Siena Ristorante Toscano

The first Waterloo Ice House opened its doors on Congress Avenue in 1976. It was casual neighborhood gathering spot serving hot, handmade meals and ice cold beer for an eclectic mix of Austin business people, students, artists and musicians. Over the years, Waterloo has become a place for whole family entertainment, including playscapes for kids, game rooms, flat screen TVs for watching various...

Where to Sit: A private room can be reserved for a special night out--the wood-burning fireplace creates a romantic setting.

A private room can be reserved for a special night out--the wood-burning fireplace creates a romantic setting.

Italophiles feel transported to "Tuscany" by this "romantic" Northwest Hills villa rolling out seasonal Italiana like "homemade pastas and organic meat and fowl" elevated by "excellent wines"; factor in "attentive" service and though it's not cheap, it's "always a treat."

Here’s a magical villa located right outside of the city that will transport you to Italy. Although ideal for a special occasion, the culinary-conscious frequent this romantic two-story spot with thick rock walls and a cozy fireplace for the authentic Tuscan cuisine. Chef Harvey Harris learned well from his time studying, training and living in Tuscany, relying on local, seasonal ingredients to...

In Short
The restaurant looks like an Italian farmhouse, with vaulted ceilings, brick archways, stained concrete floors, limestone walls and native plants. The crowd is older and... Pros + romanticgood wine list Cons - inconsistent

Often referred to as "Austin's most romantic restaurant," Siena is nestled in the beautiful Hill Country northwest of downtown just a ten-minute drive away.