"Mugolone is a wonderful “white tablecloth” experience, but without any pretension or preconceptions. The welcome is warm, the service both professional and personal, and the buona notte leaves you feeling like you visited the most elegant member of your family. Luca, the sommelier, is especially wonderful for those of us with limited Italian. The food was delicious, well prepared and of the region, and the portions are generous. Don’t miss the chicken liver starter with figs, which is a refined version of a regional staple. The poached egg leek soup was inspired. The homemade pastas are incredible, and the risotto… well, you should try it. The white truffle menu is exceptional, and we enjoyed the tagliolini on two occasions. They will shave the gorgeous local truffle until you say stop, and you pay by weight. The fish was delicate, paired beautifully with chicory and celery for texture and a touch of bitterness. Don’t forget dessert— the wine poached pears are incredible and the cheesecake is over the top indulgent. Luca will suggest appropriate wine pairings and can keep to your budget. The list is fairly extensive, especially for those of us unfamiliar with Italian wines, and he made it easy without judgment. He also introduced me to a delicious amaro that satisfied my after dinner craving for bitter, as my family had sweet. We enjoyed our experience so much a couple days ago that we went back again for our last meal before we left Siena. And we’re already looking forward to our next visit"
