Ristorante Guido

Let’s work backwards: get the Tiramisu. Phenomenal!!! The pineapple with cointreau was definitely worth it as well. The osso bucco was so tender and the sauce was just the right amount of tomato and the right amount of subtle flavor. The waiter had a great sense of humor and an exceptional choice of wine to compliment our meals. and just off the main thoroughfares yet close to piazza Del campo, definitely worth stopping for a nice, slow mealtime in the heart of Siena.

My partner and I had opposite experiences. Overall, I enjoyed myself. The food, service, and atmosphere were all pleasant. Unfortunately my partner’s ravioli with Tuscan «sauce» was much more of a meat ravioli. She told me the meat was «funky» and offered that I try it; she was right. Generally she has a strong stomach, but this meal offset her. Otherwise would’ve been 5 stars.

Amazing… This is what I expected an Italian restaurant to be like. Amazing pasta… Even the house wine was great & knowledgable service. Amazing good.

Walked in, no reviews in hand. Place seemed popular, with lost of outdoor seating. We were seated inside, as there were no more outdoor seating. Few people inside. The walls are covered with famous people that have eaten there over the years. No famous people were there with me, so no photo.
Had the grilled steak (excellent), other entrees were the Pici pasta (also excellent) and a caprese salad (could have that everyday). Finished with mixed green salad (just OK) and white truffel ice cream (very excellent). House Chianti was OK. They have an extensive wine list, but since I was the only one drinking, house wine it was.
80 euros for two.

Thanks to Rachel for pointing that one out, it’s a real find.
If you’re in Siena and don’t have much time, you won’t find anything cheap anyway, so you might as well spend the same amount and go for quality.
Guido is in a nice side street, not too far from the main square but far enough to afford calm and shade. Tables are white-​clothed, staff wear black, and yet it manages not to look pompous, rather very friendly and courteous. The staff are obviously proud of their job and of the restaurant, and they should.
Count from 10 euros per dish, all served rather quickly and nicely, and they are eminently satisfying — the sort of place where a few drops of olive oil make a whole difference, and if you order melon it will arrive impeccably ripe and flavoursome.
There is largely enough for a simple and cheapish lunch, but the menu made a very tempting case for a more formal, gourmet dinner.

I was on a day trip tour through Tuscany and I did what any sane human being needs to do when they’re traveling with a group: escape.
We had the option to join our tourmates for a set lunch and I opted not to. I knew I had made the right decision when I saw their table set with paper plates and plastic cups. Off my mother and I went to speed walk through the winding streets of Siena. Somewhere near the Piazza del Campo we found Ristorante Guido by chance.
Since it was early, we were the only customers. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. I imagined Ristorante Guido at dinner time, filled with life. I also stared at the cluttered walls and wondered who all these Italian celebrities were. Yup, Ristorante Guido is one of those restaurants that boast their fame and history through framed pictures. Want my picture, Ristorante Guido?
We ordered the famous pici pasta. Pici, an insanely fat spaghetti, originates from Siena. It came with a plain ground beef Tuscan sauce (red). For varieties sake, we also ordered the pappardelle with wild boar sauce. I definitely liked the wild boar sauce better. It was heavier but had more flavor. Absolutely loved the pici noodles! When in Siena, you know…
Service is slow. It’s right on par for Italy standards but when you only have an hour to sneak away from your tour, it’s a little cutting it close. Needless to say, we hightailed it back to the group. The pasta fueled us.
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Ero in un tour gita di un giorno in Toscana e ho fatto quello che qualsiasi essere umano sano di mente ha bisogno di fare quando sono in viaggio con un gruppo: fuga.
Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di unirsi alla nostra tourmates per un pranzo insieme e non ho optato per. Sapevo di avere fatto la scelta giusta quando ho visto la loro tavola apparecchiata con piatti di carta e bicchieri di plastica. Fuori mia madre e sono andato a velocità passeggiata per le strade tortuose di Siena. Da qualche parte nei pressi della Piazza del Campo abbiamo trovato Ristorante Guido per caso.
Dato che era presto, eravamo gli unici clienti. Era così tranquillo si sentiva volare una mosca. Ho immaginato Ristorante Guido a cena, pieno di vita. Ho anche fissava le pareti ingombra e si domandava che tutti questi personaggi famosi italiani sono stati. Yup, Ristorante Guido è uno di quei ristoranti che vantano la loro fama e la storia attraverso le immagini incorniciate. Voglio che la mia immagine, Ristorante Guido?
Abbiamo ordinato la pasta famosi pici. Pici, un grasso follemente gli spaghetti, proviene da Siena. E ‘venuto con un semplice sugo di carne macinata di manzo toscano (rosso). Per l’amor di varietà, abbiamo anche ordinato le pappardelle al sugo di cinghiale. Ho sicuramente apprezzato il sugo di cinghiale migliore. E ‘stato pesante, ma aveva più sapore. Adoro le tagliatelle pici! Quando a Siena, lo sai …
Il servizio è lento. E ‘proprio alla pari per gli standard Italia, ma quando hai solo un’ora di sgattaiolare via dal vostro tour, è un taglio poco vicino. Inutile dire che l’abbiamo hightailed al gruppo. La pasta ci alimentato.