Osteria da Sira e Remino In Castelnuovo berardenga

27/05/2025: The menu is a perfect combination of tradition and creativity. Every dish we tasted was prepared with the freshest ingredients and presented with care. A special round of applause goes to the mezze maniche with white ragù of Cinta Senese, simply sublime. The wine list is also well-stocked and the staff was able to recommend the perfect pairing. The service was impeccable: friendly, attentive but never intrusive. You can feel a true passion for hospitality and good food. Highly recommended for a romantic dinner, a special occasion or simply for those who want to indulge in a moment of true gastronomic pleasure. We will definitely be back!

07/05/2025: On the recommendation of our host Lorenzo from Palazzo di Valli, we ended up at San Desiderio - not a hidden secret address, but a very good recommendation for a stylish dinner in Siena. We were the first guests at 7 p.m., which surprised us a bit - it was probably due to the rain, because the restaurant definitely deserved to be busier. The San Desiderio is located in a quiet side street, just a few steps from the cathedral and the Piazza del Campo - central, but pleasantly away from the hustle and bustle. Housed in a former Romanesque church, the restaurant offers a special ambience with old brick walls, an impressive wooden beam ceiling and modern details such as large-format horse photographs on canvas. The cuisine combines Tuscan tradition with modern accents. The asparagus risotto was very fine in terms of color and taste, although a bit creamy for our taste. The fried eggs with truffles – simple to prepare but excellent in taste. The beef cheeks were a real highlight: tender as butter, served on creamy mashed potatoes. The sea bass with caramelized fennel and burrata cream was also harmonious and beautifully presented. The whole thing is complemented by an extremely friendly, attentive and multilingual service, which rounded off the visit very pleasantly. An all-round successful evening in a restaurant that wonderfully combines atmosphere, quality and hospitality. We would come back at any time.