City: Willemstad
Top Restaurants in Willemstad
Where to eat European food in Willemstad: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Willemstad, Caribbean. The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
Things to do in Willemstad
10. Rozendaels Original Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 882 reviews
We are open now for almost 15 years. About 300 thousand regular and onetime guests we have welcomed over the years. We always tried to make it an wonderful experience and looking at the large group of repeat costumers we manage quit well. If things didn't
Reviewed By cfalz
Just arrived in Curacao and we were starved. No reservation posed no problem and the food was amazing. I had the pumpkin soup (not creamy) to start and had the chicken sate for my meal. Both were delicious. My friend had a wonderful fish dish. No room for dessert.
9. Gouverneur de Rouville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3478 reviews
Situated directly at the Anna Bay, with a beautiful view over the Handelskade and harbor entrance, you will find restaurant De Gouverneur (the Governor).This stately Curacaoan location you shouldn't miss, welcomes you from early morning to late at night f
Reviewed By Joline t
I love the Cuban banana banana soup they have! It also a very nice historic location, both in the garden as on the terrace
8. Deja Vu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 455 reviews
Authentic French cuisine with a twist, personal attention in a lovely French atmosphere. Enjoy our romantic sea view balcony or dine with street view. Our authentic pink building is located in the heart of the booming Pietermaai area. Join us for lunch, a
Reviewed By PietH150
Traditional creole cuisin with french influences on a high standard. Again a convincing experience. The châteaubriand is now served with a fresh handmade sauce bernaise. The Lobster is offered in two extremly tasty variations: With seafruits in tomatosauce (for the european guests) and with mozzarella (for the american guests). In the tomato version you could omit the mussels without causing harm to the meal. But that is a minimal point of critics.Only the desserts reveals the dutch influence: They are much too sweet after the spoiling meal and could dull the pleasure of sensitive haute cuisiniers.
7. Karakter Curacao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2381 reviews
Reviewed By Floris_71
Karakter is a bit different then other beach restaurants. Itâs not a snack bar but a place with a great menu for both lunch and dinner. Friendly service and a nice environment. Off course the prices are a bit steeper then the other beach foodstalls, but for that the food is really lovely (40-50naf/main course)Apparently the best appeltaart on the island. I tried it and itâs good Hi Floris_71,Thank you for your great 5-star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and that you have so many good things to say about Karakter. Mostly, we are glad you liked our homemade apple pie, it was made with love! We look forward to serving you again soon!
6. Mosa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 458 reviews
Mosa promotes a shared dining experience for friends and family. We offer International Tapas with an introduction to Bistronomy! In other words, casual fine dining. All dishes are prepared with fresh high quality ingredients and can be paired with an exc
Reviewed By Vicki H
Nice restaurant with a menu focused on small plates. Food presentation was nice but wait staff was a little pretentious. My husband and I shared 3 plates and found that to be sufficient. The pardon peppers were especially good as was the piranha. This is a covered but open air restaurant with free parking available on the street.
5. Blessing Curacao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 260 reviews
Located in the lively Pietermaai District, Restaurant Blessing is the place to go to get your taste buds spoiled. Fresh ingrediënts only, a professional team and a Chef with true passion for the art of cooking. Open 7 days a week.
Reviewed By 153evanf
Yes, this place is actually in a former church, though if you go on a quieter night, you'll probably be seated on the patio, as it's a bit cooler. The prices are probably the highest in Curaçao, but that's because the food is so thoughtfully curated. Fresh ingredients, packed with flavor. My personal favorite was the crème brûlée ravioli. Never experienced anything like that before! Service is leisurely, so order a bottle of wine.
4. De buurvrouw
Overall Ratings
4 based on 530 reviews
Reviewed By Floris_71
The place came recommended by the locals and didnât disappoint. Itâs decent food in a really nice setting and friendly service. The skewers had a nice spicy Indonesian flavor and the overall experience was positive. It failed however to deliver the wow factor to make it 5*
3. Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 845 reviews
Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is an exclusive culinary restaurant on Curacao. Be welcomed in a paradise ambiance and let our top chef Rene and his professional team amaze you in design, texture & taste! Baoase offers a unique dining experience on a pri
Reviewed By Kolkc
This restaurant serves the best breakfast on the island. Gorgeous breakfast buffet, fresh juices, homemade breakfast spreads, and delicious a la carte options.I loved the homemade Filet American spread to complement my croissants.This place would be great for romantic dates or to celebrate a festive occasion. The restaurant is in Baoase Luxury Resort, which feels as if you are stepping into an Oasis.I also spent an afternoon lounging at the beach with a Day Pass, which included a delicious watermelon juice mocktail, and bitesized snack.Dear Kolkc,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are grateful to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant.Our breakfast exists of a luxurious continental breakfast with American items to order from the menu. Breakfast is complimentary to a stay, but we are happy to welcome outside visitors when making a reservation. Furthermore, you can enjoy a day of ultimate relaxation on our beautiful resort and its private beach by booking a Beach Day Pass package. That includes a sun lounger, large beach towel, a bottle of sparkling or still water, a fruit snack, a beach bite and free usage of beach cots, hammocks, kayaks and snorkel gear. We hope to welcome you again in the near future.With kind regards from the entire team,Oliver ZahnGeneral Manager - Baoase Luxury ResortTravelerâs choice award 2019 & Certificate of Excellence 2019
2. Trio Penotti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 650 reviews
We are moving to the other side of the road. You'll find us at the entrance to the National Park at Cactus Cafe. Opening Hours: 10am-3pm (kitchen opens at 11 am till 2 pm) and 5pm - 10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)
Reviewed By iamisbjorn
The cactus cafe (its new name) is a lovely restaurant in Cristoffel Park. The family needed to grab an early dinner so we were the only ones in the restaurant at 6pm. The service and food was excellent. They were also patient when I asked repeatedly if there were nuts in my 15yo son's meal. (Side note, yes my kid says I was being too much of a "mom", but he doesn't remember the last trip when I had to take him to an ER and it was in a foreign country).
What to do and see in Willemstad, Curacao: The Best Places and Tips
1. Omundo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Bar, Lunch, Fine Dining & Nightlife
Reviewed By alvinrobert
First time we went here our reservation got lost. Even though we got serviced the experience was somehow negatively overshadowed by this mistake. Therefor I did not write a review as it was a human error. Second Christmas day we gave Omundo a second change. Our choice for this restaurant was made because they were one of the few restaurants that served a la carte instead of the overrated and priced Christmas menu's. This time our experience was great. The food was plated nicely and tasted like expected.Hi Alvin,Thanks for your review! We are sorry to hear that the first time did not go as planned but are happy that you gave us a second shot! Hope to see you again soon!-Omundo Team
Willemstad Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Willemstad
