We saw the reviews and rating, so went. It's on a street with lots of upscale-looking restaurants. Went inside and it was clean, informal, and local. BUT when we said we were interested in the tasting menu and were taken upstairs, a whole new world awaited. We each got a "passport" with 10 courses, each reflecting a part of Ecuador. The food was done in a playful way (a bit of molecular gastronomy and creative presentation) but outstanding. Enough to satisfy without overkill. The meal with wine/beer pairing was about US$70, and great value for the creativity, service, and quality.

Excellent last dinner at this restaurant. Recommend you make reservations as they get very busy. Very casual atmosphere, nice modern decoration and an open kitchen. Delicious food. Our group shared a variety of appetizers which were all excellent. For mains, the group had the pork, duck rice, beef and seafood. We also shared desserts which were excellent especially the chocolate one. On average we spent $35 each. The wait staff was amazing and he took the time to explain everything on the menu as well as when he served the dishes. He also made very good suggestions on the drinks.

Wow, this place is excellent, even better than Zazu. I think it can compete with any of the top restaurants in San Francisco. The appetizers and main dishes were really yummy but the dessert and drinks were only ok. I highly recommend this restaurant. Make sure to make a reservation.

Best restaurant in Quito. Every dish was exceptional. The restaurant rivals some of the best restaurants in South America.
Not to be missed.

I had a lovely dinner at Urko. The flavors of their dishes were quite unique as there are spices that I've never tasted before. The dishes were well presented and delicious, as were the drinks. At the end of the meal, after we were too full to order dessert, our waiter brought us some sweets..on the house. That was a very nice touch. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food they serve and was truly engaging. Without hesitation, I would go back to this restaurant again.