The Old Cunucu House
Local restaurant in a century-old Aruban country house, serving home cooking since 1973. Its keshi yena is considered a benchmark on the island.
The restaurant is set in a cunucu farmhouse dating to the late 19th century, restored and about 5 minutes' drive from the high-rise hotels of Palm Beach. It has served Aruban home cooking since 1973. The signature is keshi yena, the national dish of a Gouda cheese shell baked around spiced meat, with a vegetarian version also available. Goat stew, the catch of the day, and soups are popular too, and mains come with pan bati, funchi, and bean rice. Some evenings feature live steelpan music. Prices are mid-range. Book ahead for dinner, especially during peak season from December to April and on weekends. Island casual dress is fine.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner, open daily (check with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Palm Beach
- Butterfly Farm Aruba
- Eagle Beach
- Aruba Aloe Factory
- Alto Vista Chapel
- SS Antilla Wreck
- Malmok Beach
- Boca Catalina