Chez Jérôme

Quito, Ecuador

Self-described as "the most Latin American French chef," Jérôme Monteillet has called Ecuador home for over 20 years, and his food reflects every bit of it. In a historic house set within beautiful gardens, he serves seafood-centric dishes such as crunchy langoustines with honey and tomato alongside meatier options like confit duck – and, unashamedly, onion soup, frogs' legs and a foie gras sandwich. The wine list is as extensive as his French credentials require. The dining room is chic– white tablecloths, a stunning view of the mountains beyond the city rooftops – yet the food remains entirely unpretentious, less concerned with provocation or novelty than with a return to the fundamentals: the dishes that formed and shaped him.

Key Information

• Average price per person $38
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Fri
• 593 99 223 4067
• Visit Chez Jérôme's Website

Location

Whymper N30-96, La Paz, Quito, 170518