Antica Trattoria Papei In Siena

Excellent restaurant, delicious local dishes and friendly staff

As soon as we entered the restaurant, the staff greeted us with great kindness, which made us feel very welcome. We ordered pasta and T-bone steak. The chef personally helped us choose the meat that best suited our tastes (he explained that it could be tough or fatty depending on where it was produced). He then cut the meat into the portions we ordered and showed us how to prepare it. He then explained the aging process and the meat's characteristics, step by step. This was a first-time experience. It felt wonderful to be treated with such respect. The pasta and steak arrived one after another. The taste is indescribable. It's the result of the chef's dedication and skill, the friendly waiters, the relaxed atmosphere, and the high-quality ingredients. Just one lunch for our family of three made me understand why this restaurant was named one of Italy's best restaurants in 2024 and 2025. If you want to create wonderful memories of taste and hospitality in Siena, I highly recommend this place.

A restaurant away from the crowds yet close to the center. Their pasta dishes are very good and very reasonably priced. However, if you order meat, there are no side dishes.

Excellent trattoria offering traditional dishes at reasonable prices. Found by chance, very good food, and extremely friendly staff.

Excellent restaurant, highly recommended. The food was excellent, as was the warmth of the staff.

Excellent Sienese trattoria, the food is very good and the owners are kind and friendly. Excellent service and a fair price. Well done, and thank you for the next visit.

A true and authentic trattoria. We had dinner the first night and immediately booked for the next day.

Our foods were delish, the onions soup so good for winter 👍❤️ lovely lady staff❤️❤️❤️

The Pici, Ribollita, and Farro Soup are excellent. Highly recommended.

The first courses are very generous and flavorful. The appetizers are average compared to other restaurants. The second courses and side dishes, however, are a bit disappointing, lacking that extra touch. Recommended, especially for the first courses! Very friendly staff. The place is cramped.