Leigh Muirhead Perkins
+5
Had the best meal - it made my night, and the service was outstanding.. I had the beef short ribs which were delicious and so tender.. would go back just for these.. my husband had the roast pork - he fancies himself as a bit of a Masterchef! Lol and said it was the best pork meal he has ever had!!! I found the serving very filling so I passed on dessert- but my husband had the apple and Rhubarb- and I think he would have licked the plate if it was appropriate.. overall and outstanding night that was special on all levels..
Have wanted to visit E'cco Bistro for years and years. My sister coming up from Sydney to celebrate my birthday with me was just the excuse to finally book.
I wasn't disappointed. We decided on the degustation menu with matching wines which the charming waiter with the ever-so-sexy French accent promised could be made gluten-free with one substitution - lamb breast instead of the agnolotti.
What an absolutely delicious, fantastic meal it was. Just blown away by the taste sensations, each course a visual delight, and work of art.
So recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to eat wonderful food.
This was before covid-19 restrictions, but I was looking through my photos & was reminiscing on the beauty that is e'cco bistro. Can't wait to come back & dine in again!
We had the three course lunch - Atlantic salmon, market fish & peach raspberry cheesecake, & it was amazinggg 😍😍😍
The main & dessert in particular were a knockout, & left my partner & I wanting to lick the plate. Our starter of salmon was good, although I personally wanted a bit of kick from it, perhaps through a citrus hit? The second course of fish was perfectly cooked - the veloute so buttery & flavourful, plus the pairing with the soybeans & seaweed gave it a beautiful umami flavour.
The dessert
My gluttony wishes there was more food but they are definitely decent sized portions.
Service was also on point, but we'd gotten there around 2pm on a Saturday, & it was dying down anyway.
Need this food again my life, because all I do is work so I can go out to eat. See you soon e'cco!
Amazing food and service! One of the best restaurant I have had in a long time. The presentation and the taste of the food are fabulous. Especially the apple pie dessert. The only thing that my partner didn't like was the rib was too fatty. But other than that everything was great. Would definitely come back again.
Had an excellent meal, enjoyed both entree and mains. They were very busy when we got there and it took a while to seat us - it felt like they were flustered. Starter didnt arrive, however, it was eventually brought out and removed from the bill. Service got much better after the slight busy period. Overall enjoyed the food and experience.
While I have my holiday at Okinawa last week, we received an email from this restaurant about the long table dinner for the Bushfire Crisis Appeal. We immediately rang up for the ticket so we attended it last night.
Honestly, we have not been back since 2015 so it was our first time to come to its new location in Newstead.
Love the lay-out and it was a full house night. Although we went there ourselves, it is not hard to meet new friends there with long table dinner. Food was pre-set for suckling pig night with sides of veg & salad, roasted pumpkin and beer-battered chips. The suckling pig was done perfectly but the hero was the chips. They are so crispy......😋😋😋
Should go back soon to try out other dishes on the menu. Cheers!
Last visit: May 2015 rating 4/5
I loved the steak and chicken and dessert here. Personalised and attentive service made this experience 5/5.
Went here for a birthday dinner with the partner on a week night.
We chose the three-course dinner special (for $69 pp).
For entrees: (i) Kingfish crudo: light, textural and fresh starter. (ii) Prawn tortellini: perfectly made pasta with a rich flavourful broth.
For mains: (i) Angus short ribs: absolutely tender and mouthwatering; highly recommend. (ii) Spatchcock: well-cooked with different textures of vegetables.
For desserts: (i) Charred peppered pineapple: a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. (ii) Rhubarb brioche bread pudding (not officially offered on the special course options, however the kitchen kindly included this one for us): lovely and light, and not overly sweet.
Service was friendly and efficient. Reservations recommended. Smart casual ambience. Reasonable prices.
Overall, a wonderful dining experience.
First time dining at E’cco Bistro for our 10th yr anniversary. Couldn’t rate it higher. Thanks for the wonderful experience and surprise. Food was amazing!
5 stars? Absolutely. Memorably good food, fun efficient service that’s not pompous, comfortable seating (I now know which is my fav table at E’cco), and great interior design. Oh, and a sense that there is no rush... relax... and we did. Thank you again to the E’cco team. See you again soon
Visited E’cco for their $39 2-course lunch special, which my wife and I thought was good value. The menu was impressive, mainly because it was difficult to choose which dishes to select.
I eventually ended up with the salmon for my entree (4.5/5) and the steak for my main (4/5). With my steaks I prefer simple flavours and focusing on the flavour of the meat, which made me feel the sauce was a tad bit too salty. Still pretty happy with the cut and how tender it was.
The only letdown for me was the service, the staff weren’t the friendliest and welcoming. Not sure if that was the intention being classified as fine dining?
Went here for a team lunch to take advantage of their ‘Two Courses for $39’ lunch deal last month. Service was quite slow, and a little unfriendly... I decided to go for the Salmon for entree and the Pork Belly for main. Salmon was melt-in-the-mouth fantastic! The pork belly was reeeally yummy too. We ended up also ordering dessert because they all just sounded so good - the Hazelnut Semifredo Sandwich was definitely a standout 😍 Overall, despite the service, great lunch experience with the team! Would be keen to try out a few things from their full menu next time :)
If taste buds could talk, I'd let them write this review.
Words can't even describe how amazing everything was last night...
The combination of textures and favours with every bite, were an absolute delight.
We loved it so much, we booked valentines dinner on the spot.
Looking forward to having another culinary experience.
Thank you to the staff and chef, super welcoming. Thank you for the experience e'cco, see you soon.
Visited Ecco a few years back and I had a vague memory of the food . Having dined at most of the “5” star restaurants in Brisbane, Ecco is right up there. The menu is limited, but each and every dish is mouthwatering. Not cheep , we spent $600 for 3 . Mind you we did not hold back on the food or drink. We chose to share our meals so we got to taste most of the menu. Service was great , perhaps a touch slow , but I was with my kids and it did not matter.
If it’s about the food for you, then Ecco should be your destination . Highly recommended
Very much enjoyed the lunch I had here with my husband. Just a casual lunch, and Ecco made it a memorable one by providing good food, good wine and good service. Not the pretentious fine food, just simple good food, with the hint of artistic presentation, careful attention and fresh ingredients. Thank you!!
In general, it was a good experienced. There is diversity in the work place, which makes the service great. Place was cozy, food was good, the serving was alright, wine pairing is great as well.
Took Mum for Mother's Day lunch. Food, service, drinks were all excellent. There had been a miscommunication when booking but the staff quickly adjusted and accommodated my Mum's dietary needs - thank you! My favourite dish was the gnocchi in truffle sauce - sooo good! It ended up being ~$120 p/Hd including drinks. Mum was very happy & that's always a good sign.
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