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Osteria Enoteca Sotto le Fonti

Via Esterna di Fontebranda 114, 53100 Siena, Italy
0577 226446
Ranked #3 of 195 restaurants in Siena
4.5 of 5 stars 377 Reviews
Price range: 22 AUD - 57 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

While it is a bit of a challenge to get to, it is worth it. Staff was patient and had a sense of humor. We got good advice for wine. We shared the antipasto plate which was tasty. For the first course we had pasta with shaved truffles and ravioli with a pear (and something else) sauce. They were both... More

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Lecce, Italy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Walk down Fontebranda, below the fountains, and the restaurant is on the right, opposite the parking lot, in sight of the Duomo. (The numbers are weird #4, #6 and very soon #114) Don't worry there is a neat escalator to take you back up if you enjoyed the food and wine TOO much! We ate there today and chose the... More

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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My husband and I are staying in Siena for three months. So far we have visited this restaurant four times, twice with guests who have great food expertise. No one has ever gone away unenthusiastic. We first chose it on the basis of signboards advertising Sienese specialities and fresh truffles. The menu had reasonable prices and we saw Italian families... More

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München
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Park at St. Catarina, where you can use the escalators up to the Domo, and the restaurant is in opposite to the parking area - easily to find. The nice small restaurant has a good atmosphere and very nice owners - the lady also speaks German. They offer best wines and dishes, also for people who have to eat "gluten-free".... More

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Philadelphia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a couple who provides a nice atmosphere, great food, and solid selection of Tuscan wine. Find your way to this quiet place at the edge of the city. Using the series of escalators might be helpful. You won't be disappointed. More

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Chesham
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I thought that this place would be farther from the city center by the reviews but it was actually not very hard to find once you placed it on a map. Once there you couldn't go wrong. Wine advice was expert, dishes were explained with anecdotes about where the ingredients come from and what traditions were followed, service was impeccable... More

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Melbourne Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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Not easy to find - follow the instructions on their website to find the escalators down from the back of the Domo and then about a 200m walk. But was worth the trip. A smallish place with a nice atmosphere and a very welcoming and helpful waitress who happens to be married to the chef - and who is very... More

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Britta Volpe, Owner at Osteria Enoteca Sotto le Fonti, responded to this review
29 March 2012

Dear guests, thank you for your nice words, working all day long we really appreciate when our guests are so satisfied!:-) Hope to see you again in Siena, Britta e Roberto More

Ann Arbor, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Our hosts at Aia Mattonata recommended this restaurant, and I am glad that they did! Located at the bottom of the escalator, this was a fantastic place after a long day spent touring Siena. It is a small, family run spot with simple, well-prepared dishes. The owners are actively involved and attend to their patrons. We tried first and second... More

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Rome, Italy
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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We were visiting Siena for a weekend and we saw the reivew for this restaurant on tripadvisor..obviously we thought this should be nice but it was better than we expected. The food was lovely, the wine was lovely (try the Contucci Nobile di Montepulciano) and the service was so welcoming that you really did feel at home. When we are... More

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atlanta
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Had a bit of walking to do to reach this little place, but I LOVED it!!!! The service is very attentive and sweet, you can tell they love their job, it's a young couple runnig this place. I tried the mixed starter, very big and delicious. Then I switched over to the homemade pasta, it smelled in your mouth! The... More

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