e'cco bistro

We went to this restaurant as a family for dinner in May. The service was very warm and attentive. We ordered the five-course set menu. I liked the mushroom gnocchi, which was unique and fresh, and tasted very good. The scallops were fresh. The oxtail meatball that came with the steak were amazing, tender and juicy. The dining environment was quiet, and the lighting was soft but not dim. It is suitable for people who like quiet dining.

Highly Recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste sensations. I had the 5 cou rse dinner set menu and was not disappointed. Top service and a bottle of the best La Crema Chardonnay. Solo diner and enjoyed the whole experience.

I've been eager to return to E'cco Bistro, and on a cold Brisbane night, it provided the warmth I needed. Despite the move to the Gasworks area, the bistro remains fantastic. The staff are friendly, kind, and experts at their craft, keeping my glass topped up and offering another round. One even let me sample a few wines before I chose a bottle each of the 2023 Domaine Jean Defaix Petit Chablis and Craggy Range Pinot Noir. For starters, we enjoyed delicate pan-fried potato gnocchi with mushrooms and a subtle pumpkin broth, an ideal way to warm up on a chilly Brisbane night. The green pea risotto was also a standout, we could of ate another round. The main course featured perfectly grilled North Queensland Coral Trout with sauce vierge, as well as a medium-rare 'little joe' sirloin with horseradish cream and jus with a side of slow roasted carrots. To conclude, we couldn't say no to cheese and dessert and indulged in a stunning dessert of popcorn cheesecake with salted caramel ice cream and blueberry pavlova, accompanied by a glass of Ice Riesling. E'cco Bistro consistently highlights amazing produce without overcomplicating it, solidifying its status as a Brisbane institution.

Wonderful food, staff and experience. Highly recommend every dish on the menu. we had the lobster banquet, which was so delicious. Never disappointed here.

What a let down. We booked in for the vegan 5 courses and mentioned 1 gluten free diner in the notes. They brought out regular bread & then said they didn’t know about the request. Reading the other reviews it seems this wasn’t the 1st time for that error either. When we asked for the gluten free option they just brought out plain bread without any dip or even any butter 😆 1st course was some thin pieces of mushroom with a SLICE of vegan cheese torn into pieces. Is that what constitutes as fine dining these days!? 😂 This dish was very acidic & had no balance. 2nd course was much the same, tasted like a plate of vinegar & was barely edible. The cauliflower dish was completely overpowered with a burnt flavour (see pic). The risotto was so spicy I couldn’t eat it. The server asked if I was still eating the bread despite me literally having it in my mouth & chewing it at the time. With only 4 mocktails on the menu, the 1 I that I tried to order was not available. The wait time in between courses was too long despite the restaurant being practically empty. The only saving grace was the dessert which had a nice vegan cream, a punchy sorbet & some tasty caramelised pears. Total rip off for the price; we left hungry & the food was well below average. We wont be back.

Dining here we found it to be an exceptionally high standard of food and service, plus a relaxed atmosphere. The bread with french butter & black ash salt was a great start and worked together well. Then, for starters we went with the Moreton Bay Bug roll and scallops, both cooked perfectly but the bug roll been the highlight with the pickled cucumber & nori, great combination. For main I put them to the test and they delivered, the Gippsland ‘little joe’ Sirloin was a very high quality cut of meat that was perfectly cooked, just found the oxtail croquette a little over powering taste wise for me and the focus was on the sirloin. My wife went the Brisbane valley Quail which she really enjoyed. Their twice-cooked protatoes were the perfect side and cooked/seasoned perfectly. Left just enough room to share a Mango Mille-feuille for desert which wasn't too heavy, very nice, especially the sorbet icecream. Definitely up there with the best restaurants in Brisbane and we look forward to returning to sample some other dishes.

We felt welcomed and wanted from the minute we walked in on Friday evening. The service was some of the best we have ever had- personable, warm, enough attention to feel well looked-after, but also left alone enough that we could relax and enjoy ourselves, and also not feel rushed to make menu choices!!! The food was sublime, wine list had great choices and the cocktails were expertly created. We really loved not feeling rushed or hurried in any way to get through our dining experience, and as a result could savour the food, our drinks and really enjoy each other’s (child free) company. Open kitchen is lovely theatre, but not overbearing or intrusive. Ecco is understated, sophisticated, elegant. Anastasia was so knowledgeable and took care of us so well- thank you! We will definitely be back! Jack and Claudia.

Overall Rating: 3.75 /5 stars Fine Dining (1 Hat) Firstly, we were a last minute booking. Mary was wonderful in securing us a table and I have to say the service was excellent! I have eaten at Ecco a few times in the past, but haven't eaten here recently. I think you can always expect a solid meal. The atmosphere is nice. It's fine dining, but has a more casual atmosphere. In some scenarios that is good, but some times people will want a view or sobering a little more special for a special occasion. Food: For Entree we had the: 1. Seared Scallops - sauce was nice 2. Roasted mushrooms 3. Goat souffle - lacked a sauce or something to bring it together. Mains: 1. Duck 2. Spiced pork belly 3. Beetroot risotto 4. Gippsland "little Joe" steak Genealogy speaking the proteins were good. However, the dishes were very salt forward. You really had to eat all the components on each dish to get some balance. I wanted the food to be "wow", but for me it lacked a little balance. Still the food was good, but at the price point, we wanted a little more. Sides: 1. Cabbage salad 2. Gorgonzola rocket salad 3. French fries The sides were nice. Fries were done well. Cabbage was a little heavy on the vinegar. Dessert: 1. Affogato - was told it was nice 2. Passion fruit soufflé - a little too sweet. But, consistency was lovely. If eaten with the Creme fraiche gelato.. It was more balanced. 3. Tart - can't remember what flavour - but it was delicious Overall a pleasant meal. And worth a visit!