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: 4.5

4.5

357 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

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
Neighbourhood
Norwalk
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Salads

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

Crostini

All Three $35

Whipped Truffle RicottaUS$14.00
Whipped Truffle Ricotta, sauteed wild mushrooms & parmigiana
BurrataUS$14.00
blood orange, EVOO
Spicy Graffiti Eggplant CaponataUS$12.00
Olives, capers, raisins, tomato, chili oil, lemon zest

Hot Antipasti & Small Plates

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

Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Spicy Calabrese SalamiUS$20.00
Wild MushroomUS$20.00
Shaved sweet onion, ricotta
Sweet Sausage & Broccoli RabeUS$20.00
Pine nut pesto, chili oil
Shaved Brussels Sprouts & PancettaUS$20.00
Calabrian chilis

Pasta

Truffle & Wild Mushroom TagliatelleUS$27.00
Fresh Pappardelle BologneseUS$25.00
Ground pork shoulder & beef, grated parmigiano
SpaghettiniUS$27.00
Spaghettini With Shrimp, garlic & parsley butter, lemon bread crumbs
Kale & Ricotta RavioliUS$25.00
Vodka sauce, shaved Parmigiano
Lumache PastaUS$25.00
sweet Italian sausage, acorn squash, brussels sprout leaves, sage
RigatoniUS$28.00
Braised oxtail & red wine ragu, broccoli rabe

Entrees

Roast Acorn Squash & BrusselsUS$25.00
mushroom hash, sage brown butter
Seared Fillet of SalmonUS$34.00
Seared Fillet of Salmon, toasted farro, charred broccoli, & broccoli slaw, almonds
Grilled Fillet of BranzinoUS$34.00
Grilled Fillet Of Branzino, sunchoke puree, shaved fennel, blood orange vinaigrette
Shrimp & Manila ClamsUS$35.00
White bean & broccoli rabe ragout, grilled bread
Wood Fired Half ChickenUS$28.00
fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots, marsala mushroom glaze
Chicken or Veal Milanese
Arugula salad, tomatoes, red onion
- ChickenUS$24.00
- VealUS$48.00
Grilled Berkshire Porterhouse Pork ChopUS$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 SteakUS$35.00
- Dry-Aged Bone In 16 oz NY StripUS$56.00

Sides

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe or SpinachUS$8.00
Broccoli Rabe, Kale, Spinach
Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$8.00
Sautéed Wild MushroomsUS$8.00
Brussels Sprout and Mushroom HashUS$10.00
Polenta FriesUS$8.00
Parmigiano, parsley

Dessert

TiramisuUS$12.00
Espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone & marsala
Olive Oil CakeUS$12.00
Lemon sorbet
AffogatoUS$10.00
Vanilla gelato, espresso, almond biscotti
NY Style CheesecakeUS$14.00
graham cracker crust, fresh fruit
Hazelnut & Chocolate MousseUS$12.00
Whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts
Brioche Bread PuddingUS$12.00
dark chocolate, hazelnut gelato, crème anglaise

What 357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 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.

357 Reviews

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elliott
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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 December 7, 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 December 3, 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 November 24, 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 November 18, 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 November 16, 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 November 10, 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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Grazer1
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Back for the second time this week. That says something. The only knock is the noise level. No need for music; it just makes everyone try to talk over it. Otherwise, two thumbs up.
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Ilgar
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for an anniversary or a birthday, great service and the food is delicious had a great time thank you!
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Grazer1
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t know if it was the allure of the fall leaves exploding with color, but dining in front of the open sliding glass windows on a gorgeous warm autumn day gave the impression of dining out in the CA countryside. The dining room, perched aside the river, is sleek and comfortable with a lovely service team. We enjoyed the prix fixe lunch choices, and our entire table felt this was a perfect afternoon. Nice job!
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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 4.5 stars by 357 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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 Lot
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Spaghettini

Rigatoni

Lumache Pasta

Cold Antipasti

Affetati MistiUS$25.00

Proscuitto San DanieleUS$21.00

Roasted BeetsUS$15.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00

Marinated Olives & Roasted AlmondsUS$12.00

Salads

Chopped SaladUS$14.00

Little Gem CaeserUS$14.00

Baby Arugula & Blood OrangeUS$14.00

Crostini

Whipped Truffle RicottaUS$14.00

BurrataUS$14.00

Spicy Graffiti Eggplant CaponataUS$12.00

Hot Antipasti & Small Plates

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$14.00

Wood Fired CauliflowerUS$14.00

Charred Shishito PeppersUS$15.00

Grilled OctopusUS$19.00

White Wine Steamed CocklesUS$16.00

Fritti MistiUS$17.00

MeatballsUS$14.00

Wood Oven Roasted BroccoliUS$14.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00

Spicy Calabrese SalamiUS$20.00

Wild MushroomUS$20.00

Sweet Sausage & Broccoli RabeUS$20.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts & PancettaUS$20.00

Pasta

Truffle & Wild Mushroom TagliatelleUS$27.00

Fresh Pappardelle BologneseUS$25.00

SpaghettiniUS$27.00

Kale & Ricotta RavioliUS$25.00

Lumache PastaUS$25.00

RigatoniUS$28.00

Entrees

Roast Acorn Squash & BrusselsUS$25.00

Seared Fillet of SalmonUS$34.00

Grilled Fillet of BranzinoUS$34.00

Shrimp & Manila ClamsUS$35.00

Wood Fired Half ChickenUS$28.00

Chicken or Veal Milanese

Grilled Berkshire Porterhouse Pork ChopUS$35.00

Porcini Rubbed Hanger Steak or Dry Aged Bone In NY Strip

Sides

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe or SpinachUS$8.00

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$8.00

Sautéed Wild MushroomsUS$8.00

Brussels Sprout and Mushroom HashUS$10.00

Polenta FriesUS$8.00

Dessert

TiramisuUS$12.00

Olive Oil CakeUS$12.00

AffogatoUS$10.00

NY Style CheesecakeUS$14.00

Hazelnut & Chocolate MousseUS$12.00

Brioche Bread PuddingUS$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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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