QUITU | Identidad Culinaria

Tucked up on a property, this restaurant feels like an escape into a family home but once inside you get to choose between 3 culinary adventures. First option is the tasting menu, second is the a la carte, and third family style (which is what we choose). An excellent meal with great portions, you probably won’t leave hungry. We had one great cocktail and one that was interesting.

The staff is incredible. Super friendly. Menu was tasty and fun. I sat at the bar and everyone was super super incredible. Great drink recommendations and very polite. Menu was tasty. Chocolate dessert was excellent.

The tasting menu and wine pairing are a wonderful blend of traditional Ecuadorian foods, all varieties of vegetables, potatoes, seafood, and meats. Each course was fresh and with beautiful presentation. The staff were all educated and each course provided a culinary history.

This place is a culinary explosion of flavor, using locally sourced products, fresh, and an abundance of choices. Service is attentive, without being intrusive. If you want beautiful South American vibe, and a great bar with an amazing mixalogist, Quitu is the place to come!!

Beautiful restaurant and one of the highlights of our recent trip. It was certainly expensive, but the quality of the food and service was quite exceptional. We had the tasting menu and the food was excellent and to a Michelin star quality. There were lots of very different and interesting food combinations - like bone marrow with trout. Unlike a lot of Michelin starred restaurants, though, the menu had a very distinct sense of place with lots of local products and cuisine. The service was professional, but also relaxed. We had some good banter with the servers. Would highly recommend the experience.

Dining at Quitu in Quito was nothing short of a revelation—a 10-course journey that felt like a love letter to Ecuador’s culinary soul. Each dish was a masterful blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing hyper-local ingredients with textures and flavors that surprised and delighted at every turn. The chef’s deep respect for ancestral techniques was evident, yet he wasn’t afraid to play, creating a menu that felt both rooted and refreshingly modern. The intimate setting and personal storytelling behind each plate made the experience feel like more than just a meal—it was a cultural immersion, and one I won’t soon forget.

This was a beautiful experience! We were greeted at the door and assisted with parking. We were walked directly through the kitchen and greeted by everyone we walked past. I can’t even begin to explain how invited and personal this dining experience was. For that reason alone this topped my list as the best dining and tasting menu I have tried. We did the 6 course for $55pp but I have no idea how they count because I counted 10 (11 pictured because they gave us an additional desert treat for my birthday). Hands down an exceptional experience and the food is amazing. The flavors are exquisite. Each dish has a history. The chef delivered some dishes himself and said goodnight to us on our way out (again leaving through the kitchen). You feel like family here. 10/10 would recommend.

Unreal food experience with flavours from across Ecuador. I ordered the 9 course tasting menu and each item was beautifully assembled and the flavours were perfectly balanced. I tried vegetables and flavour combinations that I had never tried before and the seafood dishes were a standout. The ceviche was perfection and the fig leaf sauce with the tiger milk made a perfect pairing. I also got to try fried stingray for the first time and the texture was very unique. Overall, this was the best food experience I’ve had in a while and the chefs were so friendly and took the time to explain each dish. You could tell how much creativity and pride they had and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Quito!