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Terrazza Italiana

Restaurant Italian restaurant

🫤 Beautiful views, mediocre food, terrible service. We had dinner at sunset, and the gorgeous views of the sunset over the water saved the night. Service is incredibly slow. One person serves drinks, a different one bread, someone else water, and another takes food order. Everyone is your server and n... People often mention good, pizza, sunset, great, service, view, restaurant, Aruba, drinks, pasta,


Address

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 64, Aruba

Website

www.terrazzaitaliana.com

Contact

+297 561 1699

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (460 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (24) pizza (15) sunset (11) great (11) service (10) view (10) restaurant (10) Aruba (10) drinks (7) pasta (7)
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  • 2/5 Blake W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful views, mediocre food, terrible service. We had dinner at sunset, and the gorgeous views of the sunset over the water saved the night. Service is incredibly slow. One person serves drinks, a different one bread, someone else water, and another takes food order. Everyone is your server and no one is helping you. We weren’t allowed to order appetizers before our entrees, we had to order it all at once. All the pasta is very similar, basically different noodles. The food presentation is terrible, portions small, and overall tasted like it came out of a can. When we tried to check out to leave it took a full 20 minutes to get our bill paid, which was ironic because so many people were waiting to be sat. Go for the view, but not for food or service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick M. 1 year ago on Google
    We consider this restaurant a hidden pearl on Eagle Beach. The restaurant is based in the corner of the establishment “Paradise Beach Villas” - at the third floor which offers a nice view. We enjoyed great pizza and lasagna, at an acceptable price. Not sure if live music was the exception, but we had live music. Friendly, quick serving staff.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myrelis L. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of a hotel, beautiful view of the sunset. The hostess is from Italy and she is an absolute dream, so helpful with the menu, thankfully. I ordered the soup of the day for starters, which was delicious. I also ordered the local fish, called Wahoo. I thought it was a joke, but that’s really the name of the fish and shrimps risotto. So good. I got the salad also. The fish is originally a bit bland so I always like my fish with lemon. This food did not disappoint. They have a really good lunch menu also, but I didn’t get a chance to have lunch there, time was short in Aruba. I believe the drink was a Bahama Mama, but not sure. It was good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Christine G. 2 years ago on Google
    Disappointing! Poor service, multiple people stopping by the table never saw the same person twice. You do not have a dedicated server. Ordered Chicken Francese, the sauce was good but the chicken was dry and overcooked. They state on the menu they offer gluten free pasta, but they did not have any. My daughter ordered a Margarita pizza, we were expecting it to have Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella with sauce and fresh basil. It was a cheese pizza with a few pieces of basil. The whole experience was less than satisfactory.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 pete the g. 9 months ago on Google
    I think this is a very nice place It has great views and has a great ambience as a rooftop restaurant. I feel bad for the servers and the help because clearly they are overwhelmed when a lot of people show up at the same time. So if you go here be patient with your servers they have a lot going on. The food is excellent The pasta dishes as well as a specials are fantastic The pizza was okay not as good as I remember it Maybe it was just an off night This is definitely a good recommendation if you want to go off the beaten path and not head to South Beach in Aruba
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MaryKay M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is amazing and the sangria even better!! 👍👍👌 Great service!! If you reserve a table for 18.30/19pm..you will get to see the beautifull sunset as you eat 👍😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glen S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is wonderful. The owners actually operate this fine restaurant near the resorts in Aruba. The lasagna melts in your mouth and tastes so good. I've heard that the chef makes the pasta noodles by hand in house. The seasonings are perfect and the portions are more than generous. We'll be back here a few times before we leave Aruba.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard L. 7 months ago on Google
    Service stinks! Sat for over an hour after letting the waitress know what we wanted. Drinks came out and bread 20 minutes later They never brought us napkins or silverware until my wife went and grabbed the waitress at the bar. Finally told the waitress we’re done. A manger came over with the drink check and apologized for the poor Service. I laughed as she handed me the check. I guess if it was me, I would have comped the drinks but that’s just me. Also, plan on walking up 3 flights of steps just to get to this outdoor restaurant. When you finally make it to the top, there is a view of the ocean from across the street not to mention a good steady breeze. I wish I could have reviewed the cuisine but it wasn’t in the cards. I can safely say I will not be going back. As a side note, our plan was to go to Zucchini’s that night but they were closed. Oh well, there’s always a next time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colleen D. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrazza rooftop restaurant was a pleasant surprise with spectacular ambiance! To be seated on the covered side, reservations are needed, but walk-ins can be seated in the open air area, which was not a problem for us. (not a good idea if rain is in the forecast). The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The menu choices are extensive, reasonably priced, and hardy. I had the Chicken Pizzaioli. It was a grilled chicken version of Chicken Parmigiana served with spaghetti in tomato sauce. It was a fabulous choice and tasted great with plenty left over to box up for the next day. My husband had Chicken Fungi smothered in mushrooms and cream sauce with risotto rice, which he enjoyed immensely. We will absolutely definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JC 5 months ago on Google
    Very good pizza, pasta, spaghetti & meat sauce, veggie lasagna!

  • 4/5 Melvi YYC O. 5 months ago on Google
    We loved our experience at this restaurant. We didn't like the spaghetti as it was flavorless and cold, but the Pizza was the best we ever had in Aruba, Cocktails were on point ♡. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Esther S. 4 months ago on Google
    I wish I took pictures. Best eggplant parmesan I ever had. And if you want a thin crust pizza this is the place. We had good service and it was a busy evening. I also did pizza takeout twice. Will come again and again when we visit Aruba again

  • 5/5 Alex B. 4 months ago on Google
    5 stars all around. Make sure to make reservations early if you want a good table for sunset. Starting with our drinks. The pina coladas were not that strong, but the best tasting ones we have had on the island. I got the catch of the day which came with seafood soup and a Caesar salad. Both were great! They also served us some tasty bread before our meal. For our main course we had the wahoo filet with shrimp risotto and a Hawaiian pizza. Both dishes were just what we wanted. The pizza was big enough to have some left over. We could not leave without dessert so we decided on the cheesecake. What a perfect way to end a delicious meal! Overall the service was good. Our drinks were never empty, and all our needs were well met. The atmosphere was just perfect for a picture perfect sunset.

  • 5/5 Karolina B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good food. Lasagna is excellent, fresh, tasty just delicious. Service is on a very high level. Professional but also friendly. The view speaks for itself..... Definitely one of the best places on Aruba !

  • 5/5 jasmyne P. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is soooo good! I am not Italian, but I would say it’s pretty authentic. Anyone traveling to Aruba I would recommend putting this place on your list. I wish I took pics of the food, but I didn’t even think about it after taking the first bite. Even the bread they serve in the beginning was delicious. The owner served us and she was excellent. All the staff members were so helpful and sweet. Will for sure be back. Wish we had this in the US.

  • 5/5 Katelyn D. 1 year ago on Google
    We were skeptical based on some of the bad reviews but were so pleasantly surprised. The service was exceptional, we wanted for nothing. Food was very good, but the sunset and ambience was spectacular 10/10! What a great experience.

  • 3/5 Parmjit C. 6 months ago on Google
    The location is very nice - balcony overlooking Eagle beach and can watch the sunset. Short walking distance from the hotels on Eagle beach . However, the food was very basic and bland for an Italian place. Happy hour price is decent for drinks .

  • 5/5 Tanner E. 1 year ago on Google
    Terraza Italiana is right across the street from one of the highest-rated beaches in the world, with a perfect view of the spectacular sunsets there. The food was very good, especially for the price. As we were leaving, a waitress caught up with me and told me she thought I paid too much. I was skeptical, but she was right. I had accidentally given her two $100 bills instead of one. Very honest and polite staff!

  • 5/5 Frank V. 1 year ago on Google
    Look I love pizza I expected this to be awful. We come in at 3pm there’s no one there place a To go order. 2 pizzas the margarita and chicken along with the first salad. I have a coke at the the nice bar with a great view of eagle beach. 20 minutes and our food is ready. I was blown away this would literally be a top 2 pizza place in my state of utah. They nailed it thin and precise with a nice crust seasoned well cooked just right. Never expected pizza to be this good in a smaller island like aruba. You nailed it. Salad wasn’t bad either, and the service was great

  • 4/5 Josh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Ceasar salad, very unique. Pizza is good and substantial, could be split by two. My daughter finally found a good Alfredo dish compared to other restaurants in the area. Service was a little odd with three different people stopping by our table, but sometimes hard to track them down. Workers seemed a bit confused and not organized. Overall it’s worth a visit. Perhaps during sunset in Eagle beach because the restaurant is on third floor with great view.

  • 5/5 Edward E. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful dining experience with an amazing view. Super nice service and special attention from the owners and waiters. We will visit again soon.

  • 5/5 Katharine C. 2 years ago on Google
    We come here multiple times each trip. Food is always fresh. Mimi is so nice and accommodating. Everything is cooked to order. Always have a good meal- pizza, pasta, fish, steak, and chicken.

  • 5/5 Kathleen K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Gelato tastes like I am back in Italy. Every meal- from pasta to pizza to chicken- are all meals I would come back for. When we come down to Aruba we come down once a week. Great place to see the sunset and have an authentic Italian feel on a Caribbean island.

  • 5/5 Daniela 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! This place is managed and attended by an Italian family (plus more staff of course) that is absolutely lovely and super kind. All of their staff is incredible. I ordered the grouper in a Mediterranean sauce and a side of shrimp risotto and this shrimp risotto is the best one I’ve had in my life! So good I didn’t take a picture. If you go to Aruba you have to go there! You will not be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Sue C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was excellent, many good choices on the menu. The prices were reasonable. We were seated at the railing and had a great view of the sunset however, we were on the open air and windy side of the terrazza. Our drinks and dinner service came promptly and the server was great, our dinner plates removed promptly but he all but forgot us after that....no asking if we wanted more drinks or dessert. That is the reason for the 4 star. The entertainment was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant, we will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Bill S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great lunch….my wife and I shared a bowl of Aruban Pumpkin Soup and a fantastic meat pizza. The fresh bread and garlic butter was so good. We will definitely be back.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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