Siena is a Tuscan restaurant (named after a significantly historical town), ""Tuscan"" meaning from the Toscano region in Italy. This place breaks from the standard Italian food that most of us grew up with in America, being a heavy dose of red sauces and pasta dishes. Now I haven't dined everywhere in Austin, but this is hands down the most romantic place in town. The wine list is superb. The cuisine is superb. Sorry, no Caesar salad (which was actually created by an Italian in Mexico City). This is a place to experience a different kind of Italian that most people in this country will never have the opportunity to do so. Start with a bottle of Rocca Della Macie ""Chianti"" and the ""Fiche"" - black Mission figs stuffed with pecorino, wrapped with parma prosciutto, baked in a pizza oven and accented with an amazing balsamic vinegar reduction made with sugar. Siena is an opportunity to learn something new, an education, a new definition of Italian food. It's a little pricey, but not really when you consider the ambience, food, wine, and the location.
Pros: different kind of Italian experience for the average american
Cons: stay away from the weekends - it's better during the week
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