Siena Joins Austin Restaurant Weeks:

Siena is taking part in Austin Restaurant Weeks again this year, running August 28 through September 13. It's one of our favorite stretches on the calendar — a chance for people who haven't tried Tuscan food in Austin yet to come see what the kitchen does, and a good excuse for regulars to come back.

The dinner is $50 per person for three courses. Reservations run through OpenTable or by calling (512) 349-7667. A portion of every dinner goes to the Central Texas Food Bank.

The Menu

Three courses, one dish per round. A few dishes carry a small upcharge, noted next to the dish.

Antipasti — choice of one

Pancetta — Crumbled gorgonzola, Calabrian chili, and orange-infused truffle honey.

Provoleta — Wood oven roasted provolone, warm spicy honey, charred peppers, grilled bread.

Meatballs — Beef meatballs, whipped ricotta, Italian salsa verde, parmesan cheese.

Calamari — Lightly fried squid, capers, lemon, and smoked paprika aioli.

Bruschetta (+$10) — Avocado, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, lemon oil, jumbo lump crabmeat.

Entrée — choice of one

Costine di Manzo — Red wine braised boneless short rib, mashed potatoes, au jus.

Terra e Mare (+$20) — Roasted lobster tail and grilled New York strip, roasted potatoes.

Salmone — Cedar roasted salmon, creole honey mustard glaze, sautéed green beans, mashed potatoes.

Cotoletta alla Milanese (+$25) — Veal cutlet Milanese, clarified butter, arugula salad, lemon oil.

Casarecce della Nonna — Twisted pasta, chicken, gorgonzola, caramelized onions, rosemary and cream.

Bistecca di Manzo — 8oz New York strip, grilled asparagus, mashed potato, Calabrian chili butter.

Frutti di Mare (+$15) — Lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, and scallops over saffron risotto.

Confit di Anatra — Crispy duck leg confit, tricolor cauliflower risotto.

Dolci — choice of one

Crème Brûlée — Vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, berries, whipped cream.

Torta di Cioccolato — Chocolate and pistachio torte, orange marmalade, cream.

Gelato di Giorno — Ask your server for the day's flavors.

No split checks, and for parties of six or more, 22% gratuity is suggested.