Bistango - Irvine

I used to go to Bistango quite a bit almost 30 years ago when I worked in banking. It was a flashback in time. The food and service was really good. I had the P... read more I used to go to Bistango quite a bit almost 30 years ago when I worked in banking. It was a flashback in time. The food and service was really good. I had the Prime Angus burger which was perfectly prepared.

A fine dining experience. The venison cooked to perfection. The side dishes select precisely to accompany the meats. Only the risotto was rather bland.. Outstan... read more A fine dining experience. The venison cooked to perfection. The side dishes select precisely to accompany the meats. Only the risotto was rather bland.. Outstanding service. Excellent cocktails and wine list. Great atmosphere with discrete life music.

Rating is based on the service especially! It was impeccable. The staff were really helpful and nice. The food was not bad at all. I had the garden salad, parme... read more Rating is based on the service especially! It was impeccable. The staff were really helpful and nice. The food was not bad at all. I had the garden salad, parmesan risotto and white chocolate cheese cake.

The restaurant layout is interesting and as a result the ambient noise was lower than expected. Our server, Moses, was wonderful and fun and added to our excell... read more The restaurant layout is interesting and as a result the ambient noise was lower than expected. Our server, Moses, was wonderful and fun and added to our excellent dining experience. I ordered the filet mignon, my wife ordered the gnocchi, both wereprepared to perfection and delicious. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Food was incredible, highly recommend the grilled bacon wrapped petite filet appetizer, shrimp risotto entree and flan for dessert. We went on a Tuesday night a... read more Food was incredible, highly recommend the grilled bacon wrapped petite filet appetizer, shrimp risotto entree and flan for dessert. We went on a Tuesday night and they also had live piano music, ambiance was really nice.