Restaurant Week and the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival
September and October are the months for food lovers in Aruba. Two events give you the chance to try the island's restaurants at a special price or to meet top chefs.
Restaurant Week Aruba (September)
During Restaurant Week Aruba participating restaurants serve a fixed-price three-course menu. In 2026 the event ran in the first half of September with menus for Afl. 49 and Afl. 59 per person. It is a popular event with locals, so book a table in advance.
Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival (October)
The Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival is organised by the Aruba Tourism Authority. The 2026 edition, the third, runs from 3 to 11 October: first a restaurant week with more than 40 participating restaurants, followed by The Pavilion, a street festival on Wilhelminastraat in Oranjestad with local and international chefs on 10 and 11 October.
Where to eat
- Restaurants in Aruba – our guide by area
- Top 5 restaurants in Aruba
Good to know
- Restaurant Week Aruba: September, fixed-price three-course menus
- Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival: October, restaurant week plus street festival in Oranjestad
- Restaurant Week: restaurantweekaruba.com
Participating restaurants, prices and dates change every year, so check the organisers' websites before you go.
See also: all events in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.