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3 New Plates on Happy Hour
Happy Hour at Siena Ristorante Toscana runs Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 PM, in the bar, lounge, and on the covered patio — one of the more reliable weekday rituals for anyone looking for Italian food in Austin. The small plates lineup just added three new dishes from Chef David's kitchen, alongside the wine, beer, and cocktail specials that have been running for years. Carpaccio di Monzo — $10 Thin-sliced raw Wagyu beef, dressed with truffle aioli and roasted mushroom
3 days ago1 min read


New Pastas for $26 Mondays
Monday's $26 Dinner for 26 Years has a new pasta lineup. Two courses, still $26, still available all evening. Start with a Caesar salad or the soup of the day, then pick one of four pastas. 1) Linguine alla Carrettiera — garlic, extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper, and pecorino cheese. 2) Penne alla Trapanese — cracked pepper, cherry tomato pesto, and pecorino cheese. 3) Casarecce alla Norma — pan-roasted eggplant, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and ricotta salat
Aug 131 min read


Wine Dinner with Fabio, Aug 19
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM $149 per guest, plus 22% gratuity and tax · Prepaid only Reserve by phone at (512) 349-7667 or email events@sienarestaurant.com It's five courses from Chef David, each one paired with a different wine, thoughtfully chosen to go with the dish in front of you. Your host for the evening Fabio Longano is presenting the wines himself. He's a Certified Sommelier and the U.S. Brand Ambassador for La Spinetta, Contratto, and Cantina Santa Barbara,
Aug 83 min read


Fresh Pasta in Austin: What Sets It Apart — and Where to Find It
If you've been looking for fresh pasta in Austin, you know that finding the real thing takes a little searching. There's a lot of dried pasta on menus around town — which is fine for what it is — but fresh pasta is a different category altogether, and it deserves its own conversation. At Siena Ristorante Toscana, we've been serving fresh pasta every single day for 26 years. It's one of the things we're most committed to, and it shapes the menu in a way that's hard to replicat
Jun 64 min read


A $26 Monday Night Dinner in Austin — Two Courses, Four Roman Pastas
There's a reason Austin has kept coming back to Siena for 26 years. On Monday nights, you can test that theory for $26. Every Monday, all evening, we run the $26 Dinner for 26 Years — a two-course Roman pasta menu available at the bar, the patio, the cocktail area, and the dining room. No time limit. No fine print. Twenty-six dollars, two courses. If you've never been to Siena, this is a good night to come for the first time. If you're looking for an affordable date night in
Jun 53 min read


A Bolognese That Came Straight from Tuscany
Most people's mental image of bolognese is a thick, tomato-heavy meat sauce on spaghetti — the American-Italian version that became its own thing somewhere in the translation. The original from Bologna is already different from that: less tomato, more meat, fresh tagliatelle, built over hours. The Tuscan version is different. Bologna and Tuscany Are Not the Same Kitchen Ragù alla Bolognese is from Emilia-Romagna — the region just north of Tuscany. They share a border and a tr
Jun 33 min read
Every Night Has Something: Siena's Weekly Specials and Promotions
A breakdown of what is going on every night at Siena — from the $26 Monday pasta dinner and $45 three-course to Wine Lovers Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, and the rotating weekly chef specials.
May 222 min read


Every Bottle, 25% Off Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at Siena, every bottle on our wine list is 25% off. All evening. Every table — no hoops. No catch. Wine Lovers Wednesday exists because good wine is better when it's approachable. A quarter off changes the conversation around a bottle you've been curious about but haven't ordered yet. A Sagrantino from Umbria. A Super Tuscan that is worth every penny even before the discount. Whatever your server has been waiting for an excuse to recommend. The Details When: E
Apr 271 min read


$26 Dinners at Siena - Every Monday
Pasta Mondays: A $26 Dinner for Our 26th Year Siena opened in Austin in March 2000. To mark our 26th year, we're running a two-course dinner every Monday for $26. First course is your choice of Caesar salad or soup of the day. Second course is one of four Roman pasta classics, all made with fresh tagliatelle. Cacio e Pepe — Fresh tagliatelle, Pecorino Romano, toasted cracked pepper. Carbonara — Fresh tagliatelle, Pecorino Romano, egg yolk, guanciale, cracked pepper. Amatricia
Apr 261 min read
Italian Riviera Wine Dinner, May 6
Italian Riviera Wine Dinner: Five Courses, Five Pairings. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM | $135 per person Prepaid reservations only. Tax and gratuity not included. Seating is limited. Reserve by phone at (512) 349-7667 or email events@sienarestaurant.com We moved the date on this one. If you had April 29 on your calendar, we appreciate your patience — May 6 is the night. The full menu is [HERE]. Why these wines If your mental file for Italian wine runs through Barolo, Brun
Apr 262 min read


Wine Dinner Rescheduled — Now May 6
We moved the date on this one. If you had April 29 on your calendar, we appreciate your patience — May 6 is the night. View the new information HERE
Apr 221 min read


Mother's Day Brunch at Siena — May 10
Mothers deserve a good meal with the people who matter most. We've been part of those moments in Austin since 2000 — 26 years of Sunday tables, special occasions, and the kind of lunch that makes memories. This Mother's Day, we're serving brunch so mom doesn't have to cook. Reservations are available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 10. The prix fixe is $70 per person. How to Reserve Reservations are required and can be made HERE A credit card is required to hold your
Apr 162 min read


Thirsty Thursdays $10 Cocktails
For the first time, $10 cocktails are available at every table in the restaurant. Every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, our full signature cocktail list is yours at that price, whether you're sitting at the bar, on the patio, or having dinner in the dining room. This is something new for Siena, and we think it's long overdue. Can you imagine saying "no" to a $10 cocktail in Austin? The Cocktails Godfather Maker's Mark Bourbon and Amaretto Disaronno — simple, strong, and exac
Apr 71 min read


$5 and $10 Wines Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30, we're pouring $5 house wines and $10 premium wines in our bar, cocktail area, and patio. Whether you're in the mood for a bright Pinot Grigio or a bold Tuscan red, it's a good excuse to explore Italian wines without committing to a full bottle. Our bar has always been one of the quieter ways to experience Italian food in Austin. Stone walls, warm lighting, and a full dinner menu if something catches your eye. A $5 glass of wine and a plate of
Mar 121 min read


Tour of Tuscany Wine Dinner, April 1st
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 6:30 PM $125 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Prepaid only – Reserve your spot now Call (512) 349-7667 or email events@sienarestaurant.com On Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 PM, Chef David Hernandez is leading a tour through Tuscany — the region this restaurant was inspired by 26 years ago, and it shows up every night in our building, the wines we pour, and the ingredients we reach for. This dinner is a chance to slow down as each course m
Mar 112 min read
Date Night in Austin: What Actually Makes a Restaurant Romantic
Finding a good date night restaurant in Austin takes more thought than most people give it. A place can have excellent food and completely fail as a date — too loud, too bright, too casual, or so trendy that the room becomes the distraction instead of the person across the table. The factors that actually matter are quieter than the marketing: the noise level, the lighting, whether the space feels like it has some age to it, and whether you can linger over a glass of wine wit
Mar 73 min read


Coming up: Easter Brunch, April 5th
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Open 10:30 AM -3:00 PM $60 per person $12 Kids Menu Available Reservations recommended. Call (512) 349-7667 or book HERE MENU - Choice of one of each course Antipasti Soft Boiled Egg Avocado Toast Tomatoes, Lemon Oil, Parsley, Slab Bacon Breakfast Meatballs Breakfast Sausage Polpetti, Cheese Grits, Cream Gravy, Green Onion Cotton Candy Crispy French Toast Vanilla Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup Whipped Ricotta Spicy Honey, Calabrian Chili, Crispy Garlic, Basi
Mar 11 min read


Coming Up: Tomassi Wine Dinner
Tommasi Estate Wine Dinner – February 25th Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 6:30 PM $149 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Prepaid only – Reserve your spot now Call (512) 349-7667 or email events@sienarestaurant.com On Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM, Paride Nardotto from Tommasi Estates is coming in to pour some of their flagship wines – the ones that have made this family’s reputation across nine Italian wine regions. Paride knows these estates inside and out.
Feb 281 min read


Discontinued! Monday's: Steak & Lobster
Steak & Lobster $49 We’re giving you a reason to look forward to Mondays. Wood-grilled New York strip and cold water lobster tail, served with roasted potatoes and warm butter. […]
Feb 281 min read
Costata di Maiale: The Italian Pork Chop and Why It Deserves More Attention in Austin
Austin loves a good piece of meat. Wood-fired steaks, brisket, smoked ribs — the city has deep roots in that tradition. But there's another way to approach a quality cut, one that's been practiced in Tuscany for centuries and shows up on far fewer menus here: the costata di maiale, the Italian pork chop. What Makes an Italian Pork Chop Different The word costata refers to a bone-in chop cut from the rib section — a thick, well-marbled cut that can hold up to high heat without
Feb 252 min read
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