We have personally tested the best restaurants on the island and share our personal favourites. From casual beach dining to fine dining in a historic fort.
Specialty coffee roastery in a historic building in Pietermaai. Fresh own-roasted coffee, great breakfast and brunch. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Open 7:00 to 17:00 (Sunday until 15:00).
Approx. 2 min. walk.
Atmospheric boutique restaurant in lively Pietermaai, directly on the waterfront. Known for charcoal oven dishes and fresh seafood. Also excellent for breakfast.
Approx. 6 min. walk.
Atmospheric café and restaurant in Pietermaai, directly on the waterfront. Known for extensive breakfast and fresh coffee. Also for lunch and dinner. Open daily 7:30 to 23:00.
Approx. 7 min. walk.
Atmospheric restaurant directly on the waterfront in Pietermaai. Open 7:30 to midnight. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Own beach, seaside terrace. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Approx. 7 min. walk.
Italian restaurant on the waterfront in Willemstad. Atmospheric location with harbour views, perfect for a sunset dinner. Open 12:00 to 23:00, Sunday from 15:00. Reservations recommended.
Approx. 2 min. walk.
Cosy brown café in Pietermaai with authentic Dutch dishes. Stamppot, meatballs and other classics. Ideal for drinks or a familiar Dutch meal. Open Monday to Saturday 16:00 to 23:00.
Approx. 2 min. walk.
Cosy Italian family restaurant in Willemstad. Known for excellent pizzas and pastas. Lively atmosphere with outdoor terrace. Open daily for dinner 17:00 to midnight.
Approx. 5 min. walk.
Iconic restaurant in Otrobanda in a restored 1737 mansion on Sint Anna Bay. Balcony with views over the Handelskade and Pontjesbrug. Local dishes such as keshi yena. Open daily 9:00 to midnight.
Approx. 7 min. walk.
Personally tested and recommended. Shared dining concept where dishes are shared at the table. A fun and social way of dining on Curaçao.
Approx. 13 min. walk.
Atmospheric restaurant with contemporary cuisine and excellent service. Personally tested and recommended. Open daily for dinner 17:00 to 22:00.
Approx. 12 min. walk.
Absolute classic on Curaçao. Restaurant in a historic fort from 1797 with spectacular 360-degree views over Willemstad and the harbour. Casual fine dining with Caribbean twist. Booking essential.
The best Caribbean cuisine in the city with a matching view. Open 10:00 to 22:00. Also bookable with a beach daypass.
Approx. 18 min. walk.
Wonderful beach restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for lunch with your feet in the sand or an evening enjoying the Caribbean breeze.
Approx. 7 min. by car.
One of the most acclaimed restaurants on the island. Refined dishes crafted with skill and passion. Extensive wine list and intimate atmosphere.
Approx. 13 min. by car.
Authentic Curaçaoan cuisine at Landhuis Dokterstuin. Real local dishes in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Approx. 49 min. by car.