Incredibly friendly staff and a warm environment make this an authentic Sienese dining experience – book in advance because the secret is well and truly out. Excellent value for money, delicious local produce can be taken home thanks to the deli counter. Start your meal with a generously sized platter of antipasti which will be individually tailored to suit the taste buds of your table, followed by their dish of the day. No matter how short your stay in Siena, you are sure to find yourself returning to this osteria again before you leave.

Offering the option of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian pizzas among its extensive selection of pizzas cooked in a wood oven, this pizzeria also offers great views of the city. Located in the shadows of the Basilica di San Domenico, choose a table outside and watch the sunset over the hilltops.

With hams hanging from the ceiling and wines lining the walls, you’re spoilt for choice at this local joint. Choose from a variety of wooden platters loaded with quality cold meats, chargrilled vegetables, honey, dips, artisanal cheeses and bread. Find a seat downstairs in the cellar and devour some of the finest local produce in the region – and all at a reasonable price.

If you’re on a smaller budget or simply need something to tide you over until dinner, pop into La Trofea. Don’t be put off by the shabby interior; pick up a large slice of pizza for just a couple of euros and eat it in the beautiful surroundings of the Piazza del Campo located on its doorstep.

Choose from a range of sherbert-coloured cakes, multiple flavours of gelato and generous ice-cream portions. Enjoy your mountain of sweetness while roaming the quieter streets of this more residential part of town.

A visit to Siena would not be complete without a trip to the Nannini’s. Choose from a selection of traditional Sienese delicacies to enjoy in elegant surrounds and don’t forget to buy some panforte and cantuccini biscuits to take home.