New Restaurants
1. Clara
La Floresta’s newest darling, Clara, is already shaking things up with its playful yet precise vision of Ecuadorian cuisine. Three chefs lead the charge, reimagining cevichochos, omelettes, and cacao tarts with modern flair. Awarded a nod on Latin America’s 50 Best, Clara is more than a newcomer, it’s the pulse of Quito’s next culinary wave.
With no set menu, dazzling multi course tastings, and a philosophy that fuses Japanese discipline with Ecuadorian bounty, Ueya in Guayaquil has redefined omakase. Chef Juan Camilo Samán crafts an immersive, intimate dining journey: ambitious, aesthetic, and deeply memorable. A game changer for the city’s fine dining scene, Ueya has quickly become the name on every diner’s lips style and warmth.
Montuvia bursts onto the scene as a bold ode to coastal Ecuador. Reinventing montuvio tradition with refined techniques, its plates balance land and sea, rustic roots and modern polish. From corn and peanuts to fresh catch and tropical fruits, the kitchen redefines comfort food with sophistication. For those seeking the taste of Manabí reborn, Montuvia is the newest star.
4. L’Oenothèque
5. Kriollo
6. Comal Cocina de Raíz
7. Plural
8. Signature
9. Blend
10. Cayetana
