2nd time to eat here, and we have really enjoyed it both times. It's a pretty little place on a back street and the service is a bit more formal than most island eateries. Traditional French style cooking. The souffles are wonderful- order them when you do your dinner order! more

We came across Matilde when we were shopping in Oranjestad. It was lunch time and we were hungry. The meny convinced us to go in. And what a surprise. The food was fantastic and same with the service and atmosphere. We knew we had to come back and we did on our last night on Aruba. Then we had the... more

Okay, let me start off by saying that I grew up in the suburbs of NYC and have spent plenty of time dining at top-notch restaurants. This indeed was the best meal during our entire Aruba stay as well as the best meal ever!!!!! It does not matter what you order, everything is wonderful! more

Just got back from Aruba on April 18th. We went to dinner for 5 of the 7 nigts we were there. This was hands down, the BEST food we had in Aruba. I am shocked by the poor reviews on this website from others. The food was delicious, absolutely delicious. I honestly cant think of better food I have had... more

The place was beautiful, the food was terrible. I'd rant about the bad service, but that I can live with. The food was ridiculously bad, especially considering the price. Not to mention the highest service charge (16%) we've seen on the island. I'm not sure where all the good reviews came from or the high Frommers rating--perhaps they changed chefs... more

I took my wife here for her Birthday, the food was really good, the service from our host was very bad and the icing on the cake so to speak was when they charged us for two glasses of MOET but served something different in my opinon, maybe a brut. When I complained and asked for a comparrisson of the... more

My wife and I dined at Matilde on March 7 and experienced service unbecoming of a restaurant of this caliber. We waited about 15 minutes before a waiter took an order for two (skimpy) glasses of white wine. Meanwhile, the hostess was explaining the evening’s specials to two parties followed us. She then told us about the specials. It took... more

Fantastic, if not on the higher end cost wise, but worth it, very fresh seafood and great service and we liked the touches of canapes and sorbets in between courses. Not even the loud (probably New York area) group on the next table could affect our dining experience. I am sure they must work in infomercials, having that ability to... more

Excellent food and service. They don't rush you out either. Very nice place to wine and dine. Although, I was a little disappointed because it states that men must wear long pants - no problem but the couple sitting next to us had short & frayed jean shorts (she) and jeans (he) with sneakers on. The place is too classy... more