Bar Siena

Despite walking past this restaurant many,many times this evening was my first visit. We entered from the mall side so walked through the first bar, past the private function space and into the main restaurant/bar area. I thought the decor was beautiful - especially the lighting. We sat at the bar and ordered a couple of drinks from the very good happy hour menu. My espresso martini was delicious and great value. We ordered the meat balls,again from the happy hour menu , and the Brussel sprout salad from the main dinner menu. There were definitely plenty of options and I could’ve happily ordered many of the items . The meatballs were very good, even if the portion size was on the small side with just two small meatballs. The brussels sprout salad was outstanding. I definitely recommend this restaurant and I look forward to coming back. The only thing I would say was that the service was very transactional, not particularly friendly, even though it wasn’t very busy.

I recently visited this amazing restaurant bar and had a fantastic experience. The place has an inviting ambiance that immediately made me feel welcome. The menu offerings are excellent, with a great variety of delicious options. It’s clear that they focus on quality and customer satisfaction. What really stood out to me was how loyal the customers seem—many were returning for repeat visits or celebrating special occasions, which speaks volumes about the popularity and consistent performance of this spot. It’s definitely a place I’d recommend to anyone looking for a great atmosphere combined with excellent food and drinks!

I’ve heard two things about this place - small portions - loud like the west loop location (which is unbearable) On a Tuesday night at least, neither were true. My partner’s eggplant parmigiana was gigantic, enough for three meals. My pappardelle was very sizable. The tone and noise level was pretty respectable. The staff was attentive and the vibe and atmosphere were positive. All in, I enjoyed my first dinner here.

Let me tell you. Not only is the food fire, the service and atmosphere are fantastic. It’s hard to find any gluten free food worth eating, but they have amazing options. If you’re lucky enough to meet the manager Tracy, it’s the right time to be there. She runs a tight ship and will make sure you enjoy yourself. I will be back again and again.

Nice place to eat. We ordered Gnocchi and they were delicious. The desserts (Vanilla bean cheesecake and bread pudding) were extremely exquisite. A real pleasure for the palate. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. I would definitely come back.

I am outraged by the service from the host. We arrived at the Old Orchard location at 3 p.m. The restaurant was half empty. We asked to be seated at a table, but we were refused because the table was meant for six people and there were only two of us. This was said in a very rude manner. “You have no choice,” the host said. Here name is Lilian. And this was in an almost empty restaurant. What makes it even worse is that there were already two people sitting at the exact same type of table, and after about 20 minutes the couple who came in after us — also just two people — were seated at the very table we had asked for. Terrible service!

Food, vibes , service… all exceptionally amazing . I love how quick everything came out, steak was amazingly cooked to my liking as well done no pink . The potatoes served with it was too good to not finish in one sitting. I’m not a fan of fries usually but this was amazing.

Great service. Great atmosphere. Great happy hour deals. All the food was so flavorful but somewhat small portions but still soo good. The potato skins, octopus, and garlic bites were our favorites. Would 10/10 recommend. Great service as well!!!

Tater had a fun time picking out her food on the special puppy ciao menu. She recommends the woof cream!!

This is lovely restaurant with a romantic ambience. I entered through the back entrance from the mall, and walked through to the host stand and thought this was such a pretty setting. There was a room in the back which would be perfect for a private party. I met my friend at the front and we were seated in a booth. We would have sat outside except the weather has been so hot and humid lately. We split a delicious truffle mushroom pizza and I had a Siena Smash mocktail with luxardo cherries. Our server was lovely -- didn't rush us, patient, sweet. The menu has a variety of dishes but you must have pizza from the wood-burning pizza oven.

First time here. Beautiful environment with lights and decorations. Modern and classy yet relaxed. Prices aren't too crazy, but we had five people so the final bill was about $160. No drinks. The food: Lemon pasta is 5 stars Gnocchi was 5 stars Kids burger 4.5 stars Fries 5 stars Kids chicken meal 4 stars Burrata appetizer 5 stars Vodka pasta 4.5 stars Service was okay. We had five people at about 7pm, and this place was busy. We waited 15 minutes and they brought us to a back room. I wished we didn't do that because the vibes went down and only 1 waitress back here with another group of like 12 people. We had a drink forgotten, she thought we didn't order it. Takes a little time to get any service. I think of this as a management issue. She needs support with 3 groups back here now. Next time we would like to sit outside. We will be back. The food is excellent.

Good service Pretty good Caesar salad but I wish they had more salad options. Good pasta flavor but too skimpy on the protein. I like the restaurant and went back for Mother's Day brunch but they have room to improve especially for the price point.

Spur of the moment dinner choice. The space is very nice and clean. Service was good, we had a great lady attending us. Had the burrata as appetizers and pizza as main. The burrata had a nice presentation but it was not really fresh, was a bit dry and small compared to the amount of bread that was served. The pizza was good , had the mushroom one, very tasty. The prices are on the higher side, we spent about $120 for 2 pizza, appetizer and a bottle of sparkling water.

Fantastic addition to Old Orchard. I think Bar Siena has some of the yummiest drinks at the mall. I ordered the No.9 (their version of a margarita) and it tasted like cotton candy. My friend tried a spicy drink and she said it was delicious. They have pellegrino and Aquapana for water choices in addition to tap. The food is chef made. We had the octopus, the gnocchi and shared a salad. The octopus was delicious and was beautifully plated. Our waiter recommended the gnocchi and we liked that as well. The salad was decent. I would recommend the gnocchi and try the chicken next time-apparently it won in a contest. The ambience is really pretty. There were beautiful lights everywhere. The seating was kind of crowded and I felt like we had too much action on either side of us which could be distracting. The bathrooms were okay but nothing special and needed more papertowels. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend a reservation.

We had a good reservation and amazingly were seated rather quickly. They sat us in the atrium room in the front of the restaurant. It's very light and airy. The main room seemed very dark and had a more romantic atmosphere. We told our server that we had limited time as we were going to a show nearby and she said she'd take care of us. My wife ordered some kind if salad. I've stopped paying attention to the type she gets as they all seem the same with the same type of dressings. Nothing tells you if a restaurant is good by their salad capabilities...NOT!!! A salad is a salad. The only differences are whether the ingredients are fresh or not. If a restaurant can't get that right, then I don't know what to tell you. I got their burger. It was a really good burger. The bun held up, the burger was perfectly cooked, the cheese wasn't too solid or too gooey, and the aioli was nice. The fries were good too. Now here's the thing with burgers. If the meat is a good quality and is cooked perfectly (medium rare or medium, anything else and it's either mooing or a hockey puck), then the taste should be good. You don't need to dress it up with too much stuff. And then you're tasting all the crap on the burger and not the burger itself. It amazes me that many restaurants do this. Eventually I end up knife and forking half the burger and find out how good the actual burger is and then I'm annoyed because I could have had just the meat and a bun. And that was the case here. Good, but overly so. It's a burger, not a Barbie doll. Stop overdressing it and you'll be just fine. They have the ability to pay your bill off a QR code on your receipt. I like that. Overall, it was a good place and if we're in the area again, I'd definitely go back.

Went to Bar Siena at OO dinner with the family and thought it was solid overall. I've been to the location in the city so I had a general idea of the restaurant and menu coming in. Would say this one is more family friendly and a good spot to go if you're bringing kids. The space is quite nice. We were sat in the front section which I believe is the patio during the summer but since it was winter it was all blocked off/covered. The space itself is really nice and had a great ambiance in the evening. For starters we got the meatballs and the Caesar salad which were my favorite parts of the meal. The meatballs were super tasty and there was a perfect amount of sauce to accompany them with toast. The salad was simple but tasty and came with a solid portion for two to split. For our mains, I ordered the cheese burger which was solid overall. They said it was a smash burger style so the Pattie's were a bit thinner than a normal steakhouse burger. The entree came with truffle parm fries which were solid but I wish they were a bit crispier. Wasn't the best by far but did the job. My wife ordered the eggplant parm but was a little disappointed it came alone and not with any spaghetti/pasta. It looked solid though and came in a huge portion. Our toddler was with us so we ordered him the chicken tenders and fries. I had some off his plate and honestly these were super good. His fries were even better than the ones that came with my burger. The servers were super nice and came by when we needed them which was even more appreciated as they were pretty busy. They even brought my son a scoop of Gelato! Would definitely go back, but think I'll likely go with pasta/pizzas as our mains next time.

It was very loud. The menu is limited to sell liked favorites. My guest said the meatballs were wonderful. I had fried calamari which were pretty standard. I ordered the shaved Brussels sprouts salad and although flavorful, had a weird sweetness to it. I ordered salmon but asked for a different vegetable other than carrots. The waiter offered me mushrooms. Thru came shaved very thin and both them and a bit of spinach were sitting on something creamy which was not even warm. I think one needs to stick exactly to the menu.

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We went here last Saturday with a friend and we had an excellent experience. Pablo the manager came to check on us and even replaced my chicken which was not up to the expectations. We ordered the barata appetizer, which was very moist and well present. The entree portions are nice and the staff was very friendly. The only recommendation I have is that they should upgrade their seats. We were offered a table for two where the chairs didn't even have cushions. I mean with the kind of pricing you should offered more comfy chairs. Over all a good experience.

My coworkers and I went here for a team lunch. We sat in the outdoor-ish area. It was kind of rainy that day and they put the windows up a little. The burrata has the apricot jam and it really paired well together! A little sweetness to compliment the creaminess of the burrata. The toast is good too. I had the rigatoni alla vodka. I felt like it needed a touch of salt to it. I also thought it's like super orange in color and it took me by surprise. I wasn't a fan of it overall, but I just needed to eat something softer. I tried my coworker's spicy chicken sandwich and it was really good! A little on the sweet side but with the fries and stuff, it's not that bad. I also tried the mushroom pizza. That was pretty good too. Our server was really friendly and funny. We liked him. Service overall was really good from everyone.

The perfect girl lunch! You can never go wrong with the pepperoni or mushroom pizza, the Parmesan fries, and the chopped salad. Always a solid lunch with the perfect amount of food! Our server was ridiculously nice and so sweet. The patio section is enclosed so you still get a summery feel, even in the winter. Very affordable place to grab linch!

Atmosphere was perfect for my daughter's 17th birthday celebration. Our servicer was attentive, timely, just great! And the food was delicious! Highly recommend it!

Met a friend here for NYE brunch and was disappointed that they didn't have the lobster Benedict I had last time. The regular menu was available which was good because the brunch menu is very limited. I just ordered the breakfast sandwich which came with their breakfast potatoes and an espresso martini. My friend had the lemon ricotta pancake which came 3 to a serving and were quite large, and a mimosa. My daughter ordered the knocchi and loved it. The place is decorated as they always do for the holidays, music was upbeat and service was consistent. $100 for 3 people but we had a nice time.

We came here last night for a NYE dinner, we had reservations and were seated on time. The service was great and the ambiance was beautiful. Drinks were very good too, we ordered bourbon old fashions. However, the food wasn't good, it was very salty.

Overall the ambiance and service was pretty good! The restaurant itself is super cute and has a good vibe to it! I got the rigatoni al vodka with grilled chicken and meatballs for appetizers! I also got the number 9 for a drink, asked for another one and the bartender ended up making the wrong one so he gave me 2 free drinks (: the meatball was amazing! The rigatoni was good but could have been better.

Decor: Christmas Lights Service: Good Food: Appetizers Delish......calamari, octopus, pizza, burrata, minestrone soup all very good. SMALL PORTIONS for the money. Really, about a cup of calamari is $22.00 at lunch. Come on....not fairly priced, it's not coming from China. Main course: chopped salad, small. The size of a soup bowl. We had chicken, 4 slices added, and avocado there were 5 small pieces . Salad was $29.00. Beyond overpriced. Many other mishaps occurred , nothing horrible , just not guest oriented. Poorly run from the top. A 6oz glass filled to the brim with ice Arnold Palmer was $4.00 and no refills. Could it be a really "go to" place all the time, it could be. Needs work, needs better management , some refinement. If you're gonna charge those prices, act like it. The food is good, but the portions are ridiculous ! Stop at the ATM before you go!

Revisited Bar Siena last night. Vast improvement from years ago. The hosts were welcoming and great service. Nice work.

The gnocchi is probably best meal I ever had. The cocktails were amazing. Hreat service. Great atmosphere

Omgeez I went last night & has the Brussel sprouts & our server Jin was soooo sweet, cute & attentive! I'm def coming back!

I give this restaurant the 5 stars not so much for the food, which was good but for the service and attention. The hostess came to us to tell us our food was going to be delayed. The waitress came and asked how the sangria tasted and really was interested in our response. We asked for a quiet table because the outdoor area was busy and too loud for conversation. We were seated at a great table inside the restaurant. Overall, we had a great experience because we enjoyed our conversation and the staff was very attentive.

Fry-yay at Bar Siena Went to old orchard with the girls and tried Bar Siena for the first time and each dish was 10/10! The salmon, kale & quinoa salad, and grilled chicken with parmesan fries, were amazingly delicious ! The atmosphere was beautiful and we got to sit on the patio, we're very ready for patio season to begin! The service was wonderful and kind! Needless to say, we will be back!

The food is great, the atmosphere was lively and the service was adequate. I appreciate that they have added Bar Sienna to the mix of restaurants in the Old orchard area. Nestled in-between Macys and Maggianos, Bar Sienna makes the space notable. With their indoor decor of lights and their open outdoor seating area, this is a pretty spot for groups or couples alike to dine at. During my business meeting lunch, I ordered the brick chicken diavalo. It was accompanied with a salad and potatoes. The salad was fresh and the potato's were flavored well with a light crisp. I ordered their tiramisu for dessert and it was exquisite. Looking forward to dining again soon!

Having been to their West Loop location with work mates and this Old Orchard location for a Yelp event - you just know I had to return here to grab some great Italian food or to catch a glimpse of Fabio!! The pahking is great, the lot is gigantic. The restaurant interior is very hip and cool and crowded at 4:30 pm on a Saturday, what the!? I basically tried to recreate the meal that I had at our Northshore Yelp event (thank you Kesha and Bar Siena, once more!!). The items that I really enjoyed having again were the following: - roasted garlic for your bread. - the grilled octopus. - the NY Strip (imma ribeye dude but this was still soft). - da meataballs (Ray L., Robert D., and Joe P. would all approve). - the salmon, which wasn't over cooked. - dos Bombolinis we're incredible and my favorite dip is the caramel sauce. Going back to the Saturday we came, it was practically full, prior to dinner time. And people had their shopping bags and having numerous drinks. The pandemic is now just a distant memory as weez apparently back to normal..

I've been to the original downtown and decided to give this one a try. Summary: food was excellent and service was really bad. Business lunch, sat down and waiter greeted me. Once my colleague showed up, the waiter came by and asked if they wanted anything to drink. All good. 15 minutes later (this was a lunch meal), I had to stand and waive at my waiter who finally realized he never took our order. Food came. Yummy: Brussels sprouts salad w/chicken and a grilled chicken sandwich. Parmesan fries were really done well. After someone brought a box for leftovers, I had to stand and interrupt another server to ask he send our waiter over. Finally a manager brought a check. They had a private party on the patio and for some reason they had our waiter taking care of our table and the private party that had the entire patio reserved. Finally, the pen for filling out the tip and signing the bill leaked ink all over. Hands, tables etc. Great food but service was non existent.

A lovely, lovely restaurant! The food is just delish, the service was very good, and the ambiance warm & welcoming! This is a not miss place to dine, well worth the wait. The portion size was plentiful but not "too" much, generous in all aspects. The presentation was excellent, see pics. The food delivery was all at the same time. From the warm welcome upon entry to warm goodbye, this place just rocks! Worth the drive from Chicago, just so, so fantastic! The restaurant adds a 3% service fee but I don't know on what basis it's calculated. Thank you, Team Siena! Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Still dreaming about that octopus dish and truffle and mushroom pizza. DROOL. Both dishes are definitely a must try! We came to celebrate my husbands birthday and were able to get a table in the patio area. Loved the atmosphere and the decorations. We tried the octopus, truffle mushroom pizza, cacio e pepe and black squid ink lobster pasta. Surprisingly my favorites were the pizza and octopus. Although the pastas were well done it didn't blow me away. I did feel that the cacio e pepe was underseasoned and just a little flavorless. I also got the No 8 cocktail. Super refreshing. The service was pretty good throughout the night. The server even brought a sparkler for my husbands birthday cake. There were times were we had to flag down our server but they were definitely busy that evening so it was understandable. I'll definitely be back just for that octopus dish. One of the best I've had in chicago. Hands down.

Visited Bar Siena North Shore for the first time prior to a performance at nearby North Shore Center. We had a good time. VIBE: The main dining room is large, dark and noisy. Since it was a pleasant evening, we sat in the patio area. Much better: well-lit, spacious, not so loud. Very plain contemporary décor, which was fine with us. SERVICE: Everyone was pleasant and welcoming. Our server, Tom, was cordial, helpful and attentive. Food was delivered at a decent pace - we were not rushed. FOOD: A Caesar salad was fresh and tasty. Grilled octopus app was tender, delicious, and nicely seasoned (not over-salted). Halibut Milanese was very good; a bit unusual in that halibut is typically thick & juicy, while this was thinner and cooked "haarder" - very tasty, though, and nicely accompanied. Nice selection of wine by the glass, and those I tried were decent. Bar Siena was OK; we'd rank it a notch below nearby Roka Akor. Food and service were high points. I might return during warm weather when I could sit on the patio (the dining room ambiance is not for me).

Came here with some coworker for lunch this week. The ambiance is really nice inside and the workers were very attentive. I got the Bomboburger which was good but it was extremely greasy and heavy . My coworker got the Spicy Chicken sandwich and while good he did get food poison later that day. Overall it was a good experience but there may be better burger spots in town.

I read recently that on average, people spend 109 seconds looking at a menu. Hmm, with the plethora of brunch options and adult beverage choices, I definitely spent more time than that consulting Bar Siena's menu! I was feeling like a hearty burger and fries for this Sunday brunch to celebrate my birthday and tacked on the #15 cocktail with cherry and other complex flavors within it. Our table also ordered a monkey bread to share, which was sweet, flavorful, and everything I expected the shareable, chewy dish to be. While my burger and fries arrived piping hot, it arrived with a gross hair entangled in the fries. Unappetizing x100. I let the waitress know, and the kitchen remade the entire plate. Someone noticed the reservation was made for a birthday, so near the end of the meal (might've even been after we paid), a confetti donut with caramel dipping sauce arrived for me with a sparkling Bunsen burner of birthday flare! Nice touch. Service was okay. Our waitress was attentive at first, but disappeared and was hard to track down after she got a table twice the size of our party of 5 in her section. Lastly, it's a downtown ambiance in the north burbies! There's an atrium at the front with tables next to windows letting in a lot of natural sunlight, a dining area with gold strung lights over the ceilings, and a large private party area with second bar in the back. OpenTable ressie is an option too. Overall, A-OK. Check it out to check off the box, but no need to rush here.

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile. I saw that they were a part of restaurant week and went with my mom. We went for brunch. So we both had the Avocado Toast which we both liked. Very tasty and filling. I had the Omelete and you have a choice to add some meat. I went with the Chicken Sausage. But i kinda didnt like it. The tomatoes were a bit sour for me. We also ordered a Mocktail. Hibiscus Hammer. It has a kicked to it. It was ok. The service was a bit disappointing. My omelet came out even before the first course. Its like they forgot abt our table. But they did compensate us by giving us a new set of omelet. And our mocktail was complimentary. I was eyeing the Mushroom Truffle Pizza. I would go back for that and also try some stuff on their menu. Happy Eating!

We visited Bar Siena last month for dinner. The outside looks small and unassuming but when you go in, the space appears large. We placed a reservation and was assigned to the interior. The inside is dim but decked out in white lights. The inner confines are reminiscent of the Snow Ball Homecoming set from Stranger Things, minus Vecna and the upside down! Once seated we ordered drinks. I got the no. 24 and Ben got the no. 15. The drink I had was not what I expected. Although the no.24 sounds good on paper when I tried a sip, it hit hard and not in a good way. I enjoy a nice boozy drink on occasion but this drink was off-putting. Ben's drink was the better of our two. It was subtle, sweet and far more appealing. Moving on to the appetizers, we ordered Parmesan Potato skins. Packed with flavor, we absolutely loved these. Another favorite was the Halibut Milanese. The dish had a flaky center with a crisp outer crust. The flavors were perfect and I enjoyed every bite. Don't skip on their Tiramisu either. It's dense, delicate and not overly sweet. Bar Siena is a great place for celebrating an occasion, going on date night or hanging out with friends and family. Parking is not hard to find since there's plenty of open spots on the mall grounds. Eat, drink and be merry!

We visited Bar Siena at Old Orchard for the first time to take advantage of their Restaurant Week menu. The restaurant is located near Nordstrom's which means parking near the restaurant is easy. The interior design made the room we were in feel like a patio in warmer weather even while snow was falling outside. The $59 dinner menu offered four courses. I ordered the burrata as my first course, the octopus as my second course, the salmon as my third course, and the bombolini for dessert. In addition, I opted to try their cocktail No. 24. The cocktail was similar to an old fashioned but with mezcal. It was very good and I would definitely order it again. I also enjoyed the burrata which was served with an apricot jam and pistachio base and two pieces of crusty bread. The octopus was also enjoyable. It was a bit spicy and the texture of the octopus mixed nicely with the crispy potatoes that came with the dish. Both dishes I would recommend to others. I didn't enjoy the salmon. The dish was salmon topped with cranberry sauce and was served on top of a bean mash with roasted vegetables. The salmon was mushy which I brought to our waiter's attention. He took it back to the kitchen to check if it was cooked properly. He shortly returned to say they were making me another one. The second serving had flaky salmon but at the end of the day I just didn't enjoy the cranberry with the salmon and the bean mash didn't have much taste to me. My husband ordered the cacio e pepe which was very good. The dessert was nicely plated but I wouldn't order it again. I think for the dessert to have been really good the bombolini would have needed to be freshly made and the sauces thicker. Overall, we'll return to Bar Sienna because the environment is enjoyable, the service was great and some of the items we ate were items I'd like to have again.

We ordered the lobster roll & chopped salad. The lobster roll was very good with the garlicky green goddess dressing. It was a little heavy on the dressing which kind of overpowered the lobster. The parm fries were crispy & very good. The chopped salad was just OK, my friend didn't care for the iceberg lettuce.

What an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the hostess with a smile on their face. Once seated, our drinks were taken by the Bartender Alyssia! She made a recommendation for the no.15 which was absolutely delicious. To start off, we had the wagyu meatballs, to say that each bite was better than the last is an understatement! Thank gosh there were bread slices because it was so good you HAVE to use the bread to clear off the sauce! We then shared the Grilled Octopus, now this was my first time trying Octopus. It was very similar textures to calamari but the flavors were incredible. It did have roasted potatoes along with it, which helped balanced the plate a bit and ties the plate together. Now I'm a sucker for anything truffle mushroom, but to put the combination together on pizza... chefs kisses! The crust was crispy and the sauce tied the entire pizza! Definitely one of my favorite items we tried. We also split the Brick Chicken! People always say that the chicken is always a safe bet, but this chicken was out of this world! From the sauce and the crispy crust on the chicken to the juicy tender pieces are you cut through chicken along with the small side salad. No matter how full we were, you couldn't just leave food on the plate - it was that incredible! As if we weren't full enough, we HAD to finish our meal with dessert because who doesn't have room for dessert! We had the bombolinis which are hole less donuts that came with a variety of sauces. They were so light and fluffy that you kind of don't even feel guilty for eating a donut because it felt so light and delicate. I dipped mine in the chocolate and caramel AND topped with strawberry because what the heck not! All in all, our experience was incredible! We will definitely be back to try more delicious cocktails and other items on the menu!

After an Apple class in Skokie, I decided to treat myself to a little downtime and stumbled upon Bar Siena. The happy hour sign caught my eye, and I thought, "Why not?" It had been a long Friday after a tough work week, and this turned out to be the perfect spot to unwind. I'm so glad I walked in because I had the pleasure of meeting Lily, who is an absolute gem behind the bar. She crafts an incredible Cosmo and an equally divine French Martini. Her attention to detail and friendly demeanor truly elevated the experience. If you're looking for a place to relax, sip on perfectly made cocktails, and enjoy great vibes, Bar Siena is the place to be. Thank you, Lily, for making my evening unforgettable!

Bar Siena is a place so great, you have to try it twice! - or so, that's what I initially thought. Unfortunately, the food presentation/quality is inconsistent here. After deeply enjoying the Octopus, Gnocchi, and Truffle Pizza a couple of months ago, I hesitated to deviate from these menu items upon my second visit. Regarding the octopus, almost instantaneously I noticed a difference in plate presentation and quality. Last time, not only did the octopus lay on a bed of oil, but it was topped with a vibrant, garlicky, and tangy celery chimichurri that became the lifeline and staple of the meal. This time, however, the octopus laid on bed of a green sauce and balsamic vinegar...without any garnish. I preferred its taste and presentation from before, though I did enjoy the sauce. It was amazingly spicy and the sweet aged balsamic vinegar added an intense flavor and great dimension to the mild white meat. The gnocchi was warm, pillow soft, and the dumpling themselves tasted great. However, this time they put way too much sauce on the bottom of the plate. Mind you, this sauce is so thick, rich, and heavy; it quickly became so overpowering where I couldn't stomach eating a lot of the pasta. The extremely sweet prosciutto sausage didn't complement the meal to any degree. The Truffle Pizza lacked one key and vital ingredient: truffle! I am adamant that the chefs forgot to drizzle the truffle oil on - it merely tasted like cheese and mushrooms. Given that Truffle is very strong and potent, I know I would've tasted even the smallest amount. There were only two menu items that brought this review to three stars: the No 15 Cocktail and the Burrata. The No 15 Cocktail had a large and wide flavor profile: first it's sweet from the cherry syrup and slightly tart from the lime. From there it rapidly rises to a strong licorice note, holds its key, and mellows out into a largely bitter but sweet ending. Truth be told, it's a drink I'd order five times over. I also thought the Burrata was impressive - the cool, creamy cheese was touched with but not overwhelmed by the sweet infusion from the apricot. I didn't notice any spice, but the cheese itself was fluffy, light, smooth, and spills out on the grilled bread so naturally when you're using it as a spread. Still - you've had a better dinner, maybe even this week. With that, nothing here is magical enough to help you forget the cost of each entree.

Jerick made this dinner incredible!!! There are definitely some kinks they still need to work out at the front desk with the hostess and the seating as we waited eight minutes to be seated although we were on time for a reservation and check in. Then they decided to bring us outdoors to sit down when I never requested outdoors. Overall food quality was good while portions are small and is on the pricier end. Surprised that the place was not totally packed for Friday night but we were there early. Music and whoever is choosing the playlist is do an incredible job. Again will reiterate that Jerick made this entire evening very fun and definitely makes us want to come back.

Very happy to hear a new location opened up in my favorite mall! I didn't have to drive into the city to finally try this place. They did a beautiful job creating this spot - the decor, the patio, everything! The only thing that bugged me was that it was really really loud inside, making it hard to have a simple conversation with my friend. But let's dive into the food... Focaccia: This type of bread is my favorite kind. Perfect for sharing. Topped with arugula, parmesan, and lemon. The bread is light, fresh, and crispy. The lemon flavor really popped. Baked orecchiette: Orecchiette is starting to become my new fav type of pasta. The pasta shells are bigger than what I've tried. Very tasty! The onions and parmesan are very strong in this pasta. Came in a little skillet. Looks are deceiving because although the portion size looked small, it was still very filling. Mini bombolini: Who doesn't love donuts? Especially Italian donuts. Comes with 3 dipping sauces - caramel, chocolate, and I believe strawberry. The donuts were nice and warm and coated in sugar. So yum! I will add - I've tried Siena Tavern too. I've been told that Bar Siena is way better than Siena Tavern and I 100% agree.

Tonight was the second time I have been here and the food was just as meh as the first time. I ordered the Salmon and asked if I could get a different vegetable than cooked carrots and was told. I could have cauliflower but they were not going to exchange carrots for cauliflower and would be charging me for the appetizer of that. Really?? So $34 for a small piece of fish. Okay. This was after waiting for 25 min for a 7pm reservation. We finally got our food at 8:30 or so. They are so over priced, small portions and it will be the last time going here. For a chopped salad, a pizza, salmon 3 drinks and an iced tea, $150 before tip. So many better places to eat.

Three words: don't come here. Decided on this place before a show at Northshore Center because I've been to the West Loop location a ton. Our visit here was a huge disappointment and it started with the first thing I overheard - the table next to us asking a random employee who I think was clearing dishes to see if they could find the server so they could get the check. Our server took forever to get our order and from there I knew it would be bad - we ended up ordering drinks (a bottle thank god), apps, and the entree all at once. Our drink took a long time (for just ordering a bottle of wine) and our server was totally MIA. Not walking the area checking on other customers - literally nowhere to be seen. The house cab was $64 for the bottle so not expecting much but it was embarrassingly bad. Like how could you actually serve this crap to customers. I tried it and warned my gf that it was bad - her response after tasting it - "is this really a cab?" I don't get it, Bar Siena in the city has so much more selection and decent wine. They didn't even have a wine menu (management is this on our server)? To make matters worse - I had to hail her down because our entree was taking forever and she then told us that they screwed something up and the order never got to the back of house. By the time we got our food we had to rush because the show was starting soon. To add insult to injury the steak was over cooked. Had to hail our server again to get the bill. We got there at 6pm for our reservation and didn't make it out until 7:15 for a 7:30 show. Don't come here.

First time going to Bar Siena north shore and it was a hit! The food, the ambiance, the prices, service, location, all of it was great! We had a large group, ordered a lot of different appetizers, every single one was very tasty (good portions to share). We each had main dishes and they too were delicious. We had some salads with protein and without, everyone enjoyed their salads, some ordered seafood and others meat, everyone enjoined. We asked to see the menu again to keep ordering, because we wanted to try more. There is plenty of parking since it's in the mall between Nordstrom and maggianos. Would recommend and will be returning soon.

We loved the decor of the restaurant. Very similar to the location in the city. We had a great meal and server. One of my friends has multiple dietary restrictions and the server was very accommodating and provided good suggestions and substitutions. I knocked off a star because the host seemed extremely scattered when we walked in when they didn't seem all that busy, and as a result a big line grew behind us. But otherwise food & experience was great, and I will be back and I think my friends will be too.

My husband and I went here for the first time last night. Drinks great. Atmosphere fun. Service great. Food decent. Prices ok. Overall 4-4.5 stars. We LOVED the octopus shared platter and our drinks. I will say each drink is $16 which is a little expensive for most people. We'll we back in future for another date night

Food was excellent and tasty ..Everything was fresh...The spaghetti had a great taste with herbal flavor ...Pizza was delicious.. The service was prompt , courteous and friendly..Waitress had great knowledge of the food and recommended the dessert called the Apple Brown Butter Crostata...The dessert was a fancy italian apple pie with gelato ice cream .. Ambiance provided tranquility and calmness with the relaxing lighting of the indoor tree...The restrooms are very clean with candle vanilla aroma... Pricing can be moderate to expensive ...You could get the best deal on happy hour between 3pm-5 pm . They have some good deals on the appetizers..Try their salads..I recommend the kale & Quinoa with steak...If you are vegetarian , you could take out the protein and substitute for something else.

We came to Bar Siena to celebrate my toddler's birthday on a Friday evening. We came around 5 PM and we were seated immediately. It wasn't too busy but the restaurant was packed when it neared 6 PM or 6:30 PM. I had the squid ink lobster linguine while hubby had the gnocchi (prosciutto sausage, broccolini, parmesan). We both enjoyed our respective meals. The squid ink lobster linguine was creamy and the amount of lobster in the dish was plentiful. The food was good and the portions are smaller than most American restaurants but it was plenty for us but no leftovers to bring home. Our toddler had the chicken sandwich from the kid's menu (provolone, aioli, butter lettuce, tomato, brioche bun). The food on the kid's menu was pricier than expected (~$15-$17). However, the complimentary mini bombolini with chocolate hazelnut sauce totally made up for it. It was topped with a large sparkler candle which totally made for a great birthday dessert.

I've been here a few times since they've opened last year. I love the location in the West Loop so I was thrilled that they finally opened one in the suburbs with the same offerings as the one in the city. It was a bit confusing since there are two entrances. The one facing the parking lot is the main entrance and the mall entrance will take you to the back of the restaurant next to the event rooms. Everything that I've had here has been amazing. I was in a Cacio e Pepe mood and the bucatini did not disappoint! I was too full to get any dessert but it's nice to know that they also offer the bombolinis here complete with the different sauces.

Two stars might be a stretch. I've dined there 3 times. The first time was great. The ambience is really nice, the service was good and the food was good. However the last 2 times service barely existed. I'm not even someone who requires great service and I don't care if things more slowly. Both times after the food was served I never saw the server again. I was there again today and had a nice chat with the server letting him know how we were ignored last time. We got our food and once again our server was MIA. No check in to see how the food was or if we needed anything. At one point we needed to go containers and the busser (who is obviously the hardest worker at Bar Siena) helped us. We finally saw our server and asked for the check and a couple minutes later he dropped the check at our table without saying a word. No asking if we wanted dessert, nothing. Someone else walked by our table and asked if we wanted them to take care of the check so that was done. I still left a decent tip because that's who I am but I probably won't be returning to this restaurant. The server did walk by and I told him how disappointed I was and he kinda brushed it off but came back two minutes later and apologized thanking me for my feedback. For perspective the restaurant was not crowded and there were at least two other servers.