With handpainted Ecuadorian murals by celebrated local artist Apitatan on the walls, an open kitchen and a woodfired oven, this friendly, modern location is a great addition to Quito’s culinary scene. With a huge wine cellar sourced from over 120 individually selected vineyards, and an outdoor, heated patio, La Gloria is also a great place to sample some of the finest wines the continent has to offer.Ī colourful, upbeat and relaxed restaurant, Somos is a great spot for a less formal meal. Seafood is a speciality at this buzzing restaurant and bar – ceviches, tiraditos and tatakis to start and a wide range of locally caught fish and shellfish for mains – the seared red tuna is delicate and delicious, whilst the paella is perfect if you’ve worked up a bit more of an appetite. What’s more, the boutique hotel, a fellow Relais & Chateaux in the heart of the city’s historic centre, is a great base to explore the capital, so this couldn’t work better for those looking to explore the city before a Galapagos voyage. Drawing inspiration from the country’s diverse and delicious ingredients, the tasting menu is the perfect way to try a bit of everything – ceviche, seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, accompanied by locally grown vegetables like tonka beans, chulpi corn and yucca. This extraordinary restaurant, attached to the hotel of the same name, has developed its own take on some of Ecuador’s signature dishes. And so that you can spend less time searching, and more time eating, we have set out a list of our own personal favorites, in no particular order, below: So make the most of your time in each of these wonderful cities and sample some of Ecuador’s finest restaurants. With its varied landscape and climates – a long coastline, but also the world’s second highest capital city in Quito – and a wealth of locally grown produce, the country has developed a varied, not to mention tasty, culinary scene that is beginning to get noticed.įor Ecoventura guests travelling to the Galapagos, a night – or better still, two – in Quito or Guayaquil will be part of the itinerary.

Whilst it may be Ecuador’s southern neighbor Peru that’s on the map as a foodie destination – winning a remarkable nine of the last ten World’s Leading Culinary Destination of the Year awards – Ecuador is certainly no pauper when it comes to culinary riches. GASTRONOMY FOR FOODIES Where to eat in 2022 – Our restaurant recommendations in Quito and Guayaquil

Zazu quito restaurant