Typical food in Siena
Siena's traditional food and wine dishes
In this guide, you will find a list of typical Sienese dishes that you should try at least once if you are in or around Siena, strolling through food stores, taverns, restaurants and street food stalls. Food in Siena is a serious matter because it comes from a long tradition. The Sienese gastronomy has a unique taste with strong, unmistakable and genuine flavours using natural products such as legumes, vegetables and meats. Here you will find a list of Siena’s most popular dishes including pici pasta, Cinta Senese meats, ribollita stew and panforte cake, just to name a few. Try them all.
Discover all the typical food of the city of Siena.
Market in Piazza del Campo
The arts, crafts and delicacies of Siena’s ‘grand market’ have enlivened Piazza del Campo since the Middle Ages. As per
Black crostini
Traditional Sienese appetizer Crostini are almost always served at the beginning of a typical Sienese lunch or dinner. Delicious slices
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Sienese specialities
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Cinta Senese pigs
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Sienese cured meats
Among Siena’s exquisite food and wine specialities, you cannot miss the Sienese cured meats! The appetizer of any self-respecting lunch
