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Grotta di Santa Caterina

Via della Galluzza 26, 53100 Siena, Italy
0577282208
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Ranked #19 of 354 restaurants in Siena
Price range: $26 - $65
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Florence, Italy
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We visit Siena often and try to eat at the Grotta Santa Caterina (da Bagoga) whenever we can. Although we usually enjoy eating on an outside terrace, we much prefer being inside at the Grotta, where the atmosphere is exceptionally pleasant and the service is far superior to that provided at the outdoor tables. The food is excellent, especially the... More

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See 3 more reviews by Florencelovers for Siena
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

We asked the desk clerk at the hotel to recommend a restaurant and he raved about Grotta di Santa Catarina di Bagoga. Therefore, after getting lost several time and eventually having a nice local lady walk us to the restaurant, we settled into a table in a cozy dining room that was decorated with warm brick walls, arches, and painted... More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

My favorite restaurant of my 2 week trip to Italy! Excellent food and the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality. In addition to the regular fare on most Italian menus, this place had some interesting local dishes including the wild boar so popular in the area. The meats/steaks are especially outstanding and they have a nice wine list, but... More

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Seattle, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

We really enjoyed this restaurant for its Palio di Siena "sports club" atmosphere! Around the walls were displayed crests and colorful flags of the seventeen contrade, or city wards that compete in the traditional horse races. The service was excellent, and the food selection included many traditional and delicious Sienese dishes. Excellent local wine! Our bill is a beautiful keepsake... More

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Milan, Italy
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211 reviews 211 reviews
149 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

a lovely lunch, great to meet the owner /chef and some specialties are based on ancient recipes .grwat position near Battistero, loevly atmosphere, good wine

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Prague, Czech Republic
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30 reviews 30 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

The food wasn't bad but we wouldn't go back. Waiting for the bill took about half an hour and the arrogant waiter with a distinctive tattoo shouldn't be waiting on anyone anymore

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012 via mobile

We visited this restaurant twice, one day for lunch and one day for dinner. The lunch experience was superb, beautiful food and wine and good service. This inspired us to go there for dinner one night also. Unfortunately that turned out to be a disappointment. The food was still good, but the waiters couldn't keep up. This is a shame... More

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Fort Worth
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

I've read some of the reviews for Bagoga and I'm little puzzled at the poor reviews. The restaurant came recommended by the B&B we were staying at and I would have to agree that Bagoga is one of the better restaurants in Siena. Our food was excellent and though I'm no expert on wines I felt that the table wine... More

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Braunschweig
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27 reviews 27 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

We visited the Grotta after a long hot day of sightseeing. We had freshened up and had checked the reviews about this place on trip advisor. We got a seat on the terrace which was great. The trouble came with the waiter. This extrovert human being took our orders and kept bringing alternative dishes without prior asking as our choice... More

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Palo Alto, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

Wonderful food, wine and service. I love their pheasant dish. It is unique and outstanding. One of my favorite places in Tuscany. Do not miss going here.

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