Eagle Beach●●●○#69 of 155 Places to Eat in Palm - Eagle Beach

Ellioti's Ristorante Italiano

Name: Ellioti's Ristorante Italiano
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 59 Costa Linda, Palm - Eagle Beach 00001 Aruba, AW
Price range: $$ - $$$
Rating: 4.1

★★★★☆4.1 out of 5 · 590 reviews

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About

Ellioti's sits in the Costa Linda complex on Eagle Beach, serving Italian with a contemporary edge in a setting that leans upscale without going full tuxedo. The food and service scores both top 4.0, which puts it in the solid middle of the Palm-Eagle Beach dining scene — not a top-ten play, but reliable when you want polished plating and a menu that skips the red-sauce basics. Reservations are required, and the vibe suggests date night more than flip-flops-and-sunburn casual. The kitchen runs Italian cuisine through a modern filter, so expect more than just carbonara and caprese. Service tends to be the standout here, outpacing the atmosphere rating by half a point. It's kid-friendly despite the upscale lean, which matters if you're traveling with family and want something a notch above the beachfront grills. Price sits in the mid-to-upper tier for the island. If you're staying at Costa Linda, it's an easy walk. If not, it's worth the drive when you're ready to sit down and linger.

At a glance

Area: Eagle Beach
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●○
Reservation required: ✓
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: italian
contemporary
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