Heard good stuff about it, but was a bit of a let down unfortunately.
Ordered a carbonara that came with mushrooms and some green herbs. I understand the menu being inspired by Italian cousine but changing such a traditional recipe is a bit frustrating.
Also the ambient was very loud, making it difficult to hold a conversation on the table.
Arthur Nascimento
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15 August 2025
6.0
Sienna Restaurant, Malahide – A Truly Memorable Experience
We had originally planned to visit a different restaurant in Malahide, but it happened to be closed (it was a Wednesday evening), so we decided to try Sienna. It was quite busy and we had to wait about 30 minutes for a table — definitely make a reservation if you’re going in the evening. But honestly, the wait turned out to be a gift.
While waiting, we went downstairs to Pappagallino’s Gelato, just steps away, and enjoyed delicious Italian ice cream with a beautiful view of Malahide Marina. The sun was beginning to set, the marina looked stunning, and the gelato was absolutely divine — creamy, flavourful, and the perfect way to pass the time.
Once we were seated upstairs at Sienna, we were lucky to get a window table overlooking the marina, just in time for a glowing sunset. The ambiance was lovely, the music was just right, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and professional. We were quite hungry, and the service was quick without feeling rushed.
It was our first time visiting Sienna, and we were blown away. There were three of us, and we each ordered different dishes to share. Everything — from starters to dessert — was outstanding.
We started with burrata served with cherry tomatoes and pesto oil on sourdough — creamy, fresh, and beautifully balanced. Then came the mains:
• Gnocchi in tomato sauce — truly divine, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
• Pasta with truffle oil — incredible texture and depth, rich and fragrant.
• Green pasta with broccoli — unique, light, and absolutely delicious.
• Plus, a side of rosemary chips — crispy, herby, and impossible to stop eating.
• The eggplant parmigiana was also a highlight — warm, cheesy, and full of flavour.
We all shared and tasted each other’s dishes, and every single one impressed us — high quality ingredients, perfectly cooked pasta, and beautiful presentation.
For dessert, we had the tiramisu, which was light, creamy, and topped with a thin slice of dark chocolate and ice cream on the side — an absolute dream to end the meal.
Sienna is not a budget restaurant, but it’s also not overly expensive — excellent value for the quality of food, service, and experience you get. Everything felt special, and we left feeling grateful we found this place.
We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended — a true Italian-inspired treasure in Malahide.
batoka8
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07 August 2025
10.0
Malahide is awash with dining options. We've tried pretty much all of them over the years and Sienna's is undoubtedly the best.
The food has an Italian slant but is produced with real flair. On our most recent visit my seafood-loving wife plumped for a wonderfully fresh-flavoured tomato & mozzarella bruschetta followed by arrabiata-style prawns which were a special on the night.
I had the most delicious pea risotto dressed with parma ham, mascarpone & parmesan - again a special on the night. Main course was pork fillet with an 'nduja flavoured risotto (yes i love my rissotto!). I've had this dish countless times and it has always been delivered to exactly the same high standard - a tell-tale sign of a good establishment and the reason why we continue to return to Sienna's without disappointment.
The menu is quite reasonably priced and complimentary sides with each main course help further. The rocket & balsamic salad is a cracker.
All of this in a lovely room overlooking the Marina and with a reasonably-priced, but somewhat limited, wine list.
quechyquat
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02 July 2025
10.0