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    Zero Lab Fine Dining, Restaurant in Quito
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    World Culinary Awards 2026

    Zero Lab Fine Dining

    Quito

    Restaurant in Quito, Ecuador

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    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Zero Lab Fine Dining in Quito explores Ecuadorian ingredients through contemporary cooking and culinary research by Carlos and Juan Sebastian Gallardo. Its tasting-menu approach draws on regional food traditions, with an emphasis on products, producers and the origins of each preparation.

    About Zero Lab Fine Dining

    Contemporary Ecuadorian cooking in Quito

    Zero Lab Fine Dining is a restaurant in Quito, Ecuador, led by father-and-son chefs Carlos and Juan Sebastian Gallardo. Its cooking draws on Ecuadorian ingredients and food traditions, interpreted through contemporary techniques. The restaurant's Mesa24/7 profile describes products from the coast, Andes and Amazon, with fire and smoke among the techniques used in the kitchen. It presents several dining formats, including tasting menus, lunches, wine-led visits, cocktails and private experiences, rather than describing a single fixed meal.

    A new home for culinary research

    September 2026 reporting documents Zero Lab's move to new premises in Quito. Diario Expreso describes private rooms, dedicated research areas and an open-kitchen space called Kitchen Theater, where Juan Sebastian demonstrated preparations and explained the team's work during the venue's presentation. These details show how research forms part of the restaurant's dining approach, without promising that every visit follows the launch program. Notimercio reports academic backing from UNIANDES for the new premises. The institution is Ecuador's Universidad Regional Autonoma de los Andes, whose own archive also documents earlier gastronomy-student training at Zero Lab.

    Location and reservation planning

    The restaurant's identity and city are verified, and the relocation is documented by September 10, 2026. An exact move date and complete current building address remain unverified, so this profile identifies the location only as Quito, Ecuador. Mesa24/7 provides a reservation route and information about dining experiences. Confirm the current entrance, menu format and arrangements directly when booking, particularly for private dining or dietary requirements. A date with no displayed availability does not establish the restaurant's operating status.

    World Culinary Awards recognition

    Zero Lab Fine Dining is the 2026 winner in Ecuador's Best Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.

    The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Quito, Ecuador
    Reservations
    Book on the venue's website
    Website
    zerolabrestaurante.com
    Phone
    +593 99 003 4964

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Elegant fine-dining atmosphere with a research-lab concept, focused on Ecuadorian products and contemporary presentation; described as intimate and suitable for special occasions.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Farm to TableLocal SourcingSustainable Seafood

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Extended Experience
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    Tasting menu, A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Cocktails
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
    Opened
    2020

    Signature Dishes

    • Cuchi panceta a la leña
    • Tacos “tres sin sacar” con pulpo, camarón y cerdo
    • Rack de Cordero
    • GIGANTE tasting menu
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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Quito, Ecuador

    Planning details

    Location

    Quito, Ecuador

    +593 99 003 4964

    zerolabrestaurante.com

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    Recognition and awards

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is Zero Lab Fine Dining located?

    Zero Lab Fine Dining is in Quito, Ecuador. Its 2026 relocation is documented, but the complete current building address remains unverified.

    Who are the chefs at Zero Lab Fine Dining?

    Carlos and Juan Sebastian Gallardo are the father-and-son chefs associated with Zero Lab Fine Dining in Quito.

    What cuisine does Zero Lab serve?

    Zero Lab focuses on contemporary Ecuadorian cooking, drawing on ingredients and culinary traditions from several regions of Ecuador.

    How can I arrange a reservation at Zero Lab?

    The restaurant has a Mesa24/7 reservation profile. Confirm the entrance, dining format and any dietary requirements when arranging your visit.