Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

Name: Siena Norwalk at The Watershed
Address: 353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, United States, 06851
Telephone: (203) 857-9989
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

360 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Energetic hotel bar & restaurant featuring high-end cocktails & an extensive wine list with scenic views overlooking the Norwalk river. Located within the lobby of The Watershed Hotel, this restaurant boasts Tuscan inspired selections along with wood-fired pizza. Italian owned & operated sister restaurant to Siena Stamford since 1997.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 857-9989
Website
http://www.sienanorwalk.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Foster Lukas

Location
353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Area
Norwalk
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Weekday Lunch 2 course Pre Fixe - $28
Multiple dates available
NOTE TO OUR GUESTS: Tables by the scenic window cannot be reserved and are seated based upon first come first serve basis as we receive reservations. If a table is available during your reservation, it is yours to enjoy. Experience a delightful weekday lunch at our premier Norwalk spot. Enjoy delicious prix fixe options featuring seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients, served with impeccable service. Indulge in gourmet dishes, soak in waterfall views, and savor every moment of your lunch break with us.
New Year's Eve 2024!
USD 95.00 - USD 125.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Siena Norwalk! Join us for an exquisite 3-course prix fixe menu crafted by Chef Luis Carlos, featuring beloved dishes from the past year alongside seasonal inspired creations. Enhance your evening with the smooth sounds of live jazz, as Albert Rivera and his talented ensemble return to set the perfect ambiance. Indulge in our award-winning cocktails as you celebrate this special occasion. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival. Pricing: $95 per person | 5:00–6:30 PM seatings $125 per person | 7:00–10:00 PM seatings (Last seating at 9:00PM) Prices exclude tax and gratuity.

Popular dishes

Affetati MistiUSD 25.00
A selection of artisanal cured meats and cheeses. Grain mustard, giardiniera, fruit mostarda
Proscuitto San DanieleUSD 21.00
Fig jam, burrata, baby arugula, EVOO, balsamic glaze
Roasted BeetsUSD 15.00
Whipped ricotta, pistachio & beet green pesto
Beef CarpaccioUSD 19.00
Fennel, arugula & herbs, Parmigiano, citrus vinaigrette
Marinated Olives & Roasted AlmondsUSD 12.00
citrus & fresh herbs

Salads

Chopped SaladUSD 14.00
Romaine, radicchio, salami, red onion, pepperoncini, shaved Parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, white beans, zesty Italian vinaigrette
Little Gem CaeserUSD 14.00
Anchovy, parmigiano, torn herb croutons
Baby Arugula & Blood OrangeUSD 14.00
Baby Arugula Salad, blood orange, radicchio, shaved fennel, ricotta salata, blood orange vinaigrette

Crostini

All Three $35

Whipped Truffle RicottaUSD 14.00
Whipped Truffle Ricotta, sauteed wild mushrooms & parmigiana
BurrataUSD 14.00
blood orange, EVOO
Spicy Graffiti Eggplant CaponataUSD 12.00
Olives, capers, raisins, tomato, chili oil, lemon zest

Hot Antipasti & Small Plates

Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00
honey, chili vinaigrette, parmigiano
Wood Fired CauliflowerUSD 14.00
Pine nutes, golden raisins, lemon brown butter
Charred Shishito PeppersUSD 15.00
Lemon-infused olive oil, Grana Padano, parsley
Grilled OctopusUSD 19.00
Fingerling potato salad, shaved celery, frisee
White Wine Steamed CocklesUSD 16.00
guanciale, fregola sarda
Fritti MistiUSD 17.00
Calamari, zucchini, crispy eggplant, hot peppers, spicy aioli, marinara
MeatballsUSD 14.00
Housemade mix of beef & pork, tomato sauce, ricotta, evoo
Wood Oven Roasted BroccoliUSD 14.00
Wood Oven Roasted Broccoli, calabrian chili vinaigrette, crispy shallots

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 18.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Spicy Calabrese SalamiUSD 20.00
Wild MushroomUSD 20.00
Shaved sweet onion, ricotta
Sweet Sausage & Broccoli RabeUSD 20.00
Pine nut pesto, chili oil
Shaved Brussels Sprouts & PancettaUSD 20.00
Calabrian chilis

Pasta

Truffle & Wild Mushroom TagliatelleUSD 27.00
Fresh Pappardelle BologneseUSD 25.00
Ground pork shoulder & beef, grated parmigiano
SpaghettiniUSD 27.00
Spaghettini With Shrimp, garlic & parsley butter, lemon bread crumbs
Kale & Ricotta RavioliUSD 25.00
Vodka sauce, shaved Parmigiano
Lumache PastaUSD 25.00
sweet Italian sausage, acorn squash, brussels sprout leaves, sage
RigatoniUSD 28.00
Braised oxtail & red wine ragu, broccoli rabe

Entrees

Roast Acorn Squash & BrusselsUSD 25.00
mushroom hash, sage brown butter
Seared Fillet of SalmonUSD 34.00
Seared Fillet of Salmon, toasted farro, charred broccoli, & broccoli slaw, almonds
Grilled Fillet of BranzinoUSD 34.00
Grilled Fillet Of Branzino, sunchoke puree, shaved fennel, blood orange vinaigrette
Shrimp & Manila ClamsUSD 35.00
White bean & broccoli rabe ragout, grilled bread
Wood Fired Half ChickenUSD 28.00
fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots, marsala mushroom glaze
Chicken or Veal Milanese
Arugula salad, tomatoes, red onion
- ChickenUSD 24.00
- VealUSD 48.00
Grilled Berkshire Porterhouse Pork ChopUSD 35.00
Grilled Berkshire Porterhouse Pork Chop, celery root puree, roast brussels sprouts, garlic & hot cherry pepper jus
Porcini Rubbed Hanger Steak or Dry Aged Bone In NY Strip
Parmigiano & herb polenta fries, sautéed spinach, balsamic glazed shallots
- Procini Rubbed 8 oz Hanger SteakUSD 35.00
- Dry-Aged Bone In 16 oz NY StripUSD 56.00

Sides

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe or SpinachUSD 8.00
Broccoli Rabe, Kale, Spinach
Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUSD 8.00
Sautéed Wild MushroomsUSD 8.00
Brussels Sprout and Mushroom HashUSD 10.00
Polenta FriesUSD 8.00
Parmigiano, parsley

Dessert

TiramisuUSD 12.00
Espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone & marsala
Olive Oil CakeUSD 12.00
Lemon sorbet
AffogatoUSD 10.00
Vanilla gelato, espresso, almond biscotti
NY Style CheesecakeUSD 14.00
graham cracker crust, fresh fruit
Hazelnut & Chocolate MousseUSD 12.00
Whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts
Brioche Bread PuddingUSD 12.00
dark chocolate, hazelnut gelato, crème anglaise

What 360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Siena Norwalk at The Watershed is a "gem of a restaurant" offering "amazing food and staff" with a "wonderful setting on the river." The menu is lauded for its creative and seasonal dishes, while the service is consistently "excellent" and "attentive." The ambiance is "inviting and romantic," making it perfect for special occasions. However, some note the noise can be a bit high during busy times. Overall, it's a "great find" with "lovely views," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

360 Reviews

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Tom
VIP
Minneapolis
50 reviews
4.0
50 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Maybe the nicest, most solicitous staff in town, which helps elevate the entire experience. Food was very good to excellent (in particular the Barolo braised beef ragout on expertly made homemade pasta) but the wine list is very small and doesn’t really do the food justice. Fantastic bartender though, who conjures up some great cocktails. We’ll be back again.
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Nicole
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just love this restaurant. I have gone numerous times and it never disappoints. The pasta is homemade! Food is absolutely delicious and the service is fantastic.
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elliott
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
When I made our reservation, I asked for a table in a quiet area, so we could converse easily with our guests. However, we were placed next to a large group (10 people) celebrating a birthday. They were extremely loud and made it uncomfortable for our table to communicate without yelling at one another! The acoustics in the restaurant should be improved to moderate the noise level! On the other hand, the food was excellent (as always), the service was very good and the decor is very attractive. I only wish that the noise level could be reduced! That would make for a much more enjoyable experience!
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Amy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service at Siena were very good and we had an enjoyable time. My only negative commentary is that the salmon portion was a little small and the chairs are very uncomfortable! They are very deep so anyone under 5’5 can not sit back on them if you want your feet to reach the floor. And the lack of lower back support meant that my friend and I (our spouses are taller but also found them uncomfortable) had to request back pillows from the hotel. We are only in our 50s…
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Lisa
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner. Don’t be concerned that it is in the hotel. It was far above expectations.
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leland
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service from Cory was outstanding. Top notch. Noise level was deafening. Food was "Meh"...nothing bad, nothing great.
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John
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went to Siena for a Monday lunch with friends. The food and service were wonderful and the room is bright and welcoming. However, the music was so loud that it was, at times, difficult to have a discussion. We asked for the music level to be lowered but it remained unreasonably loud.
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carl
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant time there. We have gone multiple times over this last year. The entire side of the restaurant in glass that open in the summer to the Norwalk River flowing 50 feet away. Now it is closed but still lovely setting. Wait staff was attentive, professional and knowledgeable and we were not rushed. It was a bit louder than a normal night but the food made up for any sound annoyance. House cocktails were imaginative and well prepared. Appitizers were good but didn't show the creativity of the entrees. The wild boar ragu entree was especially noteworthy as was the monk fish made in an "Rosso Bocco" slow cooked manner. Interesting, tasty and worth the trip. All in all, a strong recommendation for a lovely location for meeting friends or a date night.
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Traci
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and the view of the river is beautiful. The adjacent Hotel was full renovated this year but the. Restaurant wasn't and though the decor is nice, it is a bit worn, tired. I hope they will do some light renovations soon!
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Emily
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Total hidden gem disguised by an odd hotel. We’ve been to Siena a couple of times and it has been consistently great. Beautiful view of the river and big sleek space/tables. We brought our kids last minute on a saturday night and though they were the only kids there - we were treated excellently (kids gave the food an 11 out of 10 and we were sent extra dessert). Everything was delicious and prepared perfectly. I think the food is up there with Elm and better than Gray Barns (which I find inconsistent and sometimes terrible). A must try even if its out of your normal dining neighborhood!
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FAQs

Siena Norwalk at The Watershed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 857-9989.

Siena Norwalk at The Watershed is rated 4.6 stars by 360 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

9:00 pm

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Norwalk
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Foster Lukas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sienanorwalk.com/
Phone number
(203) 857-9989

Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Weekday Lunch 2 course Pre Fixe - $28

New Year's Eve 2024!

Spaghettini

Rigatoni

Lumache Pasta

Cold Antipasti

Affetati MistiUSD 25.00

Proscuitto San DanieleUSD 21.00

Roasted BeetsUSD 15.00

Beef CarpaccioUSD 19.00

Marinated Olives & Roasted AlmondsUSD 12.00

Salads

Chopped SaladUSD 14.00

Little Gem CaeserUSD 14.00

Baby Arugula & Blood OrangeUSD 14.00

Crostini

Whipped Truffle RicottaUSD 14.00

BurrataUSD 14.00

Spicy Graffiti Eggplant CaponataUSD 12.00

Hot Antipasti & Small Plates

Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00

Wood Fired CauliflowerUSD 14.00

Charred Shishito PeppersUSD 15.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 19.00

White Wine Steamed CocklesUSD 16.00

Fritti MistiUSD 17.00

MeatballsUSD 14.00

Wood Oven Roasted BroccoliUSD 14.00

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 18.00

Spicy Calabrese SalamiUSD 20.00

Wild MushroomUSD 20.00

Sweet Sausage & Broccoli RabeUSD 20.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts & PancettaUSD 20.00

Pasta

Truffle & Wild Mushroom TagliatelleUSD 27.00

Fresh Pappardelle BologneseUSD 25.00

SpaghettiniUSD 27.00

Kale & Ricotta RavioliUSD 25.00

Lumache PastaUSD 25.00

RigatoniUSD 28.00

Entrees

Roast Acorn Squash & BrusselsUSD 25.00

Seared Fillet of SalmonUSD 34.00

Grilled Fillet of BranzinoUSD 34.00

Shrimp & Manila ClamsUSD 35.00

Wood Fired Half ChickenUSD 28.00

Chicken or Veal Milanese

Grilled Berkshire Porterhouse Pork ChopUSD 35.00

Porcini Rubbed Hanger Steak or Dry Aged Bone In NY Strip

Sides

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe or SpinachUSD 8.00

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUSD 8.00

Sautéed Wild MushroomsUSD 8.00

Brussels Sprout and Mushroom HashUSD 10.00

Polenta FriesUSD 8.00

Dessert

TiramisuUSD 12.00

Olive Oil CakeUSD 12.00

AffogatoUSD 10.00

NY Style CheesecakeUSD 14.00

Hazelnut & Chocolate MousseUSD 12.00

Brioche Bread PuddingUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Siena Norwalk at The Watershed offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Siena Norwalk at The Watershed restaurant rated?

Is Siena Norwalk at The Watershed currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information