Other restaurants in Quito
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Pim’s
Inside the Parque Itchimbia, this new outpost of the Pim’s chain offers fantastic views over the city. Enjoy tasty traditional Ecuadorian fare, plus sandwiches and cocktails in the elegant, if somewhat stuffy, dining room, or on the outside patio.
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Uncle Ho’s
Sleek and slender, Uncle Ho’s whips up tasty bowls of pho (noodle soup), sea bass with chili and lime over rice noodles, glazed spare ribs and other Vietnamese hits. Eat at the counter or grab an outdoor table on the quiet street in front.
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Octava de Corpus
For a completely different dining experience, head to this little-known restaurant hidden inside a colonial home on lovely Junín. Artwork covers every surface of the place, and there’s a homey lounge with an enormous wine cellar featuring more than 230 vintages from both the new and old world. The menu features classic meat and seafood (all grilled or steamed). Free transport is provided with a reservation (which is recommended).
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El Buen Sandwich
Secreted inside a shopping gallery, the unassuming El Buen Sandwich has just three things on the menu: secos de chivo (goat stew; one of Ecuador’s most traditional dishes), ceviche and sanduches de pernil (ham sandwiches). All are quite good, and the garrulous owner has many talents – his artwork fills the restaurant.
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El Puerto Callao
Overlooking a small plaza, this cozy slightly upscale restaurant serves a good mix of classic Peruvian staples. Start with the pulpo al olivo (marinated octopus and olives) or papa rellena (mashed potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground beef) before moving on to ceviche, grilled shrimp or seafood with rice.
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Cafetería Fabiolita
For more than 40 years, Fabiola Flores and her daughter Margarita have been serving up the city’s favorite secos de chivo, in this immaculate little shop beneath the cathedral, still the most authentic place to try this dish (9am to 11am only). Its famous sanduches de pernil even humble city politicians.
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Naranjilla Mecánica
This self-consciously hip restaurant attracts a fun, mixed crowd gathering over inventive salads, tasty sandwiches and satisfying mains such as grilled haddock with capers. The menu comes in hardback, comic-book form and the decor is Bohemian chic, with an enclosed patio in back that gets swelteringly hot on sunny days.
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Café del Teatro
Grab a table on the plaza and enjoy a drink with great views of the Teatro Sucre. Inside, you’ll find a stylish, multilevel café-restaurant with chefs whipping up corvina with shrimp sauce, ribs, steak and other comfort food, as well as sandwiches and lighter fare. It stays open later when events are on at the theatre.
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Uvíllas de Ochún
Ochún, the Yoruban goddess of love, wealth and happiness watches over this friendly, colorfully decorated café (that’s her in the corner). In addition to smooth Cuban coffee and strong Cuban rum, visitors can sample tasty snacks, sandwiches, pizzas and light fare. The artwork on the walls is for sale.
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Boca del Lobo
Beneath the soundtrack of ambient grooves, a mix of stylish Ecuadorians and neatly dressed foreigners mingle over raclette, crepes, open-faced sandwiches, baked desserts and sugary sweet cocktails. The ambience is pure kitsch, with colored-glass globes, empty birdcages and psychedelic paintings.
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Boca del Lobo
Beneath the soundtrack of ambient grooves, a mix of stylish Ecuadorians and neatly dressed foreigners mingle over raclette, crepes, open-faced sandwiches, baked desserts and sugary sweet cocktails. The ambience is pure kitsch, with colored-glass globes, empty birdcages and psychedelic paintings.
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Vista Hermosa
A much-loved newcomer to El Centro, Vista Hermosa (Beautiful View) delivers the goods with a magnificent 360-degree panorama over the old town from its rooftop terrace. Live music on Wednesday to Saturday (from 9pm onwards) adds to the magic. Bring a jacket and arrive early to beat the crowds.
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Cevichería Manolo
Join the locals at this excellent and affordable seafood restaurant, with several types of Ecuadorian and Peruvian ceviches on the menu, plus great seafood dishes including camarones al ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce) and sopa marinera (mixed-seafood soup).
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Yanuna
This colorful, Bohemian bistro serves a huge variety of global fare including Indian Thali, Greek salads, Vietnamese pho, Peruvian ceviche and lots of vegetarian options. There’s a loungelike deck overlooking the street and world beats to match the eclectic fare.
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Restaurante Manantial
Run by a sweet old vegan soul, Manantial is a simple, unfussy spot serving healthy, carefully prepared dishes such as veggie burgers, tofu sandwiches, soups of the day and juices (try the filling aguacatado – blended soy milk, avocado and plantain).
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Tomato
The pizzas aren’t Quito’s best, but that doesn’t stop travelers and a few locals from packing this festive but low-key place most nights. Pizzas by the slice, fat calzones, lunch specials and plenty of cold draft beer bring them in.
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Coffee & Toffee
Equal parts café and lounge, Coffee & Toffee is a mellow and inviting place, with warmly lit brick walls, an open kitchen and a pleasant top-floor terrace. Locals and expats alike enjoy the wi-fi and the 24-hour service.
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Isla del Mar
It doesn’t look like much, but this hole-in-the-wall restaurant serves knockout ceviche and seafood dishes at rock-bottom prices. It’s owned by a family from Manabí, the land containing arguably Ecuador’s best food.
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Canoa Manabita
This casual and unassuming place is extremely popular with locals (and virtually unknown to many tourists, despite its Mariscal location). Mouth-watering servings of ceviche and seafood plates bring in the crowds.
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Pizza Sa
On a lane filled with restaurants facing the Teatro Bolívar, this casual spot with s sidewalk seating bakes up delicious, individually sized thin-crust pizzas. You can also enjoy sandwiches, salads and calzones.
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Pizza SA
On a lane filled with restaurants facing the Teatro Bolívar, this casual spot with s sidewalk seating bakes up delicious, individually sized thin-crust pizzas. You can also enjoy sandwiches, salads and calzones.
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La Parrilla Uruguaya
This elegantly set dining room has a trim, contemporary design that takes nothing away from the delicious cuts of sizzling grilled beef. There’s a decent wine list and live tango on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
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Chandani Tandoori
Bouncy Bollywood hits and sizzling platters of tikka masala make up the soundtrack to this good, inexpensive Indian restaurant. Other tasty menu items in this minimalist place include curry, vindaloo and korma.
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La Crêperie
Just off the beaten path, La Crêperie has a spacious, handsomely dark-wood dining room lined with black-and-white photos of old Hollywood stars. Tasty savories and desserts fill up the menu. English is spoken.
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Restaurante Vegetariano Ari
Hidden on the 2nd floor of a commercial center, Ari is a colorful, if boxy, space serving a small selection of daily vegetarian specials such as vegetarian frittata, as well as juices and fruit salad.
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