Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Aruba

Perfect setting for diner after sundown. Great food and service. On the higher side for price but worth it

The food was exceptional, and the service was prompt. I ordered a ribeye, and my partner ordered a New York strip. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience, and everything was delicious. The only minor detail was that I spoke Papiamento to the waiter, while my partner did not, she responded in Papiamento, which seemed to confuse him, so I assisted with translation. When I stepped away to go to the bathroom, she asked him something in Papiamento, and she brought the bill, even though we hadn't ordered dessert. This wasn't a significant issue, but I would have appreciated the opportunity to see the dessert menu. However, aside from that, we had a delightful experience, and the complimentary rose for Valentine's Day was a lovely gesture! I certainly plan to return.

I had an amazing time at Patrizia’s of New York in Aruba! The food was hot and absolutely delicious. The service was impressively fast—you always see the staff speed walking to ensure everything runs smoothly. The team is very attentive, making sure you have everything you need. Highly recommend!

Wow experience - from appetizers, through main corses all the way to deserts - must try. So glad we found this place. Great service (thank you Julian 👍👍👍). Ambiance is great regardless if it’s a dinner for 2 or a family affair. Look at the menu ahead of time as you will have a hard time deciding on what to pick given everything is on point.( we tried escargots, frog legs, poisson rouge, grouper and shrimp and filet mignon medium for our daughter). Now we are waiting on deserts 😋😋😋

If you are planning a trip to Aruba and don’t include Atardi in your itinerary, you might as well stay home. Atardi is a must-visit, especially if you can secure a coveted sunset reservation. My wife and I arrived at 6:15 for our 6:30 reservation, with sunset at 6:45. We enjoyed cocktails at the bar while waiting for our table and were seated promptly at our reservation time, right at the water's edge, where the fun began. We were warmly greeted by Mauricio and Juan, who would take care of us that evening. Juan went above and beyond by choreographing pictures and a video of us, capturing the breathtaking sunset over the ocean. He even arranged our drinks and the table to look stunning in the background of the photos and video. Now, onto dinner, which was simply outstanding. We started with the Atardi salad and iron-seared scallops; both dishes were excellent, and I highly recommend the scallops. For the main course, my wife ordered the filet, while I chose the short ribs. Again, everything was exceptional. The short ribs could be cut with a fork and were served with pickled fennel and carrots. The filet was cooked to perfection and paired with au gratin potatoes. To conclude our meal, we enjoyed an Atardi Sunset (a flaming chocolate dessert) along with a specialty coffee. The entire dining experience was outstanding from start to finish. It was very relaxing, and at no point did we feel rushed. A huge thank you to the entire Atardi team, especially Juan and Mauricio, for making this a wonderful experience.