Quinta del Carmen

We decided to try the Tapas portion of the restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised by the food. We tried at least 3/4 of the entire tapas menu and most of it was pretty good (pork belly, summer salad) A few things were just mediocre, and a few weren’t great (calamari was a bit tough etc) (none of the desserts great, most were just mediocre). We would definitely eat here again!

The place is nice for a romantic dinner or family dinner but I do feel it’s overrated especially when you look at the prices. We paid $350 for four people and found the food was ‘okay’. We had the cheese croquettes and the carpaccio as a starter which were honestly good! For the mains we had teryaki mushrooms, ribeye steak, shrimp scampi and the shrimp piña colada. There was too much gravy for the ribeye which made it too intense, the shrimp pasta was okay but something you can make yourself at home. The shrimp piña colada was allright but the sauce kind of lacked taste and the mushroom dish was a very simple dish that you can also easily make yourself. And for the price you pay you would expect better plating… The desserts were all delicious, and the cocktails were super yummy. If you do go here, go for a lychee martini. The staff was super kind and really checked in with you which was great. Just wished the mains were more promising!

I love the atmosphere at this restaurant. We had a beautiful dinner outside under the stars. But the dinner was very industrial and equal to a chain restaurant ( Denny's). Now if you like Denny's, like a beautiful environment to eat in and pay Michelin Star restaurant prices, then this is the place for you. Personally, I really wish the restaurant had better quality food. With such a beautiful place with amazing history, this place could be the most famous restaurant in the Caribbean if they brought in a Michelin Star chef.

One of our most memorable meals in Aruba! The backyard is incredibly quaint and beautiful. The service was responsive and friendly. Appetizers were small, but absolutely worth it. We tried the croquettes and calamari. I had the Brie topped grouper as my main dish, which was a fantastic pairing I never considered. Others in the group had steaks cooked to perfection. Would put this place as a must for a nice family meal during your trip to Aruba.

Excellent dinner. The food was hot and serviced quickly from the kitchen. Staff very friendly. Champagne cork done with a knife.

A family favorite of ours. We eat here every year during our visits to Aruba. It's a staple for our family. Absolutely beautiful atmosphere, great food and staff.

Large outdoor and some indoor seating. Staff was very friendly and helpful we enjoyed our time at the restaurant. Food was good we got the paella and the grouper with mushrooms and truffle. Also had the white sangria which we both enjoyed. Parking in a lot next door was free and easy. We came just before 6 and were seated right away.

My husband, 6 month old daughter and I had a fabulous dinner here with Joanna as our waitress. She was attentive and kind. We got the watermelon delight salad, stuffed chicken entree, stuffed bell pepper entree and Nutella cheesecake for dessert. All meal items were delicious and we highly recommend them! We cannot wait to visit again in the future.