Hostaria da Vittorio

Located in the bustling High-Rise Hotel district (directly across from the Hyatt Regency), Hostaria da VittorioClick to open side panel for more information is widely celebrated as one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in Aruba. Housed in a charming replica of a traditional Aruban cunucu house, the interior reveals a surprising transformation: a bustling Italian trattoria complete with terra cotta tiles, brick arches, and an open kitchen where guests can watch the chefs at work. Helmed by Master Chef Vittorio Muscariello—a veteran of the Aruban dining scene who formerly led Valentino’s and La Trattoria El Faro Blanco—the restaurant prides itself on using imported ingredients to maintain authenticity. It is arguably most famous for having the only “true” wood-burning brick oven on the island, turning out crispy, thin-crust pizzas that rival those in Naples. Whether dining in the lively air-conditioned main room or on the romantic glass-enclosed porch and open-air “piazza,” it offers a sophisticated yet welcoming environment perfect for both family feasts and romantic dates.