Le Petit Jardin
A hidden gem in Cuenca, Le Petit Jardin offers exquisite French cuisine with a rustic chic ambiance and a tranquil country setting.
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Le Petit Jardin
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hidden gem in Cuenca, Le Petit Jardin offers exquisite French cuisine with a rustic chic ambiance and a tranquil country setting.
Directions Advised
Check the website for exact directions; Google Maps may be unreliable for reaching the restaurant.
Reserve Your Table
Advance reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
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Cuisine
French
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic French Cuisine
Experience exquisite French classics with a rustic chic ambiance, drawing rave reviews for taste and quality.
Unique & Recommended Dishes
Savor adventurous options like frog legs and veal sweetbreads, praised as some of the best ever tasted.
Tranquil Country Setting
Dine in a serene country atmosphere surrounded by greenery, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options.
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Directions Advised
Check the website for exact directions; Google Maps may be unreliable for reaching the restaurant.
Reserve Your Table
Advance reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
Try Unique Dishes
Don't miss adventurous menu items like frog legs or veal sweetbreads, highly praised by diners.
Enjoy the Ambiance
Visit during sunset for a delightful view of the front yard from indoor tables, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere.
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Directions Advised
Check the website for exact directions; Google Maps may be unreliable for reaching the restaurant.
Reserve Your Table
Advance reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
Try Unique Dishes
Don't miss adventurous menu items like frog legs or veal sweetbreads, highly praised by diners.
Enjoy the Ambiance
Visit during sunset for a delightful view of the front yard from indoor tables, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Le Petit Jardin is celebrated as a culinary gem in Cuenca, offering exquisite French cuisine with Ecuadorian fusion. Diners frequently praise the delicious food, attentive service, and serene, rustic-chic ambiance. While some find the location a bit tricky to find, the overwhelming consensus is that the dining experience is exceptionally rewarding and worth the effort.
"Le Petit Jardin is one of the best restaurants in Cuenca.
Located in the northwest quadrant of the city, a bit north of Ordoñez Lasso, it is a bit hard to find. Before heading out, check the website to get a copy of the directions and map, Google Maps will not get you there.
Also be sure to make a reservation.
The menu varies each week, and the chef cooks in the traditional French style.
They have both inside and outside seating, along with a well stocked bar.
We visited for Thanksgiving dinner. We had a mushroom tartlet, turkey, and apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Excellent!
For drinks I had a good whisky and my wife had chardonnay.
Service was attentive and prompt without being intrusive.
This is a must visit place in Cuenca."
Mark Bauer
"The service was perfect, and the food was incredible. We spent the last weekend in Lima, and this restaurant would have stood without problems next to the best places there. The pear tart was savory and fresh, the beef was flavorful, and the chocolate mousse was decadent."
Anna Turo
"How do you say sublime. Maybe in Spanish it is "Le Petit Jardin". This is one of the gastronomical jewels of Cuneca. The country atomosphere surrounded by gardens provides a tranquil refuge. Yhe food was some of tje best we have ever experienced."
Philip Hooge
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant can be a bit tricky to find; it's recommended to check their website for specific directions as Google Maps may not be accurate.
Yes, making a reservation in advance is highly recommended to secure your spot, as the restaurant is very popular.
Diners highly recommend unique options like frog legs and veal sweetbreads, with many calling them the best they've ever had.
The menu changes weekly, offering a creative selection inspired by traditional French style and local ingredients.
Yes, Le Petit Jardin offers both indoor and outdoor seating options, with the outdoor area providing a serene country setting.
The restaurant features a rustic chic ambiance in a tranquil country setting, perfect for a peaceful dining experience.
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Our other “go-to” restaurant is the hidden gem Le Petit Jardin featuring exquisite French cuisine. I say hidden because it’s a little tricky to get to, but if you make the effort, you will be rewarded by an outstanding dining experience. Restaurant owner and master chef, Giovanni is simply an artist.
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Participating Cuenca restaurants are Le Bistro Francais, Golden Prague, Zircus Restaurant, El Mercado, Anqa, Rosée de Villarosa, Akelarre, Tutto Fredo, Le Petit Jardin and Raíces. All will prepare meals approved by the French organizers of the event.
Dining Out
Quality fine dining and classical French cuisine in a tranquil country setting. Located in the San Miguel neighborhood of Cuenca, a 20-minute bus ride from downtown. Best to call for directions as it is little hard to find.
Cuenca travel guide
Le Petit Jardin a delicious and affordable European and vegetarian friendly restaurant with a gorgeous outside space. Go in the evenings to see it in all its glory when it is lit up. Check them out on Tripadvisor.
Discotecas, Bares y Restaurantes en Cuenca
Le Petit Jardin (Calle de las Brevas): Comida francesa inspirada en los ingredientes frescos de los mercados orgánicos locales, en un ambiente agradable y acogedor.
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