Tuscany Lands Hard in Wichita, Kansas
Downtown · Wichita · Italian, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 14, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Siena Tuscan Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're in Wichita, inside a hotel, and somehow staring at Tignanello and Sassicaia on the same list — that's not something you see coming. The Italian backbone here is serious, and the California heavy-hitters show up too, making this feel less like a steakhouse wine list and more like someone actually gave a damn. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 2024 is well-earned.
The Italian section is the real reason to be here: Antinori Tignanello, Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido, Brunello di Montalcino from Banfi or Altesino, and Barolo from Prunotto or Pio Cesare — that's a legit Tuscan and Piedmontese lineup for a steakhouse in the middle of Kansas. California holds its own with Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Stag's Leap, hitting the familiar notes that steak-night crowds expect. Chianti Classico Riserva rounds out the mid-tier Italy section nicely, giving you something to drink while you debate whether to pull the trigger on the Sassicaia. At 150–250 bottles with a focus on Italy and California, the list doesn't try to cover the world — it commits to two lanes and drives them hard.
With 12–20 by-the-glass options, there's enough to navigate a full dinner without committing to a bottle, which is more than most steakhouses in this zip code offer. Sommelier Philip Arney is on staff, so the glass pours likely get some real attention rather than just defaulting to the cheapest bulk wine available. We'd ask what's currently pouring before defaulting to the menu — staff here seems equipped to steer you right.
Chianti Classico Riserva (Castello di Ama) — $60
Castello di Ama makes one of the benchmark Chianti Classico Riservas in Tuscany, and at the lower end of this list's pricing, it's the move that gets you serious Italian terroir without the three-digit commitment.
Barolo (Pio Cesare)
Pio Cesare is a Barolo producer that still flies under the radar compared to the cult names, but it consistently delivers classic Nebbiolo structure and depth. Most tables here are going straight to the Caymus — their loss.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine, but it's also the most marked-up, most-ordered bottle in every steakhouse in America. You're paying a premium for the name recognition, and with Stag's Leap and Jordan on the same list, there are better California Cabs at better value sitting right next to it.
Antinori Tignanello + Rack of Lamb
Tignanello's Sangiovese-Cabernet blend has the structure and dark fruit to stand up to lamb without bulldozing it — this is exactly the kind of pairing that justifies ordering a $100+ bottle.
The Bottom Line
Siena is the best wine list in Wichita, full stop — and it would hold its own in most major cities on the strength of its Italian selections alone. If you're passing through Kansas and want a proper bottle of Barolo or a Super Tuscan with a good steak, this is your spot.
· Wichita · American
Dave & Buster's Wichita is not a wine destination — and the list makes no attempt to pretend otherwise. Fourteen labels of grocery-store standbys, no pricing transparency, and a venue where the primary business is flashing screens and redemption tickets means the wine program is essentially decorative. Order the cocktail, feed the machine, save the bottle for literally anywhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Wichita · Mediterranean
Meddys West is here for the food, and the wine list knows it. If you're looking for something to wash down your meal without drama, the $8 glass is fine — just don't come here expecting the wine to be the point.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Wichita · Gastropub
Sheet's Creek is a reliable pour in a landlocked city — nothing here will surprise a seasoned wine drinker, but it won't embarrass you either. Send your friends if they like California reds and don't want to think too hard about it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Wichita · New American
First Mile Kitchen's wine list exists to check a box, not to enhance your meal. The pricing is honest and a few bottles are quietly decent, but if wine is important to your night out, you'll want to eat somewhere with more than eight options.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Revolutsia / North Downtown · Wichita · German
Prost isn't a wine destination — it's a biergarten that respects its theme enough to put a coherent German wine list on the table. The Thirsty Thursday bottle deal is legitimately good, and if you show up on the right night with the right dish, you'll leave happier than you expected.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
College Hill · Wichita · Modern American
The Belmont is a perfectly fine place to drink wine in Wichita — the Tuesday half-price bottle deal legitimately rescues the steep markups and makes it worth a visit. Just arrive with low expectations for discovery and high expectations for a good time.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
North End · Boston · Italian, Steakhouse
A broad list with 29 glass pours, Italian and American bottle sections, and a From the Vault section that goes well into four figures. Start with the 2021 Mauro Molino Barolo at $26 a glass or the Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi at $15, and confirm vintages, since the list says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Fort Myers · Fort Myers · Italian, Steakhouse
Terra Nostra's posted list is built around Napa Cabernet, Brunello, Barolo and Super Tuscans, as its own header says, and its 20 glass pours start at $8. Start with the $12 J. Lohr Cabernet or the $13 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva by the glass, or step up to the $110 Paulo Scavino Barolo if you want a bottle. Confirm today's availability and prices, since the list says both are subject to change; this unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
Madison · Madison · Italian, Steakhouse
Draper Brothers Chophouse is a dependable, California-forward wine list in a genuinely beautiful room — it won't blow any minds, but it will reliably get out of the way of a good steak. Send your friends here for the beef and the atmosphere; just temper expectations if they're hoping for a wine list that matches the ambition of the building.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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