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A restaurant in Old Towna calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits

Restaurants · Old Town

Ecco Vino

Across 86 written reviews (averaging about 4.9/5), this Old Town restaurant is known for a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits. Worth building a plan around, after a quick check of the live details.

Tasty italian food with a cosy vibe.
Quiet / calm · Google review · 5★

What it is

A restaurant in Old Town Restaurants

Why it may suit

a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 86 written reviews (averaging about 4.9/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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Best for

  • a calmer stop
  • repeat-visit energy
  • warm-service stops
  • later-day usefulness

Good to know

  • warm, attentive service
  • a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
  • a strong repeat-visit following
  • usefulness later in the day

From the reviews — worth a quick confirm.

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  • booking needs

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Address
19 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Postcode
EH1 1BP
Website or profile
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Phone
+44 131 225 1441
Listed opening hours
  • Monday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 PM

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Price
£20–60
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Google rating
4.4 from 759 Google reviews
Review notes
86 written reviews in a 100-review check , latest seen 5 Jun 2026
Menu link
Menu checked - 5 listed items seen

Why it might suit

Use this for a meal where the current menu, booking details, and timing need to fit the plan. The review pattern points to warm service and a calmer, more unhurried feel.

  • Staff warmth: 20 review mentions
  • Quiet / calm: 7 review mentions
  • Return / ritual: 7 review mentions
  • Late / evening: 3 review mentions

What we checked

This page is shaped by 86 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

Current depth: Strong review evidence

Caution: Evidence signals are a first-pass reading of the review set. Current opening, accessibility, menu, dietary, and booking details still need direct confirmation.

In reviewers' words

Verbatim quotes from public Google reviews, chosen to show the patterns above. Always confirm current details directly with the venue.

Especially good wine and food near our hotel, friendly and attentive staff with pleasant atmosphere.
Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 1 May 2026
I highly recommend this lovely wine bar and will return the next time I'm in Scotland.
Return / ritual · Google review · 5★ · 26 Mar 2026

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 20
Quiet / calm 7
Return / ritual 7
Late / evening 3

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