Cebiches de la Rumiñahui
Ceviches are its specialty. reasonable prices for excellent cebiche. popular with locals. real audiencia n59-121 la mariscal. also in the food courts of "quicentro shopping" mall, "san marino shopping" mall and "el recreo" mall.
Mea Culpa
Among the best restaurants in town. Great service and food, taste the crepes de pangora stone crab. Dishes are small, get an entry. Nice view of the plaza from some tables. Dress Code: Semi Formal. E-Mail: [email protected]
El Capuleto
Italian. av. eloy alfaro y 6 de diciembre. you can enjoy a fine italian meal in a quiet space... but just in the middle of the city. the home made pizza and the capuccino are excelent.
Tibidabo
International cuisine. moderate. attentive service in a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere. general salazar 934 y 12 de octubre. tel. 593-2 223-7334. hours: m - f 12:30 - 4 and 6:30 - 11; sat 6:30 - 11; sunday closed. reservations recommended.
Pim's
A Ecuadorian Franchise. They have 4 locals, Panecillo, Cumbaya, Itchimbia and Isabel La Catolica next to the Swissotel.
Restaurant Techo del Mundo
Luxurious restaurant with an expectacular view located in the 5 stars hotel âHotel Quitoâ, international and Ecuadorian cuisine.
Restaurante Vegetariano
Salinas, near the intersection with riofrio. vegetarian almuerzos for $2. juice, soups, snacks, soya milk, vegy steaks etc. good vegy food, in a very clean environment. they also sell powdered soya milk, and a few dietary supplements.
Restaurante Vegetariano
Av mariania de jesus, down the hill from the juction with hungaria. chinese type veggie food. complete almuerzos with brown rice $2.50, or get seperate elements: soup 70c, main $1.80, and great juices 50c or 70c. pearl tea $1.20 or $1.50. soy milk 80c. chaumien, chaulafan, chop suey all $2.50.
Restaurante Vegetariano
Does almuerzos for $2, brown rice, good juice. standard vegy fayre.
Mongos
Mongolian grill. calama 469 y juan leon mera, in the heart of trendy gringolandia new town. all your can eat buffets (vegetarian $3.99, with meats $5.99. includes salad or soup entre, and one free drink. great quality meat.
Mulligan's
Need a break from all the new tastes, get a taste and comfort from home. This American style Sports Bar has great food and you can watch all your favorite sports on TV.
Restaurante Las Redes
Seafood. moderate. popular with the locals; well known for ceviche. amazonas 845. tel. 252 5697.
Ille de France
French. expensive and excellent. formal attire. reina victoria 1747. tel. 255 3292. hours: daily 7 - 11.
You name it, and it's available in Quito. Restaurants range from the basic places offering chicken and rice for $1.50 to international food with very expensive prices. The country benefits from all worlds, with a variety of dishes inspired by both coastal and Andean produce. Seafood and fish is fresh and delicious, while meats, particularly pork, are excellent. These combine with typical ingredients such as potatoes, plantains and all sorts of tropical and Andean fruits.
A good area to head to for eating out is the Plaza El Quinde or Foch which is in the Mariscal district at Foch y Reina Victoria. There are dozens of restaurants and eateries all around this area. La Floresta, up the hill from the Mariscal around 12 de Octubre, also has many fine restaurants. The La Floresta traffic circle turns into an evening market after 5 pm and the most popular dish served is tripa mishqui grilled beef or pork intestines.
Churrasco is a a great Ecuadorian version of a Brazilian dish. Tallarin is a popular noodle dish mixed with chicken or beef.Chinese restaurants are known as "Chifas" and are very abundant. Chaulafan is the local term for fried-rice, a very popular dish. Cebiche also spelled ceviche is a very popular dish in which clams or shrimp are marinated in a broth. Worth trying, but look for a well known restaurant with many locals to be sure you are getting fresh seafood.
When buying from lower-priced restaurants or shops, if you only have bills larger than a $5, it's a good idea to get them changed at a bank first.
El Nispero
Valladoli n24-438 y cordero, tel. 222 6398. fine ecuadorian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. moderate. business casual. hours: tues - sat 12 - 4 and 7 - 11; sun - mon 12 - 4. reservations recommended.