There is something magical about any restaurant run by this family. The dishes are simple but the flavors are complex and delicious. The team always makes you feel like a guest in the house. Thank you for being an amazing part of our community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff OConnor
Party of 6, sat outside before show at Minglewood. Wonderful experience all around. Crab claw app, halibut, surf turf and bolognese dish were all well received. Service great. Bar a little slow but was very busy. Been in memphis 35 years - first time in this classic midtown neighborhood with beautiful older homes. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianne Prentice
We have been a few times to Ecco and always have excellent food and service. The atmosphere is lovely too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino
Duncan Nicol
Only place in Memphis that has pasta noodles cooked truly al dente and made from scratch. You can tell the quality in the texture as you enjoy your meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Vickery
One of our favorites in Memphis. Great service, fantastic food and friendly staff with good recommendations for wine pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cedric Foster
Honest and detailed review.
I've been to Ecco four times (including today) total since 2021. It's been a 50% success ratio on flavor and service. Whether they were understaffed OR the food was just bland needing flavor (salt). The two times that Ecco was good, it was really great!
Today was a complete fail and I think will be my last time going to Ecco. I came in for the Hawaiian Ribeye that was advertised on their IG. It looked immaculate, I was blown away. I come in to order it, waiter told me there may only be one left. She found out it was and it was mine.
So the ribeye comes out with the butter on top. Looks GOOD. I saved room and didn't eat lunch with the expectation of being blown away. I ignored the fact that the ribeye was somewhat flat. Cut into it and it is RAW. I always eat medium rare, it's the only way to eat a steak! This was RAW.
The Brussel sprouts were the best thing on the plate! Actually really good. The potatoes were devoid of flavor, I couldn't even taste the parm. No salt at all. The ribeye was a pretty rubbish cut. I can go to Sam's and purchase two pack of thick, fat ribeyes for $36 dollars or a Wagyu Strip from Kroger for $30. $42 for a cut that I probably could get at Chili's, the pricing could have been better for a thin ribeye.
I don't ask for comps on meals. The server was great, I tipped her 25% for being so kind. I ate the food they brought back out reheated just because I was hungry. It sucks that management didn't even come out AT ALL to apologize for this awful blip. I think some Memphis restaurants are comfortable because they've been here for a while. The people who come to eat food are looking for quality eats. I'm not asking for Michelin star, I've had plenty of that. Just give us the quality food AND service we know that Memphis food can provide. It's crazy to me because Tonica has been spot-on every time, while the main franchise continues to disappoint. This isn't the type of attention to detail I'd expect from a family-operated local restaurant that has been open as long as them. Hopefully, my review and picture will wake them up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Sam
I asked for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Instead, I was given something else to taste before being told Sauvignon Blanc is only sold by the bottle that night. When I asked what nights it’s available by the glass, the bartender(slim white man) said there isn’t a set night, which felt unhelpful and dismissive. Clear communication on the menu and better customer service would have made the experience much better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
David Carson
Absolutely wonderful.. service and food was amazing as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Roe
Always my favorite when I am in town! Everything is always on point and I have never had anything less than an exceptional experience!
Great food. Great service. Wonderful neighborhood gathering place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Tiramisu
Erin Blythe
I had the smash burger and it was absolutely delicious. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and cocktail selection and matched the energy of our party perfectly. I’m not the biggest fan of Italian food but I’d go there again just for the smash burger and the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Schneider
TOP SHELF!
We had dinner here with our family last week to celebrate our niece achieving her doctorate degree and we had an incredible experience.
Kevin did a fabulous job serving us with recommendations and lightning quick service. He kept everyone’s drinks filled the whole time and made it that more special with his attention.
I had the salmon with risotto and Brussels sprouts. It was a great combination of a tasty fish with savory notes in the Brussels sprouts. The appetizers were very good as well. Several people had the pasta with mushrooms and said it was delicious as well.
The atmosphere was very comfortable but not overdone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rachel Mullen
Delicious and special dishes! Love the environment! Great service
There is something magical about any restaurant run by this family. The dishes are simple but the flavors are complex and delicious. The team always makes you feel like a guest in the house. Thank you for being an amazing part of our community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Party of 6, sat outside before show at Minglewood. Wonderful experience all around. Crab claw app, halibut, surf turf and bolognese dish were all well received. Service great. Bar a little slow but was very busy. Been in memphis 35 years - first time in this classic midtown neighborhood with beautiful older homes. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been a few times to Ecco and always have excellent food and service. The atmosphere is lovely too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino
Only place in Memphis that has pasta noodles cooked truly al dente and made from scratch. You can tell the quality in the texture as you enjoy your meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorites in Memphis. Great service, fantastic food and friendly staff with good recommendations for wine pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honest and detailed review.
I've been to Ecco four times (including today) total since 2021. It's been a 50% success ratio on flavor and service. Whether they were understaffed OR the food was just bland needing flavor (salt). The two times that Ecco was good, it was really great!
Today was a complete fail and I think will be my last time going to Ecco. I came in for the Hawaiian Ribeye that was advertised on their IG. It looked immaculate, I was blown away. I come in to order it, waiter told me there may only be one left. She found out it was and it was mine.
So the ribeye comes out with the butter on top. Looks GOOD. I saved room and didn't eat lunch with the expectation of being blown away. I ignored the fact that the ribeye was somewhat flat. Cut into it and it is RAW. I always eat medium rare, it's the only way to eat a steak! This was RAW.
The Brussel sprouts were the best thing on the plate! Actually really good. The potatoes were devoid of flavor, I couldn't even taste the parm. No salt at all. The ribeye was a pretty rubbish cut. I can go to Sam's and purchase two pack of thick, fat ribeyes for $36 dollars or a Wagyu Strip from Kroger for $30. $42 for a cut that I probably could get at Chili's, the pricing could have been better for a thin ribeye.
I don't ask for comps on meals. The server was great, I tipped her 25% for being so kind. I ate the food they brought back out reheated just because I was hungry. It sucks that management didn't even come out AT ALL to apologize for this awful blip. I think some Memphis restaurants are comfortable because they've been here for a while. The people who come to eat food are looking for quality eats. I'm not asking for Michelin star, I've had plenty of that. Just give us the quality food AND service we know that Memphis food can provide. It's crazy to me because Tonica has been spot-on every time, while the main franchise continues to disappoint. This isn't the type of attention to detail I'd expect from a family-operated local restaurant that has been open as long as them. Hopefully, my review and picture will wake them up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
I asked for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Instead, I was given something else to taste before being told Sauvignon Blanc is only sold by the bottle that night. When I asked what nights it’s available by the glass, the bartender(slim white man) said there isn’t a set night, which felt unhelpful and dismissive. Clear communication on the menu and better customer service would have made the experience much better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Absolutely wonderful.. service and food was amazing as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always my favorite when I am in town! Everything is always on point and I have never had anything less than an exceptional experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to dine. 💯 out of 💯!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta, Crab Claws Aglio E Olio, Sausage Orecchiette, Birria Pork Ribeye Steak
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Wonderful cocktail list. Great vibe.
Great food. Great service. Wonderful neighborhood gathering place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Tiramisu
I had the smash burger and it was absolutely delicious. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and cocktail selection and matched the energy of our party perfectly. I’m not the biggest fan of Italian food but I’d go there again just for the smash burger and the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TOP SHELF!
We had dinner here with our family last week to celebrate our niece achieving her doctorate degree and we had an incredible experience.
Kevin did a fabulous job serving us with recommendations and lightning quick service. He kept everyone’s drinks filled the whole time and made it that more special with his attention.
I had the salmon with risotto and Brussels sprouts. It was a great combination of a tasty fish with savory notes in the Brussels sprouts. The appetizers were very good as well. Several people had the pasta with mushrooms and said it was delicious as well.
The atmosphere was very comfortable but not overdone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious and special dishes! Love the environment! Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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