Best fine dining restaurants in Quito

Discover Quito's most outstanding fine dining restaurants, where culinary innovation meets exquisite ingredients and impeccable service. This selection features establishments renowned for their creativity, sophisticated ambiance, and memorable gastronomic experiences. Explore perfect options for special occasions, from avant-garde fusions to modern interpretations of Ecuadorian cuisine. Find your next luxury culinary experience in Ecuador's capital city.

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    Zazu

    95 Global Votes
    • Good value for money

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    Zazu provides an exquisite dining experience in Quito, distinguished by its outstanding service and spectacular food. Chef Wilson Alpala presents contemporary cuisine infused with Latin American influences, utilizing local ingredients and showcasing exceptional culinary creativity.

  2. 2

    Somos Ecuador Restaurant

    42 Global Votes
    • Aims to take Ecuadorian gastronomy to the world

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    Somos Ecuador Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with its Ecuadorian fusion cuisine, combining traditional flavors with creativity and a global twist. Its service is consistently praised, and the atmosphere, enhanced by artistic murals, contributes to an immersive and memorable culinary experience.

  3. 3

    URKO

    33 Global Votes
    • Deserves a Michelin star

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    URKO has set a standard for Ecuadorian haute cuisine, offering a culinary experience that combines architecture, gastronomy, and sustainability. Its multi-course tasting menus feature bold, unique flavors, highlighting the best of Ecuador's ingredients in contemporary presentations.

  4. 4

    Chez Jérôme

    30 Global Votes
    • Sublime food

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    Chez Jérôme offers an exceptional French fine dining experience in Quito, with dishes like salmon, duck, and steak with fondue consistently receiving high praise. Its atmosphere is lovely, cozy, and sophisticated, complemented by impeccable service and a spectacular wine collection.

  5. 5

    Tanoshii Restaurant

    30 Global Votes
    • Offers the very best in Japanese cuisine

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    Tanoshii Restaurant offers an exceptional Japanese culinary experience, standing out for its spectacular sushi and a wide variety of authentic dishes. Its cozy and elegant atmosphere, coupled with incredibly attentive service, creates a luxurious dining experience.

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    Restaurante Casa Gangotena

    26 Global Votes
    • Offers a unique culinary experience

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    Restaurante Casa Gangotena offers a unique culinary experience that fuses fine dining with Ecuador's rich cultural diversity, standing out for its creativity and use of local ingredients. It has consistently received prestigious accolades, including Ecuador's Best Hotel Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards on multiple occasions, solidifying its reputation for gastronomic excellence and impeccable service.

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    Quitu Identidad Culinaria (Quito, Pichincha)

    25 Global Votes
    • Wonderful dining experience

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    Quitu Identidad Culinaria provides an exceptional dining experience with its innovative Ecuadorian farm-to-table cuisine, emphasizing high-quality, fresh, local ingredients. Its tasting menus, including 8 or 13-course options, offer a culinary journey through Ecuador's diverse regions, featuring deliciously spiced and perfectly cooked flavors.

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    Clara

    19 Global Votes
    • Delectable fine dining for reasonable prices

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    Clara has been recognized with the prestigious American Express One To Watch Award 2024, presented by Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. Its culinary approach modernizes classic Ecuadorian cuisine, emphasizing fresh local produce and a shared-plate concept.

  10. 9

    Ciré

    13 Global Votes
    • Innovative technique meets traditional Ecuadorean cooking

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    Ciré offers a distinctive culinary experience with its progressive Ecuadorian cuisine, reinterpreting traditional dishes with an innovative and artistic twist. The restaurant stands out for its use of high-quality ingredients, many sourced from its own organic garden, and for its stunning panoramic views of Quito.

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    Nuema

    7 Global Votes
    • One of the very best fine dining experiences

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    Nuema offers an unparalleled gastronomic experience in Quito, standing out for its innovative tasting menu that celebrates Ecuadorian ingredients. It was recognized as The Best Restaurant in Ecuador in 2025 and is the country's first establishment to appear on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

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    Cardó

    4 Global Votes
    • Highly recommended restaurant in Quito

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    Cardó offers an exceptional dining experience in Quito, standing out for its innovative mestizo cuisine that fuses Mediterranean flavors with high-quality Ecuadorian products. Chef Adrián Escardó creates dishes with a profound narrative, transforming local ingredients into unique and memorable culinary creations.

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    Theatrum

    3 Global Votes
    • One of the most stylish restaurants in the country

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    Theatrum is a fine dining restaurant in Quito's Old Town, praised for its accommodating service, flavorful and fresh food, and an extensive menu. Its location in the historic National Sucre Theater and elegant contemporary decoration offer a sophisticated and prestigious dining experience.