Sunday, May 19th
2024 Steak Company Reviews
Rastellis
- Can buy steaks as a one-time purchase or set for recurring delivery
- Complimentary rewards program
- 21-day refund policy
- Free shipping on orders over $200
Rastelli's began as "Meat Stop" , a small-town butcher shop with a reputation for hand-selected, premium meats. Expanding first into eight more brick-and-mortar locations and then into online sales, this business offers not just steaks but other cuts of beef, plus seafood, poultry, pork, lamb, veal and plant-based choices, and a selection of apps, sides, and rubs/butters.
Carefully-sourced meat
Rastelli's sources its products from around the world, looking for farming (and fishing) families who take good care of their animals and the environment, and whose products are free of antibiotics, steroids and hormones. For more details about where their beef comes from, just visit the Sources page on their online store and click on the type of beef (pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed, Wagyu or private stock/prime). Most of it is US-raised, but you can also find cuts from Uruguay and other locales.
Attractive pricing, good availability
How did this steak company do with our apples-to-apples items? The grass-fed filet mignon was out of stock at the time of our most recent visit to Rastelli's, but it's normally priced at $16 for one 6-oz. steak; their regular filet mignon was available at $46 for two 5-oz. filets. There were several options for prime rib, including a 4.5-lb. roast for $159, a 5-lb. oven-ready roast seasoned with garlic and herbs for $185, and a 5-lb. private stock prime rib roast for $199. And, when we visited the Rastelli's site most recently, there was a pop-up offering a 15% discount on any order of $150+ if we entered our email address. All of those prices were very competitive, coming in quite a bit less than some of Rastelli's rivals. Unfortunately, there were no samplers in their online store; you'd have to create your own combo if you want to try several cuts of steak.
Subscribe to stay stocked up
One feature we really like here is the ability to turn pretty much any product into a subscription. If you run out of staples like ground beef as often as we do, you'll recognize the appeal of having your freezer restocked on a regular basis, no effort required. When you add steaks, chops, or anything else to your cart, you should see the option to make it into a subscription. Set your delivery schedule for anywhere from 1-6 weeks and you're done - and you'll get a 5% savings too.
How about a discount?
Rastelli's will regularly try to earn your business through promotions - and who can complain about that? During our most recent visit to their online store, we got a pop-up offer of 15% off an order of $150+, and there were also some seasonal promos that included free products with that same order minimum.
Loyalty program for return customers
You can also rack up points with Rastelli's free loyalty program. You're automatically included when you register for an account to make a purchase, and points add up with purchases, referrals, and so on. Subscription purchases earn extra points too.
Free shipping over $200
How about shipping? Orders here are sent out within five business days of being placed, or you can select a specific shipping week during the checkout process. If your order is over $200, delivery is complimentary; orders between $100-$199 ship for a $10 fee, while those under $100 have a fee of $25. In other words, it's worth your while to go big when you buy your steaks here.
Super-smooth gifting experience
Are you buying steaks as a gift? No problem. If it's just for one lucky recipient, shop the site as you would normally and then include a gift message during checkout. If you're buying for multiple people, we recommend that you click on the Gifting link on the site, then follow the next link under "Buying Up to 15 Gifts" : they say it's the "ideal way to send gifts... in one easy checkout" . Should your gift-giving needs include 15+ gifts, you're encouraged to fill out their Gifting Form so that a representative can reach out to you directly. (Or go the super-easy route and buy an e-gift card)
Some mixed reviews about delivery
Even though they've been in business for several decades, Rastelli's doesn't have a ton of feedback to consider, particularly with respect to their online steak delivery service. And, what we did find was pretty hot-or-cold - literally. Some people said that their steaks and other products arrived perfectly frozen, while others said they received thawed meats on more than one occasion.
Committed to customer satisfaction
Fortunately, Rastelli's has a solid refund policy: if you're unsatisfied for any reason, contact them within 21 days of your shipment. Depending on the circ*mstances, they'll refund all or a portion of your order.
A steak company you can trust
Thinking of buying your steaks (or other items) from Rastelli's? Not a bad choice. Overall they're a good option as a well-established business with a solid commitment to quality and to customer satisfaction. We'd like to see just a few more compliments about their steak delivery before boosting them higher in our rankings, but Rastelli's still earns a respectable rating.
