Quito
Traditional Ecuadorian cuisine is given a contemporary twist at this sophisticated new restaurant. Dishes from across the country are prepared with fresh,…
Must-see restaurants in Quito
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One of Quito’s best restaurants, Zazu serves beautifully prepared seafood dishes, grilled meats and ceviches in a stylish setting of light brick, ambient…
Quito
Opened in 1950, Modelo is one of the city’s oldest cafes and a great spot to try traditional snacks such as empanadas de verde (empanadas made with…
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Italian-owned Cosa Nostra has a pleasant front patio, cozy dining room and nearly three-dozen varieties of pizza piled with generous toppings and fired up…
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The Louisiana native who owns this eccentrically designed restaurant attached to a 17th-century monastery takes pride in the quality of the ingredients…
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Mouthwatering and stomach-enlarging sundaes, as well as several dozen varieties of sweet and savory crepes, waffles, salads and more conventional…
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A much-loved spot in El Centro, Vista Hermosa (Beautiful View) delivers the goods with a magnificent 360-degree panorama over the Old Town from its open…
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Kitschy religious icons and old-fashioned radios decorate this old-school classic serving Ecuadorian fare to bustling workday crowds. Opt for first-rate…
Quito
Tucked into the stone arches beneath the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, this excellent cafe prepares tasty Ecuadorian appetizers (tamales, soups,…
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For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where…
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Feel like a local at this welcoming low-key spot where the wonderfully energetic owner will greet you like family on repeat visits. The menu includes…
Quito
To sample some of Quito's most authentic and traditional cooking, head to this attractive park in La Floresta where every evening food stalls are set up…
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For a completely different dining experience, head to this little-known restaurant inside a colonial home on lovely Junín. Artwork covers every surface of…
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Serving up a mix of Ecuadorian, Greek and Mexican fare near Parque Itchimbia, vine-covered Mosaico is famed for its magnificent views. The open-sided…
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Owned and operated by Jürgen Spelier, a fourth-generation baker from Holland, this casually sophisticated restaurant with clean lines and blond-wood decor…
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Equal parts restaurant and bar, Z(inc) has a multilevel industrial-chic interior of untreated timber, dark metals and exposed brick. It's frequented by a…
Quito
Authentic, although expensive, Lebanese fare served up quickly in a comfortable and contemporary dining room with a Middle Eastern soundtrack and…
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This well-loved restaurant serves good vegetarian food with global influences (burritos, thali, Asian noodle dishes, creamy pastas, burgers, sandwiches…
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For innovative Ecuadorian food at a reasonable price close to Mariscal Sucre, check out this atmospheric restaurant where the namesake bananas help shape…
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It could be because this tiny, bustling neighborhood joint was once part of the owner's house that it has such a homely, welcoming atmosphere. The food is…
Quito
This longtime favorite occupies a huge but attractively laid-out space and has an outstanding varied menu of pastas and pizzas, plus other Italian faves…
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Vista Hermosa has two locations in Quito Old Town, both sporting a vista hermosa (beautiful view). This location, just down from Parque Itchimbia, lives…
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On the 2nd floor of the historic Teatro Sucre, creative dishes from across Ecuador are served in a theatrically set dining room with heavy curtains and…
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Bicycle lovers shouldn’t miss this small, cleverly designed cafe-restaurant, where nearly everything (chairs, bar stools, tables, hanging lamps) is…
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Magic Bean packs a crowd with its ample American-style breakfasts and lunches, plus frothy juices, coffees and desserts, best enjoyed on the covered front…
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Inside a yellow colonial house, this place is known for its charming cafe serving breakfasts, sandwiches and great homemade desserts. The coffee served…
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Ecuadorian dishes with an upscale twist in a warmly lit contemporary setting. Empanadas, ceviches, rich seafood stews and llapingachos (fried pancakes of…
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This bustling, multifloor restaurant just off Plaza Foch serves tasty national specialties. Try the llapingachos (fried pancakes of mashed potatoes with…
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This second branch of a popular Quito cafe has a traditional Ecuadorian food menu (empanadas, quimbolitos, tamales, good cheap breakfasts) and hosts live…
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Built in the vaulted cellar of an old-time building, this atmospheric and windowless Spanish/Ecuadorian restaurant has been around since 1963…
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Adorned with carved wooden screens and statues resembling samurai, Zao is a buzzing spot serving up quality Asian fusion dishes such as sushi, rice…
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Part of a chain, this stylish, minimalist restaurant offers tender, fresh sushi and sashimi, teppanyaki, Kobe beef and a range of other Japanese…
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Bustling La Union always packs a crowd, with its glass displays of croissants, berry tarts and ice cream, plus filling sandwiches.
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This delightful snack stand cooks up kilos of nuts, corn kernels and coquitos (coconut sweets) in a giant copper kettle.
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Linger over a coffee in the plant-filled covered deck at Botánica. The sandwiches, juices and cakes here are sublime.
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This Quebecois-owned place serves up the cholesterol-laden signature dishes of the owner's homeland and evokes the wintry feel of a north country log…
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At the Mirador de Guápulo, this cafe's wooden benches are perfectly positioned to take in the views. Everything sold here is vegan and fair trade, and…
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Colorfully woven tablecloths, Mexican mariachi posters and adobe-esque walls conjure a faint impression of Old Mexico in this Mariscal Sucre eatery…
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This restaurant in the San Juan neighborhood, on the lower slopes of Volcán Pichincha, is one of the best spots to see the city's lights come on. The…
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This respectable restaurant from Guayaquil is a good place to try Ecuadorian classics: there’s fritada con mote y chicharrones (slow-cooked pork with…
