Siena Bistro

4.3

613 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Siena Bistro serves up flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. This quaint establishment has a cozy setting that's ideal for dining out with family for lunch or dinner. Owner and chef David Wiesner enjoys preparing creative dishes that show off his culinary skills gained through decades of working in the restaurant industry. Siena Bistro serves a variety of appetizers to please the palate, including grilled lemon chicken skewers and crab cakes with a spicy gazpacho sauce. Almond-crusted sole with Moroccan rice or bourbon stout braised short ribs make delicious entrées. Pasta dishes, freshly tossed salads and scrumptious desserts can also be found on the menu. Siena Bistro is located in downtown Willow Glen on Lincoln Avenue behind the Le Boulanger bakery. It features outdoor seating for guests to enjoy their meals, the weather and good conversation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(408) 271-0837
Website
http://www.sienabistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
David Wiesner
Private party facilities
The patio(weather permitting) is available for private parties. Groups of up to 20 or up to 50 can be accommodated. The indoor restaurant can be rented out for groups of up to 20 or up to 45.

Location
1359 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Neighbourhood
San Jose
Cross Street
Minnesota Ave
Parking details
The entrance to Siena Bistro is accessible through the public parking lot off of Minnesota Ave & Lincoln Ave. There is no entrance off of Lincoln Ave. Parking is free and there is no time limit after 6:00pm.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cheesy Garlic BreadUS$5.00
BruschettaUS$8.00
Fresh tomato, garlic, & basil dip with grilled crostini
Grilled Lemon Chicken SkewersUS$10.00
Marinated in olive oil, crushed garlic& lemon, served with chimichurri sauces
Spanish Style Garlic PrawnsUS$15.00
Sautéed in olive oil, roasted garlic & dried chilies
Crab CakesUS$16.50
Served on avocado, spicy gazpacho sauce
Pear and Gorgonzola FlatbreadUS$14.00
Gorgonzola, pear, caramelized onion, arugula & spicy pecans
Clam Chowder
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$9.00
Soup di Giorno
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$8.00

Salads

Classic CaesarUS$10.00
Romaine, house made croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00
Roasted red & gold beets, Laura Chenel goat cheese, artisan lettuce, pistachios, garlic vinaigrette
Kale & Brussel Sprout SaladUS$13.00
Brussel sprouts, kale, roasted almonds, dried cranberries, spicy orange vinaigrette, Pecorino Romano cheese
Sesame CabbageUS$13.00
Grilled chicken, mixed cabbages, red bell peppers, toasted almonds, cilantro, scallions, crispy wontons, sesame vinaigrette
Scallop SaladUS$19.00
Butter lettuce & red romaine, red onion, orange segments, toasted hazelnuts in a parmesan basket, garlic vinaigrette
Crab SaladUS$20.00
Butter lettuce & red romaine, avocado, grapefruit, red onion, citrus vinaigrette

Entrees

Chicken MarsalaUS$15.00
Mushroom-marsala sauce with garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables
Sole AlmandineUS$15.00
Panko-almond crust, almond beurre blanc, Moroccan rice & vegetables
Dijon Crusted Salmon FiletUS$17.50
Baked & served on a cedar plank, garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables

Sandwiches and Burgers

Served with your choice of: Broccoli grape almandine, Curry chicken apple salad, Spicy Thai peanut pasta, Fresh fruit, Cup of Soup di Giorno, Cup Clam Chowder ($1.50 additional)

Black Forest Ham & BrieUS$14.25
Black forest ham, brie cheese, apple-raisin mostarda, & baby spinach on grilled ciabatta roll
Turkey Cobb
Sliced turkey breast, gorgonzola cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce & tomato on wheat-berry bread
- HalfUS$11.00
- FullUS$14.25
Chicken & Goat CheeseUS$14.25
Grilled chicken, goat cheese, red onion marmalade, aged balsamic, arugula & tomato on a ciabatta roll
Grilled Prawns
Spicy grilled prawns, cabbage, cilantro, avocado & tomato on grilled sourdough
- HalfUS$13.00
- FullUS$16.25
Siena BurgerUS$16.00
Ground pork & ground beef, our own special blend of herbs & spices, melted cheddar, tangy basil mayonnaise

Pastas

Vegetable RisottoUS$14.00
Fresh corn, snap peas, onion, spinach, cherry tomatoes & parmesan cheese
Spinach & Artichoke RavioliUS$14.00
Tomato, basil, wine butter sauce
Angry PastaUS$15.00
Cavatappi pasta, spicy Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, spicy tomato sauce
Scallops GorgonzolaUS$19.00
Capellini pasta, seared scallops, garlic, rosemary, lemon, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese & toasted pine nuts

What 613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
0.2Value

Noise • Moderate

613 Reviews

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Cappy
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on March 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
Great staff and impeccable food. Will be back again and again!
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Halcupt
San Francisco30 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is consistently excellent and the service friendly and attentive. The noise level can rise to uncomfortable. I am willing to put up with the noise because the food is so outstanding.
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MaryZ VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pasta dishes are excellent (both the duck ragout pasta and the angry pasta). Steaks are awesome as is the sole dish. I really like the food here and on Tuesday and Wednesday they have a great deal for a meal, an appetizer and a bottle of wine. I like the atmosphere and service is great.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We all had the meatloaf with balsamic reduction, grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes, delicious! The service was friendly, efficient and helpful. Creme Brulee and Tiramisu, spot on. A charming bistro!
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iolavola
San Francisco162 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I frequently have lunch there and have even had dinner there. It is a very small place with small outdoor seating. They do have outdoor heaters if it is too cool. The food is always good but they have a limited menu. The owner is usually around and they take good care of everybody.
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diningdee
San Francisco41 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff did not hover or rush us through our meal. They were attentive and helpful. It was a relaxed dining experience and I can't wait to go back!
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unruhly
San Francisco47 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 6, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was Saturday night, and I needed a reservation before a hockey game. We were the first people to arrive in restaurant for a 5:00 pm reservation. We were warmly greeted and given a good suggestion on wine. First ordered their signature crab cake on avocado -- flavors were bland and while the presentation was nice, not really a good value considering the taste. Hubs ordered lentil soup; again, nothing special. I ordered a roasted beet salad with goat cheese. Seems like the goat cheese and beet 'layers' were prepared a day or more earlier and just did not seem that fresh, again, considering the price. We split the special -- a sea bass with green sauce. Absolutely unspectacular. Again, not bad, but with so many choices, this was not it, though it was nice that they split the portion for us. When we got the bill there was some confusion with the passport dining card, but it seems that most places that take the card have confusion and all process it differently. Service was pleasant and attentive. Next time in Willow Glen, I'll go back to The Table or try Black Sheep.
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Halcupt
San Francisco30 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is great especially the Sole Almondine. The service is generally very good. The only short coming is that it can get noisy when it is busy.
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gbtaz
Phoenix18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Siena is a great spot for dinner. The food is outstanding and very reasonably priced. Everything is very fresh and prepared beautifully. I have been here many times and had anyone leave disappointed, but they do run out of the specials, because, well they are special. Also, the winelist is a downright bargain compared to the markup usually seen at other places. If you are in Willow Glen and can make the effort to find the entrance (off the back parking lot NOT the main street) its totally worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Will try again in warmer weather when the patio is open. The patio looked very nice.
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Siena Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 613 OpenTable diners.

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1359 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

Additional information

Cross Street
Minnesota Ave
Neighbourhood
San Jose
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The entrance to Siena Bistro is accessible through the public parking lot off of Minnesota Ave & Lincoln Ave. There is no entrance off of Lincoln Ave. Parking is free and there is no time limit after 6:00pm.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Wiesner
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sienabistro.com/
Phone number
(408) 271-0837
Private party facilities
The patio(weather permitting) is available for private parties. Groups of up to 20 or up to 50 can be accommodated. The indoor restaurant can be rented out for groups of up to 20 or up to 45.

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Small Bites

Cheesy Garlic BreadUS$5.00

BruschettaUS$8.00

Grilled Lemon Chicken SkewersUS$10.00

Spanish Style Garlic PrawnsUS$15.00

Crab CakesUS$16.50

Pear and Gorgonzola FlatbreadUS$14.00

Clam Chowder

Soup di Giorno

Salads

Classic CaesarUS$10.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00

Kale & Brussel Sprout SaladUS$13.00

Sesame CabbageUS$13.00

Scallop SaladUS$19.00

Crab SaladUS$20.00

Entrees

Chicken MarsalaUS$15.00

Sole AlmandineUS$15.00

Dijon Crusted Salmon FiletUS$17.50

Sandwiches and Burgers

Black Forest Ham & BrieUS$14.25

Turkey Cobb

Chicken & Goat CheeseUS$14.25

Grilled Prawns

Siena BurgerUS$16.00

Pastas

Vegetable RisottoUS$14.00

Spinach & Artichoke RavioliUS$14.00

Angry PastaUS$15.00

Scallops GorgonzolaUS$19.00

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