We are just outside the walls of Siena, on the old road to the Chianti: a road that smells of hills, of real countryside, of tradition. This is where we reopened Botteganova, with the intention of carrying out a authentic cuisine, made in the same spirit as in the old days but with the attention that every dish and every person deserves today.
Our name already says a lot: "Ancient", like the Sienese recipes we have chosen to cherish and continue to serve; "Nova", like the approach of those who today that cuisine studies it, lives it every day, proposes it with awareness. Our idea is simple: local ingredients, seasonality Real, trusted providers, local wineries. We know who is behind every product we choose and we share their philosophy.
Every dish has something to tell, and it is not just a matter of flavors: it is the story it brings, the connection with the earth, with the families, with the boards of a Siena That has always been there. The waiter tells it at the right time, respectfully. The chef prepares it on sight, with care. And when it comes to the table, it has already said a lot.
For those looking for a restaurant in Siena capable of combining authenticity, storytelling and Tuscan cuisine done right, Botteganova is the right place.
Antica Trattoria Botteganova experienced its zenith under the leadership of Hector Silvestri, which, with its authentic cuisine rooted in Sienese tradition, has achieved a Michelin star.
Today we take up this legacy with respect and determination.
We carry on his idea of cooking: local ingredients, narrated dishes, rituality, bond deep with the territory.
We do not want to rewrite history, but to continue it-with the same love for truth as the tuscan cuisine.
Siena Is a city that speaks for itself.
Each corner tells a story: Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral, the medieval alleys, the Palio. But there is another way to really get to know her: sit at the table.
Antica Trattoria Botteganova is a typical restaurant in Siena, just outside the walls, where the cuisine It becomes part of the experience.
Here you will find authentic flavors, narrated dishes, ingredients of the territory. Because the beauty of Siena also passes through its culinary tradition.
If you are looking for one of the best Tuscan cuisine restaurants in Siena, you are in the right place.
The road out of Siena and leads to the Chianti is a journey through vineyards, cypresses and timeless hills. At the very beginning of that journey, you find Botteganova: a restaurant where to stop for a typical lunch in Siena before getting lost in the tuscan countryside. After tasting real dishes, narrated and prepared with local ingredients, you can continue through the wineries, villages and views of Chianti Classico.
It is the perfect itinerary for those who want to experience the Tuscany With authenticity, taste and simplicity.
