Well let me first off say that I've lived in the area my whole life and have known about this place but never went there for dinner. Decided to try it and let me say it's not most definitely my favorite Italian restaurant in the area by far. The atmosphere, service and food are all five star. I can't even begin to say how good the drive is and the live do playing music is also a very nice touch. If you get a chance definitely check this place out!
John Smith
We were celebrating my mother-in-laws 83rd birthday, she had dined with you several times...it was our first. We arrived to a table decorated with confetti, nice touch. Jasmina was our waitress, she was attentive and very focused on the birthday girl, that provided a nice touch. The food was incredible, having just traveled to Italy last summer...it brought back great memoires. Jasmina arranged for us to sit at the piano bar, WOW what an experience to cap the evening off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacy R.
Love this place! After I messed up the reservation for a large group, they made accommodations for us. The food and service were top notch. Great place to celebrate something special or just enjoy a really good meal!!!
Christine Connery
Excellent dinner, excellent service, every aspect of dinner was outstanding!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris S
Amazing food great customer service highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernando Haro
One of the best italian places in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traci N.
Outstanding restaurant all around! An 'old school' Italian restaurant feel that is anything from casual to swanky with knowledgeable waitstaff and phenomenal food! This is where I go for the best steak! All Piedmontese - and the filet is flavorful. And they have always been perfectly cooked. I brought 4 new friends with me a couple weeks ago and the bf. Six out of six positive reviews for everything we ordered! And also some live lounge music, at least on the weekends. I drive all the way from Royal Oak to this place!!
Hasan Zaidi
Very efficient Service. Customer comments and recommendations are appreciated. Delicious food as always.Parking: Did not have any parking issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon 8 Oz Medium Well
Blake Weldon
12-14 tables available on a Friday night at 6PM. Old lady with a cane at the front doesn't like young people and acted like they were reserved. Used to go every other month but won't return because of her.
Akemi K.
We found this restaurant while we were searching for a place to celebrate our anniversary. We are so glad that we found this great restaurant! We live in the neighborhood for many years without knowing this place. Everything, including the food, service, ambiance was perfect. We have visited various cities of Italy and go to Traverse City ("Trattoria Stella") every summer to enjoy Italian food. I am glad that we don't have to travel far to enjoy good Italian food. My husband and I arrived a little early before the door opens yesterday. The owner, Jerry, appeared and kindly let us in with a big smile. During the course of our dinner, he came to our table a few times to check in to see how things were going and told us stories behind the menus, which was great. The waitresses were very attentive and kind, and served us food and drink promptly, ensuring they were served in the best condition. We tried the Arrancini as an appetizer. It was the best Arranciti I ever had! Jerry told us that it was his family recipe with his grand father's name on it. The appetizer came with warm bread and beans salad, both tasted great. We did not have much room to eat the main dish, and decided to share the veal scallopini and loved it. The veal was flavorful and tender, potato was crispy and the green beans were fresh! We were almost full at that point, but enjoyed the dessert which they kindly offered to us. (The crème brûlée was also the best I ever had!) I don't write review so often but was very impressed with the restaurant, so would like to share my review with others. We will certainly visit La Bistecca again. The next time, I would like to try the beef steak. I should make myself hungry before heading to the restaurant. Thank you Jerry and all the staff at La Bistecca for letting us celebrate our anniversary with great food and services.
Went for my birthday a couple years ago and again tonight. Probably one of the best steaks I've ever had. Excellent atmosphere, live music and incredible service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patti Shepard
The best experience in dining and I have been to several countries.
Susan B.
Food & service were great! Piano entertainment was fun. Husband said his steak was amazing.
Liliane Mason
Everyone on staff was phenomenal, we were well taken care of. The wine selection was fantastic. Then the food was incredible. I have a dairy allergy and they accommodated without hesitation every course of our meal. Look forward to coming back soon. Greatly appreciate the hospitality.Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Edwards
This place does customer service the right way. Top to bottom. Couldn’t get a table online, my friend gave them a call and got the owner on the phone. After what I was told was a pleasant conversation he was kind enough to squeeze us in. Upon arriving we were seated quickly and greeted by an extremely kind waiter. Not only was he very pleasant but his knowledge of the menu was second to none. Not only did he know everything there was to know about the menu but he even with into detail about where the ingredients were sourced from. I could go on for days about the service. We live in a time where service seems to be a bit of an afterthought but not here.The food. I’ve been fortunate enough to have dined at some of the best restaurants around the country and I have to say, if they don’t have some of the best dishes I’ve ever had they’re close.We will most definitely be back and if you’re on the fence about where you’d like to go for a birthday, anniversary, special event or just dinner on a Tuesday look no further. This is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arrancini Alla Erminio, Beef Short Rib, Calamari
Well let me first off say that I've lived in the area my whole life and have known about this place but never went there for dinner. Decided to try it and let me say it's not most definitely my favorite Italian restaurant in the area by far. The atmosphere, service and food are all five star. I can't even begin to say how good the drive is and the live do playing music is also a very nice touch. If you get a chance definitely check this place out!
We were celebrating my mother-in-laws 83rd birthday, she had dined with you several times...it was our first. We arrived to a table decorated with confetti, nice touch. Jasmina was our waitress, she was attentive and very focused on the birthday girl, that provided a nice touch. The food was incredible, having just traveled to Italy last summer...it brought back great memoires. Jasmina arranged for us to sit at the piano bar, WOW what an experience to cap the evening off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! After I messed up the reservation for a large group, they made accommodations for us. The food and service were top notch. Great place to celebrate something special or just enjoy a really good meal!!!
Excellent dinner, excellent service, every aspect of dinner was outstanding!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food great customer service highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best italian places in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding restaurant all around! An 'old school' Italian restaurant feel that is anything from casual to swanky with knowledgeable waitstaff and phenomenal food! This is where I go for the best steak! All Piedmontese - and the filet is flavorful. And they have always been perfectly cooked. I brought 4 new friends with me a couple weeks ago and the bf. Six out of six positive reviews for everything we ordered! And also some live lounge music, at least on the weekends. I drive all the way from Royal Oak to this place!!
Very efficient Service. Customer comments and recommendations are appreciated. Delicious food as always.Parking: Did not have any parking issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon 8 Oz Medium Well
12-14 tables available on a Friday night at 6PM. Old lady with a cane at the front doesn't like young people and acted like they were reserved. Used to go every other month but won't return because of her.
We found this restaurant while we were searching for a place to celebrate our anniversary. We are so glad that we found this great restaurant! We live in the neighborhood for many years without knowing this place. Everything, including the food, service, ambiance was perfect. We have visited various cities of Italy and go to Traverse City ("Trattoria Stella") every summer to enjoy Italian food. I am glad that we don't have to travel far to enjoy good Italian food. My husband and I arrived a little early before the door opens yesterday. The owner, Jerry, appeared and kindly let us in with a big smile. During the course of our dinner, he came to our table a few times to check in to see how things were going and told us stories behind the menus, which was great. The waitresses were very attentive and kind, and served us food and drink promptly, ensuring they were served in the best condition. We tried the Arrancini as an appetizer. It was the best Arranciti I ever had! Jerry told us that it was his family recipe with his grand father's name on it. The appetizer came with warm bread and beans salad, both tasted great. We did not have much room to eat the main dish, and decided to share the veal scallopini and loved it. The veal was flavorful and tender, potato was crispy and the green beans were fresh! We were almost full at that point, but enjoyed the dessert which they kindly offered to us. (The crème brûlée was also the best I ever had!) I don't write review so often but was very impressed with the restaurant, so would like to share my review with others. We will certainly visit La Bistecca again. The next time, I would like to try the beef steak. I should make myself hungry before heading to the restaurant. Thank you Jerry and all the staff at La Bistecca for letting us celebrate our anniversary with great food and services.
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for my birthday a couple years ago and again tonight. Probably one of the best steaks I've ever had. Excellent atmosphere, live music and incredible service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best experience in dining and I have been to several countries.
Food & service were great! Piano entertainment was fun. Husband said his steak was amazing.
Everyone on staff was phenomenal, we were well taken care of. The wine selection was fantastic. Then the food was incredible. I have a dairy allergy and they accommodated without hesitation every course of our meal. Look forward to coming back soon. Greatly appreciate the hospitality.Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place does customer service the right way. Top to bottom. Couldn’t get a table online, my friend gave them a call and got the owner on the phone. After what I was told was a pleasant conversation he was kind enough to squeeze us in. Upon arriving we were seated quickly and greeted by an extremely kind waiter. Not only was he very pleasant but his knowledge of the menu was second to none. Not only did he know everything there was to know about the menu but he even with into detail about where the ingredients were sourced from. I could go on for days about the service. We live in a time where service seems to be a bit of an afterthought but not here.The food. I’ve been fortunate enough to have dined at some of the best restaurants around the country and I have to say, if they don’t have some of the best dishes I’ve ever had they’re close.We will most definitely be back and if you’re on the fence about where you’d like to go for a birthday, anniversary, special event or just dinner on a Tuesday look no further. This is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arrancini Alla Erminio, Beef Short Rib, Calamari