NORTHWEST COAST. A casual resort bistro, Caffe Baci has a friendly, relaxed ambience that's suitable for either a quick meal or a more leisurely one. Highlights from the menu include #13;#10;steamed mussels in white wine, veal marsala, grilled salmon with a creamy Prosecco sauce, and grilled garlic-brushed rack of lamb with a piquant rosemary sauce. Spaghetti al Formaggio is an unusual option, prepared tableside inside a round of Parmesan cheese. Conclude your dining experience with one of the delectable desserts.

GREATER ORANJESTAD. This Italian restaurant features Aruba's first open-air kitchen. Chef Vittorio is from Milan and enjoys presenting the tastes of Italy to the locals and visitors of Aruba. Try the succulent veal shank braised in dry white wine with fresh herbs and spices or the linguine with squid, octopus, shrimp, clams and mussels. For dessert try Aruba's best tiramisu.

NORTHWEST COAST. This well established restaurant enjoys a lot of repeat business due to its reliable menu, professional service and its fantastic antipasto bar (available as a starter or a main course), laden with cheeses, salami, marinated fish, calamari, artichokes, veggies and plenty more. Among the main courses, there are several excellent dishes from which to choose. Spaghetti Frutti di Mare includes all your favorite shellfish in a tasty marinara sauce. Vitello Alla Florios is a lighter preparation of veal simmered with artichoke hearts, white wine mushrooms. And their version of Linguine Calabrese combines pasta with olive oil, anchovies, black olives and walnuts. You may have a difficult decision to make here!

NORTHEAST COAST. This little restaurant was built in 1914 as the home for the California Lighthouse-keeper. The menu features many Italian favorites with a special emphasis on Neapolitan cuisine. Linguine is served mounded with shrimp, octopus, scallops, clams and tomatoes, and the veal is served with cheesy, creamy risotto. For dessert try the pears poached in red wine and served with ice cream.

NORTHWEST COAST. This spot features chic, modern décor and old-fashioned delicious Northern Italian cuisine. Try the shrimp sautéed with prosciutto, shallots, wild mushrooms and artichokes in light wine-cream sauce. It is served over fresh angel hair pasta. The sea bass with Parmesan crust also wins raves. Ask your server to suggest a bottle of wine to complement your meal.