Trattoria La Torre - SIENA

We were in Siena at lunchtime. There were a lot of restaurants in the main square. We saw tables down a street next to the main square. The restaurant was small with a dedicated cook who seemed to do everything. The menu was classic rustic we opted to have roast pheasant and duck which we had with spinach. Perhaps too much for lunch but amazing and we walked it off later. The first course was a mix of Tuscany cold cuts.

We had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant, thanks to Rick Steves' book. Having read a negative review I thought I should write this immediately. Yes, the server tells you the menu, just as Rick Steves says they will. NOT a problem. If we had a question we asked. We don't speak Italian and he server was patient with us. Everything was delicious, and we asked to split the pasta dish so they gave us two bowls with pasta. Moving on to the meat dishes we were very, very happy. The restaurant itself is so nice: small, and kind of like family. We would go back if we were here longer.

It’s just so rare to find good home cooking near a highly touristed area. Nothing fancy, just good homemade food. Get a carafe or house Chianti, eat the gnocchi bolognese, Osso Buco, pici and ravioli with truffle sauce.

Delicious food, although service takes a while, it could be that they do not “hurl” Order them.

Amazing place! The food is simply delicious and varying depending on the fresh ingredients the restaurant has at its disposal. You can see your food being prepared in the small, open kitchen. The attention is very good, the staff very kind. On every trip to Siena I’ve visited this place, sometimes multiple times. I loved all of their preparations, especially the fresh pasta.