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Zazu Quito, Quito, Pichincha

Zazu Quito

4.6
4.6
485 Reviews
$30 and under
Ecuadorian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Discover a culinary gem at ZAZU, where Chef Wilson Alpala’s recent accolade as the recipient of the Rising Chef Award from San Pellegrino speaks volumes. With a profound respect for Ecuador's local flavors and ingredients, ZAZU elevates preparations to Michelin Star levels. At ZAZU, we take pride in our commitment to sustainability. Our fish and seafood are meticulously sourced daily from artisan fishermen along the coast, who employ sustainable fishing techniques. Embark on a culinary journey with our renowned 8-course tasting menu, thoughtfully curated by Chef Wilson. Each dish showcases the best of local and seasonal ingredients. Enhance your dining experience at ZAZU with a visit to our spectacular wine cellar –the highest, largest, and most impressive cellar in the region, recognized with the Wine Spectator award of Excellence, it boasts a wide spectrum of wines from around the world. At ZAZU, there's no need for a specific dress code – simply come as you are and enjoy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ecuadorian, International, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 254-3559
  • Website
    http://zazuquito.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Wilson Alpala

Menu

Appetizers

  • EmpanadasUSD 13.00

    turnover | guinea pig confit | crispy maize | aji

    • Andean Grains and VegetablesUSD 11.00

      lupin beans | heart of palm | crispy quinoa | yellow pepper sauce | cilantro

      • SweetbreadsUSD 13.00

        tempura veal sweetbreads | shiitake | potato chips

        • Crispy CalamarUSD 15.00

          field greens | mango | soy ginger vinaigrette

          • OctopusUSD 16.00

            grilled octopus | pork chorizo | olive | tomato | native potato

            • Wagyu TartarUSD 14.00

              fillet of beef | capers | blue cheese foam

              • Suckling Pig TaquitosUSD 15.00

                pork confit | guacamole | gruyere | chipotle aïoli

                Ceviches

                • PangoraUSD 19.00

                  stone crab lumps | grilled heart of palm | passion fruit emulsion

                  • CamaronUSD 14.00

                    shrimp | tomato | cilantro | red peppers

                    • Tempura CevicheUSD 16.00

                      fried shrimp | catch of the day | squid | octopus | spicy citrus sauce

                      • MixtoUSD 16.00

                        catch of the day | octopus | shrimp | squid | aji amarillo | sweet potatoes

                        Salads

                        • PangoraUSD 22.00

                          stone crab | asparagus | organic tomatoes | avocado

                          • TunaUSD 19.00

                            sesame | mango | field greens | tomato | cucumber | soy mustard vinaigrette

                            • TomatoUSD 12.00

                              organic tomatoes | sun dried tomatoes | tamarillo | 'queso de hoja' cheese | pesto | balsamic reduction

                              • Organic House SaladUSD 12.00

                                kale | almonds | grapefruit | parmesan cheese | shallots | dijon mustard

                                Soups

                                • Stone Crab 'Locro'USD 17.00

                                  potato cream soup | stone crab | avocado | water cress

                                  • Roasted Tomato SupUSD 9.00

                                    tomatoes | parmesan mousse | tomato confit | crouton | tapenade

                                    Main Courses

                                    • Seabass and PrawnsUSD 28.00

                                      oven baked seabass fillet | sun dried tomatoes | home grown vegetables | shrimp consomme

                                      • Seafood RisottoUSD 32.00

                                        prawn | octopus | scallop | clams | mussels | calamar | rocoto peppers | aji amarillo

                                        • CazuelaUSD 26.00

                                          prawns | banana | peanut 'salprieta' | shrimp-plantain pot au feu

                                          • BrujoUSD 31.00

                                            sustainably fished galapagos brujo | organic tomatoes | asparagus | stone crab | parmesan

                                            • TunaUSD 20.00

                                              glazed yellowfin tuna | 'tzawar mishki' | crispy rice | amaranto popcorn | passion fruit

                                              • Wild Mushrooms and BarleyUSD 16.00

                                                porcini | black trumpet mushroom | shiitake | portobello | parmesan cheese

                                                • Heart of PalmUSD 14.00

                                                  tomato confit | spinach | black olives | zucchini

                                                  • OssobucoUSD 23.00

                                                    braised veal shank | truffle gnocchi | tomato red wine reduction

                                                    • Roasted ChickenUSD 18.00

                                                      chicken breast | glazed vegetables | tamal | jus

                                                      • Suckling Pig 'Hornado'USD 38.00

                                                        pork confit | 'llapingacho' | maize puré | jus

                                                        • Bife AnchoUSD 39.00

                                                          uruguayen bone in rib eye | potato fondant | portobello | roasted tomatoes

                                                          • Rack of LambUSD 39.00

                                                            herb crust | mint quinoa tabbouleh | malbec reduction | watercress

                                                            • Filet MignonUSD 26.00

                                                              beef tenderloin | shiitake crust | parmesan quinoa cakes

                                                              • SirloinUSD 43.00

                                                                black angus sirloin | bearnaise sauce | mushrooms | french fries | mezclum

                                                                Desserts

                                                                • Cheese TartUSD 10.00

                                                                  rum creme anglaise | figs ice cream | orange tuile

                                                                  • Chocolate SphereUSD 12.00

                                                                    dark chocolate sphere | chocolate mousse | berries

                                                                    • Chocolate LoverUSD 12.00

                                                                      chocolate ganache | sablée | babarois | mousse | praliné

                                                                      • Helado De PailaUSD 12.00

                                                                        ice cream prepared tableside in traditional brass pan | hazelnut crumble | merengue

                                                                        • Chocolate SouffleUSD 10.00

                                                                          almond praliné ice crea | chocolate ganache 72%

                                                                          • Creme BrûléeUSD 9.00

                                                                            bourbon vanilla creme brûlée | berries | paico | ron cartavio bitter

                                                                            Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                                            What 485 people are saying

                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                            4.6
                                                                            4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                                            • 4.7Ambience
                                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                                            Noise • Energetic

                                                                            Loved For

                                                                            • Ecuador

                                                                              Most Booked

                                                                            • Pichincha

                                                                              Most Booked

                                                                            Review summary

                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                            Zazu Quito offers an extraordinary dining experience, often deemed "a little slice of heaven in quito." Known for its exceptional Ecuadorian fusion cuisine, it provides "phenomenal" service and beautifully presented dishes. The tasting menu with wine pairing is highly recommended, and the ambiance and hospitality are consistently praised as "first class."

                                                                            485 Reviews

                                                                            1. Trish

                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              This was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. One night in Quito on our way home from Galapagos trip, and tour guide recommended Zazu. I enjoyed the Vegetarian tasting menu, which combined local ingredients in creative small plates - the Roasted Cauliflower, and Risotto with Sweet Potato were delicious and the last plate with mushrooms, barley and poached egg had an incredible sweet & savory blend. My husband’s grilled sea bass was tender, moist & flavorful, with mussels & claims. All dishes were beautifully presented. Service was excellent!

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                                                                            2. Trent

                                                                              Atlanta Metro

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              1.0

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Would not recommend this place to anyone. Service was terrible. They forgot to put in our entree orders when we ordered the appetizer. Then they waited another 20 minutes and came back only to say they didn’t have the entree we wanted. We spent over 1 & 1/2 hours there with just appetizers and drinks. Absolutely ridiculous! And no remorse or empathy from the server. The restaurant only had a few other customers at this time as well.
                                                                              Zazu QuitoResponded 4 days ago
                                                                              Dear Trent Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We deeply apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we are truly sorry for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the delays and lack of communication from our team. We take your feedback seriously and will address this situation with our staff to ensure such occurrences are prevented in the future. If you would consider giving us another chance, we would be grateful for the opportunity to provide you with the exceptional dining experience you deserve. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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                                                                            3. Richard

                                                                              Los Angeles

                                                                              45 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              45 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Wonderful experience! Cutting edge gastronomy and service! Started with classic cocktails (martini and gin gimlet) and then moved to their top-rated appetizers and main courses. Personable service. Great interior decoration. Will be back!
                                                                              Zazu QuitoResponded on 11 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Richard Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted you had a wonderful experience with our cuisine and service. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails, appetizers, and main courses, as well as the ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience!

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                                                                            4. Maria

                                                                              Houston

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 7 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Las entradas estuvieron espectaculares! Pedimos pulpo a la parrilla y tartar de angus. La sopa de tomate muy rica, diferente. El servicio de las meseras excelente! Lo recomiendo 100 %
                                                                              Zazu QuitoResponded on 6 November 2024
                                                                              Estimada María Muchísimas gracias por tu excelente reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto de nuestras entradas, especialmente el pulpo a la parrilla y el tartar de angus, así como la sopa de tomate. Nuestro equipo se esfuerza por brindar un servicio excepcional, y saber que cumplimos tus expectativas nos motiva aún más. Esperamos verte pronto de nuevo para otra experiencia inolvidable!

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                                                                            5. Kathy

                                                                              San Diego

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Everything about Zazu was perfection. Presentation spectacular. The food: amazing. Our waiter Diego was the pinnacle of hospitality. Meeting the chef, icing on the cake. We did the 7 course tasting with the wine pairing. We enjoyed every moment and every bite!
                                                                              Zazu QuitoResponded on 6 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Kathy Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience at Zazu was perfect from start to finish, from the presentation to each delicious course. It’s fantastic that Diego's hospitality stood out, and we're glad meeting the chef added to your evening. We're so pleased you enjoyed the 7-course tasting with wine pairing and truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience!

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                                                                            6. Gayle

                                                                              Dallas

                                                                              48 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              48 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Outstanding service and food was incredible. Wilson the chef is a master at his art and presentation. A must go to place
                                                                              Zazu QuitoResponded on 6 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Gayle Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our service and found Chef Wilson’s creations impressive. It’s wonderful to know that his dedication to culinary excellence and presentation made a memorable impression. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience soon!

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                                                                            7. Israel

                                                                              Ecuador

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 18 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Presentación, creatividad, sabor y calidad de la comida fue excelente

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                                                                            8. Diane

                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 10 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Amazing!! Highly recommend. Do not miss while in Quito.
                                                                              Zazu QuitoResponded on 6 November 2024
                                                                              Dear Diane Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're so glad you had a great experience with us and hope to welcome you back soon!

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                                                                            9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                              Chicago

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 8 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Great food, service, and quality. Everyone was welcoming and ready to give you an excellent experience.

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                                                                            10. Patricia

                                                                              New York City

                                                                              20 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              20 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              One of the best meals I’ve ever enjoyed. All aspects of the restaurant were top notch.

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                                                                            FAQs

                                                                            Zazu Quito is rated 4.6 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                            2 people
                                                                            7:00 pm
                                                                            Booked 2 times today
                                                                            Google Map for Zazu Quito

                                                                            Mariano Aguilera 331 y Martin Carrion, Quito, Pichincha 170517

                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                              Martin Carrion
                                                                            • Area
                                                                              Quito
                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                              Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              Ecuadorian, International, Seafood
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Fine Dining
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              Private Parking
                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                              estación del Metro, la carolina
                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                              Wilson Alpala
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine
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