NUEMA

I like to try new foods, especially local cuisine when I travel. We had the seven-course tasting. Overall, I was not a fan of most of the servings. The flavors were odd or sour (not a preferred taste). The fish was cevichè (not a fan), and even my cooked fish was very fishy (my daughter's was not). My daughter, however, enjoyed most of the dishes and even ate mine, except for the really fishy tasting one. If you like the experience of trying unusual flavors and new foods, try it. It's pricey, but an interesting experience.

Exceptional is an understatement! We have traveled the globe seeking vanguard chefs and found one at Nuema, located in Quito Ecuador. Co-owner and Chef Alejandro Chamorro, has been able to create dishes that are not only superb in taste, but brilliant in optics. We had a 12-course experience that left us breathless - each dish pushing the limits of imagination. Thank you Chef Alejandro for taking the time to describe each dish, its history, and how to best savor each ingredient to best interpret the explosive flavors. Kudos

OK good, terrible service. The food was OK, though I can’t comment on the authenticity of Ecuadorian ingredients. The prawns were slightly overcooked, and the dessert was overly sweet. The service, however, was terrible. I was told there were no English menus available, and the waitress couldn’t explain the difference between the 7-course and 12-course options. Instead, I received a Word document via WhatsApp—why not just print it? There was no wine list, and I was simply asked to choose between “red or white.” The waitress was inattentive, failing to notice I had no wine or water after four courses (yes, I counted!), yet she repeatedly asked how I liked the food. It felt like she was just going through the checkboxes, with refilling water clearly not on her checklist. Overall, it was quite a disappointment.

We had very high expectations given the reputation, however the food was a major disappointment. We did the 12 course menu and among them only 3 had good flavor- everything else is bland, lacks flavor, or in some instances repulsive (i had to spit out one of the snacks). Menu is heavy on fermented ingredients and many of the dishes had a funky smell. I cannot believe theyre voted top 50. The photos are those of the 3 good tasting dishes. Everything else was a big fail

The food wasn't spectacular, it was good, although I expected much better. Plates were hit or miss, none that I will remember. What makes the experience worth visiting was the service (😍) and the price (more affordable compared to other tasting menus in South America). If you are already in Quitó and have been to the 'other place', then it is worth the visit. If you do visit please tip well! They work hard and deserve it.

The restaurant occupies a former embassy and residence (mid century modern architecture) with an interior garden and a small art gallery on the second floor. The atmosphere is quiet and casual and the kitchen is in full view. The service is quite good, however the menu was unclear and the explanations of each course served seemed rushed. The food is an interesting take on local cuisine and includes regionally sourced ingredients. Unfortunately some of the dishes were so salty they left a lingering burn on the palate. For the price (easily 2 to 3 times the cost of similarly ranked restaurants in Quito) we expected better.

I went there on a Tue evening - the first day I arrived in Quito from the Ecuadorian Amazons. The presentation and atmosphere is nothing short of what I expected from a Latin Top 50 restaurant. The concept of accompanying the raw ingredients with each dish is great - it allowed me to smell, touch and see them as I bit into the prepared dish. As the courses coming on, I started to recognize some ingredients that I saw in the jungle, and appreciated the chef's effort of using the local products as much as possible. I am happy to see that restaurants here offer non-alcoholic cocktails as well. Above all I would like to highlight the staff at the place - they were efficient, highly capable, and spoke good English. One of them even accompanied me to my Uber, I felt very safe and welcome.

The 12 course tasting menu showcased the bio diversity of Ecuador beautifully. Who knew Amazonian ants tasted like lemongrass? Thank you for an gastronomical food adventure!