Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Siena

# Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Siena

Siena is not as vegetarian-friendly as Florence, but the basics of Tuscan cuisine give you more options than you'd think.

Key facts

• Always safe: pici cacio e pepe, pici all'aglione, pappa al pomodoro, ribollita (autumn-winter), pizza margherita.
• Vegan: harder, but pappa al pomodoro and ribollita are vegan if no parmigiano is added — ask.
• Dedicated vegetarian-friendly places: La Vecchia Latteria (gelato + light meals), several wine bars with cheese-focused menus.
• Vegan-specific: very limited in the historic center. Florence is much better.
• Tell the waiter 'sono vegetariano/vegano' clearly; cross-contamination of stock and lard is common in traditional kitchens.

What I tell visitors

If you are vegan and visiting for more than 2 days, plan to self-cater one meal with market produce. The Wednesday morning market at La Lizza is excellent.

Related guides

• Vs Sg
• Things
• Walk

Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.