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Italy in the World, Oranjestad Aruba,, Outside US

Italy in the World

4.8
4.8
198 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2+ people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Great for fine wines

  • Caribbean

    Italian

  • Aruba

    Child-friendly

  • Aruba

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Aruba

    Great for fine wines

  • Aruba

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Italy in the World offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "absolutely amazing food" and a "quaint atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the owner, Mauro, who is "very cordial and comforting." With a menu full of "delicious and clearly homemade pasta," it's a must-visit destination in Aruba.

198 Reviews
  1. William

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best Italian food we’ve had anywhere. And $39 wine bottles are a great value. At owner’s suggestion, we had a red blend that was truly outstanding. Went back. 2 nights later and had another memorable dinner. Definitely a new Aruba staple for us.

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  2. michael

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great restaurant in downtown! Highly recommended!

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  3. Ron

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is the best Italian restaurant on the island, homemade fresh pasta, and fantastic and innovative dishes. This place shouldn’t be missed.

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  4. Elaine

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small family owned restaurant with authentic settings, service and awesome food. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

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  5. leonard

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, excellent food and wine, attentive host! No one overbearing. This was our fourth time at this terrific and relaxing restaurant during our last three visits to Aruba.

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  6. Jack

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely evening in Aruba. We dined outside on a beautiful evening. All of the food was made to order and the pasta was homemade. Very rustic and delicious food.

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  7. bob

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our tenth year coming here and it remains a favorite. Even with Mauro away for a few days the staff made it seem as if he was right there. The usual excellent food and service. We’ll return, and recommend to others.

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  8. Alan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so delicious and the owner was the sweetest doing everything to make everyone happy!

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  9. Cat Schlueter

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a must - character galore and absolutely amazing food. I met a super couple at Bucuti who have been coming to Aruba for 10 years (this is our first time) and they recommended this place and then today, sea turtle excursion guide recommended it so we went and cannot say enough. Portions huge/taste is delicious of everything and owner is the chef and server...takes pride in his work. Do not hesitate to go here!!

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  10. Patrick

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The owner was very attentive. The restaurant was very nice for both indoor and outdoor dining. We would Definitely go back again.

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Italy in the World is rated 4.8 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Italy in the World

Oranjestraat 2, Oranjestad, Oranjestad Aruba,, Outside US 00000

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • 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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