Ecco Restaurant

Excellent for classic Italian food with a focus on seafood--my favorite. The entrees are basic and classic--no fusion here--but tasty. Some desserts are homemade. Prices are a bit high, but worth it for the cozy Old World ambiance.

Pros: Large portions for entrees

Cons: small portions for desserts

If you like experimental food, this is not the place for you. But if you want well prepared, tastey and traditional italian you will like Ecco. The chicken scarpariello is delicious. Skip the caesar salad though, have the pasta fagioli instead.

Pros: most everything

Cons: the caesar salad is blah

OMG! MY Filet Migion was mouth watering delicious. This is the best steak I ever had here. The italian food is wonderful too! Very Pricey

Pros: Great Food

Cons: Parking, Ambience, PRICE!

This is a solid Italian place with a steady, traditional menu. I have been there many times and will continue to return when in the mood. Overall, a good value for what you get. This is a restaurant that does not try to compete with the trendiest place on the block. Instead, it provides good eats for a mostly reasonable price.

P.S. Make sure you check the bill -- sometimes mistakes are made!

Pros: Large Italian Menu, Steady quality, Good eats

Cons: Check the bill

Wasn't impressed. Came here late night on a Thursday and restaurant was mostly empty. Menu is large, but the selections are not inventive and the because the menu is mostly in Italian, it is difficult to decipher given the overwhelming list of entrees and waiter's hurried demeanor. While the service was attentive, it was not overly friendly. Tables are small and booth tables are shaped like ironing boards and cramped. With a hundred great Italian places in the city, this place is not a standout.

Great food, great service and always interesting. Service is attentive without being intrusive and there are always interesting choices for the daily specials. Highly recommend.

Pros: Food, Service, Selection

Cons: Booth size

MY WIFE & I HAVE BEEN THERE 3 TIMES SINCE CHRISTMAS-03--EACH TIME WAS A PLEASURE...
I USE TO GO THERE IN THE 80'S--IT HAS ONLY IMPROVED MORE OVER TIME.

Pros: GOOD SERVICE, GOOD MENU SELECTION, GREAT TASTE

Ecco is a true gem in lower Manhattan! The food was exceptional, along with the service. The staff was so accomodating and courteous. I will definitely go back to Ecco! As a resident of lower manhattan it was great to see the place packed and I even saw a celebrity! Go there, you will not be disappointed!

Pros: Friendly, Amazing food, Great atmosphere

Cons: A little pricy

Fabulous food fantastic staff and great atmosphere. True italian cusine. Check out the bar area, great for a romantic date.

You can literally never go wrong at Ecco Restaurant. The service and food quality are both extraordinary. The specials are always super fresh and tasty and there are always a lot of choices. Not only is the food tasty but the service is top notch without a bit of pretension. Ray, the host, is a true professional. This is an unknown gem, perfect for lunch, dinner, or private parties. Bello!!

Pros: Freshness, Taste, Service

I had the pleasure of dining there last night. What a great place. You could not want for nothing...This place is the real deal. great food.

This is such a wonderful restaurant - it has really old school Italian - and a wonderful feeling when you walk through the door. Also, the cheese and meat antipasto they bring to your table with bread is delish!

Pros: Old World Environment, Excellent Food, Live Piano