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 rosé 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. See less
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