Most local pizzerias in Siena offer pizza cut (pizza in slices) to be eaten while held in the hand. That kind of pizza is much cheaper than pizza in a restaurant and also it allows you to walk through the city while eating your slice of pizza.
The good thing about Siena is that most local pizzerias are located near the center of Siena (near Piazza del Campo) so you do not have to walk a lot and you can easily find where a local pizzeria is located. In this article, we want to help you to find the best pizza in Siena so that you can fully enjoy your stay in Siena. Here are the top 5 pizzerias in Siena:
(This article contains 5 pizzerias in Siena, which are best in our subjective opinion. The order of the pizzerias is not related to the quality they offer. Every pizzeria has its pros and cons, so choose the pizzeria based on your personal preferences.)
Chianti & Pizza by Mister Pizza
Chianti & Pizza is a little pizzeria where you can find a welcoming Italian vibe. The pizzeria is located in Via delle Terme 94, which is 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Piazza del Campo. The owner offers huge slices of pizza at a very affordable price.
Also, the owner is an excellent singer and musician who is often found playing his guitar or singing while making pizzas.
There you will find even a vegan pizza and other delicious pizzas of many kinds that are made in a traditional Italian way. The pizzeria is awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 2022.
With a slice of pizza we recommend you try a glass of wine called Chianti. You can choose a glass of local Chianti glass or a glass of wine from Campania, Naples. You can either take a slice of pizza to go or eat there where you can enjoy pizza and a glass of wine while listening to live music and admiring the retro decor of the place.
Chanti & Pizza by Mister Pizza is open from 10:30 AM (10:30 hours) to 6:00 PM (18:00 hours) every day from Monday to Saturday, and from 10:30 AM (10:30 hours) to 3:00 PM (15:00 hours) every Sunday.
- Location: Via delle Terme 94
- Website: facebook page
- Phone: +39 371 181 2854
- Distance: 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Siena center
- Pizza price: 3,5 to 5 euros per big slice
Pizzeria Gurgu Kebab
Pizzeria Gurgu Kebab is a lovely little place for breakfast or lunch run by two friendly people. The pizzeria is located in Via San Pietro 42, which is also 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Piazza del Campo (the center of Siena). There you can find a big choice of pizzas, kebabs, burgers, fries, hotdogs, and pancakes at a reasonable price. One pizza slice costs 2 euros, and for 5.50 euros you get a kebab, french fries, and a drink.
The employees are extremely polite and they speak multiple languages. For those who are really hungry, there is an XXL pizza so be assured that nobody will leave this pizzeria with a half-empty stomach. Pizzeria Gurgu Kebab is open every day of the week from 10:00 AM (10:00 hours) to 11:00 PM (23:00 hours).
- Location: Via San Pietro 42
- Website: facebook page
- Phone: +39 0577 603234
- Distance: 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Siena center
- Pizza price: 2 euros per slice, 5-10 euros whole pizza
La Piccola Ciaccineria
La Piccola Ciaccineria is an excellent place to grab a slice or two of delicious pizza for a quick lunch. This small pizzeria is located 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Piazza del Campo, in Via San Pietro 52. Besides various types of pizza, you can order traditional lasagne or salad.
This tiny pizza place always offers delicious pizzas with fresh ingredients at a cheap price. You can choose between a pre-made slice or a fresh 250 grams or 500 grams pizza.
However, we found the 250 grams of pizza just enough to feed two adults. The staff is very friendly and knows how good pizza is made. On our first visit, they even gave us a free slice of a different pizza to try.
There are no tables so you have to sit on the stairs or stone benches opposite the pizzeria or take it to eat somewhere else so it’s far from romantic, but the pizza is more than making up for that. To check all the prices of pizzas you can visit La Piccola Ciaccineria’s official website. The pizzeria won an award called Certificate of Excellence in the 2022. La Piccola Ciaccineria is open every day except Sunday from 10:30 AM (10:30 hours) to 9:30 PM (21:30 hours).
- Location: Via San Pietro 52
- Website: LaPiccolaCiaccineria.altervista.org
- Phone: +39 0577 151 3263
- Distance: 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Siena center
- Pizza price: 1,50 to 2 euro per slice, 8-13 euros for whole pizza
Pizzaland
Pizzaland in Siena is a very casual place perfect for a quick bite on the go with very friendly staff. It is located in Via Camollia 41/43, 650 meters (0.4 miles) far from Piazza del Campo. Pizzaland is a modest shop that sells pizza by the slice and whole pizzas for a very good price. For a detailed menu with all the prices, you can visit Pizzaland’s official website.
The owner is super friendly, so if you ask him politely, he will fill up your water bottles for free from a water fountain in his pizzeria. With pizza, you can get refreshing juice, beer, or wine. Also, if you need to charge your phone, there is a charger and a computer connected to the internet for surfing. Pizzaland is open every day of the week from 10:45 AM (10:45 hours) to 9:45 PM (21:45 hours).
- Location: Via Camollia 41/43
- Website: PizzalandSiena.it
- Phone: +39 0577 289522
- Distance: 650 meters (0.4 miles) far from Siena center
- Pizza price: 5 to 15 euros
Piripi Pizza Urban Food
If you want to try something more traditional and unusual you definitely need to visit Piripi Pizza Urban Food. It is a very small restaurant, but very comfortable with a good selection of wine and craft beers, absolutely delicious food, generous portions, and with helpful staff.
The restaurant is positioned in Via Dei Rossi 71/73, which is also 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Piazza del Campo and it also has the Certificate of Excellence for the 2022 year.
Piripi Pizza Urban Food is a nice restaurant that is not so pricey, in a nice street with a view of great buildings, and has great homemade pizza dough. We suggest you leave some space for the dessert. You should try the tiramisu. It is homemade and just perfect! This place is open every day from 9:00 AM (9:00 hours) to 11:30 PM (23:30 hours).
- Location: Via Dei Rossi 71/73
- Website: facebook page
- Phone: +39 0577 530143
- Distance: 300 meters (0.2 miles) far from Siena center
- Pizza price: 6 to 13 euros
Where to eat the best pizza in Siena
Even though almost every restaurant offers pizza on its menu, there are also small pizzerias that sell pizza slices for takeaway for excellent prices. So if the path takes you to beautiful Siena and hunger catches you, we suggest you enjoy one of these Pizzerias. Having a pizza on an Italy trip is the best option if you want to save some time and money. Whichever pizzeria you choose from the list, you will not make a mistake, because all of them will provide you excellent Italian pizza.
Have a nice day in Siena and Bon Appetit!
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