SWISS BISTRO
Read moreGreeted by waiters wearing red T-shirts in the colors of the Swiss nation, you enter the beautiful garden of the Alisamay hotel, where the restaurant has relocated in 2021. Here, you'll savor tasty, typically Swiss dishes. Cheese boards, soups (cream of pumpkin, tomato, etc.), potato pancakes, fondues, cheese raclette... A complete change of scene! You'll also appreciate the friendly, relaxed atmosphere, which can get very lively on evenings and weekends. A popular address!
SHER E PUNJAB RINCON DE LA INDIA
Read moreIf you're craving Indian flavors during your stay in Baños, don't hesitate: you're entering India through the front door. The welcome is, of course, as welcoming as you could wish for, and the dishes are up to the task. Chicken curries, lamb curries, fish curries, shrimp curries, everything is excellent. Beware of the spicy dishes, which are really quite spicy and should be reserved for more experienced palates. Vegetarians love this place, which offers them a vast choice.
CARPE DIEM DI VERDI
Read moreThis Italian restaurant-pizzeria moved into this new location in 2019 and offers excellent Italian food, mostly prepared over a wood fire. The pizza is hands down the best in all of Ecuador! The meat is also very good, and the icing on the cake is a delicious homemade tiramisu waiting for you to end this beautiful culinary experience that we highly recommend. The wine list is not to be outdone and you can accompany your meal with a good quality Italian or Chilean red wine. A must in Baños.
LA BELLA ITALIA EN CASA
Read moreSergio Guevara, the chef of this small, unpretentious Italian restaurant with a cosy atmosphere, opened in 1996, prepares delicious food with fresh, local products. He welcomes you in a pleasant house, a little away from the town centre, at the beginning of the road that leads to Puyo. You will be able to taste his dishes on the terrace as well as inside and you will not be disappointed. Pizzas, pasta, lasagne, meat and fish, everything is excellent and prepared with good quality products. We highly recommend this establishment.
SAVOY ET EL PAISANO
Read moreTwo restaurants of traditional Ecuadorian, economic and local cuisine. Attended by families and locals.
CAFE PARILLA PATAGONIA
Read moreA small restaurant takes you to Argentina… For an aperitif break, a charcoal roast or a hamburguesa al carbón (to take).
LA CALDERA
Read moreNational and international cuisines. Long card of grilled pasta. A practical address
LA CASA DE LA ABUELA
Read moreA 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…
COFIBAR JOTA & JOTA
Read moreThe 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.
CAFE HOOD
Read moreFriendly 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.
DONDE IVAN
Read moreIvan 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.
EL JARDIN DE MARIANE
Read moreMarian'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.