The Siena Hotel

heeljeff 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Eat somewhere else – Went for valentines day 2004. Had an 8:30 reservation and wasn't seated until after nine. They had a special limited menu yet it still took too long to get our food. When it did come, we were brought the wrong food three times. Getting our water refilled was a chore also. I'll never go back. 

jimm 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Better wine expert – We haven't been out to eat here since an awful experience with their old sommelier years ago. The ignorant ape clearly knew nothing of fine wine and ruined our evening with pushy, bad selections. I'm happy to report that the current sommelier has all the taste and expertise the last goon was missing. We loved our food, and the meal was complimented at every course by beautifully chosen wines. We're looking forward to dining here again regularly. 

jsonis 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

food guy – What's the fuss? The setting was formal to the point of pretentious, the service was slow, and the food was mediocre. Tomato and homemade ricotta sald was bland and undistinguished; the tomatos were unripe and the truffle vinaigrette was a non-presence. The hand made gnocchi tasted fresh but the Carolina Crab and Creamless Lobster Sauce was as boring as dry toast. The tiramisu was a pale imitation of a classic desert. I recognize that I only sampled a small number of dishes, but if the other dishes are similar, pe... read more

nrud 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

$$$$$ – Alway an excellent dining experience, but the new chef takes it to a higher level. Then let them pair it with the right wine. Perfecto!! 

just_a_customer 

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22 years ago

"Ill" Palio – In a less pretentious, mre reasonably priced environment, the meal I had would have been well below average -- at those prices the meal should have been excellent -- it wasn't. Overcooked scallops, gummy pasta, tasteless risotto, and a very subpar desert. Add to that a wine list that is inflated by about 15% and a truly annoying "wandering" guitarist I'll never be back -- Anyone that thinks this is the best resturant in the Triangle obviously have never been to Magnolia Grill, or Four Square or Second Empire or... read more

lighteater1 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Lives up to ratings – I can't believe the negative ratings on this place. These people must have really hit it on a bad night, or totally mis-ordered. We had excellent, friendly service. The place is a little heavy on the decor, but not so much that it's stuffy. The scallops appetizer was killer, and the rack of lamb was also outstanding. The only mistake was the uncooked apple tart dessert, which was removed from the bill. 

fossil4some 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Double Score – Il Palio deserves a 20, 10 for service, 10 for food! On both trips there, my wife, my friends, and I were treated to the ultimate in dining pleasure. The finest ingredients, perfectly blended to thrill the palate, and served so competently that you never were really aware of the service, but you never lacked for attention. The portions are more than generous, and my wife left a sizeable amount of her entree. The chef came to our table to make sure the food was up to her expectations! That is professional court... read more

jimmywfs 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Don't Go – I will never go back. I went for my wife's birthday, and we had very poor service, and the food was cold and undercooked. The waitress never told us what the specials were. It was a miserable experience for the $200 bill! I wrote a letter to the manager, and explained our discontent. I didn't want anything in return, but just wanted to let them know of the problem. I also asked them to call me concerning the problem. Never once did they try to contact me. If I had the reputation that they had, I would have followe... read more

mvkmako 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Melts in your mouth – I would HIGHLY recommend the gorgonzola walnut ravioli; it has got to be one of the best, if not THE best dish that I have ever had! I did go once, however, and made the mistake of not ordering it...I was disappointed. I am alarmed that I did not see it on their web site menu...it would be a HUGE mistake if they took it off.