Ecco - Atlanta

Decent Italian cuisine and a nice selection of wines. In particular, the cinnamon roll streusel was creative and delicious. Be warned though, this is not a quie... read more Decent Italian cuisine and a nice selection of wines. In particular, the cinnamon roll streusel was creative and delicious. Be warned though, this is not a quiet place for romantic dinner. It can be quite loud during peak hours as there is not much sound isolation. Still, the service was reasonably attentive and the food was good. There aren't a ton of good Italian restaurants in the area, so if you're looking for options in midtown Atlanta, this is a pretty good one.

Food was good, not for everyone though. Must have a well developed palate to appreciate the great tasting food. Service was excellent. Vegetarian options are av... read more Food was good, not for everyone though. Must have a well developed palate to appreciate the great tasting food. Service was excellent. Vegetarian options are available.

I was really impressed with Ecco Midtown. We sat at the bar for a quick bite before catching a show a few blocks down. The food was excellent and the presentati... read more I was really impressed with Ecco Midtown. We sat at the bar for a quick bite before catching a show a few blocks down. The food was excellent and the presentation was incredible. Each dish was plated impeccably well. The staff was personable and offered great conversation as well as dining and drink recommendations. The merguez flatbread and lamb keftedes stole the show.

Dinner with a friend. We each got a drink, split two appetizers (fried goat cheese and pork belly), each got an entree (parpadelle and gnocchi), and shared a de... read more Dinner with a friend. We each got a drink, split two appetizers (fried goat cheese and pork belly), each got an entree (parpadelle and gnocchi), and shared a dessert. Total was $140 with tip. Drinks were absolutely delicious, and they were happyto adjust for my friend. The fried goat cheese was amazing, would 100% get it again. Melt in your mouth, balanced perfect intexture and flavor. The pork belly was also delicious, but only 3 pieces felt really bad. Both the pastas were out of thisworld good. I've been to Italy, and this was close. the gnocchi was creamy and perfect pan fried crisp. The parpadelle wassmothered in delicious sauce, and the pork was amazingly tender. Only downside was the portion size; although my femalecompanion was very full, I literally grabbed some fast food on the way home cuz I was still hungry (and I'm not THAT big of aguy...Barely 190 pounds). The dessert was middling, the only weak point of the meal. The service was excellent, with the servergiving great explanations and recommendations. My water stayed full, and many people made sure we were having a great meal.

Interesting fare and a really cool ambiance, but doesn 't quite meet the price tag. Im open to giving it another try, but not going to make a point of going bac... read more Interesting fare and a really cool ambiance, but doesn 't quite meet the price tag. Im open to giving it another try, but not going to make a point of going back, either.. Foodwise, the gnocchi was excellent and the fried goat cheese was a fun take; theFlatbread fell a little... well, flat , and the swordfish was a nice cut, but seemed like the sides tried too hard. Overall washit or miss. Server was friendly, but overall service (particularly bar service) was slow. With wait staff being understaffedeverywhere we 're understanding of this, but better communication would 've helped to just be aware that we 'd be waiting 20-30minsfor a cocktail.