Ecco Vino

Went for a meal on Saturday 14 October 2023. Excellent meal and really good service from the staff. Only gripe we had was that Edinburgh in October is a very cold city and the outside door to the restaurant was left open making it quite cold when eating your meal. No heating that we could see. We were not the only two not happy with the cold atmosphere. One man said he could do with a blanket over his knees. We would certainly go back but it would have to be in warmer weather. Another door blocking out the cold would be ideal.

I had a really, really lovely meal here tonight. I hadn't reserved a table and was eating alone on a work trip but it was no bother for the friendly waiter who seated me at the bar where I had a great view of the excellent chefs at work. The waitress was also kind and friendly and the atmosphere was great - heartwarming to see customers of all nationalities sitting alongside each other merrily chatting away like old friends. The crab & Birra Moretti Shetland mussels were the freshest and most delicious mussels I've ever eaten - I will crave that sauce and I live flippin miles away so I'm going to have to engineer some reason to come back soon! Thanks all, it had been a tough day and you made my tummy and heart happy.

Despite the server being a bit indifferent, our seafood platter was absolutely fabulous. Calamari fork tender, shrimps, prawns and scallops cooked perfectly. The huge pot of mussels was in a beautiful creamy broth with just the right amount of crusty bread. The waiter said they get fresh mussels delivered direct from the sea every morning. I believe it! Because the outdoor tables are on the sidewalk of hill, beware of all the sauces running downhill into your lap!