Casa Tua at Arawak Gardens is the Palm Beach Italian pizzeria that introduced thin-crust pizza to Aruba in 2004 — running on a family recipe traced back to 1969 in Montpellier, France, where Michel Nataf apprenticed under a Sicilian Pizza Master. Today, brothers Victor, Gregory, and David Nataf still make fresh dough every day. Open-air outdoor seating, daily live entertainment under the stars, and one of the most reliable casual Italian meals on the strip.
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About Casa Tua Arawak
The Casa Tua story starts in 1969 in the south of France, when Michel Nataf was introduced to the secrets of Sicilian thin-crust pizza by his Italian master. The Nataf family carried that recipe across continents and opened Casa Tua in Aruba in 2004. The Arawak Gardens location was their first; a second location opened later at Renaissance Marketplace in Oranjestad. Two generations now run the business.
The vibe is unmistakably “Italy or South of France in summer” — outdoor tables under string lights, live music every night, locals and tourists mixing, generous shareable plates, and the kind of casual rhythm that turns a quick dinner into a three-hour evening. Located in Arawak Gardens, the open-air dining and entertainment center on Palm Beach’s strip — easy to wander into after shopping or before a beach walk.
Signature dishes & menu highlights
Pizza (the original draw):
- Margherita — tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, the classic.
- Provençale ($18) — tomato sauce, fresh sliced tomatoes, anchovies, black olives, mozzarella, Provence herbs.
- Hawaiian ($19) — ham, pepperoni, bacon, pineapple.
- Meat Lovers ($21) — Italian sausage, Bolognese, pepperoni, basil.
Pasta (your choice of linguine, penne, fettuccine, or gnocchi +$2):
- Amatriciana ($21) — Italian pancetta, red onions, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, marinara, red hot pepper.
- Alla Vodka ($22 / +chicken $27.50 / +shrimp $29) — pink sauce, Parmesan, vodka.
- Sausage and Broccoli ($25) — Italian sausage and broccoli with garlic and herbs.
- Alla Portobello ($25) — fresh portobello and white mushrooms with melting Swiss cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Entrées:
- Pesce al Cartoccio ($28) — grouper fillet in tomato sauce with capers, herbs, white wine, baked in foil in a brick oven. The signature dish, repeatedly called “must-try” in reviews.
- Ossobuco di Vitello — slow-braised veal shank, traditional Italian preparation.
- 8-oz Beef Tenderloin ($29) — cooked on hot iron with herbs, ratatouille, mushroom red wine sauce.
- Tagliata di Pollo alla Parmigiana — sliced chicken Parmesan.
- Carpaccio di Manzo — paper-thin raw beef.
Mediterranean appetizers: Hummus, Tzaziki, Babaganoush, Caprese Salad, Calamari Fritti, Tuna Carpaccio, Escargots.
Desserts:
- Homemade Tiramisu ($10.50) — espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone.
- Profiteroles au Chocolat Chaud ($13.50) — vanilla ice cream in puff pastry with hot chocolate.
- Banana Split ($13.50).
Practical info
- Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 370, Noord, Aruba
- Phone: +297 586 8470
- Website: www.casatuaaruba.com
- Google rating: 4.2★ across 1267+ reviews.
- Price level: moderate.
What guests are saying
Reviews consistently praise the thin-crust pizza, Pesce al Cartoccio, and the open-air ambiance with live music. Named servers Mariska and Nico get repeated mentions for excellent service. Many guests come back multiple times in a single visit. Both locations (Arawak Gardens and Renaissance) have similar menus.
Honest caveats: service can be slow when busy — multiple recent reviews specifically warn about long checkout times when paying by credit card; quality is inconsistent — some guests rave, others find pizza thin/crunchy or pasta underwhelming; bread is charged extra separately. Not the best Italian on the island, but reliable and conveniently located on the strip.
While you’re planning your Aruba trip
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