Quito Restaurants
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1. La Querencia
$ | La Pradera | Latin AmericanBest known for its superb Ecuadoran dishes—try the seco de chivo (lamb stewed with fruit) or the langostinos flambéed in cognac—this restaurant...
Best known for its superb Ecuadoran dishes—try the seco de chivo (lamb stewed with fruit) or the langostinos flambéed in cognac—this restaurant has excellent views of Quito from its rustic fireside dining room. You can also eat in the serene outdoor garden. Some nights the friendly waiters can be heard singing along to soft Ecuadoran music as they roam the restaurant.
Av. Eloy Alfaro 2530, at Catalina Aldaz, Quito, Pichincha, 170109, Ecuador02-244–6654 -
2. Bandido Brewing
$$ | | PizzaEcuador's craft beer scene is small but growing, and the best way to taste it is at Quito's first microbrewery, less than 10 minutes' walk from...
Ecuador's craft beer scene is small but growing, and the best way to taste it is at Quito's first microbrewery, less than 10 minutes' walk from Iglesia de San Agustín. An 1850s colonial building is the grand setting for this expat hot spot, where the six pizzas on offer go nicely with the six taps of craft beer. The chocolate stout, heavy and smooth, is a treat after a long day of sightseeing. If you prefer something lighter, the crisp, spicy Honey Ginger Saison, made with fresh ginger and local honey, pairs well with the wild boar pizza. Bandido brews has a space near Metropolitan Park, open weekdays 10–5, so true brewheads can pay a visit.
Calle Olmedo 1–136 near Fermin Cevallos, , 170113, Ecuador02-228–6504Restaurant Details
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3. Cafe Plaza Grande
$$$ | | South AmericanOne of the popular historic hotel's three dining options, this Ecuadorian cafe is a nice choice between the upscale French option and the more...
One of the popular historic hotel's three dining options, this Ecuadorian cafe is a nice choice between the upscale French option and the more relaxed wine cellar. Snag a window table for the best views of the Grand Plaza. The wood-paneled dining room, decorated in botanical prints and drawings of Quito's churches, ais a bit dim, though live music several evenings a week brightens it up. For dessert and a show, order the helados de paila, ice cream prepared tableside in a big copper bowl.
Hotel Plaza Grande, Garcia Moreno N5-16, at Chile, Centro, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador2-251–0777Restaurant Details
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4. Dulceria Colonial
$ | | CaféDiagonally across Plaza Grande from Hotel Plaza Grande and below the Catedral, this pint-size café deals in delicious baked goods, sandwiches...
Diagonally across Plaza Grande from Hotel Plaza Grande and below the Catedral, this pint-size café deals in delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and more than a dozen types of coffee, among them cold brew and Vietnamese. The higos (figs) and cheese sandwich, a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, is served on two fluffy buns that taste much like brioche. It's not too sweet, but for an even more savory sandwich, try the pernil (roast pork shoulder) or the vegetarian, with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Of the desserts, you can't go wrong with a thick slice of the housemade cakes, particularly the apple and banana. Free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating make this sweet spot particularly popular.
On Plaza Grande between Espejo and Venezuela , , 170115, Ecuador02-295–5182 -
5. Il Risotto
$$ | La Pradera | ItalianFresh roses adorn candlelighted tables, and prints of northern Italy and opera programs from Milan's La Scala decorate the walls, providing...
Fresh roses adorn candlelighted tables, and prints of northern Italy and opera programs from Milan's La Scala decorate the walls, providing a romantic mood at this excellent Italian restaurant. Begin your meal with insalata del pescatore (shellfish salad), followed by lobster on a bed of pasta pomodoro or a chicken roll with spinach and ricotta cheese. For dessert, order crepes suzette with Grand Marnier or the tiramisu with decadent chocolate and cognac. You can listen to live music Thursday and Friday evenings.
Eloy Alfaro N34–447, at Portugal, Quito, Pichincha, 170109, Ecuador02-224–6850 -
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6. La Purísima
$ | | South AmericanAn English-speaking chef cooking traditional Ecuadorian fare within a historic theater one block off Plaza Grande is a recipe for success. Despite...
An English-speaking chef cooking traditional Ecuadorian fare within a historic theater one block off Plaza Grande is a recipe for success. Despite being within the regal Teatro Bolivar, the restaurant is refreshingly low-key, with simple red wooden dining chairs and a chalkboard menu of specials, though the irridescent tiled bar adds some pizazz. Shrimp soup, with potatoes, local herbs, avocado, and an egg, is warming, filling, and a delightful mix of textures and flavors. For something heartier, go for the lamb medallions in a smoked chorizo sauce. For good people-watching, sit by the plate glass windows whose tables look out onto pedestrian-only Calle Espejo.
Teatro Bolivar, Calle Espejo 847, near Guayaquil, , 59322, Ecuador-295–6527 -
7. La Ronda
$ | La Mariscal |During the day businesspeople gather here, in what looks like a Bavarian lodge, for traditional meals. Among the best dishes are cazuela de mariscos (a...
During the day businesspeople gather here, in what looks like a Bavarian lodge, for traditional meals. Among the best dishes are cazuela de mariscos (a seafood casserole soup) and pernil (roast pork) with llapingachos (mashed cheese and potato pancakes), peanut sauce, and avocado. During the week dinners are accompanied by guitar music, and folk dancing follows dinner on Sunday.
Norway E1049 and Av. 6 de Diciembre, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador22-540--459Restaurant Details
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8. La Terraza del Tártaro
$$$ | La Mariscal |In the heart of the New City, this longtime favorite is known for its reliable service and delicious, if simply prepared, meats. The penthouse restaurant...
In the heart of the New City, this longtime favorite is known for its reliable service and delicious, if simply prepared, meats. The penthouse restaurant atop the Edificio Amazonas—look up to see the sign, or you'll miss the place as you go by—is cheered by a blazing fire at night; you'll enjoy views of the brilliantly lit city below.
Av. Amazonas N23-71 and Ignacio de Veintimilla, Quito, Pichincha, 170143, Ecuador22-527--987Restaurant Details
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9. Pizzeria Le Arcate
$ | La Mariscal | ItalianThis trendy pizzeria attracts well-heeled patrons who come to choose from 59 types of individual thin-crust pizzas. The emerald-color dining...
This trendy pizzeria attracts well-heeled patrons who come to choose from 59 types of individual thin-crust pizzas. The emerald-color dining room, with inlaid wood floors, Romanesque columns, and an arched foyer, buzzes with conversations in a dozen languages. Crowds reach their peak around 10 pm. The menu also offers a variety of pasta, fish, and meat dishes.
Baquedano 358, at Juan León Mera, Quito, Pichincha, 170143, Ecuador02-223–7659Restaurant Details
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10. The Magic Bean
$$ | La Mariscal |High-quality food and a relaxed vibe draw travelers, expatriates, and locals to "the Bean" to socialize over crisp salads and do business over cappuccinos. Blackberry...
High-quality food and a relaxed vibe draw travelers, expatriates, and locals to "the Bean" to socialize over crisp salads and do business over cappuccinos. Blackberry pancakes and bagels are served for breakfast, while the lunch and dinner menu emphasizes soups, sandwiches, pastas, and shish kebab. The atmosphere is casual and the service friendly; if you're solo, you'll feel very comfortable here. Check out the back wall with a selection of giant Far Side cartoons. The Magic Bean also has live music some nights.
Mariscal Foch E5-08, Quito, Pichincha, 170143, Ecuador22-566--181Restaurant Details
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11. La Choza
$$ | La Floresta |Closed PermanentlyThe mood, music, and menu are strictly Ecuadoran in this restaurant. It's across the street from Quito's World Trade Center and draws a large business...
The mood, music, and menu are strictly Ecuadoran in this restaurant. It's across the street from Quito's World Trade Center and draws a large business clientele. There's a garden dining area if you prefer outdoors to indoors. Pastry stuffed with lobster, ricotta, and spinach—baked and topped with fresh mussels, clams, and prawns and covered with a tomato-cream sauce—is one of the mouthwatering specialties here.
12 de Octubre N24-551 y Cordero, Quito, Pichincha, 170109, Ecuador02-223-0839Restaurant Details
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12. La Viña
$$ | La Mariscal |Closed PermanentlyCritics rave about this upscale restaurant, which draws its share of businesspeople and government officials. If you order a complete meal from soup to nuts,...
Critics rave about this upscale restaurant, which draws its share of businesspeople and government officials. If you order a complete meal from soup to nuts, plus wine, it will cost you around $60, but if you curb your appetite, you could get by for around $20 to $25 total. It is rumored that you could choose from the menu blindfolded and still consistently receive a masterpiece of taste and presentation.
Isabel la Católica at Cordero, Quito, Pichincha, 170515, Ecuador02-256-6033Restaurant Details
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13. Las Redes
$ | La Mariscal |Closed PermanentlyFishing nets hanging from the wall clue you in that the specialty here at this small, informal restaurant is seafood—cooked Ecuadoran style, naturally. If you...
Fishing nets hanging from the wall clue you in that the specialty here at this small, informal restaurant is seafood—cooked Ecuadoran style, naturally. If you haven't tried corvina yet (a Pacific sea bass), have it here, drowned in shrimp sauce.
Av. Amazonas 845, Quito, Pichincha, 170143, Ecuador02-252-5691Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun.
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