This is the BEST hidden gem in Aruba. If you're cab driver doesn't know where it is, then call the restaurant and get directions. Or go on their website and get the directions. It's a little tricky to find but well worth it. The staff was fantastic. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere is very relaxed. The flan was everything I read about and more and I also tried the avocado salad which was also highly recommended on this website. There are some places people will rave about (Madame Jeanettes, Chef's Table, etc) that were once great, but now too popular and have lost their touch. Gostoso's blows them all away.
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Steve & Margie, posted on
Jul 31, 2010
Returned from the island just a week ago and returned to one of our favorite restaurants on the island on 21 July. Jose continues to do a wonderful job as well as his staff. Started off with the great "suishi" which again was wonderful. I had the baucala and wife had the grouper on a skewer. The presentation of the grouper was delightful as the fish hung on the skewer on a hook, quite the contraption! Food absolutely wonderful. Very thoughtful also that they offer a couple half bottles of wine. Charming restaurant, wonderful staff and as always, Jose greeting you at the door with that pleasant smile. Highly recommnend this place, a bit out of the way, but not impossible to find.
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Rob and Donna, posted on
Jul 20, 2010
We just returned from our annual week in Aruba. Gostoso was recommended by our taxi driver, Hubert. It was great. Food was outstanding. The most interesting menu of the week. It is a small restaurant and 30 minutes before we arrived they got a call for a party of 22. They handled it masterfully. I can not recommend this restaurant any higher!!
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R/R from NJ, posted on
Jul 13, 2010
We tried Gostoso for the first time last year. The restaurant only had about 3 reviews at the time, but they were all outstanding. A year later, and the food and service are still consistently fantastic. This is one of the better finds on the island and it only has about 8 tables. My husband who does not eat seafood loves the chicken parm. Their alfredo sauce is delicious and yet so light. We ate there twice this year.
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Paula S., posted on
Jun 22, 2010
We visited in December and returned for two visits this trip. Jose and Maria are the best and treat us royally. We visited with our adult children and their kids 3 1/2 and 1 year old. All had a wonderful time and it was very kid-friendly. We will return.....
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claire, posted on
Jun 8, 2010
We had dinner for three at this new and exciting restaurant. We were initially greated by Jose the owner and he made sure we were happy during our entire meal. The service staff was excellent and attentive. To give an example we had some that wanted water with ice and those who wanted water without ice. The waiter prepared two separate pitchers and was sure to use the correct water each time. We highly recommend the sushi appetiser. *It is delicious beyond belief" We had the grouper prepared creole style, the aruban goat dinner and the aruban chicken dinner. Everything was delicious. /'This should be a must for everyone visiting Aruba. It is located a bit off the main area in Oranjestad. We had no trouble finding it with our car. I am sure it is a short taxi ride. The owner is a lovely man who deserves to have a great success with this restaurant!!! Although the prices are modest: the service , food , ambiance and staff attention rivals the finest restaurants you could visit.
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Karen, posted on
Jun 7, 2010
We had a great meal at Gostoso's last week. The calamari appetizer in the Creole sauce was amazing. The prices are also very reasonable for excellent food.
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Mark & Debbie, posted on
Jun 5, 2010
Went here our last night. The owner definitely is very passionate about his food selections. Everybody gets the full descriptions of what it is, how it's made, etc. I like that!! Had their special sushi roll (nothing raw very unique) and the sausages (chorizo and Mozilla) as apps. Both very good!! I had the tenderloin medallions with the little pear onions soaked in wine if you've been there, you know what I mean. Deb had the grouper (excellent), Both JD & C had the snapper special one with a Creole sauce and the other with garlic butter. Had some tres leche cake and tiramisu for desert. I like this place because the food and service are very good and it is off the beaten path. Small place with a great feeling!!
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Mike, posted on
Apr 8, 2010
We ate at Gostoso on night 7 of our honeymoon in Aruba.
We'd been mostly eating at the beach/water front "top 5" restaurants to this point in our trip, and except for a few bright points, felt rather let down by the food we'd had.
We walked from the Renaissance, but would probably drive if we had to do it over.
We were warmly greeted at the door, and altho there was a big table (of ~14) that temporarily had the owner's attention, he came by quickly and explained the specials, and made helpful recommendations.
For appetizers, we had the conch, and the beef carpaccio. Both were very good.
For dinner, we had Sea Bass (with the Creamy caper sauce) and . Both were excellent.
As noted in my other reviews, we were rarely impressed with the food at the more widely known beach/waterfront restaurants. Gostoso is a place we'd happily return to if/when we visit Aruba again.
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Dave and Penny, posted on
Feb 26, 2010
The Creole "Sushi Roll" was very different - fried plantain instead of rice tasted excellent.
Chilean sea bass too was nicely presented and awesome. The service was alittle slow but there was a large group of 25+. The group were also a bi noisy thus reducing the environmental score. Both service and environment would probabloy score 9s on other occasions.
