Zazu

Hip and eclectic, this restaurant gets just about everything right. Chef Rafael Peréz uses fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, and flavor always takes precedence over presentation—although presentations are always creative and often unexpected. Start things off with the rose petal salad, with organic rose petals, mixed greens, and a lychee vinaigrette. For a main dish, try langostinos Zazu, which are cooked tempura style and then served with a sauce made with six types of chilies and a green-mango side salad. Perhaps the best way to dine here is to go with the chef’s nightly tasting menu ($35–$40). Quito’s hippest crowd gathers at the bar here, which serves up a wide range of martinis and mixed drinks, including a couple of very tasty original concoctions.

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