Portuguese and Aruban flavours in Oranjestad
Please note: Gostoso is closed for its annual break from 27 August to 2 October 2026 and reopens on 3 October.
Gostoso is a family-owned restaurant in Oranjestad, run by chef and owner Jose do Nascimento. It is often described as one of the hidden culinary treasures of the capital.
The menu blends Portuguese, Aruban and international cooking, with plenty of seafood alongside steaks. The restaurant takes a seasonal break each year, so check the dates before you go.
What to expect
- Seafood medley with lobster in a saffron-coconut sauce
- Octopus vinaigrette and grilled kebab
- Black Angus steaks for meat lovers
Good to know
- Location: Caya Ing. Roland H. Lacle 12, Oranjestad
- Cuisine: Portuguese, Aruban and international
- Meals: lunch and dinner
- Price: $$$
- Reservations: recommended
- Website: gostoso-aruba.com
Opening hours and menus change regularly, so check with the restaurant before you go.
See also: more restaurants in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.