Italliani's - A Steak to my Liking

Been very busy the past couple of days and I was unable to post some of the (relatively decent) meals I had. They were mostly from previously reviewed restos like Wee Nam Kee and Ichiba anyway, so you guys have an idea how those meals may have gone.

 

A must blog, however, was my latest Italliani's dining experience. It's no secret that I frequent this resto for the yummy pasta and pizza. What makes me come back, however, is the huge discount that I get from using my Bistro card. At least 20% off on top of the vouchers. Sulit na sulit!

 

This time, for a change, I was craving for steak. It's been a while since I got one from this place and I totally forgot what it tasted like. I was in heaven when I finally got a taste of it. The USDA Ribeye (P1450 in all its 10 oz glory) was heavily seasoned which is just how I liked it. Turned out to be a little over cooked than expected but it was moist, marbled and tender. Steak is best eaten shortly after being served, but I enjoyed mine even when it was already slightly cool. A far cry from the poorly seasoned steaks of neighboring restos. 

 

I must confess that I made a rookie (and idiotic) mistake when I ordered the pasta. I had Chicken Alfredo in mind when I got the Fettucine Alfredo (P325). So I was shocked and kicking myself when I got a plate of pasta with white sauce and nothing much on it. What a waste. I ended up using it as a rice substitute for my steak. Ok na rin.

 

A couple of other things that I love about Italliani's: the bottomless iced tea and the "bottomless" bread basket. I can't get enough of the dip. I won't mind coming here for "dinner" and just get a fill of this bread/drink combo.

 

My Bistro card is about to expire in a few months, so that's a bummer. I usually end up getting another one after serious haggling with the marketing person. It's a good buy, but I can be a hard sell sometimes.