This restaurant was less than a ten minute walk from the place I was staying at and where I obtained status as a “regular”. I met the owner under less than desirable circumstances when I sauntered in at 2:30pm for a late lunch after arriving in Siena. Two other tables were occupied so I assumed the place was open. I was handed a menu immediately by the owner who asked me what I wanted to eat and I asked for 5 minutes. He said I could have 3. I thought that was kind of weird but when a waitress returned to take my order, she explained they closed at 2pm and the other diners were just finishing up their meal. Mortified, I indicated I would come back when they re-opened at 6pm. She insisted I stay as their guest but to just order something simple and eat fast. So what’s pictured is what I got and upon consuming, left a huge tip. I came back later for dinner and received a second helping of pasta on the house after making fast work of the initial serving. I was hooked.
