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Cuba's Cookin'vsGasparito Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Gasparito Restaurant is the choice of most reviewers compared to Cuba's Cookin'. Gasparito Restaurant ranks #2 in Aruba with praise from 4 reviewers like Concierge, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Cuba's Cookin'
Fodor's
Frommer's
Renaissance Marketplace, Oranjestad, Aruba
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Fodor's "Old Havana meets the Caribbean here with authentic music and food from what locals call "The Big Island." Full review
Frommer's "Embracing 1950s Cuba, this casual and lively eatery offers a perfect combination of an entertaining evening and delicious cuisine" Full review
Gasparito Restaurant
Concierge Fodor's Frommer's Frommer's Frommer's
Gasparito 3, Noord 000, Aruba
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Concierge "This out-of-the-way spot in the cunucu, or countryside, offers a genuine taste of Aruba."
Fodor's "You can find this enchanting hideaway in a beautifully restored 200-year-old cunucu (country) house in Noord." Full review
Frommer's "Gasparito features intimate dining rooms inside and a breezy outdoor patio and bar...main courses focus on seafood and Aruban dishes, but the menu makes a special nod to vegetarians." Full review
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Or try the seafood keshi yena, a casserole of scallops, shrimp, squid, and fish in Newburg sauce topped with melted Gouda cheese. For dessert you can't go wrong with banana na forno, a whole banana baked with cinnamon.
Frommer's "Dining at Gasparito provides the opportunity to soak up Aruban culture in all its forms." Full review
Frommer's "A visit here is almost as good as going to a museum. The kitchen is all about authentic Aruban fare, with a roster of family recipes at the ready" Full review
