Best Pizza in Siena (2026): 7 Pizzerias Locals Recommend

Looking for the best pizza in Siena? Here's the honest local answer from people who eat pizza in this city every week. The best pizzerias are mostly a short walk outside the main tourist circuit — and once you know where to go, you'll eat very well for under €20.

This is the list we'd hand a friend flying in tonight: 7 pizzerias in Siena ranked by locals, with addresses, prices in euros, and what to order. Updated May 2026 after re-visiting each spot in person.

How we ranked these pizzerias

We get asked "where's the best pizza in Siena?" almost every week, so this ranking is the answer we actually give friends — not a scraped list. Here's exactly how it was built, so you can judge whether our criteria match what *you* care about.

Who put this together. The Visit Siena Guide editorial team lives and eats in Siena year-round. For this ranking we tasted every pizzeria on the list at least twice in the last 12 months, paying out of pocket (no comped meals, no PR invites, no affiliate deals with any pizzeria listed). When we revisit, we go on different days and at different times — a Tuesday lunch tells you something a Saturday dinner doesn't.

What "best" means here. We're ranking *the pizza on the plate first*, then everything that surrounds it. Concretely, every pizzeria was scored on:

1. Dough quality — fermentation (24–72h is the sweet spot for Neapolitan), digestibility the morning after, crust structure (airy cornicione, no gumminess at the centre). 2. Ingredient sourcing — DOP San Marzano, fior di latte or bufala from real Campania dairies, EVOO from Tuscan mills, seasonal toppings vs. frozen year-round. 3. Oven and cook — wood-fired vs. electric, cook time, char pattern, consistency across visits. 4. Value for money — what you pay vs. what you eat. A €14 pizza is fair if it's done right; a €9 pizza done poorly is the worse deal. 5. Service and room — friendly, unrushed, welcoming to non-Italian speakers (English menus, patient explanations). 6. Local signal — who's actually in the room. A Tuesday night with mostly Sienese regulars is the single most reliable indicator we know.

External validation we cross-checked. Where applicable, we noted recognition from independent guides: 50 Top Pizza (the leading global pizza guide), Gambero Rosso, and the Italian-language pizza community on Reddit and Facebook groups for Sienese residents. We don't rank *by* those — we use them as a sanity check.

What's deliberately excluded. Chain pizzerias, places that only do delivery, and venues we couldn't verify in person in the last year. Pizza al taglio (by-the-slice) shops are grouped together at #7 because they serve a different need (lunch on the go) and ranking them against sit-down pizzerias isn't a fair comparison.

How often we update. We re-taste the full list at least once a year and publish updates with a visible "Updated" date. If a place changes hands, drops in quality, or a new pizzeria opens that deserves a spot, the ranking moves. Spotted something out of date? Write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it — we read every email and we re-visit before changing anything.

At a glance: best pizza in Siena (2026)

| # | Pizzeria | Address | Style | Pizza price | Best for | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | La Napoletana 2.0 | Viale Sardegna 37 | Neapolitan, wood-fired | €12–16 | Authentic Naples-style, 50 Top Pizza | | 2 | Pizzeria Alle Scalette | Viale Curtatone 18 | Neapolitan / contemporary | €10–15 | Burrata pizza, friendly room | | 3 | Il Pomodorino | Via Camporegio 13 | Classic, large menu | €9–14 | Eating inside the walls with a Duomo view | | 4 | La Veranda Siena | Piazza Calabria 20 | Contemporary | €11–16 | Mortadella + pistachio, wine list | | 5 | La Bella 'Mbriana 2.0 | Via Cesare Battisti 8 | Neapolitan + gluten-free | €10–15 | Late arrival, gluten-free pizza | | 6 | Pizzeria del Buongustaio | Via dei Pispini | Roman thin / Sienese | €8–13 | Crispy crust, neighbourhood feel | | 7 | Pizza al taglio shops | Centro storico | Slice / takeaway | €3–6 | Lunch on the go between sights |

What "good pizza" means in Siena

Siena is a pasta city, not a pizza city — but a handful of pizzerias here genuinely compete with the best in Naples. Three styles you'll find:

• Neapolitan: soft, tall cornicione, blistered, eaten with knife and fork. 60–90 second cook in a ~480 °C wood-fired oven.
• Roman / thin: crispy, low edge, sliced. Lighter, easier on the stomach.
• Pizza al taglio: rectangular slices by weight (€3–6), perfect for lunch between the Duomo and Piazza del Campo.

A good pizzeria in Siena charges €8–16 per pizza and €20–28 for a full meal (pizza, drink, dessert). More than that inside the historic centre means you're paying for the postcard.

1. La Napoletana 2.0 — Viale Sardegna 37 (the local #1)

Our top pick for authentic Neapolitan pizza in Siena. It's outside the city walls, about a 12-minute walk (or €8 taxi) from Piazza del Campo. The trade-off is worth it: the room is locals, not coach groups.

• Style: strictly Neapolitan, wood-fired, soft and airy dough.
• Recognition: listed in the 50 Top Pizza guide multiple years running — the most respected Italian pizza ranking.
• Prices: pizzas €12–16, full meal ~€25.
• Order: the Margherita STG as a benchmark, then their signature mortadella + fiordilatte + pistachio pesto.
• Book: small room, fills fast Thu–Sun.

2. Pizzeria Alle Scalette — Viale Curtatone 18

Inside the walls, near Fortezza Medicea. A friendly, contemporary pizzeria with a Neapolitan-leaning dough and a strong list of seasonal toppings. The burrata pizza is the one regulars keep coming back for. Comfortable spot for couples and small groups; book on weekends.

• Style: Neapolitan / contemporary, wood oven.
• Prices: €10–15 per pizza.
• Best for: a relaxed pizza dinner without leaving the centro storico.

3. Il Pomodorino — Via Camporegio 13 (the Duomo-view pick)

A classic Sienese pizzeria with a terrace looking onto the Cathedral. Large menu, dependable margherita, good house wine. Touristy by location but the pizza is honest and prices are fair — many locals bring out-of-town family here.

• Style: classic Italian, generous menu.
• Prices: €9–14 per pizza.
• Best for: combining dinner with a memorable view; large groups.

4. La Veranda Siena — Piazza Calabria 20

Just outside the walls near the train-station escalators. A modern pizzeria with a wine list and a mortadella + pistachio + stracciatella that competes with anything in central Florence. Friendly staff, easy parking.

• Style: contemporary, longer-fermented dough.
• Prices: €11–16 per pizza.
• Best for: first night in town if you've just arrived by train or car.

5. La Bella 'Mbriana 2.0 — Via Cesare Battisti 8 (gluten-free friendly)

Convenient address near Piazza Matteotti, useful for late dinners (kitchen runs past 22:30). Genuinely good gluten-free pizza — a separate station and dough that doesn't taste like a compromise. A go-to for celiac travellers in Siena.

• Style: Neapolitan + serious gluten-free programme.
• Prices: €10–15 per pizza, GF +€2.
• Best for: gluten-free pizza, late arrivals.

6. Pizzeria del Buongustaio — Via dei Pispini

Old-school neighbourhood pizzeria in the Pispini contrada. Thin and crispy in the Sienese tradition, paper tablecloths, generations of regulars. Not chic, just consistent. Often packed on Friday and Saturday — book or arrive before 20:00.

• Style: Sienese thin crust.
• Prices: €8–13 per pizza.
• Best for: a real neighbourhood evening, families with kids.

7. Pizza al taglio — centro storico

Walking around the historic centre, pizza al taglio counters are everywhere. The best ones bake fresh in the morning and rotate toppings (margherita, potato-rosemary, mortadella, seasonal veg). Look for a counter where most trays are empty by 13:30 — that's the local-traffic test.

How to spot a tourist trap (3 fast checks)

1. Photo menu in 6 languages outside → almost always industrial. 2. Staff calling you in from the street → empty restaurant, no local customers. 3. "Pizza + sushi + Tex-Mex" on the same menu → no kitchen does all of that well.

A good Siena pizzeria has a short menu, a visible wood-fired oven, and a queue of locals around 20:30.

When to book

• Fri–Sat night, historic centre: always book, ideally 2–3 days ahead.
• Palio days (July 2 and August 16): 2–3 weeks ahead.
• Weeknights: walk-ins usually fine — but call ahead for 6+ people.

Getting there

• Piazza del Campo → Viale Sardegna: 12-min walk downhill, or €8 taxi.
• From Florence: 1h15 by bus (Autolinee Toscane / Flixbus from Firenze SMN), or 1h by car (75 km).
• From Siena train station: 10-min walk to Viale Sardegna, or free escalators + minibus to the centre.

Keep reading

• Where to eat in Siena: a local foodie's guide
• Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Siena
• Gluten-free pizza in Siena
• Siena in one day: the perfect itinerary
• Florence to Siena day trip

Spotted a pizzeria in Siena that should be on this list? Email us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it — we update this guide every season.