Enjoying exceptional food in an enchanting environment with professional attentive staff – that’s a great experience that makes a great memory. 

Papiamento Restaurant is a family affair which began in 1983 when Eduardo and Lenie Ellis opened the restaurant in downtown Oranjestad. Today, Papiamento is set by a pool in a lush tropical garden adjacent to a 135-year old manor. Eduardo Jr., a European-trained head chef, personally oversees the restaurant. The pride he takes in the wonderful setting he created and his attention to detail, along with a professional friendly staff, are the unbeatable ingredients to a special dining experience. The Ellis family invites you to dine at Papiamento and cherish your visit for years to come. 

[ APPETIZERS ]
Range: 16.00 – 24.00

Salmon
lightly smoked and sliced, served with capers and cucumber-horseradish sour cream
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Crudo
mortadella, salami, chorizo, olives, gherkins and whole-grain mustard
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Ceviche
marinated seafood, red onions, jalapeño, cilantro, fresh passion fruit and lime
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Saleme Tartufo (200 grams)
a complete Italian truffle salami, perfect for sharing
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Scampi
oven-baked shrimp, freshly prepared garlic butter
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Keshi Yena
minced tenderloin and chicken stewed with prunes, golden raisins, olives and cashews, flame-broiled with Dutch cheese, the family’s recipe!
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Beef and Potato Empanada
accompanied by chimichurri with smoked chili flakes

[ ENTRÉES ]
Range: 29.00 – 49.00

Almondine
pan-fried grouper fish fillet with lots of toasted almonds
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Halibut
oven-baked and served with lemon-caper sauce, light cream and limoncello
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Champagne Casserole
fillets of fish, scallops and crab poached in a creamy brut champagne sauce, gratinéed with Dutch Gouda cheese
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Chicken Pomodoro
baked chicken filet in a tomato and basil sauce, gratinéed with ricotta and mozzarella, served with pasta
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Veal Osso Buco
veal shank braised in red wine and herbs, served with creamed orzo
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Grilled Pork Chop
dry-rubbed with Caribbean spices, grilled and served with malt whiskey-pink peppercorn sauce
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Grilled Rib-eye
grilled lip-on rib-eye presented with coarse whole-grain mustard

[ GRILLED AND SERVED ON THE STONE ]
Range: 34.00 – 62.00

Neptune
Caribbean rock lobster, mahi-mahi and shrimp, served with lemon butter
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New Zealand Lamp Chops
marinated in red wine and dried herbs, presented with chimichurri
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Surf and Turf
6-oz. beef tenderloin and 8-oz. Caribbean rock lobster, served with clarified butter

[ DESSERTS ]
Range: 7.00 – 15.00

Parchita
New York-style cheesecake served with a passion fruit sauce
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Pan Bollo
local bread pudding with Ponche Crema, an authentic Aruban dessert!

Our menu also proposes wonderful specials.

HOURS

Dinner:
Mon-Sat: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Bar:
Mon-Sat: 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

INFO

Dining: Outdoors
Serving: Dinner
Attire: Elegantly casual