I love it when you say "come on let's go and try somewhere new" and you come across somewhere like Zammuto's.
I, like a lot of people looked at the menu when deciding where to go and thought why so cheap? Everyone likes a bargain these days but I don't want to ruin one of the few nights out we have by being too thrifty. Should we just go to the 'other' steakhouse that's very close that I've been to previously who, in all honesty serve great food!!?
Well, as my opening statement may indicate, we're glad we didn't opt out!!
Now, don't get me wrong there are a few things that weren't particularly to our liking such as the slightly uncomfortable pallet style high back seating booths with a thin (ours slightly aged) seat pad. But these things are very minor and not enough to even mention to the staff at the time, who I am sure would have made an immediate effort to correct. I only mention in hope that the owners read and consider an improvement so this doesn't restrict business in future and allows customers to focus on the quality of food being served.
And on that note, we opened the evening with a bottle of valpolicella and a bruschetta starter, which was very nicely assembled and testament to the fact that simple things done well can be a real asset to the menu. Plus I love garlic and this will certainly keep people who don't, away from you for a few hours/days!!
We then had the 8oz fillet and also the surf and turf with upgraded 10oz steak. Both steaks were amazing quality and cooked exactly as we had asked. I loved the butterflied king prawn in what tasted like a Chinese style/five spice oil and it went well with my order and sides. Some of the sides are modest portions however, you need to try the garlic mushrooms and the fratelli carrots!!!
Because the main course wasn't a total "gluttony fest" and we hadn't eaten in anticipation of the night out, we also opted for a dessert, tiramisu and the lemon tart with ice cream. No arguments there for us, the tart won hands down. Would be interested to know if this was made by the restaurant or bought in!?! But either way, who cares as it tasted fantastic and finished the evening off well!!
"We don't serve fast food, we serve great food"
Yes they do, they really do. So if you're going out and want to sample,what we sensed, to be carefully selected food, cooked amazing with clear culinary links to Italian food then give Zammuto's a go, you won't be disappointed and you might even find a new favourite steakhouse!!
Had a very nice meal here the day before valentine's. I had the fillet steak and partner had the lamb cutlets. Both meals were delicious and the steak in particular was amazing.
Great family run restaurant. Visited on recommendation of a colleague and the steaks are beautifully cooked and fantastic value.
Had the 10oz fillet with aragona sauce, onion rings and sweet potato fries, delicious!
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