Located in the bustling capital of Quito, Carmine Ristorante offers a traditional Italian menu in an upscale, trendy atmosphere. Chef Carmine and his partners fashioned the restaurant after classic European trattorias, and everything from the heavy use of olive oil to the elegant interior reflects their efforts. Homemade pizzas, fresh gnocchi, and saltinboca a la Romana will take you back to the old country. Finish off with a comforting tiramisu or Sicilian cream horns a la lillo. An English menu is available upon request.
Carmine Ristorante
Catalina Aldaz N34-208 y Portugal
Quito, Ecuador
011 593 2 333 2829
carmineristorante.com
This Italian gem is located in a trendy nightlife area of Guayaquil, Ecuador's most populous city. La Trattoria da Enrico offers a fun, romantic atmosphere complete with violin and guitar trios and real fish tanks embedded in the ceiling. Mediterranean seafood options abound, such as the scallops in a pizzaiola sauce, grilled octopus, or mixed seafood platter with langoustines, prawns, calamari and different types of fish. La Trattoria da Enrico's extensive wine list ensures you'll find the right bottle to accompany your meal. Expensive by Ecuadorian standards but by no means outside of most travelers' budgets, La Trattoria da Enrico is a popular date spot.
La Trattoria da Enrico
Bálsamos 504 Urdesa
Guayaquil, Ecuador
011 593 4 238 7079
Head to the Hotel Santa Lucía in the charming historic city of Cuenca for this popular Italian restaurant. Centered around a stately atrium courtyard, Trattoria Novacentro offers formal and attentive service to a mixed local and international crowd. Choose from a wide range of authentic Italian and Mediterranean recipes such as spicy shrimp fra diavolo and lots of traditional antipasti. Accompany your meal with a choice from the restaurant's extensive wine list or enjoy a real Italian espresso. Finish with a tasty tiramisu or profiterole.
Trattoria Novacentro
Antonio Borrero 8-44 and Sucre
Cuenca, Ecuador
011 593 7 282 8000
