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Gostoso

Caya Ing Roland H. Lacle 12, Oranjestad, Aruba
(297)-588-0053
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Ranked #1 of 73 restaurants in Oranjestad
Cuisines: Caribbean, Portuguese
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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Vinton, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

A co-worker of mine suggested we try this restaurant and it was very good! Service was great, food was excellent! Do go there!!!

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Boston, MA
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55 reviews 55 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This was the best meal I had on the entire trip. As someone else said, there are places in Aruba that claim "5 star" or that even here on TA have good reviews but this was the only place that I was actually TOTALLY impressed by. I heard about it through here and something told me to just take a... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Go here for the food (which was very good!!) - décor inside felt a little odd...the walls had some incredibly tacky pictures, plates...things that people sell in a tag sale and later toss because nobody wanted it - basically the inside could use a bit of a face-lift (if I were to be honest with TA readers). That said...please know... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

Take a taxi !!!! But this is the best local food and great service in town. All the other reviews are accurate. Just do it.

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Iowa
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Let's face it, a lot of Aruba restaurants are getting five star reviews on trip-advisor. Some are worthy of five stars, considering they're reaching their goal (eg, Pizza Bob's is pretty good pizza and a fun atmosphere) - but few are truly amazing finds with "five star food". Gostoso is an amazing find with truly impressive cuisine. The plantain sushi... More

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New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

My husband and I were in Aruba May of 2012 for our honeymoon. we loved the restaurant so much that we went 3 times during our two week stay! My husband tried many dishes, but I am a bit picky so I had Chilean sea bass each time cooked a different way and it was out of this world. The... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

My wife and I actually went 2 - times in the same week. The food was excellent the 1st time so we just had to go back.Last year we wanted to go and after 2 attempts we were unable to find it and we were very disappointed.But this year i got the directions from the bellman @ the Radisson and... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant. It takes some effort to find this place just outside of downtown, but it is well worth it. The food is phenomenal. We made a reservation, but didn't need it the night that we were there. It is a small place. The food is exceptional. The "sushi" appetizer is great.

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Iowa City, Iowa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Excellent service, interesting menu choices. My husband had the cabrito prepared Aruban style, and it was tender and flavorful, I had a beef tenderloin with a guava reduction that was also quite nice. They have this home-made condiment on the table that was so delicious-- hard to describe. Looked like a mustard, but was actually a puree of peppers and... More

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New York, NY
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Loved this off the beaten path, small, authentic, cozy restaurant. Host/owner Jose and his staff we friendly and attentive. Sangria was delicious- the white sangria has nutmeg in it for a delicious and unexpected twist. Food was fantastic- fish and meats cooked just right, and I must say, stand out on their own without all the extra sauces that are... More

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