I had gluten free crepes and they are the best gluten free crepes I've ever had! I could barely tell a difference from regular, and that's coming from a foodie. Everything here is delicious and I highly recommend.
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J Flores
the prosciutto curtain is cool and tastey.
the pasta Parmigiano fire show is entertaining, but food mediocre; pasta was blandish, grilled chicken not seasoned and the chicken parm bland. gluten free pasta wasn't cooked right. check it right away, it's not supposed to be crunchy.....tried twice,
The most refreshing, delicious and the healthiest cafe in all of Aruba. My family of 6 stopped by for their delicious breakfast options and we were NOT disappointed… from their freshly squeezed juices and detox drinks to their gluten free waffles, Açaí bowls and veg omelets. It’s a small space but so accommodating; the service was fast and the food was just spot on with their fresh ingredients and flavor profiles. Conveniently located near the strip and all the major hotels. Make this your go to for all your breakfast health bite treats.
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Devra Martinez
We went to Azzurro for a few reasons, largely because we had heard it had great gluten free options. We were pleasantly surprised to find they not only went above and beyond to ensure our son’s safety, but they also have delicious homemade gluten free bread and many of the desserts were gluten free. It was a complete win for our family after other restaurants were less than stellar on this trip. Can’t recommend Azzurro enough, especially our waitress Karen who was extremely accommodating and double ensuring the safety for our son. We will be back!
One of two places we ate where the tables are on the beach....with some actually in the water. Great atmosphere with beautiful scenery. The food was incredible. Had the red snapper and the size of the filet was huge. Great service and they were very accommodating to my wife's food intolerances (gluten, soy, and corn). Both of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and the experience. Our server, Edward, took very good care of us. Highly recommend this place for dinner. One note: If you're following Waze to get there, it stops you a couple hundred yards short of the restaurant.
Excellent food, service and ambiance.
Have a separate gluten free menu.
Restaurant is located inside the Ritz Carlton in Aruba. Food was excellent and portions are large. Drinks are also good .
Staff and servers were very friendly.
Plenty of parking outside.
Reservations are recommended but we were seated immediately even though we showed up early.
Our best meal yet! We’re gluten free (celiac) and the menu was clearly marked and the waiters were knowledgeable. They brought out gluten free bread with the tastiest butter, cocktails were all fantastic and all the food we had was amazing. Seafood chowder, snickers dessert, and ceviche appetizer were particularly amazing. Would definitely come back!
We love this place - note it’s very busy on the weekends, so better to come during the day on a week day. It’s counter service, you wait in line to order and then get a number and they’ll bring you your basket. Options are fresh fried fish, fresh fried shrimp, fries, plantains, cornbread, onions in vinegar and tartar sauce. Very reasonable prices, you order the fish by kilogram (I’d recommend .5-.75 kg for a couple). And the fish is just lightly fried in cornmeal so everything is gluten free except for the corn bread! Highly recommend, it’s worth the drive
SPECTACULAR DINING EXPERIENCE-
Atmosphere, service, wine choices & most of all - the culinary experience was spectacular. We had a Gluten Freer in our party. No problem. Our waiter, Shamir & Assitant, Zion were attentive, accommodating & helpful. Open spotless kitchen view. Can’t wait to go back!
Early bird menu (5-7pm) was a pretty good value. The grouper was very tasty and tender, but the veggies it came with were meh. The goat cheese creme brulee was incredible. The dessert creme brulee was also amazing!!
Isaac was a fantastic waiter!!
Overall, my mom and I enjoyed this place and would come back for sure.
Would be nice if they noted on the menu which dishes are gluten free.
This was our favorite meal of our trip - we even went twice! The dishes and options are phenomenal. I got the chicken francese and loved it. My husband said the veal parm was to die for. The caprese salad was excellent. We had a friend with us who has celiac disease and we went here because they have gluten free pasta - she said the penne with vodka sauce was one of the best meals she's had in a long time, she LOVED the sauce. My lychee martini was superb. Overall this restaurant was absolutely delicious and we will be back.
This is a great spot! They are great about gluten free options! The baked feta dish is amazing the side dishes great and the desert wonderful! We had the Creme Brule which had a lovely blueberry reduction on the bottom. The Harrissa Carrots were a unique flavor that was really wonderful. The staff's attention to detail was remarkable. One gentleman noted my husband put his hat down and he got a side table coat hook so he could hang it up. Both my husband and I remarked on how attentive he was to that detail. We ate here twice while visiting in Aruba as it left such an impression on us! Highly recommend! Merlys and Nicko were our servers those 2 nights. Fantastic service.
Had chicken sate, chicken curry (gluten free), shrimp curry, vegetable bami (vegetarian and like lo mein) and mushroom potato roti (vegetarian).Everything was delicious. Owner gave us a Trinidad Street Snack. It was made with chick peas, sauce, interesting bread. Was spicy and very flavorful. They loved it. My gluten-free curry was amazing! I don't like curry but it was such a subtle curry it was delicious!! The owner's special Trinidad recipe. Will definitely return anytime we are down by Baby Beach. Highly recommend for gluten free and vegetarian needs!!
We stay at the Hyatt Aruba frequently and absolutely love Ruinas Del Mar. My wife is gluten free and they take great care to make sure she has no issues. Wonderful service to go with great food.
Great atmosphere right on the water. Service was outstanding. They go out of their way to clarify what kind of allergy you may have ( I’m allergic to gluten), so as to accommodate your meal. I had the GF pineapple crunch salad with the grilled mahi mahi…lots of flavors! It was an excellent overall experience. Also, the coconuts cocktail was fab!!!
Amazing food and amazing service. The blackened yellowfin tuna was excellent. Heidi provided perfect service with a never-ending smile. One person in our party needed gluten-free and they had several options including special gluten-free cornbread. Mondays and Tuesdays are the busiest. We got in on a Saturday night and only waited about 25 minutes for a table.
I was really disappointed when we came here to eat. I was excited for the birria tacos but I have celiacs so I asked for them to be made with corn tortillas instead of flour (which are usually made with corn), which the waitress was not very nice about and said no. I then went to my second choice of the menu and the waitress said they did not have it. I then ran out of options and had the chicken enchiladas, which were absolutely horrible. The sauce tasted awful, and the chicken was so dry it tasted like saw dust.
My husband had some small steak thing that he had asked what it was but the very rude waitress rolled her eyes and said to read the menu because it was written there. All dishes say it comes with rice and beans but it sure does not. His came with a random square of something that he did not know what it was so he asked, which we then received an eye roll and scoff. She didn’t explain it at all to us so we didn’t know if I could try it or not because she would not explain anything.
The beans were in a tiny little cup the size of a shot glass and tasted like someone dumped an entire salt shaker in it. They were awful and completely inedible. The waitress then rolled her eyes again when we asked for salsa with our chips because the guacamole was so watered down and basically just chunks of raw onion and she said they didn’t have salsa.
The waitress also went on lunch break at a table IN VIEW OF US as soon as our food was delivered so we got no service for a good 40 minutes until the bartender stepped in. As another review said, this restaurant is an excellent location for another when this one fails.
The only redeeming quality was the drinks. But they were very expensive and has little to no alcohol in them, which a couple complained about while we were sitting there. When they complained they got very rude and argumentative responses and they ended up walking out.
10/10, would not recommend.
I was shocked at a restaurant this nice they could not accommodate for my gluten and dairy allergies. The waiter gave me hardly any options and told me the $38 chicken I was going to order would be dry! And when I said I wasn’t going to eat anything they did not offer to help me find something else. The waiter simply did not care. Very poor customer service considering it is a $50+ meal.
The mushroom parmegiana was pretty good, but VERY heavy on the cheese, and was overall a heavy appetizer.
The grouper had good flavor but was dry as a bone. It comes with veggies and rice - I substituted the rice with potatoes. Both veggies and potatoes were delicious. The entire dish was very small portion though.
The flan was tiny but delicious!
They dont have gluten free bread. They dont indicate on the menu if items are GF or not. However, most things on the menu are GF and the waiters were able to tell if if they were GF or not.
The service kind of sucked, which is a bummer.
The restaurant is VERY cute and the music they played was good.
Best food I've eaten on the island so far! They were also super accommodating to my gluten intolerance. Most of the menu could be done gluten free. Chilean seabass was fantastic! They also have gluten free bread!
The restaurant is located right next to the California Lighthouse. Beautiful views from the restaurant. Gorgeous sunset views over the ocean. Food is just ok though. Limited gluten free options. Service can be very slow too. Not the best place for little kids. No kids menu available.
Hard to beat the views though.
Also, they won't seat you early even if they have plenty of open tables available.
We love Hadicurari! We went 5 times our last trip and thoroughly enjoyed it each time! The atmosphere is stunning and the food is fresh, delicious and especially great for gluten free eaters. We especially love the froze! Wonderful, warm service and company from Monica, Hasiwa, Samuel, Francheska, and Ledys. We can’t wait to go back!
Excellent service with a friendly staff, the food is reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. They also offer a gluten-free menu option. The seating options include both indoor and outdoor areas. Highly recommended!
We sat outside on the balcony. It was loud from other bars with music. Ordered from the Chinese menu. I am gluten free and couldn’t believe I was getting Chinese food gluten free (we don’t have that at home). It was soo good. Big portions. Lots of gluten free options.
Unfortunately everything was extremely salty. Dinner took about 45 minutes after we ordered for a party of 4 on a Sunday night. Messed up a gluten free allergy order. brought the wrong kind of fish on the second try. 3rd try they got it right. Prices seemed mediocre for the area.
The service is excellent! Every single person working here was so kind. I loved the smile on the woman working the omelette station in the morning. So hectic and hot getting everyone’s order out and she was wonderful!
The gluten free pizza in the evening was tasty. Also love that gluten free bread and pastries were available in the morning.
El Gaucho in Aruba was one of our favorite dining experiences! The focus on high-quality meats is evident, and the portion sizes are generous. We highly recommend the Argentine Grill and the flavorful lamb chops.
While they offer gluten-free options, it's crucial to inquire about potential cross-contamination, as fryers may be shared and some sauces may contain gluten.
We found the Avocado Salad to be underwhelming. However, the grilled corn on the cob was a delicious side dish.
Overall, El Gaucho offers a memorable dining experience with exceptional meats. We recommend it to anyone seeking a truly authentic Argentinean steakhouse in Aruba.
They have gluten Free waffles! They are small and very very expensive a $5 up charge (seems excessive when most restaurants in Aruba is around the $2 mark). I wanted to go back daily but, that cost is just too much. The big breakfast was wonderful. They have a homemade hot sauce and pico that just make breakfast special. Axel was an amazing waiter! He was on top of everything. My husband and son loved going to get breakfast there and their cost was very reasonable compared to across the street plus, service was better too. I I would highly recommend Che for breakfast. Oh, the owner was amazing. She was always there greeting patrons and making sure everything was going smoothly.
They have Carni stoba! Goat stew: perfect for lunch. And also gluten-free cookies, gluten-free bread and corn arepas. So if you want to avoid fructans you can do so here (but onion and garlic in the arepa filling and in the stew). Not necessarily low-FODMAP, but you can go here better than at other bakeries.
Locals also like to come here for lunch, super friendly service and traditional house decorations are here too.
Recommended!
P.F. Chang's in Aruba: Exceptional Gluten-Free Options & Friendly Service
My partner and I recently dined at P.F. Chang's in Aruba and were pleasantly surprised by our experience.
Highlights:
Excellent service: The staff was attentive and helpful, including a manager who went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. This is especially noteworthy as some reviews mention less-than-attentive service.
Impressive gluten-free options: We were particularly impressed with the selection of gluten-free dishes and the staff's knowledge of dietary restrictions. Our server was well-trained and ensured our food was prepared carefully.
Delicious food: We enjoyed the wasabi-infused lettuce wraps appetizer, the Mongolian beef, and the P.F. Chang's Signature chicken (all gluten-free). The portions were generous and allowed us to share some and take leftovers home.
Cleanliness: The restaurant was clean and well-maintained.
Parking: Ample parking was available.
Considerations:
Kung Pao Chicken: Unfortunately, the Kung Pao Chicken is not gluten-free, as we discovered after ordering. It would be helpful if the menu clearly marked items containing gluten.
Overall:
P.F. Chang's in Aruba exceeded our expectations for a chain restaurant. The friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious gluten-free options, and clean environment made for a great dining experience. We recommend it to anyone seeking a reliable and enjoyable meal in Aruba, especially if they have dietary restrictions.
We really liked this restaurant. Perfect views, it is literally oceanside. A simple menu but tasty dishes. More gluten-free options than most places in the area. We had the beef teriyaki bowl - it was excellent, and the pizza (not GF). The pizza left a little to be desired, the crust fell apart and was undercooked. But the sauce, cheese and chicken were very good. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Accommodating Gluten-Free
Celiac friendly