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Siena Cafe, New York, NY

Siena Cafe

4.4
4.4
626 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1580 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Siena cafe specializes in modern italian cuisine, fresh pasta (made fresh, In house), a wide variety of the fresh fish, steaks, chops & other delectable Italian cuisines.

Speak easy style setting for late nights.
Kitchen open until midnight, 7 days a week.

Cozy outdoor patio seating avaailable.

Siena cafe also offers a Bottomless Brunch on weekends and holiday mondays.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Danilo Giovanni - Giovanni Family
  • Catering
    Siena holds great packages for office meals, lunch and dinner, and social events. To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
  • Private party facilities
    Siena - Italian Restaraunt- holds great packages for all social events..To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    89st
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking after 7pm Mon-SatFree Street Parking all day Sundays
  • Public transit
    86th/Lexington Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 626 people are saying

Siena Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Siena Cafe offers "outstanding" food and service in a "pleasant and inviting" atmosphere. Known for its "amazing" fresh pasta and "exceptional" staff, the restaurant is a "neighborhood gem" with "reasonable prices." Ideal for brunch and happy hour, the cafe provides a "lovely meal" every time.
626 Reviews
  1. Jodi

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We met my cousins for breakfast there because they had reservations open at the time we needed for brunch. The service was good. The coffee was awful. And given that is one of the things I look for in a restaurant, it really undermined the experience for all of us. Otherwise the food was flavorful if standard fare.

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  2. Arthur

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’ve never felt so rushed at a restaurant — it was almost comical. We hadn’t even finished our appetizer before the entrées arrived, and the moment we took our last bite, our plates were whisked away and we were immediately asked about dessert. Even as we were leaving, we were told to move quickly because of food trays coming through.

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  3. John

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but it is si loud you really can’t enjoy the beautiful ambience. The atmosphere does not match the loud, thumping music. Not sure what they are thinking. Maybe to attract kids right out of high school?

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  4. Barbara

    New York City244 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the food, to the service, to the ambiance, Siena Cafe is totally OUTSTANDING! It is absolutely the best food on the upper east side! The waitstaff is amazing, as are the bartenders.

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  5. Susie

    Atlantic City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good. The fresh pasta is amazing. We've been several times and it has not disappointed. Can't wait to go back for the eggplant parmigiana.

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  6. Lana

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely meal. Quite the neighborhood gem. Gracious staff, great food. And good happy hour deals if you can swing it!

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  7. Sheryl

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    the staff was lovely, the good good, but the noise level was through the roof..

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  8. CaiT VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious neighborhood spot with excellent food and service!

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  9. Willet VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came late, following a performance at the nearby 92nd Street Y. Siena had accepted our reservation for 9:15 (they closed 10:00), and, although there were only one or two table occupied when we arrived, they seated us very graciously. We left well after 10:00 and were easily the last table, but we never felt rushed. The service was friendly, smiling, and prompt. The food is quite good -- pretty standard menu for neighborhood Italians these days, but prepared with a bit more care than is usual. The dining room is pleasant and inviting. Most significantly, the prices are extremely reasonable by current NYC standards, with special emphasis on the wine list -- quite a few very decent bottles for about $40, which is extraordinary, and the evening we were there they were offering 50% off of even those prices, so that we got a very decent bottle of Chianti Classico for, basically, the wineshop retail price. Highly recommended if you live in the neighborhood or are attending something at the 92nd Street Y.

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  10. Matthew VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really good. For starters we had the fried artichokes, the fried zucchini and an arugula salad. All delicious. Then we had the cacio e pepe, and the branzino. We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Siena Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Siena Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 410-5588.

Siena Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 626 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1580 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross street
    89st
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking after 7pm Mon-SatFree Street Parking all day Sundays
  • Public transit
    86th/Lexington Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Danilo Giovanni - Giovanni Family
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Siena holds great packages for office meals, lunch and dinner, and social events. To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
  • Private party facilities
    Siena - Italian Restaraunt- holds great packages for all social events..To inquire please email Info at SienaCafe.com or call 212-410-5588.
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