We had high expectations for Bistecca. This Italian steakhouse is located in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong and the entrance was like walking into a meat freezer. There were many cuts of beef nicely displayed in a glass fridge. Inside, there’s an area like a butcher’s shop where you can buy meat to go.

Unfortunately, the appetizers were very disappointing. We ordered a steak tartar and a calamari. The steak tartar was definitely not the traditional minced raw beef that we expected. It was simply raw strips of beef rolled up and seasoned with salt and some finely grated cheese. It wouldn’t have been bad (just different) had it not been so tough. The beef was not tender at all, which had us wondering…

Luckily the Fiorentina 32 oz Porterhouse Wagyu steak (HK$898/US$115) redeemed themselves. This cut was very tender and was charcoal grilled to perfection with a slightly burnt and crispy crust. A very nice bottle of ’89 Angelus complimented the beef perfectly. Corkage was HK$250/US$32.

The ‘main course’ also gained some points. The apple tart, although not the thin and crispy type that we expected, it was still very nice.

Next time we will stick to the steaks and the desserts. Maybe we’ll get some takeaway and throw some on the BBQ at home (as it is very close to C’s office).

14/20

Bistecca Italian Steak House
2/F, Grand Progress Building
15 Lan Kwai Fong
Central, Hong Kong
T: +852 2525 1308
W: www.diningconcepts.com.hk/bistecca

091114 Bistecca - Meat fridge at entrance

091114 Bistecca - Place mat showing parts of the cow

091114 Bistecca - Cover of the menu

091114 Bistecca - 1989 Chateau Angelus

091114 Bistecca - Steak tartar with lemon and olive oil

091114 Bistecca- Grilled calamari with salsa rossa

091114 Bistecca- Fiorentina 32oz Porterhouse Wagyu steak

091114 Bistecca- Apple pie with ice cream