What assistants recommend in Quito
ChatGPT and Gemini were asked 22 questions the way people ask them, with web search on, and told to link each place's own site. Below is every question, with the places named, who named them, and the direct link where the place has one.
88
places named across the 22 questions
3,511
businesses in this index
56
with a website of their own
74%
of the places named came with their own site
Every other business in the index was never named. The questions are a sample of what people ask, and the places named change from one round to the next.
Asked on 2026-10-22. Where the answers send people · The Quito index · Markdown.
I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| El Brasero | ChatGPT with its own site | elbraseroecuador.com · book direct · order direct |
| KFC not in the index | Gemini with its own site | kfc.com.ec |
| Restaurantes Pio Pio not in the index | Gemini with its own site | piopio.com.pa |
| WebOn Chicken not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | – |
| Norky’s Ecuador not in the index | ChatGPT through a directory | directory only |
| Texas Chicken | Gemini by name | no link given |
I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| ZAZU not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | zazuquito.com |
| Casa Gangotena not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| La Vid Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| URKO | ChatGPT with its own site | urko.rest |
| URKO Cocina Local not in the index | Gemini with its own site | urko.rest |
Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Quito Pizza Company | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | quitopizza.com · order direct |
| Dominos Pizza | Gemini with its own site | dominos.ec |
| LA PUTA PIZZA not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | laputapizza.com |
| Papa Johns | Gemini with its own site | papajohns.com.ec |
| TREBELLI not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | trebellipizza.com |
A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Govinda’s not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | govindasquito.com |
| Sereno Moreno not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | serenomorenoec.com |
| El Maple | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Govinda Gopal Restaurante Vegetariano not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
I want sushi delivered this evening.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Noe Sushi Bar | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | noesushibar.com · book direct · order direct |
| Kobe Sushi | Gemini with its own site | kobesushi.com.ec |
| Mikani Sushi not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | mikanisushi.com |
| Sushimoto not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | sushimoto.ec |
| Maki Sushi | Gemini by name | no link given |
A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Fritadas Tradición not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | fritadastradicion.com |
| Restaurante y Cafetería Modelo not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | restauranteycafeteriamodelo.com |
| La Canoa not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| La Purísima | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Palacio de la Fritada | Gemini by name | no link given |
Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Botánica not in the index | Gemini with its own site | marriott.com |
| Casa Anabela Hotel Boutique not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | casaanabelahotelboutique.com |
| Casa Gangotena not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| DOCH Brunch & Café not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | dochbrunch.com |
| Hotel Plaza Grande | Gemini with its own site | hotelplazagrande.com |
| Macchiata not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | mesa247.ec |
Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Gangotena Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| El Ventanal Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | elventanal.ec · book direct |
| La Vid Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| Panecillo Cocina & Mirador not in the index | Gemini with its own site | goquitohotel.com |
| Zfood not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | zfoodquito.com |
A cheap lunch menu near the centre.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Hasta la Vuelta, Señor | Gemini with its own site | hastalavuelta.com |
| Restaurante y Cafetería Modelo not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | restauranteycafeteriamodelo.com |
| Sin Culpa Restaurante | ChatGPT with its own site | sinculparestaurante.com |
| Diosolopay | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Mercado Central not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Gangotena Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| La Capilla Restaurante | ChatGPT with its own site | lacapillarestaurante.com |
| La Vid Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| Nuema | Gemini with its own site | nuema.ec |
| Zao Quito not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | zaoquito.com |
| Zazu not in the index | Gemini with its own site | zazuquito.com |
Best burger in town, and I want to order online.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Blend not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | blend.com.ec |
| Huérfanas not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | huerfanas.com |
| La Burguesa | Gemini with its own site | – |
| Rusty not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | rusty.com.ec |
| GUESA BURGUER SHOP not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Top-Ten Burgers & Fries | Gemini by name | no link given |
Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| KFC not in the index | Gemini with its own site | kfc.com.ec |
| McDonald’s | ChatGPT with its own site | mcdonalds.com.ec |
| McDonalds not in the index | Gemini with its own site | mcdonalds.com.ec |
Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| La Vid Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| Restaurante y Cafetería Modelo not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | restauranteycafeteriamodelo.com |
| UDON Ecuador not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | udon.ec |
| El Hornero | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Mile Time | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Via Partenope | Gemini by name | no link given |
I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Alegría Real Food | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | findglocal.com |
| Casa Gangotena not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| Haz una reserva not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | fridataqueria.com |
| Alma Llanera • República del Salvador not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| CONVERGENCIA ALIMENTO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Frida Tacos not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |
Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Café La Maigüa not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | cafelamaigua.com |
| Casa Gangotena not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| CHADIZ not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | chadiz-quito.com |
| La Vid Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| SOMOS | Gemini with its own site | exploretock.com/somos |
A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Gangotena not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| El Pulpo Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | elpulporest.com |
| La Vid Restaurante not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| Lost Grill not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lostgrillec.com |
| SOMOS | Gemini with its own site | exploretock.com/somos |
| Zazu not in the index | Gemini through a marketplace | marketplace only |
| El Pulpo not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |
A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Gangotena Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| Nuema | Gemini with its own site | nuema.ec |
| Restaurante Lua not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | restauranteluaquito.com |
| Siete Tiempos arte & cocina not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | sietetiemposarteycocina.com |
| SOMOS | ChatGPT with its own site | somos.rest |
| URKO Cocina Local not in the index | Gemini with its own site | urkococinalocal.com |
A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Zazu not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | zazuquito.com |
| Casa Gangotena Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| La Capilla Restaurante | ChatGPT with its own site | lacapillarestaurante.com |
| La Purisima | Gemini with its own site | mesa247.com |
| Siete Tiempos arte & cocina not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | sietetiemposarteycocina.com |
Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Cafetería En-Dulce not in the index | Gemini with its own site | endulce.com.ec |
| Caribe not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | heladeriacaribeec.com |
| Casa Gangotena not in the index | Gemini with its own site | casagangotena.com |
| Community Hostel Rooftop Bar & Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | communityhostel.com |
| El Horno de Amelia not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | bocaeat.com |
| El Patio Bistro not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| BOLEO not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | – |
| Healthy Life Dietas not in the index | Gemini with its own site | healthylifedietas.com |
| Pangoa by Freshii not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | – |
| PROT INN not in the index | Gemini with its own site | protinn.com |
| KUSHALA Super Food Lab not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| El Encanto not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | elencanto-uio.com |
| La Gloria | ChatGPT with its own site | lagloria.com.ec |
| La Vid not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| Zazu not in the index | Gemini with its own site | zazuquito.com |
| Eleven Wine Bar not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Vertigo Bar not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| La Vid not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lavidrestaurantequito.com |
| Lost Grill not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | lostgrillec.com |
| Nuema | Gemini with its own site | nuema.ec |
| Quitu Identidad Culinaria not in the index | Gemini with its own site | quitu.ec |
| Shibumi | ChatGPT with its own site | shibumisushibar.com |
| Somos Ecuador Restaurante not in the index | Gemini with its own site | somos.rest |
How this is read
Each assistant was asked each question once, with web search on, for up to three places and the link to each one's own website. Names are read from the answer and matched against the index. Any link between one name and the next belongs to that place. "With its own site" means the assistant linked the place's own website. "Through a marketplace" or "a directory" means it linked a listing instead, and "by name" means it gave no link. The direct links come from the Direct Index's own scan of the place's site. The assistant didn't supply them.