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.

Location:
General Baquerizo 533
La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador

Restaurant Types:
Italian, Continental / European

Prices: High End

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

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of Carmine

Got mugged!

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

Traveler from Germany on Nov 16, 2007

Great special place

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

Traveler from USA on Aug 07, 2007

am I still in Quito?!

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.

Caroline Bennett on Apr 27, 2007

Very good

The food and the service

Traveler from Ecuador on Jul 03, 2006

excellent Italian food, fun vibe

The owner's name is Bill? That's odd - he's from Italy, so seems unlikely. Anyway, my Italian husband and I went and had great food. The preparation of my tagliata (beef) was a tad heavier than normal, but the meat was excellent. My husband had great fish. Excellent appetizers, and the chef is fun, coming around to every table. For New Yorkers - it's a very funny coincidence that it's called Carmine's like the NY restaurant. He and that Carmine worked together for a long time in NY! Then that guy opened that restaurant, and this Carmine eventually ended up in Quito, where until 3 years ago he was the chef at the well-known and highly regarded Pavarotti.

Traveler from Quito, Ecuador on Jun 29, 2006

Great food, great chef

Carmine is a lovely place to eat. The food is delicious and presented in an attractive manner. And the chef really does go through the menu board answering questions about each dish. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wanted a mini-splurge by Ecuadorian standards (it´s really not expensive compared to home).

Paula Newton from London, England on Oct 27, 2005