Vivace Ristorante

We got lucky again! We we wandering the streets in Siena checking view points and wall gates etc and we came across this place away from the crowds and a robot started to tell us about the beautiful views available inside. So after checking the menu board we returned for a sunset dinner. It was lovely! The view was beautiful as promised and it was quiet and the food was delicious and unique. We enjoyed the fig and feta and walnut salad, the pork with green apple sauce and green beans with sliced almonds and chili. One of my favourite places I have eaten. Unique and delicious. The staff were friendly, courteous and efficient. And we got to hear the many church bells ringing in the distance while we were there.

Really an amazing restaurant, I cannot reccomment this place enough! It has perfect location, charming view from a romantic terrace, wonderful stuff (Antonio is really one of a kind, his English the best I ever heard in Italy in 20 years…) and the food we had was exceptional. Actually I was blown away the moment we entered the restaurant, as the waiter was immediately helping us with the babystroller and tried to distract our baby girl from having a tantrum in pouring rainy day in Siena. You can tell they know how to take care of their clients! The service only got better as they were ready to help us choose and in perfect English. We tried the seafood and also the burrata pasta and both was excellent. We saw other dishes that made us sorry we were there just for one day… We enjoyed their desserts, wine and the caffè granita too. The rain gave us enough time to savour it all… And all this time we felt welcomed, our baby included. We had no idea the restaurant had an amazing view and were able to see it as our waiter invited us to enjoy it despite the rainy day. His colleague even offered some interesting information about the city when he saw me looking at the pictures of Siena… they were very welcoming and professional, really a delight that made our visit so much better. All of them, the italian mamma from the kitchen as well. We will be back and congratulations to the owner, you have a real treasure. (Honest review of a demanding guest who looks for how the best service is delivered, as I got spoiled in Costa Smeralda. ;)) I came back later when the rain finally stopped for good to see the terrace once again as Antonio suggested, to know what to look for on our next visit. Grazie mille e arrivederci!

The pictures are from two separate evenings. This is a lovely place to have dinner or just dessert and drinks. They have a lovely selection of wine, traditional Tuscan food, and great service. They do get busy between 7:45-9:00 so in that range, do not expect to have the servers full attention at all times. However, the servers have been some of the kindest I’ve met in Siena. Stefano in particular was beyond kind, thoughtful and professional. The food is wonderful! The tiramisu is lovely as well with a nice dark coffee flavor. While it is on the pricier end, the view, service, and quality of the food certainly make it worth it for an evening of fun. I had still water, one glass of wine, secondi, and dessert for roughly €50.