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View RestaurantLa Caponata
Discover delightful Italian cuisine in Quito. This 4.6-star gem offers a charming atmosphere and delicious Sicilian-inspired dishes. Reserve your table.
Italian · Mediterranean•$$•4.6(643)•Quito
About La Caponata
Located in the heart of Quito, this Italian eatery provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for an enjoyable dining experience. Diners consistently praise its delicious food, with many highlighting the authentic Sicilian dishes and perfectly cooked pasta. The restaurant features a lovely ambiance, enhanced by its street-corner presence and thoughtful interior design. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from over 600 reviews, it's clear this establishment has captured the hearts of many. The $$ price range offers good value for the quality of food and experience provided. Outdoor seating and cocktail service further enhance its appeal.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love La Caponata
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4.6 / 5.0(643 reviews)
Situated at the street corner you see the name of the restaurant only in small letters on the glass door. It has a nice atmosphere inside. The menu has Sicilian dishes and Italian wines listed. The food was delicious and the pasta al dente. The only thing I noticed was that the pasta Alla Norma sauce seemed a tomato sauce where eggplant and ricotta were added. In Italy this would have been a sauce simmering down with more vegetables and therefore would have turned into a new sauce providing a unique flavor. Overall a great experience so far from Europe. We had a pleasant lunch at La Caponata after a day of exploring Quito. Service was friendly and we opted to sit in the outdoor area which was lovely. Between four of us, we shared four pizzas which was more than enough food. Cold beer and overall wholesome lunch Delicious and authentic. We ate here twice because it was so good!
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Emmi P.
October 28, 2025
Situated at the street corner you see the name of the restaurant only in small letters on the glass door. It has a nice atmosphere inside. The menu has Sicilian dishes and Italian wines listed. The food was delicious and the pasta al dente. The only thing I noticed was that the pasta Alla Norma sauce seemed a tomato sauce where eggplant and ricotta were added. In Italy this would have been a sauce simmering down with more vegetables and therefore would have turned into a new sauce providing a unique flavor. Overall a great experience so far from Europe.
David M.
August 14, 2025
We had a pleasant lunch at La Caponata after a day of exploring Quito. Service was friendly and we opted to sit in the outdoor area which was lovely. Between four of us, we shared four pizzas which was more than enough food. Cold beer and overall wholesome lunch
Matthew R.
October 27, 2025
Delicious and authentic. We ate here twice because it was so good!
Jérôme
May 8, 2025
Very good food and all vegan. It was fresh and tasty. We had a Mediterranean platter first and then a pizza and the quinoa salad and all the dishes were great.
ROBERT C.
October 12, 2025
Great margarita pizza. The thin crust was phenomenal, the best I have ever eaten.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make La Caponata special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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