text: A popular bar on Cockburn Street just off the Royal Mile is not where I expected to find a table immediately at pm on a Saturday night peakFestival season But that is exactly what happened at Ecco VinonnId been wanting to go for a while now It is fairly central not huge inside but with an amazing selection of wine and I would heard good things about the food As I said it was peak Festival time on a Saturday night and everyone and their dog was looking for somewhere to get some foodnnAfter attempting to queue at other restaurants and being told waiting time was minutes minimum we thought we would try our luck and just kept wandering Viva Mexico metres up the road had a minute wait time It was also raining just to add to the scene and emphasise just how good it would be go to get a dry warm seat and foodnnWe peered into Ecco Vino to see it full but with no queue Hurrah And when we asked about wait time for a table there was one for us there and then It appears those extra metres walk were too far for the tourist crowdsnnI did not try the wine this time unfortunately but the Antipasti of smoked salmon was really delicious Fresh salmon a generous portion My friend Val had a big bowl of spaghetti with chorizo and other delicious things She kindly let me try it It really was nicennThe menu is not huge A few antipasti options like soup salmon and the sharing plate and the mains are mainly pasta options It is a bar really with the kitchen visibly behind the bar so go here for the wine and have a wee bowl of pasta on the side do not come here for a dinnernnThe staff were really friendly and despite obviously frazzled from long shifts with many Festival goers were friendly and quick with their servicennA perfect bar for a cosy winters evening with the dark wood and shelves lined with wine I cannot wait to go back to try that either