About
A BAR IS BORN
When DineAmic Hospitality owners Lucas Stoioff and David Rekhson first created Siena Tavern, much of their inspiration came from a quaint, casual and energetic bar and restaurant called La Taverna in Siena, Italy. The inspiration led to a more polished and expansive version suited for River North; however, Stoioff and Rekhson still longed for an Italian bar and eatery more along the lines of their original inspiration in terms of size and energy.
3 years later, Bar Siena was born in Chicago's Fulton Market - West Loop neighborhood. And in 2022, Bar Siena was born in Skokie's Westfield Old Orchard Mall. In early 2024, Bar Siena opened its third location in Terminal 5 inside Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, DineAmic Hospitality's first restaurant inside an airport.
Bar Siena’s menu is slightly smaller than Siena Tavern’s and rotates more frequently, paying homage to various regions of Italy. The red mosaic tile pizza oven bearing the name “Bella,” was handmade and imported from Italy, and reaches temperatures of over 600 degrees. Bar Siena’s dining options are ideal for share-everything, try-everything guests looking for a remarkable experience.
The Space
Though the space is sprawling, the environment is intimate. A spice-inspired color palette offers warmth; and finishes like patina-zinc bar tops and ash-wood millwork combine rustic with luxe.
The Menu
The menu pays homage to various regions of Italy, from adaptations of Italian street food and small-plate starters known as cicchetti, to the hole-less bomboloni for dessert. Bar Siena fans will recognize some menu favorites, such as the Burrata with Spicy Apricot, expansive pizza bar and Executive Chef Partner Fabio Viviani's favorite, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe.
“The menu will focus on cicchetti style dining, perfect for sharing with your colleagues, family or friends,” says DineAmic Hospitality Principal David Rekhson. “We will be bringing over the current restaurants most loved menu items, in addition to introducing new dishes curated perfectly for the Old Orchard location.”