Always a wonderful experience going to my favourite Italian restaurant....it has a warm friendly atmosphere with obliging staff and an excellent menu....all the food is like a home cooked meal and the pizzas are the best I have ever had....it is licensed and I highly recommend the house Wine.....there is an amazing courtyard with a Tuscan feel and a function room upstairs for private dining.....situated in the heart of South Yarra with easy parking.....it is by far one of the best restaurants in Melbourne.....highly recommendedđđ
We recently celebrated my son's birthday here, and not only were they incredibly accommodating, but the food and service was wonderful! They also have delicious vegan options, which is rare for an Italian restaurant (and according the boys, the other menu items were delectable too!) the space and ambience is beautiful and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for both a casual or formal dinner. Thank you Ecco!
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If it's fantastic quality Italian food that you are seeking, head no further than the amazing Ecco in South Yarra. From it's beautiful but relaxed decor, attentive and knowledgeable service, and outstanding authentic Italian cuisine; Ecco really lives up to expectations. Seated at an elegant table with crisp linen tablecloths and a simple rose decoration, we start with a beautiful rosĂŠ and cocktail from the extensive wine list. Settling in for an intimate dinner, we relax and take in the ambience. The restaurant is full, but the noise levels are still low and small groups and couples enjoy their dinners around us.
The food menu is so appetising, with a fabulous selection of starters, antipasto, pizza and pasta. We choose to start with an amazingly fresh carpaccio that truly is delicious. Light and simple, the beef is so tender and the squeeze of lemon adds that amazing zing.
Our mains arrive quite promptly, and we enjoy a beautifully seasoned crab spaghetti, and a potato and ham pizza. We can view the kitchen from our seats, and a massive wood fired pizza oven is the key to the sensational pizzas at Ecco. The crust is sublime, with the perfect resistance, bite and chew. The topping was salty and crispy, and the cheese was molten and gooey. Truly fabulous in every way. Our pasta was served al dente, with a light and fragrant sauce generously studded with fresh crab. Bellisimo.
Even though we were quite full by this stage, we weren't going to turn down the chance for some Italian dessert. A blueberry and almond tart was just the right side of sweet, with a burst of tart blueberries and crunch of almond making this simple dessert so delicious. Our affogato was fantastic, with the addition of Frangelico to give it a truly rich and boozy edge. Presented beautifully, it doesn't get much better than fresh espresso with ice cream.
Overall, our experience at Ecco really was fabulous. The attention to detail, friendliness of the gorgeous servers, and the exquisite Italian food really makes a trip to this restaurant really worth it.
There food is excellent, really fluffy wood fire pizza crust, authentic as it comes!
My partner and I grabbed some gnocchi and capricosa pizza takeaway from here. Great flavours, size and value! Thanks Ecco
5/5 - Weekend lunch may well be a weekly thing here as wow... the food was outstanding in every way.
With no children in tow, it was time to eat, drink and be merry without little humans screaming đ¤Ł
The decor and interior made me feel like I was in Verona again, the service was impeccable and the entire meal from start to finish was incredible.
I had a cheat day as I only eat carbs one day a week now, so I went all out with the Tartufata Pizza. I love the pungent mushroomy truffle taste and this pizza was outstanding.
With a side salad and a few wines, yum. My battery died when I got there so no photos, but when food is that good and you have some time to chat and discuss random topics, it was a blessing the phone died as you donât need it here. You just need the incredible food.
Tip - sit at the front, itâs charming, you can watch the world go by and have a spot of sunshine.
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Lovely classic on the busy strip of South Yarra!
Walk into a classic and yet classy Italian restaurant which serves up woodfire pizza. There was quite alot to choose from on the menu and we decided to order a few items to share.
Went with the Polpo Piccante Grigliato and Carpaccio for entree and for pastas, we decided on the Tagliatelle al Raguâ dâAgnello (Lamb Ragu) and Spaghetti al Granchio (Crab Meat pasta) and the Tartufata pizza.
I must say we were very happy with our choices as the dishes were spot on! The entrees were really nice and was a good sharing size. I really liked the Octopus as it was cooked really well and tender. The pastas were both really good and I could not even pick a favourite. The lamb ragu was cooked well and the flavours were really nice and the crab meat pasta was fresh and cooked to al dente perfection. I love anything with Truffles and the Tartufata is perfect for all truffle lovers our there. Love the fragrant truffle on the pizza and the dough was so light and chewy.
We really enjoyed our meal and Ecco and could not ask for me. Amazing Italian food and vibes all the way and the staff is friendly and attentive. There is a nice seating area inside and a small seating area outside which is good for warmer days. Highly recommend this spot when youâre in the area or if youâre wanting amazing pizzas and pastas.
A beautiful, authentic Italian restaurant in South Yarra, we were invited to try the menu.
We started with a classic Caprese salad, simple, quality ingredients made this classic dish a special one.
The tagliatelle with lamb ragu was divine, slow cooked, tender lamb in a rich tomato sauce with perfectly al dente tagliatelle. The house made ravioli was filled with sweet pumpkin which contrasted beautifully with the burnt butter & sage sauce & the crunch of walnuts. Safe to say that we cleaned our plates.
We finished with the desserts, a gorgeously wobbly, creamy pannacotta served with berries & the chocolate torta from the specials menu. Iâm still thinking about the super rich & indulgent torta, such an impressive dessert dish.
The staff at Ecco were friendly & attentive and made our visit such a memorable one. If you appreciate authentic Italian food, this place is a gem, a lovely sophisticated interior & a fantastic range of dishes. Thanks so much for having us.
Invited out for dinner my first impression was sophistication. The restaurant has a classy yet casual feel to it. We started with the beef carpaccio and polpo piccante. The beef was thinly sliced making it tender and very refreshing. The octopus was melt in your mouth and the addition of nduja made the dish an explosion of flavour. For mains we tried two pasta dishes, slow cooked lamb ragu and a crab meat spaghetti and two pizzas, tartufata & salumiera. The pizza base was nice and thing with the right amount of chew to it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and
Overall we all had a great dining experience and everything we tried was exceptional.
Highly recommended for fine Italian food.
It's such a great pleasure to have visited this amazing Italian in downtown of South Yarra and was pleasantly amazed with the intimate and elegant ambiance. Classic European interior with modern touch.
We had their special pizza served with ham, pinenuts, pesto and WHOLE BURATTA CHEESE. YES IT'S WHOLE AND NOT TORN IN PIECES.
The other highlights are the fluffy and pillowy Gnocchi Sorrentina and Shark Bay Crab meat Spaghetti which is total winner.
I cant recommend enough to visit this restaurant.
Delicious Italian experience in the heart of South Yarra. We had the Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu, Crab Spaghetti and the Pepata pizza to share. Just wow. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu!
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A stunning balance between fancy and casual, Ecco is a cosy Italian restaurant that is perfect for all occasions. With a focus on using fresh seasonal produce, Ecco is all about letting the natural flavours of the ingredients shine through.
Starting off with the delicate and tasty Carpaccio di Manzo, the thinly-sliced raw beef was the epitome of freshness, and the piquant flavour of the baby capers and parmesan punctuate each mouthful. The Polpo Piccante Grigllato featured tender slow-cooked octopus sitting on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, with the intense nduja and zing from the basil pesto elevating the flavours of this dish to a whole other level.
Both pasta dishes were cooked to perfection. The Tagliatelle al Ragu dâAgnello (slow-cooked lamb ragu) was a rich and hearty dish that was comfort food at its finest. The Spaghetti al Granchio was characterised by bright and light flavours that dance on the palate, and was one that I could have finished all by myself.
The thin crispy base of the pizza impressed us all, and itâs no surprise seeing that the pizzas all have been cooked in the wood-fire oven that is unmissable once you walk into the restaurant. Truffle and mushrooms are always a match in heaven, and the Tartufata is an absolute must try.
I couldnât resist ordering dessert, and the flourless chocolate cake was a delightful way to end the meal. The fudgy centre is reminisced of a brownie, and when paired with ice cream, it is a dream to eat.
A faultless meal from start to finish, dining at Ecco is truly a gastronomical delight. Thank you for the meal.
Came to celebrate my boys' birthday with the family~ Manager provides the warm welcome and great service with details, if the staffs can also smile and respond to us after we say Thank you!' everytime, that would be perfect!
Very good food and comfortable place!
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We had lunch here today on a whim, as we were in the area. The service was utterly delightful, with a gorgeous young fella who was so warm and relaxed in his manner, and incredibly accommodating. He gave us the sense that he really wanted us to enjoy not only the food, but being there. We sat out the front because I am in a wheelchair at the moment, so he also gently let me know that in future, it would be no fuss at all for me to get inside with the wheelchair ( which I hopefully won't be in too long!), and that there is a rear courtyard, that would also be accessible. I almost forgot to mention the food after acknowledging the delightful service (!), but the food was just so good. I had a risotto special, which was I suppose a Milanese, with a saffron base and mushrooms which was just luscious, totally. My partner had a pizza which was very good also. We each had a glass of wine, both of which were lovely, and finished with piccolo lattes, which were divine, and we are coffee snobs! Really can't wait to return and a big shout out to this lovely place and it's fantastic food and in particular, the lovely young man who looked after us today. Fabulous.
Highly recommend - one of the best pizza base I've had! Love this local gem 𧥠Food is deliciously cooked and very welcoming service. đŻ
I decided on a whim to give myself a treat and stop by at ECCO for lunch. I have been wanting to try the The Taglioni Al Granchio. The Shark Bay crab meat pasta - slightly modified to my special dietary request - was delicate and delectable - deserving the buzz and absolutely a must try if you are a seafood fan! Compliment to the Chef and for the kind staff for a luxurious lunch. Til next time.
Came here today for Mother's Day - made my Mum feel really special. The food was beautiful - the pizzas are some of the best pure Italian-style around Melbourne; the pasta dishes melt in your mouth, Arancini balls were heavenly. Warm atmosphere, excellent service - I love how they gave us a choice too where we could sit. Very inclusive.
Wish we took photos to show how beautiful the food was but it was really divine.
Customer Service + Beautiful Food + Reasonable price + Warm ambience
One of Melbourne's hidden beauties.
We as a group of 4 enjoyed a good Italian homestyle meal with good, not over priced Italian wine. Our favourite dishes was the ox cheek and duck ravioli. The staff were very helpful with our choices and service was great. Overall good value for money and we are looking forward to our next visit.
Hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Melbourne. The food itself was alien... Out of this world. Ordered the lamb ragu, absolute treat, the lamb was cooked to perfection l, I've never tasted clouds before but I'm sure this was the closest thing. The crab pasta was nothing short of perfection, it was a textual masterpiece along with a deep Labrinth of flavour. Probably the best pasta I've had, having been to Italy before I'm not sure if the Italians do it better there. Big call I know but if you come here you must try the crab pasta. Finally ordered the truffle sausage pizza, amazingly luxurious taste of truffle and mushroom that you know and love but tops it off with a delicate thin base and fluffy crust. Food aside the service was great, friendly staff and very traditional atmosphere, very authentic! If you're looking forward to going to Italy sometime in 2025... Don't wait get down here instead.
Found this place close to where I parked had some beautiful gnocchi for dinner! True Italian style it was flawless! The waiter was excellent bought me out a Chinotto Citrus flavoured on ice with a twist of orange it was superb and perfect with my meal! I opted to sit outside its warm and it really felt very much like Toorak Rd is alive again! Definitely on my favourites list and the Gourmet Pizzas look really tasty! You would not be disappointed with anything on the menu here! 10/10 and great music playing đ
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