milanese are good but nothing to brag about. However, my boyfriend LOVES their meatballs (Polpette) which I personally think are just ‘average’.I quite enjoyed their Rigatoni Bolognese and Gnocci with pesto, and would recommend those.Overall, this place has become a regular restaurant we go to during this pandemic, as the environment and ambiance is great- and we’ve found the menu items that have become our favorites.

I’ve visited this restaurant for Brunch many times. David is the best server EVER during this time. The biggest negative here is the MANAGEMENT. They are very inconsiderate of the concerns of the patrons.Because I normally visit as a party of one my only option is to sit at the Bar right by the door.I was informed by a regular patron that they have heat to compensate for the cold air that comes in when patrons are entering and leaving the establishment, however, when I asked the manager about it today he brushed me off saying there’s nothing he could do about it. It’s because I’m sitting by the door.Unacceptable. Food is pretty good, Management service is bad.

I had the Black Fettuccine. It was delicious, it’s hard to find good Black pasta, but this one was well made, highly recommend. I deducted a star because 30 min in the meal, while still eating the staff started to ask if we were done, they kept coming back every 10 minutes.

Great meals. Open until late night.

This place is the real deal. I live around the corner so I’ve eaten in and gotten takeout several times and I’m always really impressed with the quality. Very fair priced as well. Please never change ❤️

In the spirit of an early birthday gift to myself I wanted to have my favorite dish. It was delicious as always. I sat at the bar and Sophie was nice. My rossini was amazing. She never let me have an empty glass. The day was made even better by my birthday old fashion drink. I will definitely being going back soon

Found this place when looking for a graduation brunch for a friend. It is always reliable. The bottomless brunch is a fantastic deal and the menu options are unique. The service is great and attentive and they refill bottomless drinks often. In the several times Ive been here, I particularly liked the avocado toast and the French toast. I would like to try to dinner too, although Ive only come for brunch. I recommend to all friends in the area!

Upper East Side bar/restaurant with decent food and polite service. Meatball starter was bland, but Chicken Parm had a nice tang, and was an accurate representation of the dish. Nice and relaxing outside on a weeknight.

Service was excellent for Ambiance was great nice experience food delicious they just had to work on the taste of the sangria

I asked for a pasta dish without meat and seafood. They brought me a pasta dish with tons of seafood on it. Even though I told the waiter multiple times when ordering that I dont eat meat nor seafood, he still had the nerve to blame me for the order mix up. They brought me the same pasta dish but instead of making it fresh, they just scraped out the seafood and pretended like it was new. Not only did it smell like seafood but I found chunks of seafood still in the plate. I told the waiter about the issue, and he insisted that they made it fresh even with the seafood staring up at us. I even had my friend try the chunks and confirm that it was seafood. Now, my throat is itchy and I feel like throwing up because I ate a few bites of seafood and they still wanted to charge us for the plate. Horrible place, would never, ever go again and honestly, I should probably report them for possibly causing an allergic reaction, on purpose.

Great service, friendly atmosphere and fresh food. Had the spaghetti and meatballs and the truffle fries. It was great.

Waiter did not speak English. Our mealtime with Cesars Salad and they brought us tossed salads which was suppose to be my friends salad instead they brought her a Cesars Salad. Definitely not returning.

Bottomless breakfast! I am a fan. Service was great. Bloody Mary’s were decent. Hit the spot. Price was great. Best priced meal I’ve had in New York so far.

Yo Gennaro,Look at that happy guy, he should be happy. What a great cafe he has. Rosa and I loved it

The manager was so amazing!!! We loved her

Fantastic! Wow! The food was absolutely incredible. Loved the atmosphere and decor of the restaurant. The service was impeccable and so friendly too. We ordered arancini as an appetizer. It was kind of like risotto balls and was delicious! I could’ve eaten just that. For dinner, we ordered the tortellini with cream pesto sauce and chicken Parmesan over spaghetti. Both were delicious! And for dessert, added the nice gelato trio. Can’t wait to come back again

Great experience. Food was deliciousThank you.

Great spot for a birthday brunch. food is good and bottomless is a great deal

The place is absolutely gorgeous. Came here for dinner and the food was amazing. Everything was well seasoned and full of flavor. Highly recommend.

😭😥 The food was delicious. However, while we were enjoying the food. Mice ran out, More than once. Thats right MICE.Then they tried to give us a glass of wine to make up for the ambiance and experience. Very disappointing experience. Not a good dining experience.

Great food great service great bottomless deal. Would recommend 10/10.

Great staff - very warm and welcoming. Good food - I really liked my lasagna, the apps were okay-ish. Beautiful outdoor seating area.

Food was outstanding with a warm inviting decor. Staff was attentive and very accommodating even with somewhat difficult guests. Would recommend this eatery to my mother.

This is like, an old school bottomless brunch. Jaime took great care of us, our glass was never empty and we got out of here for less than $45, with a 25% tip.

Nice selection and everyone liked their food. The staff is very attentive.The outdoor seating is spacious and gives you plenty of room.

Jaime is the best! Great service and very attentive!!

Lovely place. Lovely people ♥️See u next time

Had brunch on a Saturday morning here and had a blast. The food was awesome and the service was even better. Jamie was a great server!

Love this restaurant. Always great food and service! Jaime was amazing!

Good food and fun place. Been going here even before it was known as Siena. Enjoy the carbs the pasta is wonderful. I have tried many of the meals amd havent had a bad one yet.

The ambience and atmosphere were very impressive. The food is absolutely amazing, the wait staff very friendly and the service is excellent. Cant wait to dine here again! I highly recommend!

The food is delicious and the place is super nice to stay

Amazing experience! Everyone is super friendly and the food is reasonably priced. We had bottomless brunch and excited to come back!

Siena is hands down my favorite Italian on the upper east side. Amazing atmosphere, great service, lovely wine selection, and DELICIOUS FOOD! 10/10 recommend.

We went purely for the pasta fresco offerings, which were quite good. They have a nice selection of reasonably priced wine by the glass.

Great options for breakfast or brunch.Benedict with salmon or eggs with steak around $16.For brunch they have $29 bottomless mimosa (for 90 min), one fish included in brunch price .Food is really tasty, good portions and good atmosphere

Great bottomless. Jaime the waiter is the man!

Had a great late dinner. Got the lasagna and the lazy lover drink. Recommend the drink it was good and strong. The lasagna was delicious, tender pasta and seasoned meat sauce. The prices are reasonable. Definitely recommended.

Excellent Italian. Crispy artichokes is a must try appetizer. Branzino and Risotto Fruite de Mare were both excellent. Great service too and a beautiful restaurant.

Great service, solid food, and fantastic happy hour.

Disclaimer: This is a COVID19 era review. I am a Sustainability professional... Reasonable to current situation problems.Now, my main issue is that they are still using plastic cups. It is wasteful and unnecessary. Many places around the neighborhood are using their standard glassware; if the issue is avoiding contagion, you should then also use plastic cutlery. I hope this gets brought up to management, and that a more concious solution is made.The Food Review:Neighborhood spot for fancier Italian food than other places in the neighborhood. Food was tasty, and filling (I had just came from a workout, and had a pretty decent plate).The bread does not seem to be made in house, more like white bread from the store. The burrata could have been more generous in terms of flavot, with couple more crostini pieces to share.

I ordered the Fresh Pasta bolgnese. The pasta is not fresh and the sauce was not bolognese. Im pretty sure they added a can of chunked tomatoes to some ground beef and called it a day. Very unimpressed.

Jaime took care of us and was the best!!

Waiter spilled water on my friend, didn’t apologize, and then laughed which other waiters. And then our waitress complained about our tip amount after giving bad service. Full of micro aggressive waiters. If you’re a person of color, I wouldn’t recommend at all!!!

SO accommodating to our large group for an early brunch. The service was spectacular and the food was amazing. Thank you again

Amazing restaurant, fabulous cocktails, apps and great service! Gabby was amazing 👍🏻

Absolutely horrible. First of all, I ordered the squid ink and it never came. Even though, I did confirm the order before I put my credit card. They didnt even bother to fix it when I called and a person in my family was left with no food. The salmon was also the width of less than one inch burnt. Absolutely horrible experience.

Siena is one of our favorite spots! The staff is so fun and friendly, and very attentive for bottomless brunch. The food fits the price and we always have a great time!

Food is great, brunch was perfect. The staff is lovely and gabby is a great manager. I reccomemd this spot for anyone getting brunch. Get the Rossini it is yummy!

We love Gabby she is the best!!! Celebrated my bday here with my girls

Great service! Happy hour drink prices were on point. I had the fusilli fontina truffle and it was delicious!

The vibe, food, and service was incredible. Gabby, the manager, put an emphasis on customer satisfaction and made sure everyone in our party was happy and enjoying them selves. If anyone is looking for a great brunch spot or a casual place to grab a bite sienna is the place to go!

Always a vibe! We love coming here. One of our go-spots.

All the staff were so kind and attentive! Food and drinks were good especially at the price point. Wide selection of brunch entrees with unlimited drinks (ex. mimosas, sangria) for just $32

We enjoy this place so much! It’s a great place to come for a weekend brunch with a great atmosphere!

Solid brunch spot. Good food with a bottomless option. Their outdoor seating is nice.

Nice ambiance. Dodd was average. Scallops were good. Bread pudding was bad. Overpriced for what it is.

The BEST bottomless brunch NYC has to offer! Great service and great food what more can you ask for!

Love this neighborhood spot on the UES in Yorkville 👌 Cute place, great food. Brunch is awesome, so many options, more than most brunch spots tbh. Pasta also on point. Staff always super nice 😊

The Rabioli were so amazing that I need to ask for a second services.

First of all love Gabby and the servers are super nice and attentive. Brunch is everything here. An absolute must!!!

Went here on a Friday Night. They had DJ Valo who was amazing. Great songs and vibes put everyone on the dance floor!

Iconic bday spot.

Awesome place for brunch and bottomless.

I had the special, stuffed chicken with spinach and cheese and fusili side. It was good although a little underwhelming.

Great food and place. You have to try the bottomless brunch option and you wont regret it.

Food was amazing. Service horrible. Ordered drinks food arrived before drinks. Waited for check for over 30 minGood think I was with good company

The outdoor seating was nice. But it was very cold that day. I wish I knew we could sit inside. Food was great, the rowdy brunch crowd next to us were quite frustrating. But what do you expect?! Waitress was also very kind. The eggplant parm was extremely cheesy to my liking. And the truffle in the pasta was not overwhelming. Thank you Siena Cafe.

Gabby was our hostess and she is phenomenal! The food was amazing and can’t recommend the bottomless brunch enough! They are all so accommodating and amazing here please come to Siena! Such an UES experience and gem ❤️

Great new place in the neighborhood. Happy hour till 7. Yummy plates. Very comfortable and not too loud.

Ordered a well done burger- got this!

Delicious food, great hospitality

The service and food were both great! our server was lovely, efficient, and very quick!! Highly recommend.

Food, service, ambiance…great! Roberto and Gabby really took care of me and my party. Would return again and again! Highly recommend!

Delicious appetizers from calamari to the polpette (meatballs) to the burrata! Very cozy space and friendly servers.

Roberto and Gabby were great! Food was really good. Looking forward to returning.

Always delicious!

Nica was the best server!!! She was so kind and very on top of service. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great!!

Amazing atmosphere with great food and service!

Very cute place. The music is at a perfect volume.The food was delicious and the staff was awesome.

Gaby and Reberto are the best had the drinks coming

Love Siena Cafe. For brunch love the breakfast spaghetti and for dinner the gnocchi with short rib, chicken Milanese and drunken chicken parm are all amazing.

This place was great!! The wait staff was amazing (shoutout to Jimmy, and Dan) and the food was pretty good. The mimosas were flowing for bottomless for the most part. The deal for bottomless was amazing

It was so much fun!! Gabby pulled!! It was amazing to spend my bday here!

It is a great place for a friend group, however if you are looking for a cute datenight (how I was with my girlfriend), it may be a bit overwhelming. The food was great, so was service. The only minor point really is the spacing, we got a little table right in between so many big groups that it was hard for us to maintain a conversation. If it wasnt for that, I would definitely give it 5 stars.

The best bottomless brunch deal in NYC — gabby and maury were amazing and the drinks and food are delish!

Siena, oh Siena!Your food and service were a highlight to our NY trip.The gnocchis bathed in carbonara sauce melted with a couple chews. The shrimp juicy cooked to perfection. Great drinks.

This is our date night restaurant! My wife loves the Monday Lobster Night so much ! The servers and other employees are so friendly making sure that we enjoy our dining experience at all times ! Maria & Ryan are awesome ! Thank you so much !

Came here to celebrate a friends birthday people! Amazing!

Nice place a little rigid and a limited brunch menu. Lovely staff and great service.

Great brunch! Gabby was great!

Great service. good food. cheap drinks - whats not to love

This place is very good! their pasta is the best, the service is great, the ambiance is cozy and the prices are affordable!

Typically I have a good experience with certain servers but today was the worse its giving racist and special privilege benifits. I had to chase around bartender to order after being ignored someone finally helped ! The Manager was hard to distinguish and seem oblivious to the customer service or lack off .Definitely will be the last time .Need to train staff on no profiling and prioritizing all customers not just Caucasian ones ! I wish there was a zero option to rate .

Absolutely fabulous food and service! 10 out of 10