Hostaria Da Vittorio Aruba 2026: Authentic Italian on Palm Beach

Hostaria Da Vittorio is the authentic Italian restaurant of Master Chef Vittorio Muscariello on Palm Beach — opened March 2000 in the High Rise area across from the Hyatt Regency. The only restaurant in Aruba with an authentic Forno al Legna (wood-fired Italian pizza oven), and certified by the Government of Italy with the prestigious Ospitalita Italiana mark — guaranteeing it as a true authentic Italian restaurant. 25+ years on the island, all imported Italian ingredients, multilingual staff, and a beautiful old-Aruban-house exterior that opens onto an Italy-inspired piazza terrace.

About Hostaria Da Vittorio

Hostaria Da Vittorio was opened in March 2000 by Master Chef Vittorio Muscariello, who previously launched the most prestigious Italian restaurants on the island: Valentino’s and La Trattoria El Faro Blanco. After years cooking for other people, Vittorio took the leap to open his own “house” (hostaria) and bring authentic Italian flavors to Aruba on his own terms.

The exterior is a typical old Aruban house — once you walk through the doors, you feel like you’ve been transported to Italy. The setup includes:

Main dining room with an open kitchen so you can watch Master Chef Vittorio and his brigade work.
Glass-enclosed porch overlooking the terrace — quiet dining option.
Open-air piazza with Italian-style fountain and tropical landscaping — perfect for cocktail parties and family groups.
Bar and waiting lounge.
Own parking lot, handicap access, multilingual staff. Visa, Master, Amex, Discover accepted.

Located at L.G. Smith Blvd 380, Palm Beach, just off the strip’s hustle and bustle.

Hostaria Da Vittorio Aruba — Hostaria Da Vittorio ambiance. Photo: Andres Leonardo Rodriguez Ramirez via Google.

Signature dishes & menu highlights

Antipasti & starters:

Bruschetta — toasted Italian bread topped with prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, fresh basil.
Caprese — fresh tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, olive oil.
Calamari Fritti — fresh squid marinated in garlic and parsley, deep-fried.
Eggplant Parmigiana — baked with tomatoes, parmesan, mozzarella.
Burrata — Vittorio’s creamy specialty, ask for it!
Prosciutto Plate — Prosciutto San Daniele or di Parma, imported from Italy.
Zuppa di Pesce — seafood soup with grouper, shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, baby octopus in herbed fish bouillon.
Pasta e Fagioli — white bean soup with herbs, pasta, and guanciale in homemade broth.

Pasta (homemade):

Penne alla Vodka — smoked salmon cream with vodka, marinara, Parmesan.
Penne Puttanesca — extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, Gaeta black olives, anchovies, capers, fresh tomatoes.
Penne Alfredo — fresh heavy cream, parmesan.
Linguine dello Scoglio — fresh seafood pasta.
Risotto alla Pescatore — seafood risotto, signature dish.
Risotto alla Milanese — saffron risotto, served with the ossobuco.

Pizza al Forno Legna (only authentic wood-fired oven in Aruba):

Margherita, Capricciosa, Quattro Formaggi, Burrata e Mortadella with Pistachio Pesto.
Pizza Frutti di Mare — tomato, mixed seafood, cherry tomato, parsley.
Pizza Caprese — cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, basil.
Pizza Burrata e Arugula — tomatoes, basil, fresh burrata, arugula.

Mains (Italian classics with imported products):

Branzino al Sale — fresh Italian Mediterranean sea bass (24 oz) salt-baked.
Sogliola alla Mugnaia — Dover sole (20 oz) baked in olive oil, butter, parsley, lemon.
Gamberoni — five jumbo shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, parsley, cherry tomato.
Ossobuco di Vitello — U.S. veal shank (16 oz) braised in red wine with herbs, served with Risotto alla Milanese.
Nodino di Vitello alla Parmigiana — U.S. thin veal chop, breaded, with mozzarella, parmesan, marinara.
Veal Scaloppine — 8 oz, choice of butter-lemon or olive oil with mushrooms.
Baby Rack of Lamb — 16 oz, with rosemary and garlic.
Pork Chop — 14 oz with two Italian sausages and broccoli rape.
Chicken Parmigiana.

Imported ingredients: Prosciutto San Daniele & di Parma, Rocca Reggiano cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, Vongole Veraci (baby clams), baby artichokes, all from Italy.

Wine: Extensive Italian list.

Hostaria Da Vittorio signature dish — Plated dish at Hostaria Da Vittorio. Photo: Joe B via Google.

Practical info

Address: L.G. Smith Blvd 380, Noord, Aruba
Phone: +297 586 3838
Website: hostariavittorio.com
Google rating: 4.2★ across 906+ reviews.
Price level: expensive.

Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

Hostaria Da Vittorio interior — Inside Hostaria Da Vittorio. Photo: TBC via Google.

What guests are saying

Reviews from regulars are passionate. Common themes: “best pizza in Aruba — must try or live with regret”, government-certified Italian authenticity, the open kitchen show, the imported ingredients you can taste, and the Italian piazza terrace ambiance. Multiple guests describe it as their favorite Italian on the island for over a decade. The Portofino dessert gets repeat mentions.

Honest caveats: quality has slipped per some recent reviews — slow service, occasional 3-hour dinners, cocktails starting at $19, drinks marginal; premium prices; Caesar salad romaine has been flagged as wilted in several recent visits. The kitchen still has Vittorio’s original commitment to authentic Italian — the front-of-house is where consistency varies. Worth it for the wood-fired pizza alone.