Aside from pretzels and chocoflakes, steaks are equally important in my life, as they particularly signal that there is something special to celebrate!
I have tasted quite a few menus of steakhouses, both in and out of Metro Manila and I am grateful that I had the chance to taste Vittorio’s Steakhouse style on this much-coveted Pinoy favorite.
To my surprise, this restaurant has quite a lot to offer, and their menu is evolving to serve more exquisite dishes.
Here are the parietal cell-inducing specialties!
Corn Chowder
Corn-flavored soups are my tastebuds’ bestfriend, and it’s no wonder that I liked this one. They are creamy and seasoned perfectly. I actually wanted another serving, but I have to save some space for the other dishes.
Crab Bisque
This is definitely appetizing, and it’s easy to discern the spices. Delicious as it is, I wished the crabby taste was more apparent. But overall, it was delicious.
Chop Noodles Salad with Miso Dressing
I didn’t know noodles and greens will go meant-to-be! I love this recipe! They were surprising and intriguing! Every bite was wonderful!
Oyster Rockefeller
I love how the oysters tasted! They made me want to go to the beach! If it was just me, I might have devoured the whole plate! But of course, I am a polite foodie. :p
I also admire how they tasted so fresh, despite the generous smothering of garlic and cheese into each shell. I believe this will be perfect for those who are on a strict diet.
Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing
I am kind of biased with salads like this. Greek Salads are my favorite, such as this variant, so it wasn’t a shock when I had to control myself in taking over the bigger share of the plate. But hey, the serving was hefty, so no biggie! 😀
Buttered Garlic Shrimp
If it wasn’t stated that Vittorio’s is a Steakhouse, I might have thought that this is a Shrimp House! This is their best-seller, and it was truly stellar!
The shrimp tasted superb along with its spices, and you can practically eat them as is, or pair them with rice. This is a must-order! Do not skip this one!
Clams Pasta
It was a new dish for me because I haven’t tasted anything like it before. The sauce was good, although I kind of hoped it would taste stronger. And it wouldn’t hurt either if there was a crunch element added to it.
Shrimp Pesto
I love tasting different takes on pesto. I remember, I used to rank the best pestos I’ve ever tasted, just because.
The princely amount of shrimps was commendable, and if given the chance, I would urge every restaurant there is to take a cue on the serving made in Vittorio’s. However, I kind of hoped that the pesto tasted more aggressive.
Beef and Garlic Mushroom
This recipe made me want to learn it, and prepare it when I become a Mom someday. I really think that it’s perfect for lunch, and the flavour was just everywhere. Everything was just bursting with spices, and the aroma was addicting.
Meatballs with Honey Soy Glazed
This dish reminded me of Rosie, the elder woman who took voice lessons from Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) in the movie, “The Wedding Singer”. She used to give Robbie with meatballs as compensation. Haha 😀
And if I can imagine, if those meatballs that Rosie made ever tasted like Vittorio’s, Robbie Hart was well-paid then.
The meatballs that were served to us that day were excellent!
Crab Cake
The cake was a bit over-cooked for me, and a little dry. Perhaps because it was prepared way before the time we had to taste it? I don’t know. But I would love to go back and check if my tastebuds were just cranky that afternoon.
Bone in Steak with Steakrice
So this is why it’s a steakhouse!
The star of the restaurant didn’t disappoint. It was soooo good, that even if I was a bit full, my stomach still urged to let them in. My golly, I really loved it! It was like a feast in itself!
They were served as medium-rear, and even if I am not a fan of that technique, I appreciated how soft and chewable the beef strands were. They were delightful in the mouth, as well as how chunky and rich they were in flavor.
You definitely need to order this when you visit!
“Gusto kong kumain ng karne!”, is the usual line of one good friend, and I can’t wait to share this with her!
Rebel Bar and Brownies
And finally, the dessert! 😀 They were chocolatey, very chewy, and complementing with the dishes we had. I am not a lover of chocolates, but these are good ones I bet. My fiancé loved them!
Over all, I loved the experience! It’s a great place to go for lunches and dinners, family bonding, friendly hang-outs and even dates! You could actually drop by here even if it’s a lunch meeting.
The place is quiet and the selection of food is wide. I can see that you will really spend some time debating on what to order, so better come in early!
Thank you, Chef, for an awesome and gastronomic food experience! I went home with food coma! 😀 Hehe
Visit Vittorio’s Steakhouse at 1103, 32 Sct Borromeo, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila.
You may also follow them on their social media accounts:
FB: @vittoriosph
IG: @vittoriosph
Email: vittorios@gmail.com
Amazing menu awaits you dear merfriend! 😀
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