Italy In The World Wine Restaurant Aruba - Authentic Italian Hideaway Oranjestad

Italy In The World Wine Restaurant is a small, family-owned Italian hideaway tucked into a heritage house on Oranjestraat in Oranjestad — the kind of intimate, ten-table place that transports you to a Roman side-street trattoria. With a 4.6-star rating across 615+ Google reviews, this is the choice of travelers and locals who’ve decided that smaller and more authentic beats bigger and more polished. The owner is hands-on and the team operates as a tight family unit — every guest gets remembered.

About Italy In The World Wine Restaurant

The setting is the differentiator — a charming old Aruban townhouse with a small intimate interior and an outdoor patio that opens onto Oranjestraat for street-side people-watching. The kitchen is helmed by an Italian chef who imports key ingredients (San Marzano tomatoes, real Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italian flour) and makes pasta from scratch. Service runs at the proper Italian pace — courses arrive when ready, never rushed. Reservations are essential — there are only about 10 tables and they fill up nightly. Hours are daily 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. A 20% service charge is automatically added to the bill (per Italian and increasingly Aruban convention). Walking distance from the cruise port and downtown Oranjestad shopping.

Italy In The World Wine Restaurant interior and atmosphere — Italy In The World Wine Restaurant — Oranjestraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba

Signature dishes & menu highlights

The Lobster Ravioli is the showstopper — generous portion, hand-rolled pasta, properly sauced. The Bruschetta is consistently called the best I’ve ever had in reviews. Eggplant Parmigiana is a comforting Italian-American classic done with proper Italian technique. Ravioli in any preparation is a strong choice given the from-scratch pasta program. The wine list focuses on Italian regions — ask the owner for recommendations and you’ll get a genuine pairing rather than a sales pitch. Save room for Tiramisu to close the meal.

Italy In The World Wine Restaurant signature dishes — Signature plates at Italy In The World Wine Restaurant

Practical info

Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Address: Oranjestraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: 748 8985
Rating: 4.6★ on Google (618 reviews)
Website:Visit official site

Italy In The World Wine Restaurant dining experience — Italy In The World Wine Restaurant — Oranjestraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba

What guests are saying

Reviewers describe the experience as being transported to a treasured hideaway restaurant in Italy and praise the family-run team’s collaborative service style. The bruschetta and lobster ravioli are the most-mentioned dishes. The owner gets repeat shoutouts for personal attention to every table. The intimate scale (small interior, limited seating) is described as the charm — not a downside. Pricing is moderate-to-upscale (entrées $25–$45 USD), and the 20% auto-gratuity is worth noting before sitting down. For Italian-food-loving travelers, this is the spot in Oranjestad.