La Briciola
Authentic Italian dining in Quito, known for handmade pasta, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service in a cozy brick-adorned setting.
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La Briciola
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Must-see attractions
Authentic Italian dining in Quito, known for handmade pasta, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service in a cozy brick-adorned setting.
Weekend Reservations Recommended
It's advisable to make a reservation, especially for weekend evenings, to ensure a table.
Complimentary Bread
Enjoy the complimentary bread basket; it's delicious and refilled upon request.
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Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Italian Pasta
Experience traditional Italian pasta dishes, many made by hand by the chef. Fresh ingredients are a hallmark.
Cozy and Inviting Ambiance
The restaurant features a cozy ambiance with brick decor and warm lighting, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Exceptional Service
Diners frequently praise the exceptional and attentive service, making guests feel like royalty.
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Weekend Reservations Recommended
It's advisable to make a reservation, especially for weekend evenings, to ensure a table.
Complimentary Bread
Enjoy the complimentary bread basket; it's delicious and refilled upon request.
Explore Italian Specialties
Don't miss out on specialties like eggplant parmigiana and thin-crust pizza.
Tip Inclusion Awareness
Be aware that tips might be automatically included; adjust based on your satisfaction.
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Weekend Reservations Recommended
It's advisable to make a reservation, especially for weekend evenings, to ensure a table.
Complimentary Bread
Enjoy the complimentary bread basket; it's delicious and refilled upon request.
Explore Italian Specialties
Don't miss out on specialties like eggplant parmigiana and thin-crust pizza.
Tip Inclusion Awareness
Be aware that tips might be automatically included; adjust based on your satisfaction.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Briciola is praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, particularly its handmade pastas and traditional dishes like risotto and pizza. Diners often highlight the exceptional service and cozy ambiance. However, some reviews mention inconsistent quality and portion sizes, with one reviewer noting a decline in past standards and another experiencing disappointing service as a solo diner.
"The restaurant looks like a popular place among locals. We enjoyed our dinner, the food was delicious, very well prepared, and the atmosphere is nice as well. Risotto was great. The service was immaculate, we appreciate that a lot.
It’s an Italian restaurant, I didn’t have a wow effect from it. But it was nice to visit and try."
Tatiana
"The atmosphere is great, the service is excellent.
The food is very authentic and high quality. We had the gnocchi and prosciutto pizza.
We also had focaccia on the table at no extra charge.
There was very tasty olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table.
Highly recommended."
Adam Ovadia
"Very fine service. Food excellent, fresh delicious. Entree, mains dish, dessert I really love everything. We split two main dishes and one antipasto. The risotto was the best for me."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many diners recommend the handmade pasta dishes, risotto, thin-crust pizza, and tiramisu. The complimentary bread basket is also a highlight.
Reservations are highly recommended for weekend evenings, especially during peak dining hours, to ensure you get a table.
The restaurant offers a cozy and inviting ambiance with charming brick decor and warm lighting, suitable for various occasions.
Service is frequently described as exceptional, attentive, and friendly, with staff treating guests very well. However, some solo diners have reported less attention.
While not explicitly detailed, Italian cuisine typically offers vegetarian pasta and pizza options. It's best to inquire directly.
Be aware of potential automatic tip inclusions on the bill. Trying their specialties like eggplant parmigiana is also a good idea.
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La Briciola - Great service, delicious eggplant parmigiana, solid thin crust pizza. The focaccia they served was also very good and I finished it despite being stuffed.
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