Free-from restaurants in Oranjestad

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City Garden Bistro de Suikertuin

Oranjestad ·

The owner has coeliac disease, so the kitchen is knowledgeable about gluten-free preparation. Staff can adapt most dishes, including offering gluten-free wraps for sandwiches. However, the menu is not marked, the kitchen is shared (not dedicated gluten-free), and cross-contamination risk is present. Calling ahead to confirm specific needs is recommended.

Alfie's In Aruba

Oranjestad-West ·

The restaurant offers several clearly-marked vegan options, including a beyond burger and poutine, and uses a confirmed separate fryer for these items. The menu is not fully marked, but staff can point out additional vegan choices. Because the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, cross-contact is possible.

Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Oranjestad-West ·

Yemanja Woodfired Grill offers a dedicated vegetarian section on its menu. Those items can be made vegan. Staff members are knowledgeable and accommodating. Alternative milks are available. Because the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, cross-contamination remains possible.

Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant

Oranjestad-West ·

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu with a dedicated icon. The kitchen is shared, and there is no dedicated fryer. Staff are reported to be knowledgeable about allergens. Because cross-contamination risk is present, the restaurant is not recommended for coeliac diners without careful confirmation.

Nusa Aruba

Oranjestad-West ·

Staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs. They clean kitchen space or change gloves and serve dishes separately to avoid cross-contamination. The venue is not dedicated gluten-free and lacks a dedicated fryer. Shared fryer items cannot be made safe. There is no dedicated gluten-free menu, but many curries and salads are reported as adaptable.

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Barefoot Restaurant

Oranjestad ·

The kitchen uses separate pans and an oven for gluten-free dishes, staff proactively ask about allergies and can discuss protocols, and the manager often talks through the menu with diners. However, the venue is not dedicated gluten-free (no dedicated fryer, and most standard fried items contain gluten), the menu is NOT consistently marked GF, and FindMeGlutenFree's aggregator warns it may not be safe for coeliac disease. Calling ahead to confirm specific needs with the duty chef is advisable.

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Santos Coffee With Soul

Eagle · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

The menu marks a few items as gluten-free (pancakes, avocado toast on GF bread) and some staff reportedly prep GF orders in a separate space to avoid cross-contact. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items, there is no dedicated fryer or certified kitchen, and one reviewer's Nima tester detected gluten on GF avocado toast. Call ahead to confirm current practices.

Ike's Bistro

Oranjestad ·

Ike's Bistro has a dedicated vegan menu with items clearly labeled, along with a separate vegan wine list. Staff receive vegan training and are described as friendly and accommodating. One review reports confusion among staff when handling orders that combined vegan and gluten-free requests, and the kitchen is shared. The official website links to a vegan menu PDF. For vegan diners, the restaurant is generally reliable, but those with additional allergies should confirm with staff.

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Garden Fresh Café

Noord ·

The menu marks vegan options. One review states that everything on the menu is labeled for GF and for vegan too. TripAdvisor mentions that the menu lists vegan options. No reports of cross-contamination issues for vegan items exist. A shared kitchen with non-vegan items means cross-contamination is possible, but the venue appears to have clear labeling and some staff awareness.

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Eduardos Hideaway

Noord ·

HappyCow reviews and a travel blog report 'tons of vegan options' that are 'clearly labeled' and a plant-forward kitchen that accommodates vegans with substantial menus. The venue serves smoothie bowls, ceviche poke bowls, and other plant-based dishes. Despite a shared kitchen, consistent positive reviews and menu descriptions indicate reliable vegan choices.

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Royal Aruba Restaurant

Oranjestad ·

The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. A single FindMeGlutenFree review reports that staff will clean the kitchen space or change gloves, and that gluten-free items are marked on the menu. However, the page explicitly warns it may not be safe for coeliac disease. The chef has been described as accommodating for allergies, but no dedicated equipment or separate prep area is confirmed.

The Dutch Pancakehouse

Oranjestad · Brunch

The Dutch Pancakehouse offers gluten-free pancakes and labels those items on the menu. However, it operates a shared kitchen without a dedicated fryer and is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Staff members are generally knowledgeable. They will clean surfaces or change gloves upon request. Cross-contamination remains a real risk. One reviewer reported a reaction, and another stated they were glutened. The waiter noted that bacon is fried with gluten-containing items. This venue is best suited for those with mild sensitivity. Coeliacs should call ahead and confirm protocols with the specific shift.

Lima Bistro

Oranjestad · · €⁠€

The venue lists gluten-free options on TripAdvisor and is highlighted for GF items on FindMeGlutenFree. Multiple reviews report knowledgeable, careful staff who will clean surfaces and change gloves on request, but there is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen, and menu marking is inconsistent across visits. Some reviews note no gluten-free menu or that food was not flagged. The waiter once confused soy with gluten, indicating patchy training. Best to call ahead and confirm individual dish safety on the day.

Fresco

Oranjestad ·

Fresco offers gluten-free bread, pasta, and pastries, and staff are reported to be knowledgeable and willing to clean the kitchen space or change gloves. However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, and one coeliac reviewer found the pasta inedible. Call ahead to confirm current practices.

Café Restaurant Yanti

Oranjestad · Cafe

Café Restaurant Yanti states it offers vegetarian options, including a Vegetarian main course, vegetarian Roti, vegetarian loempia's, and vegetarian somosa's. No information is available about dedicated equipment, cross-contact procedures, or whether the kitchen can accommodate vegan or stricter vegetarian requests. Calling ahead to discuss specific needs is recommended.

Olive Garden Aruba

Oranjestad · Italian · Mediterranean · €⁠€

A single FindMeGlutenFree review reports that the waitress confirmed a dedicated gluten-free pasta pot and water, and the reviewer had no reaction. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and the site carries a standard disclaimer. The evidence is thin—only one review—so call ahead to confirm current practices.

One Happy Belly

Noord ·

One Happy Belly (also known as Purely Green) is a healthy eatery in Aruba that accommodates dietary needs on request. Staff are described as accommodating and willing to substitute ingredients, but there is no marked menu, no dedicated gluten-free kitchen, and no staff training on coeliac safety. A review of a similarly named venue (One Happy Bowl) suggests staff may not be familiar with gluten or cross-contamination. Calling ahead to discuss needs before visiting is advisable.

Twist of Flavors Restaurant

J.E. Irausquin Boulevard Oranjestad ·

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are reported as knowledgeable, but the kitchen is shared and the venue explicitly states it is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. One reviewer reported being unable to eat there at lunch, and another had a reaction after a cookie was placed near their coffee. A call ahead to confirm with the chef is recommended.

Organic Bodega Café

Oranjestad · Brunch · Cafe

HappyCow reviews and a blog mention that vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and that staff are accommodating. The menu itself (official site) does not show any allergen markings, so the marked-menu claim rests on user reports. Kitchen practice is not described, which means cross-contamination risk cannot be assessed. Calling ahead to confirm dedicated prep or equipment is advisable for those to whom that matters.

Papillon Restaurant

Noord · French · Fine dining

The menu is not labelled gluten-free. Multiple coeliac diners have reported that staff will check with the chef before orders and can prepare safe items such as fries in a dedicated pot of oil. One reviewer noted a dedicated gluten-free fryer. The platform itself warns that this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and one symptomatic coeliac expressed reservations about cross-contamination protocols. Calling ahead and speaking directly with the chef is recommended.

Patrizia's of New York

Noord · Italian

The chain menu lists gluten-free items available upon request, and a FindMeGlutenFree review states most of the menu can be made GF. However, the menu's management disclaimer warns that cross-contamination cannot be assured, and no dedicated kitchen or fryer is mentioned. Best to call ahead and confirm with staff.

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IL Porto Pasta & Grill

Oranjestad · Italian

One blog post mentions the venue offers gluten-free pasta swaps, but the venue's own website and menu pages show no allergen markings or kitchen practice details. Calling ahead to ask about dedicated equipment and cross-contamination protocols is advisable.

The Kitchen Aruba Local Food

Oranjestad ·

The venue's Wheree.com listing notes vegetarian options including a salad bar and buffet selections, though no details on kitchen practices or cross-contamination are available. Calling ahead to confirm is advisable.

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Aru-bean Coffeehouse and Brasserie

Oranjestad ·

A single community review on FindMeGlutenFree reports that 'a lot of items are gluten free or can be made gluten free' and lists waffles as a GF menu item. The same source warns the venue is not a dedicated GF facility and may not be safe for coeliac disease. No details on kitchen practice, cross-contamination controls, or staff training are available. Calling ahead to discuss needs before visiting is recommended.