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Faro Blanco Restaurant

California Lighthouse Z/N, Westpunt N/A
$25 - $50 Recommended New Editor's Pick View Outdoor Seating

Situated atop of the Hudishibana hill right next to Aruba’s most famous landmark the California lighthouse is our hidden gem. The Faro Blanco Restaurant which once was the dwellings of the lighthouse keeper now serves Aruba and it’s guests the best in Italian cuisine. As the only restaurant boasting this unique location, guests can enjoy a truly unspoiled view over Aruba’s west coast untouched nature. The sunset and views over Aruba create a spectacular palette of colors, ideal for taking pictures and creating new and lasting memories.

Booking Notes:

We are delighted to have you join us.
Please note that our restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Requests for popular tables cannot be guaranteed and all seating requests are accepted on arrival.

Reservations

  Business Info

  • Address: California Lighthouse Z/N, Westpunt N/A
  • Cross Street: Noord
  • Cuisine: Italian |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner | Late |
  • Parking: Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Diners Club | Cash |
  • Corkage Fee: 20.00 | Only applicable for wines not on the wine list.
  • Phone: +2975860787
  • Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Celebrity Spotting,

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  Events & Special Hours

New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner
Dec. 31, 2021
All Day 5:30 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. |  

  Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11 p.m.  
Tuesday
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11 p.m.  
Wednesday
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11 p.m.  
Thursday
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11 p.m.  
Friday
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11 p.m.  
Saturday
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11 p.m.  
Sunday
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews & Ratings

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2021
Jackie S.
Best night of trip!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2021
Mary K.
We love Faro Blanco. Go there every time we come to aruba! We loved our waiter. Would recommend it to anyone!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 12, 2021
Jesus C.
Our dinner was great, everything was perfect. Our server Chucho had great suggestions and knew the menu well.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2021
Brian M.
Great food, service and setting.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 09, 2021
Michael M.
Excellent menu !! Food was great … service excellent and the best views in Aruba!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2021
Dan P.
A perfect spot to see the sunset and enjoy a great meal and fantastic service. The service was spot on with refilling glasses and bring new drinks. The food was excellent and our party of 6 had a blast. Be sure to make reservations as the Faro Blanco fills up quick.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 03, 2021
Jacque G.
Arnold was amazing! He is attentive and makes us feel special

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 27, 2021
Brett B.
This was by far the best meal we had. I was a little disappointed and I had said we were celebrating an anniversary and I thought the couple would get a dessert. There were birthday celebrations with a sparkler. Little disappointed because it was a surprise. I didn't tell my cousin that I marked it when I made the reservation, I was waiting for the sparkler. Great meal and great service anyway!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 25, 2021
Nichols R.
It’s a great place. The service was great the food was good. I would definitely come back but would come at an earlier time to take in the views

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2021
Mya W.
Amazing food and service! Only comment for feedback was I had indicated to the reception when I called earlier that I had a birthday in our group and they forgot to bring the Tiramisu with the sparkling candle out until I asked! It wasn’t a big issue but it would be great if the message was given to our servers. Otherwise amazing experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2021
Niurkary G.
The ambiance was exceptional with a beautiful view and very relaxing music. The food was very well presented and prepared, dessert was definitely my favorite.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2021
Judd R.
My family has been going here for a few years now, the service and food are excellent. Great views especially watching the sunset.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 14, 2021
Barbara J.
Absolutely a tradition for our family when we come to Aruba. Breathtaking views. Try to be there for sunset. Always welcoming staff and management, and very competent and professional. We really enjoyed the calamari and the grilled lobster with ravioli this time. Easy to make reservations on line before you leave home.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2021
Caroline B.
Overall great experience! The food was delicious and the views were incredible. Service was a little slow, however we are on Island time here! Will absolutely come back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2021
Natalie S.
Amazing!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2021
Penny T.
Giving Faro Blanco 5 stars for location, service, view, food. Excellent!! I return every time I go to Aruba. Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2021
Ivonne M.
We had a party of 9 women of our ‘Latinas in Motion’ for dinner. The food was delicious, the service was wonderful and the views amazing! We highly recommend El Faro.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2021
Kim S.
The food and view was fabulous

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 02, 2021
Patricia C.
We all enjoyed drinks at the bar, the sun setting, and the entire meal with wine! Lovely evening!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 31, 2021
Maria B.
Always fantastic!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 30, 2021
Jonathan D.
We came back for our 5 year wedding anniversary. Just like our honeymoon we had a great time and great service. The restaurant is perfectly situated to get a fantastic view of the island and sunset.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 28, 2021
Sue S.
Absolutely recommend! The view and the food was amazing! Go for sunset! I promise you it will not disappoint. We will go again our next trip here!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 24, 2021
William L.
When we first came to Aruba 11 years ago, we dined here at Faro Blanco and we return every year for a wonderful sunset romantic dinner. We look forward to dinning here each year.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 21, 2021
Cina C.
Enjoyed everything! Please bring back full menu when allowed.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 20, 2021
Dennis H.
Great Italian restraunt

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 20, 2021
Wray W.
Brendan did a great job for us.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 16, 2021
Martin H.
Beautiful beautiful place for a special occasion. Sunset, food, service all impeccable! Thank you for a memorable evening!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 15, 2021
Rob W.
Absolutely Wonderful! Atmosphere was great, view at sunset great! The food was so good! Very generous portions! Had a mango colada to die for! Staff friendly - loved every minute!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
May 13, 2021
John D & Lisa S.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely visit again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 08, 2021
Al D.
The sun set never happen but that is not the fault of the restaurant. Outside of that Faro Blanco met our expectations.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 08, 2021
Mary C.
Absolutely fabulous!!! Can’t wait to go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 06, 2021
William C.
I highly recommend Faro Blanco restaurant. Also known as the lighthouse restaurant. It is literally the best location on the island and the food is outstanding. Our service was exceptional. All around an amazing experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
May 06, 2021
Andrew T.
We celebrated our 30th anniversary in Aruba and went to Faro Blanco on the actual date. It truly amazing!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2021
Patricia G.
The atmosphere was very inviting. The views where breathtaking.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 26, 2021
Debbie Scaramuzzo S.
Excellent sunset views and delicious food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 25, 2021
Dave S.
We had heard that the food wasn’t great, but our experience proved them wrong. Everything was spectacular.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 24, 2021
Nicole C.
Incredible! Will be back soon!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 23, 2021
Shaun K.
Great food, great atmosphere, perfect sunset dinner

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2021
Leslie D.
We had a wonderful experience at your restaurant the last day of our vacation…4/19... We were celebrating big birthdays and a wedding anniversary of 38 years… Couldn’t have picked a nicer place… Delicious food, wonderful waiter and people who attended to us… lovely ambiance...Magnificent view of course… And the lovely sunset. The woman who seated us was very understanding in changing our table selection when we said that my husband could not sit directly in the sun on the lower deck… skin cancer issues.. Our waiter was also very kind in taking pictures of us and other tables… Very nice about bringing a couple of extra rolls… The penne vodka was amazing… My husband had the lasagna… Halfway through we switched… oh...and we had the rice balls as an appetizer… My husband enjoyed two glasses of wine... again, a terrific experience… Best wishes to your restaurant and Aruba as you regain life and business back after covid... Kind regards, Leslie and John DeAngelis, New Jersey

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2021
Beth S.
Lovely view! Wonderful food and service!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2021
Jeff C.
We came to eat at Faro Blanco during our honeymoon in Aruba. It was well worth it. The setting was romantic and the view was amazing. The staff worked well together and were very attentive to request by all guest. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and we will definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 11, 2021
William V.
We eat at Faro Blanco every time we come to Aruba- this is year 25 for my bride and I - thank you for your fine meal and exceptional service !

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 09, 2021
Joe K.
Our service and food was excellent, however, after our dinner our waiter didn’t come back for a long time so we decided not to order dessert and coffee, just got the bill instead.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2021
Jennifer W.
Loved the experience! Wonderful restaurant :)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2021
Lori A.
Perfect dinner property was gorgeous a must place to dine

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2021
Anna P.
We loved the service and cleanliness

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2021
Claus R.
Amazing location and view. Loved it!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 02, 2021
Anastasios F.
Wonderful experience and absolutely beautiful location. Must do while in Aruba.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 31, 2021
Laura M.
Delicious food and great service!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2021
Vita A.
Overall spectacular!