loin primal · United States
In Italy, this cut is Controfiletto, also sold as Lombata.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | Al sangue |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Cottura media |
| medium | Medium | → | Al punto |
| well done | Well done | → | Ben cotto |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“strip steak” in United States maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Italy, look for labels such as Controfiletto · Lombata. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.