The best restaurants Ecuador

Excellent homemade ice cream, cornet or cutting, and sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere.

Facing the square of the Cloaks, this vegetarian restaurant offers you a cosy atmosphere. Very frequented by tourists.

This restaurant is located in a family house that has been carrying on the tradition for generations. Around the garden, the gallery shelters some tables where typical dishes are served in a friendly atmosphere, especially during the Yamor festival, celebrated at the beginning of September and during which the natives thank Mother Earth for all that she gives them. A typical drink, made of 7 types of corn, is prepared and you can taste it here if you are in Otavalo between the first and the eighth of September.

A must-see in this pie shop that sells the best fresh fruit pies in town (blueberry, strawberry, passion fruit, mango, etc.), and maybe even in the country! For over 25 years, the owner has been a self-taught pastry expert. Juices, breakfasts and snacks too. If you can, we suggest you try all the pies! These can also be accompanied by a scoop of homemade ice cream on request. This small coffee shop is really worth the detour for the gourmets passing through Otavalo.

Traditional local cuisine.

On the first floor of a large house. This paradilla with its rustic decor serves tasty meat. The prices, higher than elsewhere, are justified by the quality of the dishes. Big appetites can opt for the parrillada personal (4 different meats cooked on the barbecue) or the churrasco (beef with two eggs). The soups are also very good, especially the crema de tomate. Special mention for the shrimps on the grill. This is a very popular place for families from Latacunga who often come here on weekends. Buen provecho!

At the bottom of a courtyard, this charming restaurant is often full of lunch. Normal, the menu is good (but may not fill the stomach of the big eaters) and not expensive! The restaurant is spread in several rooms, the service is fast and the warm welcome. The almuerzo consists of an entrance (usually a small salad), a dish (rice, vegetables and meat or fried fish), a dessert and a fruit juice.

In a warm atmosphere, you can enjoy all the correct traditional pizzas (wide selection). Practice Sunday and evening when everything is closed in town. Possibility of taking away.

Here you can enjoy all the specialities of Ecuadorian cuisine and copious parilladas (grill) in a pleasant setting. The restaurant is the refuge of the good families of Quito, which is attablent on the terrace, in a large garden with playground for children. Sensitive ears abstain: an atmosphere of atmosphere a little ringarde massacre to the synthesizer some airs of Andean folklore.

An organic café-restaurant that cooks its own fresh fruit and vegetables. The dishes on offer mix Ecuadorian and American culinary influences (pancakes, among others). Vegetarian recipes are offered, but there are also meat and shrimp dishes... Among the desserts, truffles, brownies or cookies, to be accompanied by a coffee roasted on the spot or a home-made beer, or even a delicious brownie with home-made ice cream and chocolate. Tours of the chocolate factory offered every day.

There is a simple kitchen between almuerzos and trout (truchas). There are tables outside of the hotel that allow you to enjoy a drink in the evening and observe the entertainment of the village. Try the Mexican Burger (with bacon, guacamole, cheese, tomatoes and beans).

This small cosy pizzeria, in the centre of Riobamba, where you can sit in wooden boxes, offers about fifteen good pizzas of 4 different sizes. Also spaghetti (including an amazing recipe with vodka). Large choice of wines, natural fruit juices and batidos. On football match nights, people gather here to support the Ecuadorian team, come what may! The address is popular with the locals and is very convenient on Sunday nights when everything is closed. Many promotional offers on the Facebook page.

A pleasant and relaxing stop. This cosy, modern style cafe opens its doors for a gourmet break or late lunch. There are all kinds of snacks and drinks (coffees, fruit juices…). Often live live music evenings on weekends.

It nestles in front of the hotel of the same name. There is a simple restoration of sandwiches and hamburgers, not given, in a cosy atmosphere. Practical and well maintained.

Just a stone's throw from Maldonado Park and the cathedral, an excellent address (which doesn't look like much) for a little hunger after a good walk. The homemade ice creams with all the exotic and natural flavours, the fresh fruit juices and the pastries are pure marvels. The coffee is not to be outdone, prepared with an organic coffee from Loja in the south of the country, it rivals the best Italian coffees. It is here that you will probably have the best breakfast in Riobamba. A must-see.

Among the few Chinese restaurants occupying the station, it has proved to be an excellent option. It offers all Chinese specialties at derisory prices, including delicious soups. The servings are more than generous and a dish of rice or fried noodles is sufficient for 2 people. Kitchen and family atmosphere.

A good menu of Italian cuisine served in a careful setting. Good service.

This brand new café kept by a Syrian makes the young Ecuadorians (and sonorities) oriental taste. On the menu: shawarma, falafel, hummus, and chicha ($ 5). You can sit on the benches, in a beautiful room with ochre walls. In essence, art and test film screenings are organised on Sunday afternoon.

The hotel is located in the heart of the city. Ideal for breakfast.

All the Viennese specialties are on the menu: wiener schnitzel, Sachertorte, strudel, and even espresso as it is served there, on a small steel tray, with the spoon balanced on the cup! Run by an Austrian woman, this tea room looks like the ones in old Europe and you'll enjoy tea, hot chocolate (the best in town), pastries and light dishes for lunch (heartier in the evening). Everything is home-made. Large varnished wooden tables in an impeccable and warm setting, where you can read your newspaper peacefully.

This is a very nice coffee. Warm decor with wooden wood and green plants. Light meals and snacks.

The Argentinean restaurant is popular with local families. The large tables lend themselves to family and business gatherings often accompanied by live music. Good meat (beef, chicken and pork) and fish are served, cooked over a wood fire, in a very friendly setting. The portions are generous and the menu tempting. Pasta lovers will be delighted with the option of creating their own pasta dish. But we particularly recommend the T-bone for those who love beef, it is excellent.

This elegant restaurant with Swiss chalet decor is pleasant for a dinner or a lunch break. It offers traditional and international cuisine (pasta, soups, grills and regional specialities such as empanadas or llapingacho, for example), as well as good coffee and sandwiches. Wide selection of alcoholic beverages. The service is fast and friendly.

This popular restaurant prepares good pizzas cooked on a wood fire (in a large brick oven). The ingredients are fresh, which probably explains the success of the place, which is very popular with the inhabitants of Ambato and the surrounding area. The other dishes are just as tasty. 3 types of cannelloni, very nice mixed salads and a choice of pasta worthy of an Italian mama's den. As the name suggests, there is a wide selection of Italian ice cream. A very good quality-price ratio.

Two restaurants of traditional Ecuadorian, economic and local cuisine. Attended by families and locals.

A small restaurant takes you to Argentina… For an aperitif break, a charcoal roast or a hamburguesa al carbón (to take).

National and international cuisines. Long card of grilled pasta. A practical address

A nice restaurant that transports you to Mexico. The wooden garden is original, the music is festive, the map offers a wide selection of Mexican, local and international dishes. You can dine on the terrace on the ^first floor, just above the street animation. It's a pity that the staff is not a bit nicer…

The former Rincon de Suiza has become a warm coffee bar run by Juanito (an Ecuadorian) and Juliana (a German). Comfortable sofas, colourful bar, original and classic decor, subdued lighting and a pool table. The perfect place to read, chat with friends and meet new people. Especially popular with foreigners. On football evenings, you will find all the aficionados on holiday in Baños! Homemade cakes and pastries, desserts, sandwiches, snacks. And the little extra is the selection of original beers on offer.

Friendly cafeteria open since 1996, close to the central park, offering a light menu of vegetarian dishes, pastas, tacos and breakfasts. Good coffee and zen-like background music. The place is really pretty, and it's great to stop in for a moment to rest or chat with other people. Some evenings, films are shown. You can also swap books for new reading material. In short, an ideal place to meet other travelers interested in the country's culture, which is omnipresent here. Vegetarians will love it too.

Ivan manages this good table of Ecuadorian cuisine with a welcoming decor. One of the specialities is the roasted cuy, to be tasted with good Chilean wine. Breakfast is plentiful and rich. Excellent service and pleasant atmosphere.

Marian's French and Ecuadorian cuisine is so popular that you often have to queue. It is therefore advisable to reserve a table. The restaurant is nestled at the end of a flowery garden where you can sit down; unless you prefer a table by the fireplace... Warm decor, excellent meats and fairly reasonable prices for the quality of the dishes on offer. An address to remember and return to. El jardin de Mariane also offers 6 comfortable rooms with private bathroom, TV and WiFi connection.

This restaurant, which boasts of having hosted politicians, bullfighters, wealthy businessmen and even heads of state, is a favourite meeting place for Quito's wealthy population. The Rincón de Francia offers fine dining in a classic and elegant setting. The chef, Mario Aragón, prepares dishes with French and Spanish influences. Among the specialties of the house are the mousse de hígado al Cognac, the pangora natural (marinated meat with steamed vegetables) or the lomo fino a las tres pimientas (filet mignon)

There are also seafood specialities in a carefully decorated decor. Good table, well attended.

This chain of cevicherías has the rank of Les. Freshness and quality. Service limited to lunch.

This cevichería with a large terrace is one of the best places to try the specialties of the Esmeraldas region. Lively all day long, you can taste excellent fresh ceviches (fresh soups with lime, tomatoes, coriander and onions), shrimps(camarón), shellfish(conchas) and fish. There are also hot dishes, such as the famous arroz, a kind of paella in the tropical style, with shrimps, crabs and patacones. The owners have multiplied the experience in most of the commercial centers of Quito (El Recreo, El Jardin, etc.).

A central cevichería that declines the coast's specialities in an elegant setting.

Nestled on the 2nd floor in a @ (or even daunting) building, this popular restaurant and bar offers a varied menu of Ecuadorian, international, Mexican, Italian and Italian dishes. The decor is colourful and warm, the music is a bit too strong to exchange real conversations. It is more for the festive atmosphere than for the kitchen itself. Please note: excellent fruit juices, happy hour every evening and competitive prices. Often full.

Meat and grilled meats are excellent and generously served; so we recommend half-servings to normal appetites! The atmosphere and the cosy atmosphere are pleasant, but the place is devoid of character. Prices are quite high compared to other establishments, but meat quality justifies them.

The prices are a bit high, but the setting and the atmosphere raise the note of this establishment very appreciated by a young and cool international clientele. Located in the heart of the Mariscal, it is an ideal place to take a break during the long days of discovering the city center. The breakfast is a must, appreciated by travelers and Quiteños alike who often meet here before their day of work. The pancakes served at breakfast are gargantuan and the coffee carefully selected. Nice room with fireplace and warm colors.

Located in the pleasant Hotel Patio Andaluz, this restaurant serves cuisine that stands up well. It's a meeting place for the Quenña bourgeoisie, who like to enjoy the pleasant surroundings. Prices are very reasonable given the standing of the place. The shrimp ceviche is well worth the detour, and for the main course, we highly recommend the shrimp and fish encocado , a coconut-flavored specialty served with succulent tacones, the famous banana-based side dishes. An address not to be missed on the fine dining circuit.

This restaurant in the warm wood frame offers good traditional pizzas (and calzone) made in front of you with fresh ingredients. Several pasta styles and four pizza sizes are available. You can also choose a dish of lasagna, to accompany with a glass of sangria or Argentinian wine. The room is not very large and it is not always easy to have a place.

In the same spirit as the previous one on the second floor of the patio. The emphasis is on Ecuadorian specialities, including typical Sierra soups and the very popular «wind empanada» (a chausson of cheese and onions, fried and sprinkled with sugar).

Opened in 1963, this is a restaurant set up in a vaulted room by a bullfighting fan, as the décor proves. The menu is appetizing and offers a good alternative to Ecuadorian cuisine. Well located, just a few cuadras from Plaza San Francisco. The carne with mushrooms or the excellent typical Ecuadorian dish, seco de chivo, a well-spiced lamb stew, are succulent. The paella is also very good, in short, the choice is wide and the taste is top-notch.

A Spanish tavern in the centre of the modern city. There is a traditional Spanish style, tapas and cuisine, spécialités specialities, ink squid and fajitas. Selection of good Iberian wines.

A friendly restaurant held by a Swiss who prepares specialities from his country: fondues, conveyors and meat. Interesting and cheap for lunch. The atmosphere is friendly and casual.

Fast service. Rest of the day, vegetable hamburger and other international vegetarian specialities.

Fondues, conveyors, to reserve for the harsh evenings of the capital. Warm decor and mountain scenery.

To vary the pleasures! In the heart of Gringolandia, this restaurant offers various Swiss specialities - the fondues of the fondue - in a minimalist modern decor. Cheese or meat, chocolate and even the dish of her, there are for all tastes. Against all odds, Ecuadorians are part of the clientele of this place that contrasts. Good wine card.

A small churrascaria (restaurant specializing in red meat, chicken and pork grills), which offers a map of Brazilian specialities in a classic decor. Try feijoada with caïpirinha.