Quito & Vicinity - Adventure Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - page 109

If you're in the mood for Ecuadorian-style seafood, try Las Redes ,lo-
cated on Amazonas 845 and Veintimilla, 2-2525-691. Here you will

find one of Quito's better cevicherías . Ecuador's ceviches are re-
nowned country-wide and abroad. Made with marinated seafood,
usually shrimp, they are easy to come by in Quito as well as along the
coast. Expect to pay up to $10 at Las Redes, where the décor makes it
seem as though you're in a giant aquarium.

Don't order ceviche in the cheaper local
restaurants unless you want to spend the next 48
hours in the bathroom. But if the establishment
caters predominantly to tourists, you can
probably assume it'll be fine.

El Viejo José , Veintimilla 1254 and Páez, is a good, budget seafood
restaurant operated by friendly folks from the coast. Food at this pop-
ular establishment is about half the price of that at Las Redes, and
the service is good by Ecuadorian standards.

Su Cebiche , at Juan León Mera near Calama, may be overpriced,
but their seafood is great. You'll dine among affluent Ecuadorians
and foreign travelers. The patio in front is particularly nice for an af-
ternoon lunch. Expect to pay around $10 for ameal and good service.

Italian food is always a good bet, and LaGritta , SantaMaría 246 and
Reina Victoria, is popular, though relatively expensive. The same can
be said for La Scala , Salazar 958 and 12 de Octubre. The Ch'Farina ,
Carrión 619 and J.L. Mera, is also very popular, but less expensive.
Their food, including pastas and sandwiches, is good for the price -
but don't expect thick-crust, American-style pizzas. Finally,
Ristorante II Risotto , Pinto 209 and Almagro, 2-2220-400, has

been highly recommended by other travelers. Meals are reasonable at
about $5 for a standard pasta dish.

For Chinese food, the ever-popular chifas (Chinese restaurants) are a
good bet inQuito and inmany of the smaller towns, particularly if you
are hungry and don't want to take any chances. Most chifas also serve
decent vegetarian, noodle, and rice dishes. Their prices are in the
moderate range and quality is usually good. Two of the cheaper out-
lets are the Hong Tai , on La Niña and Yanez Pinzón, and the Chifa
Mayflower , Carrión 442 and 6 de Diciembre. The Mayflower, espe-
cially, seems to be quite popular.

There are two excellent sushi establishments in Quito. The original,
Tanoshii , is in the luxury Hotel Oro Verde, at 12 de Octubre and
Cordero, 2-2566-497. The other, arguably the better of the two, is