RESTAURANT

CÚPULAS AZULES

Our restaurant, located on the third floor, boasts a wonderful view of Cuenca – from the modern part of the city to the west and the iconic domes of the new cathedral to the east – while you enjoy a journey of flavors with each dish presenting different provinces of our Ecuador.

Our dining program is a journey through the gastronomy of Ecuador. The menu offers a gourmet interpretation of homemade Ecuadorian recipes. Every day you will discover a different dish representing one of the geographical provinces of our country. Each provincial plate exhibits the principal flavors of each regions’ ethnicity and culture.

Accommodations are always made for dietary restrictions and allergies.

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

At Art Hotels Ecuador we seek to highlight our country; its cities, destinations and culture are reflected in every experience we provide to our clients.
At Hotel Cruz del Vado our restaurant, “Cúpulas Azules”, receives its name in homage to the emblematic Cathedral of Cuenca, which has been called:
“As great as the faith of the Cuencanos”.

APPETIZERS

ECUADORIAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

$9

A classic salad, elevated in flavor due to a symphony of Andean ingredients

(IMBABURA)

MANABITAN TROUT

$10

Delicious fusion between trout from El Cajas in Azuay with the irresistible corviche from Manabí

(AZUAY & MANABÍ)

AVOCADO AND PRAWN SALAD WITH SESAME EMULSION IN PLANTAIN CHIP BASKET

$15

Ecuadorian prawns in a plantain basket accompanied by avocado, the favorite ingredient in Guayas from the Andes

(GUAYAS)

SOUPS AND CEVICHES

LOCRO DE PAPA SOUP

$9

Our “lukru”, since pre-Hispanic times, is a recognition of the more than 500 varieties of potatoes that can be found in Ecuador

(AZUAY)

JIPIJAPA CEVICHE

$10

From Quechua “Siwichi”, a traditional preparation with peanuts that highlights the natural freshness of fish from Jipijapa on the Pacific coast

(MANABÍ)

VICHE MANABA SOUP

$10

Called the “Soup of the Gods” by the people of Manabí thanks to the impressive variety of ingredients it contains

(MANABÍ)

SEAFOOD ACEVICHADO

$12

Seafood cooked in Citrus x Aurantifolia (key lime) + Carica Pentagona (babaco) + Solanum Betaceum (tree tomato). A wave of flavors in each bite

(GUAYAS, LOJA & AZUAY)

ESMERALDEÑO RED TUNA CEVICHE

$12

A delicious fusion of tropical and marine flavors. The lemon’s acidity is balanced by the coconut’s sweetness and the aromatic chillangua

(ESMERALDAS)

MAIN COURSES

PANELA HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN SUPREME

$14

Chicken breast grilled to perfection glazed with panela honey, a traditional sweetener of Ecuadorian cuisine served with arracacha gnocchi, a typical root vegetable from the Andean region, with truffle sauce

(PICHINCHA & LOJA)

PACIFIC PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO

$15

Velvety pearl barley risotto. Singular preparation of this classic dish. Shrimp, octopus and sea bass cooked over low heat in a seven-ingredient demi-glace. Full of texture and flavor

(GUAYAS)

PORK RIBS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND DEMI-GLACE OF ANDEAN SPICES

$15

Inimitable dish which brings together the sweetness of our famous Ecuadorian bananas to enhance the taste of the most delicate cut of pork ribs from the southern valleys

(AZUAY)

SEED ENCRUSTED BEEF WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

$18

Delicate cut of fine beef accompanied by a creamy blue cheese sauce, together with Andean tubers, such as sweet potatoes, mashua and yucca

(AZUAY)

CRISPY DUCK MAGRET WITH ANDEAN BLUEBERRY SAUCE

$20

A true delicacy that combines the exquisite juiciness of duck breast with the intensity and acidity of mortiños, the endemic Andean blueberry

(EL ORO & CHIMBORAZO)

PRAWNS IN ACHIOTE ADOBO SAUCE

$22

Prawns marinated in achiote, an ancient adobo to highlight the flavors of proteins throughout our Ecuador, served with celery root puree and salsa verde

(ESMERALDAS)

ECUADORIAN OSSOBUCO STEW

$28

Simmered with a delectable sauce made from local beer, herbs and spices; this traditional Ecuadorian stew rises to a superlative level

(GUAYAS)

GRILLED RIBEYE

$36

The best combination of contemporary cuisine with the traditional taste of home cooking. A juicy and elegant cut accompanied by a secret sauce created by our Chef

(INTERNATIONAL)

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN

PLANTAIN TART STUFFED WITH VEGETABLES AND PEPUCHO

$12

The crunchy green plantain base contrasts with the”Pepucho”, a delicious and creamy sauce made from figleaf gourd seeds, that is mixed with a harvest of vegetables and tender grains

(AZUAY & EL ORO)

VEGETARIAN PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO

$13

Velvety pearl barley risotto. Vegetarian preparation of this classic dish. Sauteed vegetables and crispy aubergine cooked over low heat in a seven-ingredient demi-glace. Full of texture and flavor

(CAÑAR)

WHITE CARROT GNOCCHI WITH TRUFFLED SQUASH SAUCE

$14

Arracacha is an ingredient from the inter-Andean valleys of Pichincha that brings a natural sweetness to the gnocchi, while wild mushrooms add an earthy, umami taste profile

(PICHINCHA)

DESSERTS

THE BLUE DOMES

$8

The insignia blue of the Cathedral of Cuenca is represented in this artistic and exclusive dessert made with the best selection of Ecuadorian chocolate

(AZUAY)

PACCARI CHOCOLATE FONDANT VOLCANO

$8

Together with the best cacao of Ecuador, we created a dessert in honor of our beloved and respected Cotopaxi volcano

(ESMERALDAS & CHIMBORAZO)

FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS AND FRUITS

$8

Culinary representation of the festive spirit and gastronomic wealth of Ambato and its renowned Festival of Flowers and Fruits

(TUNGURAGUA)

ICE CREAM SYMPHONY

$8

Be surprised by our Chef’s inspiration in creating imaginative ice cream and sorbet flavors

(AZUAY)

LAVENDER AND FIG CHEESECAKE

$8

An innovative interpretation of the classic Ecuadorian Fig Cheesecake combining the traditional preparation with the aromatic touch of lavender

(PICHINCHA)

DESSERT TASTING

$12

A unique culinary experience which allows the tasting of a variety of sweet delicacies from the house; each with its proper flavor profile and presentation

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