An intimate look into the process behind Quitu’s cuisine.
ABOUT QUITU
Quitu is an author-driven cuisine with an Ecuadorian soul.
Here, ancestral ingredients and techniques from across the country are reimagined with contemporary creativity, deep respect for origin, and a commitment to the environment.
Since 2015, Chef Juan Sebastián Pérez has led this space as a living platform to tell stories of the land through flavor.
JUAN SEBASTIÁN PÉREZ
Juan Sebastián Pérez is the chef, founder, and creator of Quitu Identidad Culinaria.
From a young age, he became fascinated by the richness of Ecuador’s territory, leading him to research ancestral ingredients, techniques, and traditions.
In 2015, he opened Quitu with the desire to build a cuisine deeply rooted in local identity. Today, he is considered a key figure in Ecuador’s new gastronomy movement.
OUR OFFER
A journey through Ecuador’s identity, one dish at a time.
The main experience at Quitu is a seasonal tasting menu that evolves constantly based on what nature offers and the chef’s creative vision.
Each dish tells a story built from the land, ingredients, and cultures that shape Ecuadorian cuisine.
We also offer a temporary à la carte menu with options that change throughout the year.
Every experience can be personalized to your preferences, allergies, or dietary restrictions.
Just tell us your story — we’ll craft the surrounding experience.
OUR SPACES
HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2015 – Quitu Identidad Culinaria opens, led by Chef Juan Sebastián Pérez, with a mission to recover ancestral Ecuadorian ingredients and traditions.
2017 – Quitu is featured in a mention by New Worlder (Nicholls Gil) for its culinary innovation and authenticity.
2020 – Quito’s mayor, Mauricio Rodas, recognizes the restaurant with the city award Marieta Ventimilla, for its role in promoting the city' s culinary identity.
2021 – Chef Pérez, was chosen as the first Ecuadorian speaker at Madrid Fusión, a leading global gastronomy congress, enhancing Quitu's international profile. That year, National Geographic highlighted Quito as a culinary destination, thanks to pioneers like Quitu.
2022 – Quitu enters the prestigious Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the first time.
2023- Quitu maintains its recognition on theLatin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, cementing its status as a leader in sustainable, high-end Ecuadorian cuisine.
2024 – For the third year Quitu enters Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Also the National Geographic 30 best list.
2025 – Quitu becomes fully operational in its fifth location: Casa Fundación Guayasamín (“Casa Artes”). It's the moment when “Quitu comes home.”
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Beyond the restaurant.
Quitu is also available for private events, custom experiences, and special services:
- Catering for all types of events.
- Restaurant closure for private celebrations
- Off-hours opening by special request
- Tailored Corporate-Private culinary experience
- Reduced menú delivery or take out options. (Upcoming)
Tell us what you're envisioning. We’ll craft something that suits your moment.
LOCATE US
Quitu has come home.
After several years of moving, the restaurant has found its definitive space: Casa Artes (before known as Fundación Guayasamin), the historic residence, once home and workshop of the famous Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamin.
More than just a physical home, it’s a symbolic one — a place of art, culture, and memory that speaks to the very essence of Quitu.
We welcome you to this one-of-a-kind corner of Quito, where cuisine meets art and history.
Address: José Bosmediano y José Carbo, Quito – Ecuador (next to Ecuavisa).
Hours:
Monday to Friday: lunch & dinner
Saturdays: only for private or special events (announced in advance)
On-site services:
Private parking
Valet parking