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More Than a Good Plate
what people come back forWhen people go looking for the best restaurants in Alpharetta GA, they usually want more than good food. They want a room that feels like an occasion, a drink worth ordering, and a team that looks after them.
Siena Restaurant & Bar sits at 124 Devore Rd, close to Avalon and the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, and an easy drive from Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and Cumming. It opened in December 2025 and became the kind of place people book again the week after they leave.
What Puts a Place Top of the List
the short answerAlpharetta has plenty of good places to eat, so what pushes one to the top? The food has to be fresh and made with care. The room has to feel warm without feeling stiff. The drinks need to be worth ordering. The service has to make you feel looked after. And there has to be a reason to come back that goes past one good dish.
Siena is a Mediterranean and Italian mash-up the team calls Medi-talian. Tapas-style sharing plates, house-made pasta, proper cocktails and live music at the weekend.
It is upscale but comfortable. You can arrive in a nice shirt or your best dress and feel right either way. That balance is hard to pull off, and Siena makes it look easy.
The Food
built for sharingYou order a few plates, pass them round, and everyone gets a little of everything. It takes the pressure off picking one thing. Executive chef Baba Estavillo runs the kitchen, and her cooking is why so many first-time guests turn into regulars. See the full menu.
The Room and Friday Sax
after the foodFood gets you in the door. The room keeps you there. Siena's space is warm and a little bold, with lighting that sets the mood the second you walk in. It makes a normal Tuesday feel like a night out.
On Friday a saxophonist plays live. The music fills the room without drowning out your table, so you can still talk and hear each other. A lot of guests plan their visit around it. See what Friday nights look like.
The room works for a lot of moods. Lively enough for a group, calm enough for a quiet date night. That flexibility is a big part of why Siena keeps coming up when people talk about where to eat in Alpharetta.
The Bar Is Not an Afterthought
twenty house cocktailsThe cocktail list is short, sharp and worth your time. There is a happy hour menu if you want a drink and a few small plates without a full sit-down, and the bar is a good place to land before or after a show at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
Who It Suits
most nights, honestlyDate Night
The warm room, the Friday sax and the sharing plates make it easy to relax and talk. Order a few dishes and let the night stretch out. More on date night.
Groups
The tapas-style menu was built for a table full of friends. Nobody fights over one main. You order a spread and everyone is happy.
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, work wins. The team handles them with real care, and the dessert bites are a good way to close. Siena also hosts private events.
A Women-Led Table
who runs itOne more thing sets Siena apart. It is a women-led team. Co-owner and manager Aida Lemma runs the floor, and executive chef Baba Estavillo runs the kitchen.
You can feel that leadership in the details, from the welcome at the door to the food coming out of the kitchen. It shows up on the plate and in the service. More about how Siena started.
What Guests Say
in their words“The combination of incredible Mediterranean cuisine, attentive service, and live music creates a unique atmosphere”
“My favorite was the lollipop chicken with a yogurt sauce. Their Mac and cheese with brisket was also really good.”
“The lamb chops is very flavorful as well as humus n pita bread.”
Good to Know
before you comeWhat makes Siena one of the best restaurants in Alpharetta?
Fresh Medi-talian food, house-made pasta, proper cocktails, a warm room, live music on Fridays and friendly service. The sharing-plate menu makes it fun for groups and easy for dates. Add a women-led team that cares about the details and you get a place people book again.
Is Siena good for a special occasion?
Yes. It suits date nights, birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations of all kinds. The warm lighting, the Friday saxophonist and the shareable menu set the mood. Siena also hosts private events for something bigger.
Do they take reservations?
Yes. Book a table here. Reservations are a smart move at the weekend, since Friday and Saturday fill up fast.
What food does Siena serve?
Mediterranean and Italian together, or Medi-talian. The menu is tapas-style, so you share. Favourites include the house-made rigatoni, filet mignon kabob, salmon limone, chicken tawook, Siena hummus, lamb chops and the watermelon and feta salad. For dessert, the baklava cheesecake bites or the saffron crème brûlée.
Where is Siena located?
124 Devore Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009, near Avalon and the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. An easy drive from Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and Cumming.
What are the opening hours?
Closed Monday. Tuesday to Thursday 4pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 4pm to midnight, Sunday 4pm to 10pm. Dinner and bar service, plus Saturday brunch from 10am.
Book Your Table
we saved you a seatReady for a good night out? Come and see why Siena keeps coming up when people talk about the best restaurants in Alpharetta GA.
Book your table, or pull up a seat at the bar and order the hummus and a cocktail.
Find Us
Siena Restaurant & Bar124 Devore Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009+1 (404) 999-0373Get Directions- ✦Step-free entrance and accessible parking near the door
- ✦Minutes from Avalon and the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- ✦Dinner and bar service, plus Saturday brunch
Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Thursday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday - Saturday4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM