e'cco bistro in Brisbane

For a fine dining place, this was a very average experience. Average dishes, average flavors. Inoffensive but not worth the price.Also, for the love of god stop serving food on INEDIBLE sand, pebbles or tooth-breaking grains that inevitably stick to the food (that seems to be a trend within the entire fine dining industry).Especially the grains were tricky - first of all, they look like rice puffs and therefore edible so when they stuck to the cracker, we didnt think much of it. My partner almost broke his tooth, no joke.

Three chefs celebrating my partners birthday Met the most Gracious owner service on point Food plated and presented immaculately after 4 plus decades in BOH This is a perfect place to indulge in an intimate dining experience. One of the best in Brisbane.

After all these years (20+Ive never had a bad experience, so much so it is my go to place for taking everyone I know who loves modern Australian cuisine.Weve held our key staff, Christmas Party here to recognise the team for an incredible year as we knew theyd love the experience.If you want reliable fine dining, with wonderful seasonal menus, a somellier who sells you wine that matches the food perfectly (not one who flogs you expensive, unsuitable wines& service you only notice because they are so attentive that theyre visible only when needed; this is THE restaurant to come to in Brisbane.

Thank you for the beautiful food and friendly atmosphere.Loved it.❤️

Food was delicious, great service and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Ecco Bistro is where you will find some of the best food in Brisbane. They are doing a five course dinner that is fantastic value, nicely proportioned, beautifully presented and wonderful exciting flavours. There is also a wine paring that has some exciting innovative wines to match the excellent food. The service is very knowledgeable and friendly, would highly recommend.

Went here for my birthday dinner wow we had the best waiter . Blair you rock buddy. Excellent customer service and a smile to last anybody a life time . Thank you for making our night Kyla and Andrew

First time attending this beautiful restaurant and I was nothing but short of impressed. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. We ordered many margaritas and french martinis and every single drink was fantastic. The food was exceptional and unique. We ordered the oysters, yellowfin tuna, coominya quail, wagyu rump cap 5, toasted grain salad and spanner crab. I couldn’t fault any of the dishes. The wagyu rump was the crowd winner though, it was to die for. I even requested more bread as it was SO GOOD! Thanks E’cco for making our evening beautiful, we will be back very soon! I also love that this restaurant doesn’t give pretentious vibes. 11/10.

Really enjoyed the 5-course degustation. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Each course was delicious and they will happily make adjustments for vegetarians

TLDR; This place was recommended to me by a couple of people so came with high hopes. Beware - i guess - if you have allergies or lactose intolerant. If staff are reading this review - read the dietary requirements and dont make the customers feel bad about a mistake because its not a cheap restaurant.I went with my partner - and we mentioned we were both lactose intolerant in our booking. When we arrived - they misread this and thought it was only one person that was lactose intolerant (the booking definitely stated both of us)They could accommodate still but were made to feel that this was our fault, and given less attention than other tables (was genuinely a lot of effort to try to flag down for attention). I just felt a bit swindled that we paid what we paid and the service was bad and felt more ignored than other tables.Ive felt obliged to leave this review because ive been to Honto, Elska and Joy since and I keep remembering how bad this experience was.

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!!

The food was beautiful, but unfortunately, I would expect the entire experience to be pleasant for the price we paid. A group of over ten people brings a significant revenue to a business and the service and the way the staff treats their customers matters as well. The main waiter who served us was doing a great job. We thank him for his dedication. A waitress on the other hand was rude and unaccommodating towards the children. Our food came nearly an hour after we ordered. The entire experience was unfortunate. For a place that claims to be fine dining, I would expect an outstanding and smooth experience. That did not happen.

Party of 14. Granparents, kids and grandkids in tow. Special occasion. Took two hours for the adults mains’ to come in. We booked an early 6:15pm sitting so the kids could get to bed on time. But waiting almost 2 hours for the adult mains to come in was less than ideal, coupled with serious attitude from the female waiter who was absolutely rude, obnoxious and condescending to our children at our table and made a scene in the restaurant and effectively tore down the reputation of this staple in Brisbane. Terrible shame that wait staff can destroy the reputation that a place like this has earned. Especially charging an 8% service fee for the privilege…. Good luck.

Food quality: 5 stars.Portion size: 1 star.The food doesnt seem overpriced until you realise that youll need 2-3 mains per person to begin to approach something resembling a meal. Exquisitely delicious.

Been a few times and its been great but the most recent visit was very disappointing. Style over substances... some dishes over seasoned and other under... dessert was terribly sour...

Ecco has consistently been one of the citys premier dining experiences for very good reason. It is delightful.

Excellent food. Well balanced between sour pickles and raw yellowtail kingfish. The two stars off are for the poor customer service. I have to show my bank account and proof twice that the staff charged me in advance while I made the reservation . Felt even more embarrassed while this manager lady/ boss insisted that she is right and the restaurant never charged in advance. The whole mood was just ruined at the end of the dining experience.

If taste buds could talk, Id let them write this review.Words cant 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 ecco, 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

Attended the ecco private function area upstairs. Hot day but perfect temperature inside and overlooking the busy Gas works. Attentive team of staff and exquisite canapes and risotto. Would recommend for an up market spot for 30 people.

One of our favorite restaurant so far. Nice staff and amazing food

Extraordinary Dining ExperienceWe arrived there without a reservation and the restaurant was booked out. However at that same time we arrived there was a cancellation so we were given a table. Were we lucky! The menu was degustation and every serving was amazing, from the mackerel then to the gnocchi, the lamb rump and then the mushroom icecream and lastly the charred pineapple. Wow! Not only was the food beautifully presented and delicious, all of the serving staff were exemplary and we were made to feel most welcome and looked after. Surely one of the best restaurants I have been to, Inside and outside of Brisbane. A very big thank you to Philip and his team for a memorable evening. We will be back

Everything seemed rushed, drinks removed before they were finished, opened bottles left on the table to "breath", sorry. The "sashimi " style fish was very tasty, however, the fish was quite tough and a bitter after taste, the gnocchi was spectacular, the beef was also extremely tasty but an average cut, needed a steak knife, the goats cheese was over the moon, I enjoyed the dessert, the rest of the table not so much, the suggested desert wine was not so good, and was taken of the bill and coffee was on the house.Overall we had a good night.Thank you for your hospitality.

Such amazing value for money . Had the $65 3 course money . Will come back

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 Mothers Day lunch. Food, service, drinks were all excellent. There had been a miscommunication when booking but the staff quickly adjusted and accommodated my Mums 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 & thats always a good sign.

The 5 course menu was exceptional, such an amazing experience of flavours curated in the most delightful way. Reading the menu really doesnt do it justice - some of the dishes dont read as particularly appealing cause they can be hard to imagine, but they are pure delight. I would reccomend anyone to leave the selection to the professionals here, with a matching wine pairing as well.Exceptional service right from the warm welcome when we entered to attentive service throughout.Cosy atmosphere with a view of the kitchen, which is a pleasure to watch the chefs at work.As a foodie and advanced home cook with culinary training in France and Italy I can honestly say this would be in the top 3 dining experiences I have ever had. Cannot fault anything about it.

We had a fabulous evening at ecco bistro. If you can snag a seat at the bar, I would highly recommend it - we did and it was like dinner and a show. You get to see the absolute precision and care that goes into every meal and watching each dish be prepared in front of our eyes really whet our appetite.

My absolute favourite restaurant in Brisbane. The wait staff always make you feel special. The food is an amazing culinary experience, complemented with an array of perfectly matched wines. Ecco Bistro never disappoints.

When Ecco does food well, it really hits some very high notes. However a couple of the dishes disappointed.First course was the scallops with yuzu. The scallops were fresh tasting but their was no discernible flavour of yuzu.Second course was a vegetarian version of their gnocchi, which was very good. Clearly the best meal of the night.The third course was the barramundi, which was cooked perfectly with a beautifully crispy skin.The fourth course was a French sheeps milk cheese which was also great.Finally was the flavours of pavlova dessert. If you are thinking of a beautiful fluffy pavlova, you will be sorely disappointed. This dessert is centred around a hard meringue that really could have been whipped up by any home cook.As for the wine, the Siniapius gewurtztraminer was good but not that special, while the Witches Falls late harvest viognier was exceptional.

Extraordinary. Had their 5 course degustation menu with matched wines and it was an experience, let me tell you. There wasnt a dish here that I wouldnt recommend, and most of them were utterly sublime. The first course tomato salad (sounds so simple, was incredibly complexis one of the best things Ive ever eaten. Great staff, an intimate venue and overall I think this is the best restaurant currently operating in Brisbane.

Beautiful dinner tonight at the e’cco. Superb service from all the waiters, each meal in the set just electrified my tastebuds. Highly highly recommend this restaurant for any couples wanting a romantic intimate dinner and setting with professional friendly staff and excellent food. 😍

Recently dined for dinner as part of their Set Menu at the beginning of August. I used OpenTables and made a note that it was my partners birthday dinner. Upon arrival the team quickly made effort for my partner and were very accommodating, wishing him a happy birthday etc. The waitress, Blair, was friendly and warm. She gave us great recommended cocktail - the Old Cuban.The food was excellent, my partner even mentioned though he isnt a fan of seafood, their kingfish dish they had on the menu changed his mind and he actually ate seafood for a change - so that was great.All in all, was a very enjoyable evening with great food and amazing staff.We look forward to dining with ecco again soon.

A truly wonderful restaurant experience at home and rated the familys best Mothers Day. Every dish was superb and the portions very generous, the whole experience was fabulous. If there is an upside to not being able to dine out, being able to experience this kind of food at home was a genuine treat. Thank you for an absolutely wonderful meal. 10 out of 10.

Wow! This place is impressive!! The quality of food here is top notch. The serving sizes are substantial and with a dinner special of $65 for two courses and $79 for three courses it’s also great value. Service was genuine and attentive despite being really busy. My only complaint would be the drink prices. You will be paying $11 a beer and $13 is the cheapest wine by the glass.

Celebrated my birthday here. Really good ambience, the 3-course lunch menu was really nice for the price. My friends had beef cheek for mains and chocolate cake for dessert. The desserts are top notch, especially the peach sorbet and strawberry cheesecake as pictured.

Great atmosphere and awesome service.Lunch special was great value and serving sizes for it being their "Lunch special" felt generous (unlike some places where the lunch special is a cut down plate to the main menu version).Service was attentive and despite being busy, felt intimate.We stayed over the "Lunch opening time" but werent rushed to leave.

Wow! This place is super impressive! The food is stunning, serves are decent and with the dinner options of two courses for $65 and three courses for $79 is presents great value.Service was genuine and despite being busy very attentive.Gnocchi and pork belly were standout dishes.My only criticism would be the drink prices. You are looking at $11 for a beer and $13 is the cheapest glass of wine.

Great dinner place in Brisbane!Got there 3 course dinner.Steak was perfectly cooked, very tender and juice. Full of natural flavor and grill aftertaste.Cheesecake was very creative - you will not get standard cake but more like mousse with ice-cream and fruits, delicious!They have fair selection of local wine, even sun dried Shiraz for dessert.Specially I should thank all staff - they really doing everything to make your experience outstanding.Highly recommended!

Spectacular flavours, generous portions and a cool vibe. We love Ecco. The Moreton Bay Bug risotto with fennel and chili was the greatest risotto I have EVER tasted. Also highly recommend the Kangaroo tartare 👌We will be back.

Great food, excellent service.Went here for the first time in their new location for a birthday dinner. It was even better than I remembered! Great new spot/decor.Some flavours were a bit overpowering but generally the meals were well balanced. One steak was over cooked which was disappointing but otherwise could not fault any meals.There were a lot of menu options - a bit overwhelming at first but once you settle on a menu it’s ok.Keen to try lunch specials and their new outdoor bar area for after work drinks.

My wife and I had our 3rd anniversary dinning here.Service: excellent and professional.Food: fresh, delicious and yum yum (top 5 in Brisbane).Atmosphere: elegant.We even got a surprising dessert.Will definitely recommend to my friends and family.

Lovely team that run this restaurant! Came for Valentines and will definitely be back we both thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, cocktails and the food was 👌, very accommodating with my food allergies despite the menu that night was set

Amazing food, service and experience. This place will cost a few extra pennies, but well be going back.We got the chefs menu with matching wines and everything was phenomenal. Portion sizes in photos are small because its a 5 course. What we saw on other tables looked adequately sized.Time from order to table isnt lightning fast, but you shouldnt go here unless youre looking for a quality meal to enjoy slowly. Its a very relaxed atmosphere. We really like the service as well.

My favorite restaurant in Australia for a fancy, no brainer great dinner. Seriously amazingly delicious food, and great prices as well. I cant wait to go back

Absolutely exceptional food. The restraunt itself was a little bit dark inside but the service and food certainly made up for it. I would highly recommend this place

Beautiful atmosphere and beautiful food! Especially the taster 5 course menu

Nice and affordable diner; FOOD: Nice food presentation, Pity i had Sydney Fish markets (incredibly freshoysters few days before so the freshness of their oysters becomes stale in comparison, Wagyu beef was nothing amazing(somewhat like normal steak); SERVICE: Staff was very friendly and helpful, especially the girl in short hair. Keep it up.

Second best food in Brisbane, and thats second only to a restaurant way above their pricing.Update.We returned earlier this week and the food is still fantastic, the atmosphere great, however we had a small hiccup with miscommunication with upgrade waitress. This hiccup was very well handled however, compliments to the staffs ability to adapt and overcome an issue so efficiently.We will be back

Came here on a whim and loved it! The food was like a work of art, just so beautiful and it tasted wonderful. Its the kind of restaurant you go to for a special occasion or if you want to take your parents out for a great dining experience. I didnt find it overly exy for fine dining but its not somewhere you would go to eat every week. If you feel like treating yourself come here for dinner. It was lovely!