Where to Eat in Siena for €20 a Person? A Pizzeria Outside the Center That's Drawing a Crowd
With cover charges and price hikes, dining out in Siena is getting more expensive. But outside the city center, there's a place that keeps the average check around €20. We'll tell you where it is and why it works.
Eating out in Siena without breaking the bank is becoming increasingly difficult.
Between cover charges, price hikes, and increasingly tourist-focused establishments, it's now easy to spend €40 or €50 per person in many city-center restaurants, even when choosing simple dishes.
And that's precisely why more and more people are going back to basics, looking for no-frills spots where you can eat well for a fair price.
A Pizzeria Outside the Center That's Got People Talking
Among these is La Napoletana 2.0, a neighborhood pizzeria at Viale Sardegna 37, outside the historic center, which has made a name for itself in recent years for one main reason: here, you can still eat for an average of around €20 per person.
A pizza, a drink, maybe a side to share, and you can leave without feeling like you've emptied your wallet.
No Gourmet Effect, Lots of Substance
This place doesn't aim for a gourmet effect. No elegant ambiance designed for tourists, no scenic plating or complicated menus.
The atmosphere is typical of popular pizzerias: close-set tables, an informal environment, fast service, and a constant flow of people, including families, university students, and groups of friends.
The Location Outside the Center Is an Advantage
Its location also plays an important role. Being outside the historic center, customers can drive right up and park near the restaurant without having to enter the city's more congested areas—a significant detail for those living in the suburbs or coming from nearby towns.
The Pizza: Neapolitan, Without Chasing Trends
The pizza follows a very simple philosophy: traditional Neapolitan style, solid ingredients, and no chasing of current trends.
Cooked in a wood-fired oven, with a light and well-matured dough, and selected raw materials. Nothing more, nothing less. The result is a pizza that you can eat at night and still sleep well, with no surprises on the bill.
Why Places Like This Are Coming Back in Style
In a Siena where dining out is becoming increasingly expensive, establishments like this are starting to attract people who just want to enjoy a night out without spending an arm and a leg.
Because in the end, for so many people, the real question today is no longer "where can I have an elegant meal?" but rather:
"Where can you eat well in Siena without spending €50 a head?"
For other similar alternatives, see also our guide to the best restaurants and trattorias in Siena and the feature on La Napoletana 2.0 as a neighborhood pizzeria.
