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.