OUR HISTORY

After many years, I realized how important tradition is and how family heritage shapes us. My grandparents were born in Cosenza, Calabria, Italy; their children and grandchildren, like me, were born in Montevideo, Uruguay. For my grandparents, the most important thing was finding a moment to bring the whole family together, and food was always the perfect excuse.

But when it came to cooking, there were disagreements, as some wanted Italian pasta and others wanted Uruguayan barbecue. Over time, a solution was found to make everyone happy: cooking MEAT AND PASTA, creating an incredible fusion of two cultures. We will now share the flavors of my family with you, and we hope you feel at home.

Alejandro Gentile Flachs

Chef

ABOUT US

We are Ecuador's first Uruguayan-Italian fusion restaurant.

With more than five years of experience, our brand continues to strive every day to offer you a vibrant fusion experience with the flavors of our lands.

OUR PLATES

We offer more than 15 cuts of meat, a variety of pastas, risottos, sandwiches, and appetizers.

Recipes made with love, passed down from our families.

GALLERY

WE ATTEND

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm – 19:00 pm

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

LOCATE US

In the beautiful Puertas del Sol neighborhood,

at Plaza 33 overlooking the Tomebamba River.

In Cipreses and Paseo 3 de Noviembre.

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“Uruguay and Italy meet at the Ecuadorian table”

Alejandro Gentile, a Uruguayan chef with Italian roots, founded Gentile in Ecuador alongside his wife Alejandra.

With more than 30 years in gastronomy, 20 of them in Ecuador and restaurants in Guayaquil and Cuenca, his proposal combines Uruguayan meats, Italian pasta, and charcoal cooking. “We don't just compete with the dish. We compete with the experience,” summarizes Alejandro. Each meal is a journey to the heart of two cultures.

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