Carmine

Location:
General Baquerizo 533
La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador

Restaurant Types:
Italian, Continental / European

By Dawn Wohlfarth Arteaga

Hip and modern, for a unique take on Italian cuisine, head to Carmine in the northern sector of the Mariscal.

Dishes here include a variety of tasty pastas, seafood and meat mains cooked in a Mediterranean style.

Owner and chef, Bill Carmine translates the menu board and describes dishes in English for those with only a smattering of Spanish.

At $9 a dish, the restaurant is a little more expensive than most Mariscal restaurants, however, it is well worth the splurge. The servings are generous and with the trendy décor and ambient vibes, you could be forgiven for believing yourself in New York City.

Last entry, 23:00 Monday to Saturday, however good service continues until you have finished supping your last dregs and are ready to stumble back to your hotel.

Prices:
Lunch: High End
Dinner: Mid-Range

Credit cards accepted
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard/Eurocard, Visa

Price Description: Main dishes run from $7.90 - 15

Regulations: No

Dress Code: Dressy

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: Yes

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-2-222-5531

Traveler Reviews of Carmine

Got mugged!

Rating: 50%

Food is great but I got mugged while going back to the hotel!

By V!VA User from Germany, Nov 16, 2007

Great special place

Rating: 100%

This place is pricier than other Quito restaurants but wonderful for that special occasion.

By V!VA User from USA, Aug 07, 2007

am I still in Quito?!

Rating: 100%

a bit pricier, but you pay for what you get.fantastic Italian cuisine and an exquisite wine list in an atmosphere that made me reminess of Rome, or at least New York...warm friendly Brooklyn/Italian owner and excellent service.

By V!VA User, Apr 27, 2007