HOSTARIA IL RIALTO In Siena

Friendly welcoming staff We chose fish and mushroom dishes.

Welcoming place, very kind staff, excellent menu of both meat and fish.....

It rarely happens, but when, just a stone's throw from the beating heart of a city like Siena, you find a lifeline from the touristy banality, your heart leaps. This place is a welcoming refuge, a quiet corner where the buzz comes from contented conversation, not the crowd. The cuisine is a sincere ode to tradition, expertly executed and using ingredients that speak for themselves. Here, the local area is celebrated with hearty, authentic dishes, yet without the fear of venturing onto seaside paths with equal success. The hospitality is a chapter in itself: a human warmth that is never superficial, but a genuine care that transforms a dinner into an experience. You leave full, satisfied, and with the certainty of having spent every penny well.

Staying just steps from Piazza del Campo, the risk of ending up in a place that attracts foreigners is high. But every now and then you find a gem, and this one is it. In a quiet neighborhood, away from the crowds, lies this osteria that focuses on the substance. The staff welcomes you as they should, with kindness and a smile. They're friendly and will even tell you a few things about the Contrade if they see you're interested. The cuisine is honest: you'll find local dishes, authentic ones like ribollita, but they're not afraid to also prepare good fish, which isn't something everyone can do. The portions are just right, the ingredients taste good, and the money you spend is honest, no fuss. It's one of those authentic osterias that do a good job and leave you happy. Go there for sure.

A really good little restaurant. Delicious food without any fuss. If you're looking for Italy, you'll find it here! We really enjoyed being in the Italian atmosphere and among the locals. Thank you very much! Bravo.

Great experience! Local dishes, different from the often-misunderstood "great classics," and charming staff. As a bonus, superb outdoor seating on a small street that separates us from the noisy Piazza del Campo nearby...

wonderful food and wonderful people with great value for money. had the pici aglione, ossobucco, fried squid and prawns. al the drinks were great. it was just around the corner from where we were staying, down a bit of an alleyway, but so glad we came back here (after looking at several other places)

A delicous home cooked dinner. Highly recommend the osso buco and potatoes.

Excellent family cooking! Few tourists and the waitress is extremely kind and attentive!!

Really good place to eat, try the octopus and the pesto pasta with crams. Would go again! Fyi the pasta is more amount, the restaurant divide for us it as it was to share.