• Cafe Nucallacta - Best Coffee in Cuenca (Coffee Roasters)
• Windhorse Cafe - Calle Larga - Gringo Spot - great breakfasts
• Fabianos Pizzeria- Italian - Best Pizza
• Amcry - Swiss Restaurant
• Paladar's Restaurante - International (Must make reservations)
• Restaurante Corvel - located in Paute
• Tiesto's - Ecuadorian - a must-have experience
• Casa Alonso -Ecuadorian & International - Mansion Alcazar - Reservations
• Sole Mio - Italian
• Restaurante Todosantos - International/Ecuadorian
• Tres Estrellas
• Anubis - Gringo Restaurant
• San Sebas Cafe - American/Ecuadorian
• La Esquina - Argentinian
• Noe Sushi Bar - Best sushi in Cuenca
• La Brasserie -French Cuisine. Located in The Forum Hotel is our new favorite. It's posh interior reminds me of a San Francisco style restaurant. Best crepes and quiche in Cuenca
• Marea Pizzeria - Brick oven pizza
• Muccha - Ecuadorian & International
• El Pedregal Azteca - Mexican
• El Jardin - Ecuadorian & International (Victoria Hotel)
• Tiestos - Ecuadorian
• La Creta - Gourmet (Mall del Rio)
• Akelarre - Tapas (Inca Real Hotel)
• Sabor y Arte - International
• La Placita - Ecuadorian (Santa Lucia Hotel)
• Goza Cafe - International, Ecuadorian - Outdoor Dining - Gringo Hot Spot
• Goda Restaurant - located in the El Dorado Hotel - fine dining
• Las Monjas - Fusion
• Mediterraneo - Mediterranean/Italian
• Noe Sushi Bar - Sushi
• Moliendo's Cafe - Colombian
• La Brasserie - French, International (Forum Hotel)
• Cesares Internazionale - Italian
• San Sebas Cafe - Gringo Hot Spot - Breakfast/lunch
• Good Affinity Restaurant - Vegetarian
• Fabiano's Pizzeria - Italian
• Paladar's Restaurante - American, International. Reservations Required.
• La Viña - Italian
• Raymipampa - Ecuadorian
• El Maiz - Ecuadorian
• Cilantro - Ecuadorian
• El Mercado - Ecuadorian - Calle Larga (great atmosphere)
• Popacuchu - Best desserts, soups and sandwiches
• Tutto Freddo - Parque Calderon best location
• Maria's Alemania Cafe - great pastries
• La Pergola - Continental
• Los Molinos del Batan - Ecuadorian
• Windhorse Cafe - Best pies and desserts
• Carbon Restaurante - Cuenca Hotel
• Fogon del Zorro - Latin, Peruvian
• Chill & Grill - Best hamburgers in Cuenca
• La Parrillada - Grilled meats
• La Fornace - Italian, International
• Inca Lounge & Bistro - Best hamburgers
• Fogo - Ecuadorian (best view in Cuenca)
• Magnolia Cafe - Coffee and Dessert
• Common Grounds Cafe & Waffle House - American, International
• El Jardin - Victoria Hotel - White Glove Treatment and Most Romantic

New Restaurants & Cafes:

The Vegetable Bar - Best vegetarian food in Cuenca.

San Isidro Bakery and Cafe - Best coffee and pastry (Millenium Mall and Mall del Rio)

Melatte - Coffee, sandwiches, and pastries (Esquina de las Artes and Mall del Rio)

Mayu Smokehouse & Bakery - Great sandwiches and pastries.

Rosee Dip and Drink by Villa Rosa - International (located at Esquina de las Artes).