URKO: inviting and professional restaurant atmosphere

URKO: high quality professional food photography

URKO: appetizing, high-quality food photography

URKO: high quality food presentation photo

URKO: professional high quality food photography

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URKO

Name: URKO
Address: Mallorca 449, La Floresta, Quito, Quito, La Floresta, 170525, EC
Telephone: +593963121818
Price range: $$$-$$$$
Rating: 4.7

★ 4.7 · 749 reviews Quito Opened Opening date unknown

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A tasting menu mapped by altitude, not by course

Forget starter, main, dessert. Chef Daniel Maldonado built URKO's tasting menu around Ecuador's ecosystems, climbing from coast to páramo one course at a time. This is the restaurant that made his name, tucked on Calle Mallorca in Quito.

His second project, La Ñora, flips the script: traditional Ecuadorian food, self-service, a big patio. Different mood, same last name on the door, both worth the trip.

What guests say

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Sebastian Lorenz 41 reviews · Local Guide 4 July 2026

Fantastic tasting menu heavily based on local ingredients and the season. Super friendly service, cute place. Def recommend.
Lesley Haythorne 2 reviews 20 May 2026

Fantastic eating experience! Lovely wines to compliment explosive flavours- enjoy the flavours in each dish We enjoyed the 6 tasters but could have taken 10- each dish provided an immense tasting experience - the sparkling wine was Devine - the staff were lovely especially our waiter We would highly recommend this experience 😁
Josephine D'Abbondanza 20 reviews · Local Guide 18 April 2026

A creative twist on authentic local ingredients. Every dish was fantastic with lovely presentation. The service was excellent with attentive staff. Would highly recommend!
Alfie Seddon 81 reviews · Local Guide 5 March 2026

I enjoyed the culinary experience here. I will say, the aesthetics of the dishes are better than the taste. Most of the courses feel experimental, with the priority being creativity and visuals over the taste. The service was very good, and you also get ponchos on your seats which you can buy for $25 each. Overall it's a good restaurant, but relative to the price you pay it isn't outstanding.
Svetlana Stepanaviciute 19 reviews · Local Guide 25 February 2026

Excellent food, all dishes were with local ingredients. Fantastic service , they accommodated all our requests. Cocktails were super good too! Best meal we had in Quito !