Typical food in Siena
Siena's traditional food and wine dishes
In this guide, you will find a list of typical Sienese dishes that you should try at least once if you are in or around Siena, strolling through food stores, taverns, restaurants and street food stalls. Food in Siena is a serious matter because it comes from a long tradition. The Sienese gastronomy has a unique taste with strong, unmistakable and genuine flavours using natural products such as legumes, vegetables and meats. Here you will find a list of Siena’s most popular dishes including pici pasta, Cinta Senese meats, ribollita stew and panforte cake, just to name a few. Try them all.
Discover all the typical food of the city of Siena.
Sienese cured meats
Among Siena’s exquisite food and wine specialities, you cannot miss the Sienese cured meats! The appetizer of any self-respecting lunch
Cinta Senese pigs
A wonderful product of ancient origin. Cinta Senese is a hardy breed of pig, which was probably already bred in
Market in Piazza del Campo
The arts, crafts and delicacies of Siena’s ‘grand market’ have enlivened Piazza del Campo since the Middle Ages. As per
Sienese specialities
Siena is a city that has much to offer in terms of food and wine. In this land of excellent
Typical Sienese sweets
Discovering traditional Sienese confectionery Walking the streets of Siena, there is no shortage of temptations. At pastry shops and bakeries
Siena’s oil
The green gold of the Sienese hills. Olive growing in the extra virgin olive oil production area of Terre di