Bistango - Irvine

Honored reservations on time, easy access from parking/valet, great food (Blackened Shrimp salad and hanger steak salads) and great desert (profiteroles) ...rea... read more Honored reservations on time, easy access from parking/valet, great food (Blackened Shrimp salad and hanger steak salads) and great desert (profiteroles) ...really couldn't have asked for a better lunch experience.

I LOVE this venue and chose it to celebrate my birthday. Everything was lovely EXCEPT my bacon-wrapped shrimp. My sister makes this for an appetizer but she pre... read more I LOVE this venue and chose it to celebrate my birthday. Everything was lovely EXCEPT my bacon-wrapped shrimp. My sister makes this for an appetizer but she precooks the bacon slightly before wrapping the shrimp so the shrimp aren't cooked into brickets by the time the bacon is crispy. This chef should learn this trick, bc my shrimp were WAY over-cooked. Just sayin' We will be back bc it is a wonderful venue ordinarily. I won't order that dish again, however.

I have been coming to this restaurant over 20 years when in town from NYC. One of the classic venues in Orange County. Service is experienced and cuisine always... read more I have been coming to this restaurant over 20 years when in town from NYC. One of the classic venues in Orange County. Service is experienced and cuisine always perfect, Sea Bass, steaks, and gazpacho recommended.

Quality and great service. The food is always exceptional. The waiting staff is always attentive to your needs. The drinks are a great pour and made in a classi... read more Quality and great service. The food is always exceptional. The waiting staff is always attentive to your needs. The drinks are a great pour and made in a classic manner. Definitely my place to go.

It's been a while since my last visit, and unfortunately, the experience wasn't great this time. The salad was soggy and unappetizing. I ordered the beef raviol... read more It's been a while since my last visit, and unfortunately, the experience wasn't great this time. The salad was soggy and unappetizing. I ordered the beef ravioli, which was disappointing and looked unappealing. I noticed that other guests seemed to enjoy their meals, though. The service was decent, but it could have been better considering the restaurant was quite empty when we arrived.