Facing the river, this place is fixated on the mouth-watering Chianina (white cow) beef, sourced from farms near Siena. Items include Chianina hamburgers, roast beef and carpaccio. A few nods are set aside for the vegetarians, including a veggie burger. The “daily” menu changes 3 times a week.

DJed music, giant cocktails and an incredibly long salads list are among the enticements here. There’s a Saturday and Sunday brunch from noon to 5pm, and food on weekdays after 7pm, such as hamburgers and enchiladas in addition to the typical Italian fare. Wednesday nights are theme nights (e.g. sushi, Mexican). It’s also a trendy daytime hangout. Italy wi-fi sticker-shocked...

Perhaps owing to its American spirit, this place is not only huge (designed with an affection for industrial decor), but it has the unusual distinction of staying open during the normal afternoon siesta. A sit down meal of pasta or pizza (or a rejuvenating cocktail) can be had all afternoon and evening. They also do bunch on Sundays. It’s generally...

The burger picture is generic and only a placeholder. I do not have pictures of this place and I have not seen a menu. This is because it was not yet open during my visit. Yet, despite only seeing a construction site, but I’m listing it anyway because it’s run by Igor, the man behind the outstanding Coquinarius wine bar,...

The large outdoor covered terrace fills quickly with tourists craving the good value wood-fire pizzas. The rest of the menu is a bit more ambitious, both in price and food, including a slightly out-of-place, yet undeniably eye-popping hamburger that looks like it was pulled straight out of a glossy magazine picture. It’s a justifiably busy place and there’s often a...