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BALLET DEL RIO

Set at river level along the Guayas, where water and history flow in a perpetual dance, Ballet del Río is a fine dining restaurant that honors the richness of Ecuador’s coastal cuisine with a refined touch rooted in the Guayas region. Its name evokes the poised choreography of the river and the artistry present in every dish.
The sensorial experience begins with the atmosphere: marble tabletops, handwoven wicker lamps, and deep sea-blue ceramics create a space of coastal opulence and warmth. Here, mangrove, river and sea ingredients are reinterpreted into contemporary culinary expressions that respect tradition while embracing sophistication.
Designed for discerning palates, Ballet del Río is more than a restaurant — it is a curated Performance of local flavor, impeccable service, and design that narrates a sense of place.
Each dish tells a story; each evening becomes a memory shaped by taste and beauty. It’s a stage where Ecuador’s Pacific soul takes center stage.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED DURING THE FOLLOWING SERVICE HOURS:

BREAKFAST

6:30 - 10:00
The freshest products to start the day (Box Breakfast available outside normal service)

LUNCH

12:30 - 15:30
Variety of representative dishes from the regions of Ecuador available for your selection

DINNER

18:30 - 20:30
(Kitchen open until 22:00)
House specialties that you cannot miss

A GASTRONOMIC TOUR THROUGH ECUADOR

MENU

“Flavors born from the coastal culture and land: tradition served in every dish.”

Featuring 7 of the country’s 24 Provinces, daily menus vary to showcase the main flavors of each region’s ethnicity and culture.

APPETIZERS

LAS PEÑAS SALAD

$12

Our updated version of a Cobb salad with sauteed shrimp, mixed-textured vegetables, and a creamy blue cheese dressing

(GUAYAS)

SHRIMPS AL AJILLO OVER A ROASTED CORN TORRIJA

$15

Crispy coastal corn torrija covered with shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce and finished with our variety of organic mushrooms confit in olive oil

(GUAYAS)

BABY SQUIDS FILLED WITH GUINEA PIG CHORIZO

$15

Cold salad of cassava and crispy onions on a roasted pepper sauce, accompanied by squid stuffed with smoked guinea pig chorizo

(GUAYAS & AZUAY)

GRILLED OCTOPUS WITH CREOLE ADOBO

$16

Tender octopus grilled with our achiote marinade recipe, served with a stew of tender grains and Spanish chorizo

(GUAYAS & PICHINCHA)

SOUPS AND CEVICHES

REGIONAL LOCRO DE PAPAS

$9

The most popular Andean creamy soup, based of 3 types of potatoes, avocado foam, fresh cheese and potato chips

(PICHINCHA & AZUAY)

RED TUNA JIPIJAPA CEVICHE

$15

Classic fresh bluefin tuna ceviche with a peanut and vegetable base, undoubtedly the most famous ceviche in Ecuador

(MANABÍ)

PACIFIC CEVICHE ¨LA PERLA¨

$15

Our signature ceviche, white fish, octopus, shrimp, and crispy squid rings, with our roasted tree tomato base

(SANTA ELENA & AZUAY)

SEAFOOD AND PEANUT SANCOCHO

$18

Traditional soup from the Ecuadorian coast, always made with fresh ingredients from the day's catch. Our version comes with grilled squid and crispy shrimp, which add a new texture to the dish, making it irresistible

(GUAYAS)

MAIN COURSES

CHICKEN BALOTINE WITH GLAZED BEER

$18

An interpretation of traditional Guayaquil rice and stew, cocolón, black bean stew, and Spanish chorizo, accompanied by a charcoal-roasted chicken ball and a dark beer reduction. It represents the city's traditions and its street foods

(GUAYAS)

CATCH OF THE Dpork A LA BARBOZA 2.0

$18

A Cuenca dish used mainly on special occasions, our recipe is made with slow-cooked glazed pork ribs with a beer and spice marinade, accompanied by llapingachos, a mote croquette, and a tree tomato salad

(AZUAY)

SEABASS ENCOCADO

$18

Esmeraldas dish made with coconut, chiyangua, and white fish. A very typical dish from the Ecuadorian coast, served with a peanut-based syrup and crispy broken plantains

(ESMERALDAS)

ANDEAN SEAFOOD PAELLA

$20

Cuenca's version of the famous Valencian paella, taking the freshest ingredients from our coasts, on a base of pearl barley and a classic aioli to enjoy

(SANTA ELENA & AZUAY)

VICHE SACHETTO

$20

Fresh pasta stuffed with shrimp, clams, and mussels, served on a bed of root vegetables and classic viche sauce

(MANABÍ)

ECUADORIAN GOAT STEW WITH SWEET PLANTAIL AND RICE SOCARRAT

$20

The inevitable seco de chivo (goat stew), a dish 100% rooted in Guayaquil's culture, blended with a recipe for ripe plantain socarrat and burnt avocado. Emulating the classic seco de chivo (goat stew) that was once served outside of stadiums

(GUAYAS)

CRISPY DUCK WITH FAVA BEANS AND LOCAL TARO

$22

Crispy duck breast served on green bean hummus, sautéed kidney beans with fried onions and au jus sauce

(PICHINCHA)

TENDERLOIN WITH HUNTERS SAUCE AND WHEAT MELOSO

$22

Seared tenderloin served on a wheat pastry with roasted vegetables, duck demi sauce, and a crispy pastry filled with mushrooms and foie gras

(GUAYAS)

GRILLED LOCAL PRAWNS

$30

Grilled T4 prawns accompanied by a smoked fish reduction, celery root cake, and grilled organic broccolini

(SANTA ELENA)

GRILLED T-BONE WITH CHIMICHURRI AND CONFIT BABY POTATOES

$40

400g cut of meat, aged for 45 days, from Santo Domingo de los Sachilas, accompanied by baby potatoes cooked in duck fat at low temperature and a fresh salad

(SANTO DOMINGO)

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN

VEGETARIAN GYOSAS WITH CHAMPAGNE AND PEAS SAUCE

$12

Chinese empanadas filled with a vegetable stew on a yellow pea and champagne sauce

(PICHINCHA)

ANDEAN VEGETARIAN PAELLA

$12

Our vegetarian version of the Cuenca paella based on pearl barley

(SANTA ELENA & AZUAY)

QUINUA RISOTTO WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES AND PUMPKIN

$12

Creamy 3-quinoa risotto with grilled vegetables and a creamy pumpkin confit with toasted sambo seeds

(AZUAY)

SWEET POTATO GNOCCIS WITH CREAMMY ARTICHOKE AND BLACK SAUCE

$12

Two-tone gnocchi made with yellow and purple sweet potatoes, served on a creamy artichoke and fresh truffle sauce

(PICHINCHA)

DESSERTS

MOROCHO CREME BRULEE

$8

Creme brulee made with hot morocho cheese, served in the Ecuadorian highlands, accompanied by date puree, honey, golden raisins macerated in aged rum, and a crunchy almond praline

(GUAYAS)

FRESH FRUIT MINESTRONE WITH LEMMON WERBENA ICE CREAM

$8

Together with the best cacao of Ecuador, we created a dessert in honor of the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano

(TUNGURAHUA)

OACCARI CHOCOLATE FONDANT VOLCANO

$8

Together with the best cacao of Ecuador, we created a dessert in honor of the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano

(ESMERALDAS & CHIMBORAZO)

PYMPHONY OF ICE CREAM

$8

Let our Chef surprise you with his inspiration in creating innovative and creative flavors of ice creams and sorbet

(AZUAY)

CHURROS OUR WAY WITH 70% CACAO ICE CREAM

$12

An interpretation of the classic churros from the streets of Guayaquil, we accompany them with a creamy 70% chocolate ice cream and vanilla sugar

(GUAYAS)

DESSERT TASTING

$12

A unique culinary experience that will allow you to try a variety of homemade sweet delicacies, each with its own unique flavor and presentation

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