ChigianArtCafé In Siena

Excellent experience, found by chance, excellent dishes in a beautiful location.

You don't come here for food, but wine by the glass and cocktails are decent, service friendly, in a beautiful "secret" courtyard with Renaissance painted ceilings of the archways serving as entry to the Chigiana music Academy, which sometimes hosts free concerts by conservatory students. Academia is housed in 14th-century Palazzo Chigi-Saracini and contains an important library of musical and literary works of over 70,000 volumes as well as The Chigi Saracini Art Collection and The Musical Instrument Museum. Locals hang out here for evening aperitivo (which comprises only of chips with one's drink, and for aperitivo small bruscetta and few finger foods, so go somewhere else if you are after more substantial aperitivo platter). Often, one can overhear Academy students' rehearsals with one's coffee. In the evenings during the tourist season, there are free concerts in the courtyard, fabulous fun. I love this place!

Congratulations to everyone, it's always a pleasure to return

Stopped here for a quiet lunch on a Sunday before visiting Duomo and its museums. Great atmosphere: a quiet courtyard, lovely music because it’s located in a music school. Service seemed a bit off but ok. We ordered a small salad, a Burrata prosciutto plate, a pappardelle with wild boar, and a glass of red wine + sparkling water. No dish would I characterize as delicious. Papperdelle was dry and the sauce pedestrian. The burrata had an off flavor. Bread was not fresh. Wine was excellent.

Lovely dinner for a large group

Very nice place with amazing cocktails 🍸

Great service, great atmosphere and delicious food 😃.

Elegant and welcoming environment, it's like going back in time. Opportunity to enjoy a free exhibition in the ancient residence of the Chigi Saracini and then taste excellent dishes in the frescoed cloister of the famous Sienese family. Helpful and polite staff, who manage to satisfy all our needs and curiosities with passion and kindness.

Unique location in the inner courtyard. Not all waiters were friendly. My pasta was quite oily and small portions. Spritz was okay! Toilet dirty!

Delicious food for a good price. We had the cheese board, the lasagna and the panna cotta. Pleasant staff. The red wine was so delicious that we took 2 bottles home!