This One Of A Kind Rhode Island Restaurant Serves The Biggest Meatball We've Ever Seen
By Catherine Armstrong|Published January 07, 2019
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When you’re craving Italian food and you’ve got a big appetite, Siena is the place to go. No, not Siena, Italy – luckily for you, there are three Siena restaurant locations right here in Rhode Island, and they all serve delicious food Italian food. Start with the Polpette Grande, a huge meatball that’s big enough to share.
Siena Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island opened in 2005. It's owned by two brothers - Anthony and Chris Tarro - who brought old-world recipes to Rhode Island so that you don't have to go all the way to Siena, Italy to enjoy a delicious Italian meal.
Today, there are three restaurants in the Siena Restaurant family. You'll find the original Siena Restaurant in Providence, and two other locations in East Greenwich and Smithfield.
Each location offers a warm, cozy dining room with intimate tables to seat two for a romantic meal, and larger tables that will accommodate any size party. The service here is stellar, too.
This gigantic meatball is made with an entire pound of ground sirloin, veal, and pork. It's smothered in San Marzano marinara sauce, then topped with a healthy scoop of ricotta cheese. Fresh basil adds a touch of brightness.
While the polpette grande is found in the antipasti section of the menu, you could really make a meal of it, if you're planning to enjoy this savory, delicious meatball all by yourself.
Visit Siena’s website to see the full menu for each locations, and follow its Facebook page for more mouthwatering photos and specials. Have you ever tackled one of these meatballs? Tell us about your meal in the comments!
If you’re looking for a tasty lunch, head to this little neighborhood icon, where the grinders will make you a lifelong customer.
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