Italian food at its best. Fresh pasta and seafood. Italian cuisine and Austin hospitality. Austin's best Italian restaurant. Romantic dining in Austin's best patio.
Nestled in the hills of west Austin stands a beautiful Tuscan villa, its thick stone walls and weathered terra cotta roof glowing in the golden rays of the setting sun. Inside people laugh and drink great wine while the aroma of fresh baked breads, garlic and wood smoke fills the room…Welcome to Siena, a restaurant that takes its name from the picturesque town located in the heart of Italy's Tuscan region. The cuisine of this particular region with its emphasis on grilled seafood, wild game and roasted potatoes, is close to the heart of many Texans. Not only does Siena capture the true flavors of the Tuscan hill country, but also the atmosphere.
Italy is the inspiration for all that we do at Olive Garden, from our menus to our award-winning wine list to the Tuscan farmhouse design of many of our restaurants. Most of all, we are inspired by the warmth and genuine hospitality of the Italian people, as well as the importance of family in their culture.
Since 2004, Jonathan and Lucretia Doyer have been serving freshly made Italian cuisine and hand-tossed, brick oven pizza. Join us for Italian favorites and house specialties for dinner. We now have outdoor deck seating available.
A true old school Italian experience awaits you at Ciola’s. With over 50 years of tradition, Ciola’s is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Austin. Ciola’s features an Award Winning Wine List and Critically Acclaimed Italian Cuisine. Ask about our Pasta, Seafood, and Steak Specials prepared fresh daily.
Italian food is basically very simple with its roots drawn from peasant cooking. It was the farmers and shepherds who developed the natural taste of vegetables and meat, and the fishermen who cooked their seafood so skillfully. For centuries, Italy has had Popes, Courts and great families who have brought a more sophisticated and lavish style to the cuisine. The blending of these two styles of cooking has resulted in "la buona cucina casalinga" or good home cooking!
