Both grown-ups in our crew eat gluten-free, and our son Jackson doesn't, so every trip we take comes with a little extra food planning. Aruba was our first Caribbean trip where we didn't stay at an all-inclusive resort, which meant we were finding our own meals for the first time.
Here's the honest answer: Aruba has gluten-free options, but they aren't extensive. We ate well, had a few truly great meals, and the grocery store made it easy to fill in any gaps. Here's everywhere we ate, what worked, more well-reviewed gluten-free restaurants we'd try next time, and our tips for eating gluten-free in Aruba.
For how we spent the rest of our week, see our Aruba Itinerary With Kids: How We Spent 6 Days in Aruba.
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Important: This post shares our personal experience and isn’t medical advice. We aren’t medical professionals, and none of the restaurants mentioned here are dedicated gluten-free kitchens. Menus, suppliers, kitchen practices, and staff change often, and cross-contamination is always possible. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten intolerance, speak with your server or the restaurant directly about preparation and cross-contact before every meal, and make the decision that’s right for your health.
Is Aruba Good for Gluten-Free Travelers?
The short answer: yes, with a little planning.
The good: English is widely spoken, so explaining gluten-free needs is easy. Several restaurants have gluten-free options, and a few go above and beyond.
The not-so-good: options aren't extensive, and most places aren't fully gluten-free kitchens.
Our fix: pack some gluten-free staples, stop at the grocery store early in your trip, and plan a few meals around the standout spots below.
Eating Gluten-Free in Aruba?
Build a personalized dietary card to show your server, so the kitchen knows exactly what you can't eat. Always double-check ingredients too.
Where We Ate Gluten-Free in Aruba
Zeerovers (our favorite meal of the trip)
Zeerovers was the highlight of our trip, without a doubt. It's a no-frills fish shack on a pier in Savaneta, on the south coast, where you order the catch of the day and shrimp by weight at the window, add sides, and eat at a table on the dock. We loved it so much we went twice, and Jackson loved feeding the tarpon off the dock. The sunsets here are also beautiful!
Gluten-free at Zeerovers: the fish and shrimp are lightly fried in cornmeal rather than battered, and that the fries and plantains are gluten-free too. Skip the pan bati (the local cornbread pancake), which contains gluten. As always, ask your own questions about the fryer before ordering.
Good to know: Zeerovers is cash only, so bring US dollars or Aruban florins. It’s closed on Mondays, so check the hours before you go. Expect a line at peak times, but it’s worth the wait.
Linda's Dutch Pancakes
We went to Linda's Dutch Pancakes for breakfast one morning, and the gluten-free pancakes were absolutely amazing. Linda’s has a gluten-free menu with Dutch-style pancakes, and other gluten-free diners rate it highly too on Find Me Gluten Free and Atly. It's in the Palm Beach area, an easy stop before a beach day.
Eduardo's Beach Shack (Palm Beach)
We stopped at Eduardo’s Beach Shack on Palm Beach for a smoothie bowl, and it was delicious and refreshing on a hot day. There was a line, but it moved quickly. Other gluten-free diners say Eduardo’s has great gluten-free and vegan choices, though one reviewer found the gluten-free waffles hit or miss, so we’d stick with the bowls.
Amore Mio Pizzeria Napoletana
On our first night, we grabbed an easy gluten-free pizza dinner at Amore Mio, near our hotel on the Palm Beach strip. After a travel day, having a gluten-free pizza option within walking distance was exactly what we needed. Other gluten-free diners agree: Atly labels it celiac friendly, gluten-free options are marked on the menu, and one reviewer wrote that "it's great to find gluten-free pizza here when options are rare."
Flying Fishbone
Dinner with our feet in the water at Flying Fishbone in Savaneta was one of the more memorable meals of our trip. There were several gluten-free items on the menu, and the staff was knowledgeable. If you want a table in the water, book the 4 p.m. seating well in advance. Just know that depending on the time of year, the sun can be brutal at 4 p.m. We booked a feet-in-the-water table, but it was so hot that we moved to a shadier spot instead. They have gluten-free bread here too!
Passions on the Beach
For a sunset dinner on Eagle Beach, Passions on the Beach has tables right on the sand and gluten-free options on the menu. Book a sunset table ahead. It’s worth it!
Barefoot
Barefoot sits right on the sand at Surfside Beach, near Oranjestad, with a laid-back, shoes-off setting. It had gluten-free options for us, and gluten-free bread upon request. A great place to eat with kids!
MooMba Beach Bar
We ate our last dinner at MooMba, right on the sand on Palm Beach. The menu has naturally gluten-free choices like grilled fish, chicken, and meat skewers, but it's a busy, open-air beach bar, not a gluten-free kitchen. Ask your server how things are prepared, especially anything fried or sauced. Another great place to eat with kids since your table is in the sand, which means easy entertainment!
More Gluten-Free Restaurants in Aruba (We Haven't Tried These Yet)
It's been a while since our trip, and we didn't eat everywhere, so we looked for other restaurants that gluten-free diners review well. We haven't eaten at any of these ourselves. We picked them based on gluten-free reviews on Find Me Gluten Free and Atly as of October 2026. Menus and kitchens change, so always ask your own questions.
Yemanja Woodfired Grill (downtown Oranjestad)
Yemanja has an extensive gluten-free menu, and reviewers say the complimentary bread comes with a gluten-free option. On Find Me Gluten Free, all 9 people who voted called it celiac friendly. It's a nice dinner spot if you're spending an afternoon downtown.
Azar (Palm Beach area)
Azar has a dedicated gluten-free menu, and one gluten-free reviewer described the staff as very knowledgeable about celiac disease and cross-contamination.
Fishes & More (Arawak Garden, Palm Beach)
This seafood spot has a dedicated gluten-free menu, and it's labeled celiac friendly on Atly. It's an easy walk from many of the Palm Beach resorts. We tried to get a table here but they were full every night.
Casa Nonna (at The Ritz-Carlton)
This family-style Italian restaurant has a separate gluten-free menu, and gluten-free reviewers say the staff is knowledgeable about celiac disease. Italian is usually a hard category for gluten-free diners, so this one stands out.
Atardi (at the Aruba Marriott)
Atardi is a toes-in-the-sand dinner spot on the beach. It doesn't have a separate gluten-free menu, but a gluten-free reviewer reported excellent gluten-free bread, toasted in a separate toaster.
Giannis (Palm Beach strip)
Giannis offers gluten-free pasta. Most gluten-free reviewers enjoyed it, though one noted the pasta was sometimes overcooked. It's a casual, easy pick for families on the Palm Beach strip.
Gluten-Free Breakfast at Our Resort
We stayed at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino and ate breakfast there every morning. There weren't gluten-free breads or pastries, but there were plenty of naturally gluten-free options: fresh fruit, yogurt, sausage, and other meats. Made-to-order omelets were another easy gluten-free pick, though Matt is also allergic to eggs, so he stuck to the fruit, yogurt, and meats.
Our tip: we packed our own gluten-free bread and brought it to breakfast. If you're staying at a resort, pack bread or a few breakfast staples so you're not relying on fruit and yogurt every morning. We weren't sure what the grocery stores would have, so we packed our own bread and some snacks. It turned out the grocery store had quite a variety of options including bread, so next time we'd pack less.
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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Gluten-Free Groceries in Aruba
Aruba's gluten-free restaurant options aren't extensive, but the grocery store is easy to get to and a great backup. We stocked up on snacks at Super Food Plaza, a large grocery store in Noord, a short drive from the Palm Beach resorts. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety of gluten-free options there. If you have a hard time finding gluten-free food out, the grocery store makes it easy to fill in the gaps.
Having a rental car made grocery runs easy. If you're renting one, plan a stop on your first day.
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Rental cars in Aruba
Our Tips for Eating Gluten-Free in Aruba
Pack gluten-free bread and a few snacks for your first day or two. The grocery store has plenty more once you arrive.
Stop at the grocery store early in your trip to stock up and fill in gaps.
Plan your splurge meals around the standouts: Zeerovers, Linda's, and Flying Fishbone.
Bring a gluten-free dietary card as a backup. Honestly, with English so widely spoken, we didn’t find communication to be a big issue in Aruba.
Ask about fryers and prep at every restaurant, even when a menu marks items gluten-free.
At Zeerovers, skip the pan bati and bring cash.
If you have other allergies too (Matt can't eat eggs), mention all of them at once so your server can check everything together.
What We Packed
Gluten-Free Aruba FAQ
Is Aruba good for gluten-free travelers?
Yes, with some planning. There are good gluten-free options, especially Zeerovers, Linda's Dutch Pancakes, and Flying Fishbone, but choices aren't extensive. Packing a few staples and using the grocery store makes it easy.
Is Zeerovers gluten-free?
The fish and shrimp are reportedly fried in cornmeal rather than batter, and that the fries and plantains are gluten-free. The pan bati contains gluten. Ask about the fryer before ordering.
Where can you get gluten-free pancakes in Aruba?
Linda's Dutch Pancakes in the Palm Beach area has a gluten-free menu, and its gluten-free pancakes were delicious!
Can you buy gluten-free food at grocery stores in Aruba?
Yes. We found a good variety of gluten-free options at Super Food Plaza in Noord, a short drive from the Palm Beach resorts.
What are the best gluten-free restaurants in Aruba?
Our favorites were Zeerovers, Linda's Dutch Pancakes, Amore Mio, and Flying Fishbone. Other well-reviewed options include Yemanja Woodfired Grill, Azar, Fishes & More, and Casa Nonna.
Where can you get gluten-free breakfast in Aruba?
We loved the gluten-free pancakes at Linda’s Dutch Pancakes and a smoothie bowl at Eduardo’s Beach Shack, both in the Palm Beach area. If you’re at a resort, pack gluten-free bread for the breakfast buffet.
Is it easy to communicate gluten-free needs in Aruba?
Yes. English is widely spoken, and we found servers easy to talk to. A gluten-free dietary card is still a good backup.
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