This is a well-established and very popular restaurant in the heart of the Ecuadorian city of Baños. It has a long and celebrated culinary tradition of using only the freshest and finest ingredients. The service is renowned for being warm, friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is delightfully stylish and homely.

Pappardelle is a restaurant serving absolutely authentic Italian cuisine - you could just as well be in Italy itself. The menu boasts a great selection of dishes, including classic Italian soups - tomato, broccoli and minestrone, to name a few - and delicious meat and risottos. A good chunk of the menu is given over to pasta, and they also serve delightful pizzas.

The cuisine at Pappardelle is gourmet, and it's not surprising that the restaurant is packed most nights, especially at the weekend. Be sure to reserve a table to avoid disappointment.