Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery
Traditional Aruban dishes such as goat stew, pan bati and funchi, served among local art on an 1807 estate in Noord; open since 1989.
Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery serves traditional Aruban food among paintings by local artists, on a historic estate in Noord about five minutes from the Palm Beach high-rises. The original cunucu house was built in 1807, and the restaurant has been open since 1989.
What is the history?
According to the restaurant's website, the Tromp family built the original cunucu house in 1807, and the estate's hand-carved well gave the surrounding district its name, Gasparito. The restaurant and gallery opened in 1989 in a second cunucu-style house beside the original, founded by Joyce Bartels Daal and Gladys Croes to showcase Aruban cuisine and art. New owners took over in 2024 and restored both houses.
What is it known for?
The Aruba Tourism Authority lists goat stew, pan bati and funchi among its Aruban dishes and notes a rotating display of local art, much of it for sale. The website mentions vintage pieces and a 1989 Wurlitzer jukebox, and event space for 20 to 500 guests.
Practical notes
Opening hours are not published on the website or the tourism listing, so call before you go and book for dinner. Combine it with an evening in Palm Beach & Noord, and see our food and drink guide for the dishes to look for.
Don't miss
Getting there
Gasparito is in the Noord district, about five minutes by car from the Palm Beach high-rise hotels; drive or take a taxi.
Local tips
- Call before you go. Opening hours are not published online.
- Look at the art. Prices for the paintings are available on request.
- Good for groups. The estate hosts events from 20 to 500 guests.
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