Summer being as busy as it is, one highlight we always look forward to is Restaurant Week here in Providence, RI!
This week we visited Siena in Smithfield, RI.
We have both dined at Siena, Providence and it has become a favorite place for us to frequent. So we were excited to check out their sister location.
The menu intrigued us and we also wanted to try a venue that was outside of the city for a change.
Here is the dinner menu for Siena Restaurant Week, July 2015:
COURSE ONE
Choose One
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce tossed in a homemade lemon Caesar dressing with Tuscan croutons,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Cozze Rosso
Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in slow roasted tomato broth,
finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh herbs
Insalata Pomodoro di Cimelio
heirloom tomato salad with basil infused olive oil & sea salt,
garnished with a balsamic reduction
Polpette
Anthony's famous meatball made from ground sirloin, veal and pork,
topped with San Marzano marinara, ricotta cheese, parmigiana-reggiano cheese and fresh basil
COURSE TWO
Choose One
Salmon d'Elba
grilled salmon fillet topped with sliced zucchini & grape tomatoes,
sauteéd in chive butter sauce
Pollo al Rosmarino
two semi-boneless chicken breasts marinated in rosemary, garlic and lemon rub,
grilled and oven finished with roasted tomatoes, garlic, butter & white wine
Penne alla Vodka
penne pasta in a spicy (mildly hot) pink vodka sauce topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese,
available with grilled chicken breast or shrimp
Maiale de Estate
grilled pork loin served over parmigiano-reggiano polenta and topped with tomato jam,
served with cipollini onions and scallions
Rigatoni al Brasato
rigatoni pasta tossed with shredded beef short rib braised with wine, vegetables, tomato, garlic and stock,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
COURSE THREE
Choose One
Cannoli
traditional Italian cannolis with sweet ricotta filling,
garnished with shaved chocolate
Choose One
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce tossed in a homemade lemon Caesar dressing with Tuscan croutons,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Cozze Rosso
Prince Edward Island mussels steamed in slow roasted tomato broth,
finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh herbs
Insalata Pomodoro di Cimelio
heirloom tomato salad with basil infused olive oil & sea salt,
garnished with a balsamic reduction
Polpette
Anthony's famous meatball made from ground sirloin, veal and pork,
topped with San Marzano marinara, ricotta cheese, parmigiana-reggiano cheese and fresh basil
COURSE TWO
Choose One
Salmon d'Elba
grilled salmon fillet topped with sliced zucchini & grape tomatoes,
sauteéd in chive butter sauce
Pollo al Rosmarino
two semi-boneless chicken breasts marinated in rosemary, garlic and lemon rub,
grilled and oven finished with roasted tomatoes, garlic, butter & white wine
Penne alla Vodka
penne pasta in a spicy (mildly hot) pink vodka sauce topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese,
available with grilled chicken breast or shrimp
Maiale de Estate
grilled pork loin served over parmigiano-reggiano polenta and topped with tomato jam,
served with cipollini onions and scallions
Rigatoni al Brasato
rigatoni pasta tossed with shredded beef short rib braised with wine, vegetables, tomato, garlic and stock,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
COURSE THREE
Choose One
Cannoli
traditional Italian cannolis with sweet ricotta filling,
garnished with shaved chocolate
Torta di Fruitta
Short dough tart filled with lemon custard & topped with fresh berries,
served with fresh whipped cream
Torta di Lucca
chocolate tort served with toasted hazelnuts & cappucino creme anglaise
served with vanilla bean gelato
Gelato
choice of vanilla bean or chocolate hazelnut,
served with a pirouette cookie and whipped cream
$29.95 pp
*Beverages, Tax, and Gratuity are not included*
Short dough tart filled with lemon custard & topped with fresh berries,
served with fresh whipped cream
Torta di Lucca
chocolate tort served with toasted hazelnuts & cappucino creme anglaise
served with vanilla bean gelato
Gelato
choice of vanilla bean or chocolate hazelnut,
served with a pirouette cookie and whipped cream
$29.95 pp
*Beverages, Tax, and Gratuity are not included*
We both ironically were eyeing the same menu items...so we did what any friends would...order one of each and split!
Our picks for Course One:
Cozze RossoPrince Edward Island mussels steamed in slow roasted tomato broth,
finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh herbs
Insalata Pomodoro di Cimelio
heirloom tomato salad with basil infused olive oil & sea salt,
garnished with a balsamic reduction
We found the mussels to be very fresh and cooked to perfection. The tomato broth was creamy and did not overpower the taste of the mussels.
The tomato salad was absolutely delicious and tasted just like summer on a dish...however it could have used a little more seasoning. Ask for fresh ground pepper!
grilled salmon fillet topped with sliced zucchini & grape tomatoes,
sauteéd in chive butter sauce
Rigatoni al Brasato
rigatoni pasta tossed with shredded beef short rib braised with wine, vegetables, tomato, garlic and stock,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
The salmon was also fresh and the dish we found to be over all light and classic in style. We were served polenta with our dish and this was our absolute favorite part even though it was not listed on the actual menu. Hope yours comes with it too! If not ask!
The rigatoni dish was a little more on the heavy side, and the flavor was robust. If you are hungry order this dish...we ended up not finishing ours even though we split.
With that being said we took our dessert to go...so much food! The waitress was kind enough to let us!
Overall the meal was very good but we both agreed the atmosphere was for an older crowd. We both enjoy Providences atmosphere and will probably visit that location if given the choice.
Love, Stylish Mama and Organized Chica xo
heirloom tomato salad with basil infused olive oil & sea salt,
garnished with a balsamic reduction
We found the mussels to be very fresh and cooked to perfection. The tomato broth was creamy and did not overpower the taste of the mussels.
The tomato salad was absolutely delicious and tasted just like summer on a dish...however it could have used a little more seasoning. Ask for fresh ground pepper!
Our Picks for Course Two:
Salmon d'Elbagrilled salmon fillet topped with sliced zucchini & grape tomatoes,
sauteéd in chive butter sauce
Rigatoni al Brasato
rigatoni pasta tossed with shredded beef short rib braised with wine, vegetables, tomato, garlic and stock,
topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
The salmon was also fresh and the dish we found to be over all light and classic in style. We were served polenta with our dish and this was our absolute favorite part even though it was not listed on the actual menu. Hope yours comes with it too! If not ask!
The rigatoni dish was a little more on the heavy side, and the flavor was robust. If you are hungry order this dish...we ended up not finishing ours even though we split.
With that being said we took our dessert to go...so much food! The waitress was kind enough to let us!
Overall the meal was very good but we both agreed the atmosphere was for an older crowd. We both enjoy Providences atmosphere and will probably visit that location if given the choice.
Love, Stylish Mama and Organized Chica xo
