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Italy in the World, Oranjestad Aruba,, Outside US

Italy in the World

4.4
4.4
228 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are a small Italian restaurant that offers a wide variety of typical dishes and the best Italian wines, made in the most traditional way.
Homemade pasta, with various types of fillings; or the most traditional pasta such as bolognese, amatricciana, frutti di mare, putanesca, genovesa, gnocchi meat sauce, carbonara, lasagna, frutti di mare.
Meats such as Osso Bucco, Brasato stew, scalopina in wine, braciola, chicken parmiggiana and seafood dishes like Ciopino
All made to order while you enjoy getting to know our house....the oldest house in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    748 8985
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mauro e Maria

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Best Value

  • Aruba

    Healthy

  • Aruba

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Aruba

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Italy in the World shines as an authentic Italian gem in Aruba, offering "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." The cozy atmosphere is both intimate and charming. The homemade pasta and wine pairings are highlights. While service can be slow at times, it's worth the wait for "delicious and memorable meals."

228 Reviews
  1. Robin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Apps and main entrees were great! I would pass on their desserts.

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  2. Nore

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing, we really enjoyed the food and the service was exceptional. They really know how to make you feel welcomed. Also, the burrata was amazing and all the handmade pasta was incredible. I definitely recommend the whole experience

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  3. Steve

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. The food was fantastic, the staff was great. Super cool little spot. Highly recommend.

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  4. Shantal

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Italian restaurant is a must-visit! The osso buco is tender and flavorful, served with a rich wine that elevates the dish. The bruschetta is fresh and delicious . A perfect start to a fantastic meal! Highly recommend!

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  5. GUIDO

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is becoming more and more charming and the food maintains its special and authentic flavor. That's why I want to recommend it to all lovers of Italian food!!

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  6. Albert

    Coastal Georgia

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Something’s terribly wrong here. Appetizers delivered after an hour wait, another hour and a half for the entrees. And we weren’t the only table in that situation; some said they’d been waiting longer. When the food arrived, it was just okay; pasta dishes were undercooked (crunchy).

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  7. William

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Meals were made to order, it took us,(party of two) over an hour to get our dishes and forever to get more bread. Our dishes were delicious but we were there for about two hours in total.

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  8. Estefany

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, amazing food everything was delicious

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  9. Nancy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Just 1 waiter for entire restaurant. 50 minute wait for a glass of wine and to take order. Food extremely salty. Was really disappointed They were nice enough but totally overwhelmed

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  10. Noel

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is excellent and the staff was very polite. We had asked for seating outdoors but the rain showers moved us inside with a lot of people in a small space. Advice on the wine was superb. Don't be in hurry. Everything seemed to be made from scratch. My wife raved about the cioppino.

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Italy in the World is rated 4.4 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
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Oranjestraat 2, Oranjestad, Oranjestad Aruba,, Outside US 00000

Additional information

  • Area
    Oranjestad
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mauro e Maria
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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