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Zazu Quito, Quito, Pichincha

Zazu Quito

4.5 (505)
$30 and under
Ecuadorian
Mariano Aguilera 331 y Martin Carrion, Quito, Pichincha 170517

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Wilson Alpala

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What 505 people are saying

Zazu Quito reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ecuador

    Most Booked

  • Pichincha

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zazu Quito offers a "wonderful dining experience" with an "elegant, sophisticated ambiance" and creative Ecuadorian cuisine. Many praise the "amazing tasting menu" and "impeccable service," though some note room for improvement in service consistency. Overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot for a memorable meal in Quito.
505 Reviews
  1. Jake VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a wonderful meal. Everything was amazing, but the highlights for me were the taquitos and the crispy sea bass. Impeccable service as well. Five stars - highly recommended!

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  2. Tom

    Atlanta59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely worth a visit. The food options, preparation, presentation we're all top notch. The waitstaff is largely untrained, so you'll have to be patient and persistent.

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  3. Liam

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very high quality tasting menu. Very good service highly comparable to what you would receive in fine dining restaurants in Europe and the US. The staff were able to provide service in English which was very appreciated considering we are in Quito. Would highly recommend

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  4. Andrew

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. The food was interesting and excellent and the service was perfect.
    Zazu QuitoResponded on May 28, 2025
    Dear Andrew Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it both interesting and excellent. It's also wonderful to know that the service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  5. Isabella

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super amazing tasting menu! Everything was creative and delicious. Service was so good!
    Zazu QuitoResponded on May 28, 2025
    Dear Isabella Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tasting menu and appreciated the creativity behind each dish. It's also great to know our team made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you back again very soon!

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  6. Flávia

    Ecuador1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, great service, great food with special flavors from Ecuador.
    Zazu QuitoResponded on May 28, 2025
    Dear Flavia Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled that you appreciated both the service and the distinctive Ecuadorian flavors we love to showcase. It means a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another special visit!

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  7. Lilian

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Food and the crème brûlée dessert is a must for a nice surprise !

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  8. Debra VIP

    West Palm Beach23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    All we heard was Zazu is the best!! So of course, we were excited to dine there on our only evening in Quito.. ( we also made reservations at Zero Lab, cancelled them and sorry we did), but back to the unfortunate experience at Zazu.. Bread came with an apology from the server.. “ I’m sorry but tonight we only have brown bread “ Then the butter…garlic butter..I asked for plain butter, they said they didn’t have..?? No butter? The duck confit was so tough .. we couldn’t cut it. The vegetables were highly salted. The stars are solely for the ambiance..lovely.

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  9. Chahna

    Ecuador1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zazu had high reviews, but in honesty, we were underwhelmed by the food. It was BEAUTIFULLY plated and served, the recipes were innovative, and the ambiance lovely, but the food was just not that tasty and certainly not worth the price (except for the cauliflower/broccoli salad, which was amazing!) I would love to give a higher rating because the service was so good, but the food was bland, at least most of what we tried).

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The room is lovely, smart but understated. The food was very good but the portions much to big for a taster menu. It was a shame for us that only a couple of the staff spoke English, but it is in Quito, so no criticism there. The service was not so good. All the staff worked hard and were pleasant, but it was not at the standard I would expect from a high class restaurant. There was very little explanation of the various dishes - on two occasions no explanation at all. There was no explanation about any of the wines on the wine flight other than the name on the label. One course was served while one of us was in the restrooms. Overall, we did enjoy it, the food was interesting and definitely had an Ecuadorian style. It was good value and the ambience was good.

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Zazu Quito is rated 4.5 stars by 505 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. Ecuador
  3. Ecuador
  4. Pichincha
  5. Quito

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Zazu Quito

Mariano Aguilera 331 y Martin Carrion, Quito, Pichincha 170517

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Martin Carrion
  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • 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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