I Tre Cristi

Most people who come to Southern Tuscany expect to eat plates of steak and pasta so this high-end, fish-centric spot provides a welcome surprise. Started by three foodie friends on a quiet street away from Siena’s tourist fray, the inventive and romantic spot has a wonderful tasting menu, as well as dishes like calamari eggplant parmesan, with crispy strips of delicate squid battered with cheese on juicy pieces of eggplant. Sommelier Alessandro Baccheschi is a gem: let him take care of the pairings, and don’t miss a tour of the original cellar housed in the vaulted basement. Closed Sundays.