ZFOOD
La Paz, Quito
Restaurant in Quito, Ecuador
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
ZFOOD works when the Quito plan needs to stay easy, especially for a later, lower-ceremony meal rather than a destination dinner. For a splurge or a clearer culinary point of view, compare it with Nuema, Zazu, Cardó, Chez Jérôme, or Botánica Restaurant first.
About ZFOOD
For someone planning meals in Quito, ZFOOD is easiest to assess through its city, its opening hours, its smart-casual dress code. Quito has other dining choices, including Nuema and Zazu, so the reason to consider ZFOOD should be grounded in timing and fit rather than cuisine, awards, chef format, or menu style.
A Quito option when the plan needs to stay easy
The useful planning cue is the schedule. ZFOOD is open Mon-Wed 10:30 AM–5 PM, Thu-Sat 10:30 AM–11 PM, Sun 10:30 AM–3:30 PM. Those hours make it easier to place in a Quito itinerary, especially from Thursday through Saturday when the listed closing time is later.
ZFOOD is not presented as a tasting-menu destination, named-chef counter, award-led splurge, or specific cuisine stop. If the goal is to compare it with other Quito dining options, consider it alongside Cardó, Chez Jérôme, Botánica Restaurant, Nuema, Zazu, while checking current details directly before going.
Who should consider it, what to confirm
Consider ZFOOD if the priority is a Quito meal that fits the opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Skip making assumptions about price, cuisine, menu format, chef, service style, dietary accommodations, or delivery and take-out.
For broader planning, pair this with our full Quito restaurants guide. If the trip continues beyond the city, compare options generically and confirm current hours, dress expectations, any visit requirements directly with each venue.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. La Coruña N31-70, Quito 170517, Ecuador
- Website
- zfoodquito.com
- Phone
- +593960565918
The take
The Take
The Vibe
ZFOOD sits squarely in Quito's contemporary dining conversation, reflecting the creative energy of La Floresta and the steady evolution of Av. La Coruña. The restaurant reads modern and thoughtfully serious in the kitchen while keeping its approach accessible; it belongs to the middle tier of local dining that prizes technique without ceremony. The crowd skews local and food-aware — professionals and neighborhood regulars who value a well-executed meal more than spectacle. The overall impression is contemporary and composed: a place where culinary ambition and everyday approachability coexist.
Best For
ZFOOD is best for neighborhood dining when you want straightforward, well-made seafood in a contemporary, locally minded setting. Its placement on La Coruña means the audience is often people from the surrounding creative and professional community, so it works well for casual dinners with friends or colleagues and for visitors who plan meals at the neighborhood level rather than chasing tourist spots. The format and positioning suggest an experience that balances kitchen seriousness with an unpretentious atmosphere, making it a comfortable option for regular weeknight or weekend dinners.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the house seafood highlights to get a sense of the kitchen’s strengths: the Ceviche de Camarón, the Brujo Fish and the fish-and-chip tacos are listed as signatures and are reliable ways to sample the restaurant’s approach to seafood. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on accessible yet serious cooking, prioritize these emblematic dishes rather than asking for specialty formats not mentioned in the profile. Those seeking a concise introduction to ZFOOD’s flavors should order a combination of the ceviche and one of the hot fish preparations to experience both the raw and cooked expressions of the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Nautical-white interior with wonderful outdoor seating area, offering a relaxed Hamptons-style fish shack vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche de Camarón
- Brujo Fish
- fish and chip tacos
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares in Quito
Choose ZFOOD when convenience matters more than a polished destination-dining arc. Against Chez Jérôme and Cardó, it reads as the easier, less formal pick; those two make more sense when the meal is meant to carry the evening.
Nuema and Zazu are stronger choices for diners who want a defined South American or contemporary Ecuadorean point of view. ZFOOD is the more practical fallback when timing, group flexibility, or a less structured night matters more than culinary signaling.
Botánica Restaurant is the better cross-shop for ambiance-led dining. If the room and occasion feel are central, start there; if the brief is simply a manageable Quito dinner without turning it into a project, ZFOOD is the easier call.
Explore Quito
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full ZFOOD guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare ZFOOD
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZFOOD | Quito | ; | No published awards |
| Chez Jérôme | Quito | ; | No published awards |
| Cardó | Quito | ; | No published awards |
| Nuema | Quito | South American | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #372026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #102025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #302025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #61We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #13 |
| Zazu | Quito | Contemporary Ecuadorean | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #722026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award2024 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #512023 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #48 |
| Botánica Restaurant | Quito | ; | No published awards |
How ZFOOD Quito compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ZFOOD handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not listed, so ask ZFOOD directly before you go. The hours are Mon-Wed 10:30 AM–5 PM, Thu-Sat 10:30 AM–11 PM, Sun 10:30 AM–3:30 PM. For other Quito comparisons, consider Nuema or Zazu.
What should a first-timer know about ZFOOD?
Plan around the hours first: Mon-Wed 10:30 AM–5 PM, Thu-Sat 10:30 AM–11 PM, Sun 10:30 AM–3:30 PM. Avoid building the visit around assumptions about cuisine, price, menu format, chef, awards, or service style. Zazu and Botánica Restaurant are useful Quito reference points when comparing options.
Is ZFOOD good for a special occasion?
ZFOOD may fit a Quito plan if its hours and smart-casual dress code match what you need. Confirm directly if you need a more specific occasion fit. Nuema is another Quito option to compare.
What are alternatives to ZFOOD in Quito?
Other Quito options to compare include Nuema, Zazu, Cardó, Botánica Restaurant, Chez Jérôme. Check each venue directly for current hours, visit requirements, dress expectations, menu details.
