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Siena Tavern

Restaurant · 51 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States · United States

4.6 on Google · 5,221 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 250 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.6★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.8★

750 examined reviews

Flagged
25%

250 of 1,000

Coverage
19%

1,000 of 5,221 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Siena Tavern is a popular spot in Chicago known for its vibrant energy and extensive Italian menu, featuring standout house-made pastas and pizzas. While the majority of guests report exceptional service and delicious meals, some visitors mention high prices, additional fees, and occasional reservation or seating delays.

+ Repeated strengths

House-Made Pasta & Food Quality

Reviewers frequently praise the delicious house-made pastas, pizzas, and starters like the wagyu meatball and burrata.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-02-22

Every plate was beyond amazing. I went during resturants week so the portions were smaller from what they usually serve in order to try the full course. I tried a bit of the octopus and I must come back for it again! It was extremely tender...

5★ · 2026-03-23

Siena Tavern never disappoints! We were here for brunch today with family and had an amazing experience. The menu is so creative—we loved the mix of classic brunch items and their signature Italian dishes. The Giant Sticky Cinnamon Roll is...

Exceptional Service

Many guests highlight attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly servers who enhance the overall dining experience.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-02-05

Great atmosphere, great food. Danny's service was excellent. Recommended the Squid Ink Linguine (with lobster tail), and I'm glad I listened

5★ · 2026-03-08

AMAZING restaurant. Our server Ethan was amazing. Came two days in a row

Vibrant Atmosphere

The restaurant offers a lively, chic setting with a great energy, beautiful interior, and outdoor patio options.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-03-04

Once you go inside you get a cool, chic and modern vibe. The staff were friendly and polite to me, my sever had great recommendations and I’m glad I listened to her. The food absolutely blew my mind, the pastas sounded too good, I had to tr...

5★ · 2026-03-07

An excellent spot to eat before a show at the house of blues. Excellent vibes and Brad was a phenomenal server. Highly recommend

5★ · 2026-07-15

For us, Siena Tavern is like an oasis in the middle of the city. The space is huge. They've got a beautiful outdoor patio, a massive wraparound bar, a cocktail area, and a pizza bar. They really designed the place so you can relax instead o...

− Repeated complaints

Additional Fees and Pricing

Reviewers report high overall costs alongside extra service charges, payment app fees, and added restaurant fees on the bill.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-02-03

The reason for the 3 stars is the fees at this restaurant are ASTRONOMICAL! My $90 tab became $130 off of fees and a "20% tip" (that conveniently also includes the fees... so it's more than you add - $20 for $90). This is wrong and subtrac...

3★ · 2026-03-20

Setting is a bit dated but the food is still delicious. I was really offended by a $2.49 service fee for the app to pay your bill though. HAND THEM YOUR CARD, MAKE THEM RING IT UP, and you WILL SAVE $2.49 I should have cancelled an...

Loud Noise Levels

Guests note that the music and overall environment can be very loud, making conversation difficult.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2026-03-09

The brick chicken was great. The pasta dishes were just ok. The music was a little loud for dinner conversation. I’m glad I tried it, but for the cost, probably won’t go back.

4★ · 2026-03-29

Very loud music

5★ · 2026-07-18

Freezing!

Reservation and Seating Delays

Some diners experience long wait times or table placement issues despite holding prior reservations.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2026-02-15

Reservations mean nothing to them booked for Valentine’s Day and was turned away what a waist of time. Would give zero start if I could!

1★ · 2026-04-26

Booked a table for two for a birthday dinner quite a while ago. The table was not ready when we arrived. We were told we could sit at the bar while we waited; however, there were no available seats at said bar. Around 15 minutes after our r...

4★ · 2026-03-13

We were seated near the service bar where waitstaff would clean the dishes and glasses from busing tables. It was loud, dark and our server was not attentive. We brought to this the hostess attention and she moved us to a booth. Eitan w...

Good for

  • Group dinners and celebrations
  • House-made Italian pasta lovers
  • Lively weekend dates and happy hours

Avoid if

  • You are looking for a quiet, intimate conversation space
  • You are sensitive to unexpected service charges and high tabs
  • You require guaranteed prompt seating right at your reservation time
Summarized from 250 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2026-02-03 to 2026-08-04 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Jan ’2621
Feb ’2610131
Mar ’2617246
Apr ’2615731
May ’2616741
Jun ’2616336
Jul ’2621258
Aug ’26266

Rating distribution

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Evidence

  • low activity account 249 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 250 flagged reviews.

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John Weatherbolt

91 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-28

This has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The burnt pepperoni pizza was packed with bold flavor, and the truffle mushroom pizza was rich, savory, and just as delicious. The staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and quickly found us a table without any hassle. Everyone was fri...
generic account suspicion 85
Ben Asahl profile photo

Ben Asahl

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-01

low activity account suspicion 48
R Getz profile photo

R Getz

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-01

Our waitress was phenomenal!
low activity account suspicion 48
Lori D. profile photo

Lori D.

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-02

Kyle was amazing. Very attentive.
low activity account suspicion 48
alex profile photo

alex

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-03

low activity account suspicion 48
Adam Lewandowski profile photo

Adam Lewandowski

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-03

low activity account suspicion 48
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RockerMocker 219

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-06

low activity account suspicion 48
Madelyn Durso profile photo

Madelyn Durso

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-07

low activity account suspicion 48
Jess Adler profile photo

Jess Adler

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-07

low activity account suspicion 48
Jalen McClees profile photo

Jalen McClees

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-08

low activity account suspicion 48

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