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For the past 11 years I have driven by D’Tinto y Bife too many times to count, but never stopped in. My curiosity was finally satisfied a couple of weeks ago when the team of Traveling and Living in Peru dined here. I discovered that this under-the-radar restaurant has been open for 12 years and has quite a following.
I had asked a couple of my friends before my visit if they had heard about D’Tinto y Bife and I was surprised to hear that it is a destination for a decent steak. The day of our visit the restaurant was bustling at lunchtime, although it is known more as an evening restaurant with mostly business people. Sundays can also be busy filled with families.
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My first impression when I stepped inside was that this was more intimate than most of the steakhouses found in Lima and I’ve been to most of them. The decor is an appealing mix of rustic and traditional touches such as leather saddles, wooden wine barrels, carriage wheels, white tablecloths, panchos and cowhides draped from the walls, barrels filled with corks, wicker baskets suspended from the ceiling and the masonry stone floors. A touch of rustic with elegance.
The portions are large here at D’Tinto y Bife. That should be kept into consideration when ordering. Many menu items can be easily shared. As one can imagine, the menu is focused primarily on the grilled items, and the big draw is the beef. The menu has extensive selections (approximately 112 dishes).
We wanted to sample one more starter or main dish, but we were beginning to enter “food coma territory”, so we opted instead to sample one of their recommended desserts. The Profiteroles (S/. 20), were quite a surprise! Two French-style pastry puffs were filled with a generous amount of creamy homemade, artisanal vanilla ice cream and topped off with melted chocolate and caramelized pecans. Several frozen raspberries and blueberries accompanied the dessert, as well as a small glass filled with extra chocolate sauce. We managed to polish off this entire dessert. Besides being delicious, the presentation was elegant as well.
D’Tinto y Bife offers a full bar selection and a decent wine list. We sampled a nicely prepared and smooth Pisco Sour and later enjoyed a glass of their house wine (Balbo), a decent Malbec from Argentina. We also shared a pitcher of the limonada de hierba luisa (spearmint). They also offer a limonada prepared with pineapple and one with orange, as well as the classic. If you’d like to bring your own wine, they do offer corcho libre (free corkage).
D’Tinto y Bife recently began selling a selection of approximately 13 prime cuts of beef, some of which are showcased in a refrigerated case displayed in the restaurant. Besides the beef, they offer a variety of sausages, chorizos, and various sauces for purchase.
A friend with three kids that frequents D’Tinto y Bife had mentioned that they were also a kid-friendly destination and that I should definitely try their grilled pizza with the steak and blue cheese. I will add that to my list. I have my reservation for a table of six this coming Sunday and am looking forward to exploring more of the menu and at the very least eat some good beef.
We found D’Tinto y Bife to be a worthwhile and dependable destination, especially for those looking for an excellent steak or other grilled dishes. Quality was good all-around. The wait staff was attentive not only at our table but also at all the surrounding tables. It’s obvious the waiters and staff pride themselves on offering quality service.
D’Tinto y Bife
Av. Conquistadores 605, San Isidro
Phone: 422-2273
detintoybife.com
detintoybife@gmail.com
Reservations recommended
Hours: 12:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday
12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday
Limited parking spaces in front of the restaurant
Valet parking
Capacity: approx. 120 people
Private room
Starters/Appetizers: S/. 29-43
Grilled appetizers: S/. 13-54
Salads: S/. 15-38
Soups: S/. 27
Grilled Beef:
Angus (American): S/. 70-125
T-Bone ( Angus, 800 grams, for 2-3 people): S/. 192
Tomahawk (Angus, 1500 grams, for 3-4 people): S/. 330
Argentina beef: S/. 77-96
Peruvian beef (lomo fino/medallions/Tomahawk): S/. 70-186
Other grilled dishes (chicken, pork, salmon): S/. 38-45
Parrillas for 2 to 4 people: S/. 140-279 (comes with French fries & salad)
Milanesas: S/. 41
Pizzas from the grill: S/. 39-41
International main dishes: S/. 36-60
Peruvian dishes: S/. 57
Pastas: S/. 36-44
Salmon dishes: S/. 44
Desserts: S/. 14-39
Kids menu: S/. 19 (3 choices & includes soda or limonada)
Full Bar
Beer: S/. 10-12
Wine by the glass: S/. 20
Sangria (carafe): S/. 45
Clerico (white sangria): S/. 45
Wines (by the bottle, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Spain): S/. 46-280
Half bottles: S/. 40-65
Hot (tea/coffee/infusions) beverages: S/.5-8
Cold beverages: S/. 6-12.50
Limonada (natural, with pineapple, hierba buena or orange): S/. 26.50 per pitcher