Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse — Restaurant in Singapore

Focaccia The focaccia boasts a delightful crisp crust with a fluffy interior, a solid foundation. However, I’d love to see it elevated with a bolder herbaceous note or a richer, buttery depth to truly shine.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes An absolute standout! These tomatoes strike a perfect balance of bright acidity and subtle sweetness, finished with a lively spicy kick. They’re versatile enough to complement nearly any dish—a true MVP.

Burrata Pugliese (with $16 Prosciutto di Parma upgrade) This dish delivers the classic combination of creamy burrata, savory Parma ham, tangy balsamic, and peppery arugula. It’s reliably satisfying, though it doesn’t break new ground.

Scallops The scallops are cooked to a commendable doneness, but they fall short on seasoning and could benefit from a more assertive sear to amplify their flavor. The fennel adds a lovely textural contrast, enhanced by a smoky char. However, the tartness of the pesto, while potentially refreshing as a starter, overshadows the delicate scallops, which should rightfully take center stage.

900g Fiorentina Starting from the sirloin’s center, the steak is impeccably tender, well-seasoned, and carries just the right amount of fat for my taste. The fillet side is even more melt-in-the-mouth, offering a beautiful counterpoint to the richer sirloin. The sear is expertly done, avoiding the dreaded “grey ring.” If I had to nitpick, I’d prefer a more robust, almost crust-like sear to complement the tenderness, more consistent seasoning across the cut, and slightly more rendered fat for an even bolder bite.

Mac and Cheese The addition of breadcrumbs brings a pleasant crunch, but the dish could use a boost in savoriness and a more diverse helping of cheese to avoid feeling one-note.

Sticky Date Pudding Unfortunately, the sticky date pudding misses the mark. The cake’s texture is overly soft, almost dissolving upon bite, lacking the dense, chewy structure I’d prefer to hold its own. The gelato and toffee sauce are decent, but the cake’s shortcomings overshadow the dessert.

Tiramisu The tiramisu is quite enjoyable, with a clever addition of chocolate bits for textural contrast. That said, incorporating more ladyfingers would help balance the creaminess, preventing it from feeling overly rich...

We visited this restaurant today to celebrate my partner’s birthday and unfortunately, the service fell far below expectations - especially for a place with such strong reviews.

When making the reservation online, I was prompted to note any special requests. I asked for a simple greeting upon arrival for my partner’s birthday. The restaurant even requested a photo of us in advance to help identify us - which I thought was a thoughtful touch.

But when we arrived, there was no one at the entrance to receive guests. No greeting, no recognition, and no sign that our request had been noted. It felt like that extra effort on our part was completely disregarded.

We were seated and handed the lunch menu without any explanation of the offerings. A Caucasian waiter acknowledged my partner’s birthday in the most indifferent tone - no warmth, no smile. Service continued to be unmemorable and lacking throughout. We ordered based on online reviews, as no one cared to guide us.

The food itself was good - we enjoyed the focaccia and the Florentina steak. But the atmosphere? Bare. No décor on the table, which made the space feel cold and impersonal, especially as we were seated at a larger table but only used half.

No one checked in with me about the birthday arrangement. I had to approach the waiter myself to ask if a dessert was arranged. Thankfully, it was - but a simple cue or acknowledgment would have been appreciated. Even the Polaroid photo taken was overexposed, and staff didn’t offer to retake it.

Most of the service team seemed uninterested and disengaged - with the exception of one front desk staff member who asked about our experience as we were leaving. She was the only one who smiled and seemed genuinely interested - ironically, I learned she came from the hotel industry, and it showed.

Overall, I left disappointed. I had hoped for something more special - especially since this was a celebration. While I might return for the food, I’ll likely look elsewhere for a more thoughtful dining experience. I sincerely wished I had chosen another venue for today’s...

Wife made a dinner reservation at Bistecca Tuscan to celebrate my birthday. Overall, a great steakhouse but far from perfect. Here’s why:

Stepping into Bistecca, what struck us was its popularity with tourists who were there to 打卡. Mandarin-speaking staff were on hand to address their needs and explain the menu. However, there were no efforts at our table to introduce the menu or explain the cuts available.

Requested help from a staff to take out photo, but he didn’t return despite saying he would; thankfully his colleague stepped up and made a nice gesture to draw the curtains for a better shot. When the adjacent table provided feedback about service, the same staff was defensive and made no attempts at service recovery. Perhaps it was fatigue from managing a second dinner seating for the day.

Ambience wise, we were seated in a dim area of the restaurant near to the bar. It was so dark that we contemplated using our phones to shine light over the menu. There were dust (see photo) glaring at us from the lampshade directly over our food, which definitely took points off our overall impression of the establishment.

We ordered the pan-seared scallops ($37), signature Fiorentina T-bone ($198), garlic potato puree ($17) and creamed spinach ($16). Scallops were well seared but overpowered by the taste of mint and artichoke. Sides were 10/10 but the main star of the show tasted lukewarm and lacked a good sear one may reasonably expect of a T-bone. Thankfully, doneness was at the perfect medium-rare we requested, and it was served carved up for our convenience. We ended the meal with a sticky date pudding which was average.

While we enjoyed ourselves at Bistecca Tuscan, we felt SKIRT and Wolfgang’s served up better steaks and service at this price point. As a gauge, we spent roughly $200/pax, after taxes, with...