I was reluctant to give 5 stars to this wonderful deli... not because they didn't deserve it, but because I didn't want my first two reviews to be a 1 star and a 5 star. It looks like I am one extreme or the other -- but I was so impressed with this authentic Italian deli that 5 stars it is. Here's my story:
I was hopping from one yard sale to the next with a friend when she wanted to take me to lunch. She asked if I had ever been to Sienna Deli, and I said that I never even heard of it. It was decided that I had to try their Italian Combo sandwich.
Not quite a restaurant, this is more of an Italian Market than anything else. The deli counters are stocked full of meats and cheeses and more varieties of olives than I knew existed. There are rows of shelves stocked with grocery items -- presumably all imported directly from Italy. Sienna also features a dining area inside and an additional outside patio for diners.
We ordered our sandwiches at the counter (Italian Combos) and were given a number card to take to our table. The food is delivered by a waiter; thus it is not fast food in my opinion. The sandwich was warm from the oven with flavorful fresh bread that was toasted to a crisp crunch! Generously layered with ham, salami and cheeses I consider this to be truly authentic cooking. On the table were olive oil, balsamic vinegar (my favorite) and assorted condiments to suit anyone's taste.
The food was great... excellent even! I would recommend stopping in for lunch when you are in the neighborhood, as you will not be disappointed.
As for the shelves stocked with Italian groceries, that is another story. I find it difficult to pay $3.79 for a can of tomatoes, especially when the exact same item is available at the 99 cent only store. Though the grocery prices were close to four times the available price I decided I was reviewing the food, thus the five star rating. My final thought is this: If you are planning on sitting out on the patio for lunch you might want to reconsider. It looks like it has been a long time since the tables and chairs were hosed down. Eat inside.