La Zoccola Aruba is an authentic Italian pizzeria on the Palm Beach strip — a casual but proper Neapolitan-style spot with a 4.4-star Google rating across 100+ reviews. The pizzas come out of a wood-fired oven with the proper blistered-crust char, and the menu rounds out with fresh pasta and Italian appetizers. La Zoccola fills a real niche in Palm Beach: an honest casual Italian option in an area dominated by upscale resort restaurants.
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About La Zoccola Aruba Pizzeria
The dining room runs a casual-Italian aesthetic — wooden tables, open kitchen with the wood-fired oven on display, indoor and outdoor seating. The pizzaiolo runs the oven at proper Italian temperatures, producing pizzas in 90 seconds with the characteristic blistered cornicione (crust edge). The menu spans the full Neapolitan classic lineup plus creative house specials, fresh pasta dishes, antipasti, and a basic but solid wine list with strong Italian regional selections. Hours are dinner-focused. Walk-ins typically accommodated, reservations recommended on busy nights.
Signature dishes & menu highlights
The Margherita DOC is the must-order Neapolitan classic — San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, drizzle of olive oil, charred crust. The Diavola with spicy salami is the heat play. Quattro Formaggi is the cheese bomb. The Prosciutto e Rucola with cured ham and arugula is the elegant pick. Pasta: try the Carbonara or the Cacio e Pepe for proper Roman classics. Antipasti: Bruschetta and the Burrata plate. Drinks: Italian wines by the glass, Italian beers, basic cocktails. Save room for Tiramisu.
Practical info
Address: Palm Beach 164B, Noord, Aruba
Phone: 280 9134
Rating: 4.4★ on Google (103 reviews)
Website: Visit official site
What guests are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the proper Neapolitan technique — proper crust, well-portioned, fairly priced for the Palm Beach area. Service is described as friendly and quick. The casual-Italian atmosphere makes this a good change of pace from the more formal resort restaurants. Pricing is moderate ($18-32 USD per pizza). Recommended for casual Italian dinners, families, and anyone in Palm Beach craving authentic Neapolitan pizza.
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