Papiamento

Papiamento – Hands down our FAVORITE restaurant in Aruba. The hostess told us that we would be seated inside, as if she was apologizing for it. I preferred it! The historical 1879 manor house had so much character and was elegantly appointed with antiques and quirky furnishings. We were seated in the main hall at a table with comfy arm chairs. We walked around later, and were amazed at the beautiful tiled kitchen, the side room and a small bedroom that had been preserved like a room in a museum. Most of the other tables were outside, romantically flanking a swimming pool. The food was good – my husband loved his chargrilled hot stone walla wish w/shrimp (the Mermaid entrée). We split a mushroom casserole appetizer, which was dripping with Dutch cheese. I had a tasty seafood casserole, which was very creamy, and came with sweet potato puree, okra and rice on the side. In retrospect, I think I’d order a hot-stone fish if we were to go back – it was so flavorful and healthy. Definitely get a reservation.

Sometimes you here so many great things about a restaurant your expectations get so high you are often disappointment this is not the case here. An incredible outdoor setting, with table’s set around a pool and inside a beautiful garden area of a lovely old house converted to a restaurant. In ordered the Mahi-Mahi “On a Stone’. It was one of the best fish dished I ever had. Went back two nights later to ordered it again it was just as good .My wife had the lobster on a stone it was perfect. As good as the Flying Fishbone (and it is excellent) my wife and I gave Papiamento a slight nod as our favorite.
A must if you go to Aruba

Had a wonderful dinner at this neighborhood restaurant in an elegant setting - stables set around a lovely pool. Great food and service. Perfect for our last night in Aruba.