Siena Bistro

4.3 (558)

$30 and under

Italian

1359 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

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About this restaurant

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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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
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
Neighborhood
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 Bread$5.00
Bruschetta$8.00
Fresh tomato, garlic, & basil dip with grilled crostini
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers$10.00
Marinated in olive oil, crushed garlic& lemon, served with chimichurri sauces
Spanish Style Garlic Prawns$15.00
Sautéed in olive oil, roasted garlic & dried chilies
Crab Cakes$16.50
Served on avocado, spicy gazpacho sauce
Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread$14.00
Gorgonzola, pear, caramelized onion, arugula & spicy pecans
Clam Chowder
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
Soup di Giorno
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00

Salads

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

Entrees

Chicken Marsala$15.00
Mushroom-marsala sauce with garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables
Sole Almandine$15.00
Panko-almond crust, almond beurre blanc, Moroccan rice & vegetables
Dijon Crusted Salmon Filet$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 & Brie$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
- Half$11.00
- Full$14.25
Chicken & Goat Cheese$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
- Half$13.00
- Full$16.25
Siena Burger$16.00
Ground pork & ground beef, our own special blend of herbs & spices, melted cheddar, tangy basil mayonnaise

Pastas

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

Reviews

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4.3

(558)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
0.2Value

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542 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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OpenTable Diner Gold
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 Gold
San Francisco45 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 Francisco48 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 Gold
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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ChristopherS
Central Coast18 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice dinner, reasonably priced. Always friendly service. Just a bit above a routine night out.
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thelonius
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on Valentines day and it was a great time. The food was great and the service excellent. We bought our own wine and since we had a glass of their wine, they didn't charge the corking fee. The manager or owner chatted with us for a while and made us real welcome.
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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
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
Neighborhood
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

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Siena Bistro

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Menu

Small Bites

Cheesy Garlic Bread$5.00

Bruschetta$8.00

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers$10.00

Spanish Style Garlic Prawns$15.00

Crab Cakes$16.50

Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread$14.00

Clam Chowder

Soup di Giorno

Salads

Classic Caesar$10.00

Roasted Beet Salad$13.00

Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad$13.00

Sesame Cabbage$13.00

Scallop Salad$19.00

Crab Salad$20.00

Entrees

Chicken Marsala$15.00

Sole Almandine$15.00

Dijon Crusted Salmon Filet$17.50

Sandwiches and Burgers

Black Forest Ham & Brie$14.25

Turkey Cobb

Chicken & Goat Cheese$14.25

Grilled Prawns

Siena Burger$16.00

Pastas

Vegetable Risotto$14.00

Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli$14.00

Angry Pasta$15.00

Scallops Gorgonzola$19.00

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