Siena - Providence

Incredible meal at Sienna! We showed up without reservations and they found us a table in the front window within minutes! What luck, and it only got better. We started with a few glasses of wine from their vast selection, and shared the Arrancia con Brasato, three risotto balls with braised short rib inside and served with demi glace. They were perfect! My Rigatoni Norcina was perfectly al dente, with a brandied mushroom creme sauce and ground fresh sausage. Creamy, silky and rich with a hint of white truffle oil. My GF loved the Pollo con Risotto Zucca, a pair of grilled chicken breasts sitting atop the best risotto she'd every had. The delicate honey herb sauce was perfectly balanced to the rich risotto. We also had a few drinks that were perfectly prepared, and the service was impeccable. The only things that "missed" for us was the side order of roasted Brussel sprouts and pancetta which were bit overdone and mushy.  At $105 this isn't a cheap meal, but it's worth every penny. Without alcohol it would have been under $70. Sienna easily earns its top spot designations we read about.

Incredible meal at Sienna! We showed up without reservations and they found us a table in the front window within minutes! What luck, and it only got better. We started with a few glasses of wine from their vast selection, and shared the Arrancia con Brasato, three risotto balls with braised short rib inside and served with demi glace. They were perfect! My Rigatoni Norcina was perfectly al dente, with a brandied mushroom creme sauce and ground fresh sausage. Creamy, silky and rich with a hint of white truffle oil. My GF loved the Pollo con Risotto Zucca, a pair of grilled chicken breasts sitting atop the best risotto she'd every had. The delicate honey herb sauce was perfectly balanced to the rich risotto. We also had a few drinks that were perfectly prepared, and the service was impeccable. The only things that "missed" for us was the side order of roasted Brussel sprouts and pancetta which were bit overdone and mushy.  At $105 this isn't a cheap meal, but... read more

An exquisite Italian cuisine. Outstanding personnel , very generous portions and inviting atmosphere. Recommending it to anyone who values a good meal and a night out.

This is one of my favorite places in RI. The food is always great and pretty authentic. The pizza is excellent, and they have great risotto. I highly recommend it!

It is okay. I give them credit for breaking away from the tedious red sauce/boxed pasta traditions of all the other 'italian' places on Federal Hill, and this place does have some nice dishes. The veal limone was quite good especially when paired with some oven-roasted asparagus. Service was also excellent, from beginning to end. They are nowhere near the level of truly authentic Italian food that you would find at Al Forno but they do rise above most of the competition in the area.