The Old Cunucu House
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One cannot leave Aruba without experiencing the authentic Aruban culture, cuisine and hospitality of The Old Cunucu House. One of the first restaurants to feature traditional island dishes when they opened their doors over 25 years ago; their reputation for quality in every aspect still makes it a "must do" on veteran vacationers dining list.

Colonial influences of the Spanish, Dutch, English and French have all left their mark on Aruba's native cuisine, along with the rich flavors of the region. The owners strive to maintain Grandma's "secret recipes " for seafood, fresh caught fish, beef, pork and poultry, as well as the signature cabrito - the ever popular goat stew, enriched by international influences.
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Bon bini, Bien Venidos, Welcome to THE OLD CUNUCU HOUSE and allow us to enchant you with our 'Native Hospitality' inviting you to step back in time to enjoy our cozy and romantic atmosphere. Back in history, the island of Aruba was occupied under Spanish, French as well as Dutch government. The Spanish architectural influence is reflected in the design and construction of the 'cunucu house', adapted to the hot tropical conditions.
Reviews (10)
K. Watford
K. Watford
Jan 11, 2022
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Real. Authentic. Aruban food. I felt like I was in a Grandma's kitchen. The place is rich with history, the food delicious, the service excellent.
David Kay
David Kay
Dec 29, 2021
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Red snapper was better than redfish!!! The server Jude treated us like family and gave us 5 star service and the live music was a perfect touch. Highly recommend 😊
Faraz Hamayoun
Faraz Hamayoun
Dec 14, 2021
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Went with high expectations. Service was good but wasn’t impressed by the quality of meat used for the pricey beef and goat stews we ordered. The beef was not lean so my kids didn’t like it. I ordered the goat stew which was very flavorful but most fat and bones. Appetizer sampler was good but a bit expensive for the quantity.
Murugs Lingaswamy
Murugs Lingaswamy
Dec 01, 2021
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We always like to try a local country food which are authentic to that country. We went to Old Cunucu house based on recommendation from hotel staff and also online reviews. This was a great recommendation. Aruban pancake appetizer was really great. We ordered few other items including Catch of the day and everything was excellent
Darciane Barbieri Eltz
Darciane Barbieri Eltz
Nov 22, 2021
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I loved everything about this place, if you want to try some local arubian food, here is the place! We liked it so much we went for lunch and dinner on the same day. The service is good and the waitress were really friendly. The food was delicious as well, so tasty.
Adrianna
Adrianna
Oct 12, 2021
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I love the “homey” feeling and style of this restaurant. Come during dinner, we played ourselves stopping here for a quick bite and ended leaving with so much food for lunch lol. Too good to resist
Saida Zakaryayeva
Saida Zakaryayeva
Oct 03, 2021
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Must go restaurant if you’re in Aruba! We got lucky that our taxi driver recommended us this place! Food was beyond amazing. Loved this restaurant and their staff and live music.
Kc Waltz
Kc Waltz
Sep 29, 2021
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If you want Aruba food while there? Come here. This is your story telling, hole in the wall, word of mouth restaurant you want! Food and ambiance was exactly what I was looking for!
John Sese
John Sese
Sep 10, 2021
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It's a quaint restaurant with good food. Staff are very friendly as well. Their cocktails were a hit or miss, though.
John T.
John T.
May 21, 2021
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Was in Aruba and looking for good food outside the resorts and some place with authentic food in Aruba. A friend and I decided to check out this place and while the walk appeared a little sketchy, it was most certainly worth it! Away from hordes of tourists and a bit of a hidden gem in a neighborhood, this place absolutely was amazing! Great food, great ambiance! I had ordered a local seafood platter dish and it was amazing! We went in the evening and there was a guy playing the guitar and singing which made it even more inviting. I would recommend anyone looking for good food at a local spot to