Quito Restaurants

  1. Corvina Don 'Jimmy'

    Open since 1953, this is the Mercado Central's most famous stall, serving huge portions of corvina (sea bass). Ask for it with rice if you don't want it over a big bowl of ceviche. Everyone from governors to diplomats has eaten here. The Mercado Central is between Esmeraldas and Manabí.

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  2. El Chisme

    This friendly, locally owned eatery cooks up cheap Ecuadorian meals, and the owner is hip to the pickiness of foreigners. Great set lunch.

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  3. Fried Bananas

    This cute little place has a varied menu of steak, seafood, trout, chicken, soups and salads, all creatively prepared and fresh as can be.

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  4. La Jaiba Mariscos

    Another excellent upscale seafood restaurant.

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  5. Sake

    This is Quito's premier (and most expensive) sushi restaurant, a trendy, upscale place with outstanding food. Reservations are a must on weekends.

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  7. Shorton Grill

    This excellent, conveniently located grill serves large juicy portions of meat, seafood and poultry a la brasa (grilled).

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  8. Su Cebiche

    This slick little lunchtime joint serves excellent coastal specialties. Try the sopa marinera, a delicious mixed-seafood soup, or one of seven types of ceviches.

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