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Siena

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$

10Best Says

Constructed to closely resemble an Italian Tuscan villa, Siena begins with amazing ambiance and a serving staff that truly KNOWS what they are doing. Customers consistently comment on the quality of service received during their dining experience. Siena offers a wine selection worth talking about and for those that prefer wine by the glass, they have at least 20 different options to choose from. Prefer unique entrees? Try Coniglio alla Cacciatora, a mouth watering concoction of young rabbit braised in Chiant with pancetta, potatoes, fresh sage,thyme, porcini and stewed tomatoes. Some of us prefer a meatless dish and Siena doesn' disappoint. One excellent suggestion is the Ravioli Ripieni con Spinaci e Carciofi. This is a tantalizing recipe that features fresh pasta stuffed with artichokes, spinach and goat cheese in a fresh basil, roasted tomato butter sauce. Delizioso! They say that cooking in Italy is a passion. Siena embodies this passion!

Address:

6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78731
512-349-7667

Hours:

Restaurant: Mon 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm; Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm; Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm; Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-9pm
Bar: Daily 5pm-Close

Website:

sienaaustin.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Krissy Gillaspia
Austin Local Expert

Italian: "Siena offers periodic specials and the ability to make reservations online for your convenience."

Lunch Menu
- Minestra e Insalate
  
  Calamari Fritti
  
  Fried calamari with fresh pomodoro sauce and maionese rosso ($7.50)
  
  Bruschetta al Cinghiale
  
  Grilled rustic bread with wild boar shoulder ragu ($8.00)
  
  Zuppa e Insalata con Fettunta
  
  Field green salad, soup of the day and grilled fettunta (rustic bread topped with fresh garlic, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil) ($9.00)
  
  Insalata con Carciofi Fritti e Pomodori
  
  Mixed greens, Fried Artichoke Hearts, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes,Bacon, Gorgonzola, Basil Pesto Dressing ($14.00)
  
  Insalata di Mele e Speck
  
  Assorted greens with Granny Smith apples, Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and smoked bacon in honey-apple cider vinaigrette ($9.95)
  
  Insalata Nello Stile di Venus
  
  Grilled Salmon on assorted young greens with Granny Smith apples, smoked bacon and honey-apple cider vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Pollo Grigliato
  
  ood grilled boneless chicken breast with toasted pine nuts, Texas goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes on assorted young greens with balsamic vinaigrette ($14.25)
  
  Bistecca Tagliata
  
  Wood grilled Beef Tenderloin sliced and served over mixed greens in white truffle/lemon citronette with grilled portabello mushrooms and Grana Padano cheese ($16.95)
  
  Insalata con Frutti di Bosco
  
  Greens, Blackberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Granny Smith Apples, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette ($12.25)
- Pasta
  
  Capellini con Gamberi
  
  Angel hair pasta with shrimp, capers, red chili, oregano, fresh basil, garlic and fresh tomatoes ($15.00)
  
  Pasta Salssice
  
  Handmade pasta with Italian sausage, Bell Peppers, Goat Cheese, Pomodoro sauce ($13.75)
  
  Risotto con Asparagi e Gorgonzola
  
  Arborio rice, grilled Asparagus, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, Prosciutto ($15.00)
  
  Fettuccine con Crema di Tartufi
  
  Handmade pasta with cream, mushroom, white truffle oil, shallots and Grana Padano cheese ($14.00)
  
  Tagliatelle Bolognese
  
  Handmade pasta, rich meat sauce of Bologna ($12.75)
  
  Pappardelle al Cinghiale
  
  Hand cut fresh pasta with wild boar braised in Chianti ($12.25)
  
  Penne con salmone Affumicato
  
  Smoked salmon, Capers, Red onions, Mascarpone cheese, Pine Nuts ($12.95)
- Panini
  
  Pollo Grigliata al Pesto
  
  Grilled chicken, Smoked Provolone, sun dried tomato pesto ($12.00)
  
  Salsicce
  
  Grilled Italian sausage, Peppers, Goat Cheese, Pomodoro sauce ($13.00)
- Piatti della Casa
  
  Melanzane al Forno
  
  Wood grilled eggplant baked with Parmesan, fresh basil, smoked Provolone and pomodoro sauce on sautéed fresh spinach ($13.00)
  
  Petti di Pollo in Crosta di Noci
  
  Walnut crusted boneless chicken breast with a mushroom sage cream sauce, roasted potatoes and vegetable del giorno ($14.75)
  
  Salmone Grigliata alla "Bobbi T."
  
  Wood grilled Salmon with balsamic reduction, roasted potatoes and vegetable del giorno ($14.75)
  
  Trota con Scampi
  
  Walnut crusted Rainbow Trout with sautéed shrimp in lemon garlic butter on roasted potatoes and sauteed fresh spinach ($14.95)
  
  Filetto di Manzo
  
  Grilled beef tenderloin filet with grilled mushrooms, Gorgonzola, white truffle oil roasted potatoes and vegetable del giorno ($15.95)
  
  Pollo Caprese
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, sauteed Spinach ($14.00)
  
  Portabello e Prosciutto
  
  Wood roasted portabello mushroom layered with prosciutto, grilled onions and Gorgonzola on sauteed fresh spinach ($8.95)
  
  Medaglione di Maiale
  
  Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Salsa Verde, Fried Potatoes, Gorgonzola and Green Onions ($14.00)
Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Fettunta con Uvo di Anatra
  
  Grilled Asparagus, Sunny Side up Duck egg, Black Pepper Bacon, Grilled Fettunta ($12.00)
  
  Fricassea con Granchio e Porri
  
  Lump crab, portabello mushroom, leeks, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, tarragon-lemon beurre blanc ($14.00)
  
  Cozze in Bianco
  
  Fresh Mussels, basil, garlic, butter, Italian parsley, shallots, Lemon ($14.00)
  
  Fichi Ripieni
  
  Cured Black Mission figs, Parma prosciutto, goat cheese, balsamic "caviar" ($8.00)
  
  Bruschetta al Cinghiale
  
  Grilled homemade rustic bread, Chianti braised South Texas wild boar shoulder ragu (2-4 people) ($16.00)
  
  Antipasto Misto Toscano
  
  Olives (may have pits), peperoncini, Grana Padano, Tuscan salami, Parma prosciutto, fettunta, grilled mushrooms and crostini with chicken liver pate (2-4 people) ($20.00)
  
  Calamari alla Siciliano
  
  fried calamari, pepperoncini, capers, garlic, oregano, tomatoes ($9.00)
  
  Fritto Misto di Mare
  
  Fried calamari, shrimp and salmon, mayo rosso, pomodoro sauce ($14.00)
  
  Formaggio Al Forno
  
  Baked Brie, Fig Marmellata, toasted almonds,grilled crostini ($15.00)
  
  Sformatino Di Carote e Formaggio di Capra
  
  Charred Carrot/Goat Cheese Fla, Truffle Honey, Fennel Pollen ($9.00)
- Insalate
  
  Insalata di Campo
  
  Assorted young greens with black truffle-balsamic vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Mele e Speck
  
  Granny Smith Apples, walnuts, Gorgonzola, young greens, smoked bacon, honey-apple cider vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Insalata di Pomodori e Mozzarella
  
  Heirloom Tomatoes, fresh basil,fresh mozzarella, smoked Maldon salt, evoo, aceto balsamico di Modena ($12.00)
- Primi Piatti
  Zuppa di Carciofi e Pomodoro
  Artichoke, Tomato, Basil Soup
  
  Bowl: $9.00
  
  Cup: $3.50
  Penne Con Salmone Affumicato
  
  Penne Pasta, House Smoked Salmon, Capers, Red onions, Mascarpone, Pignoli ($19.00)
  
  Ravioli Ripieni di Astice e Granchio
  
  Crab and Lobster stuffed fresh pasta, Tomato Fondue ($26.00)
  
  Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
  
  Fresh pasta, braised beef, pancetta, tomatoes, fresh sage, Chianti, pomodoro sauce ($18.00)
  
  Pappardelle al Cinghiale
  
  Hand cut ribbon pasta, Chianti braised wild boar ($20.00)
  
  Capellini alla Livornese
  
  Angel hair pasta, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, capers, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, red chili ($23.00)
  
  Linguini con Frutti di Mare
  
  Scratch made black pasta with mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, crushed tomatoes, pomodoro, oregano, basil and garlic ($28.00)
  
  Fettuccine al Funghi
  
  Fresh pasta, cremini mushrooms, black truffles, white truffle oil, cream and Grana Padano cheese ($22.00)
- Contorni
  
  Spinaci Agli e Olio
  
  Sautéed fresh spinach, garlic and extra virgin olive oil ($6.00)
  
  Sformatino di Patate
  
  Roasted potato, chive flan ($5.00)
  
  Patate Arroste
  
  Potatoes roasted with rosemary and extra virgin olive oil ($6.00)
  
  Fettunta
  
  Grilled homemade bread rubbed with fresh garlic, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil ($11.00)
  
  Verdure
  
  Seasonal grilled vegetables ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  with Parmesan. olive oil and garlic ($7.00)
- Secondi Piatti
  
  Salmone Grigliata con Capesante*
  
  Grilled Salmon Fillet, grilled sea scallops, lemon-tarragon beurre blanc, potato sformatino ($29.00)
  
  Trota In Crosta di Noci*
  
  Walnut crusted Rainbow Trout, sautéed shrimp, fresh tarragon, Vernaccia wine beurre blanc and sautéed fresh spinach ($28.00)
  
  Risotto con Quaglia e Fegato Grasso
  
  Risotto with grilled Lockhart Quail, Foie Gras, Figs and Saba ($27.00)
  
  Costata Di Vitello
  
  Wood grilled Veal Chop, Mushroom Trifolato, Marsala, Pignoli ($45.00)
  
  Agnello Tagliata
  
  Grilled Lamb Sirloin, Olives, Preserved Lemon, Arugula, Potatoes, Mint salsa Verde ($28.00)
  
  Petto di Pollo
  
  Wood Roasted Chicken Breast, Lemon, sage, Red Chili, Swiss Chard, Rosemary Potatoes ($22.00)
  
  Filetto di Manzo Siena
  
  Wood grilled beef tenderloin filet, Black Truffle/Charred Onion Soubise, Steak Frittes ($39.00)
  
  Lombata di Maiale
  
  Grilled Pork Loin, Truffle Honey Glaze, Charred Onion/Goat Cheese Sformatino, Swiss Chard ($24.00)
Dessert Menu
- Dolci
  
  Pasta Sfoglia con Fragole
  
  Puff Pastry layered with cherry cream, strawberries and strawberry coulis ($7.25)
  
  Affogato
  
  Teo's award winning vanilla bean gelato with a shot of espresso poured over ($7.25)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Genoise soaked in espresso, coffee liquor and rum layered with mascarpone cheese and chocolate, garnished with toasted almonds ($9.00)
  
  Spuma di Cioccolata e Caffe
  
  White chocolate espresso mousse, salted caramel brittle ($7.50)
  
  Torta di Cioccolata
  
  Flourless Chocolate Tort, Frangelico cream, white chocolate ($8.50)
  
  Torta di Formaggio
  
  Orange Blossom Cheesecake with sour cream top, strawberry coulis and fresh berries ($8.00)

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