Grotta Santa Caterina da Bagoga

We were walking by and smelled the meat being cooked. We decided to walk in and eat! Right behind us a sea of people walked in so we got lucky to dine with you reservations. We had the Pici al ragu bianco di cinta senese and Bistecca alla Fiorentina di razza Prussiana. We accompanied these dishes with baked potatoes. The food was formidable as was the server and her service. Not to mention how cozy the restaurant is. It’s a few steps down from the main road and it looks like a medieval grotta.

Brick arches, clean linen, cucina senese, and a Slow Food nod — Bagoga has all the signs of a proper Sienese osteria. Pierino Fagnani, once a palio jockey for Selva, opened here in 1973 and it’s still going strong. Gnocchi al tartufo nero were light in texture, butter and seasoning, saved by a generous fall of truffle (7/10). The filetto di maiale cinto con lardo was the star: heritage cinta senese pork, tender and chargrilled, its clarity of flavour lifted by a veil of lardo di Colonnata (8.5/10). A proudly regional offering.

Glad booked in advance as there was a queue outside on a random weeknight. The quality of the food was great. Very comprehensive menu and nice staff. Feels authentic Tuscan – but still accessible to visitors. They seem to have stopped using paper menus and rely on QR codes… but their Wifi struggled to work- which was a bit annoying. Otherwise a nice little place

An absolutely amazing experience, from ambience to service to food. We’ve had the surprise menu of four dishes and three glasses of wine with some extras and it was a real treat. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience at this restaurant! Very authentic and the food and hospitality was excellent. Angelo was super friendly and welcoming to me and my family. It was that good we returned the day after for dinner again.

If you are planning a visit to Siena , this is a great spot, not to be missed. Had a fantastic lunch. Mostly locals in a lovely family run historic site. It is beautiful inside the food is incredible. We had the vegetarian tasting menu. The handmade "pici pasta" is wow. It came with two different small veg souffles and homemade bean stew . The cheese cake is the best ever . The place is only 5 minutes from the Duomo on a little side street. We'll worth the search. Reservation suggested

I would like to warmly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Siena. The food is amazing, and the service is very friendly and professional (both for locals and tourists). What's more, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and taste offered. In addition, the interior design is very nice. The concentrated flavor of Tuscany, great olive oil, a great Florentine steak, and wonderful wine from their own vineyard. If you want to eat in Siena, this place cannot be missing from your list! Greetings from Poland.

Great spot with a diverse menu. Beef, veal and pork offerings. The pasta is delicious and perfectly cooked. We ordered a pasta named pici al ragú bianco di cinta senese which is a must have. The Florentine steak was perfectly prepared. Our server was very courteous and helpful with suggestions.