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Is Patrizia’s of Aruba worth it? If a classic Italian dinner built around homemade pasta is what you want on Palm Beach, our Patrizia’s of Aruba review says yes. The Aruba menu covers homemade and stuffed pastas, veal and chicken classics, grilled octopus and branzino, and there is a kids’ menu for younger diners. The restaurant is part of an Italian group that two brothers started in New York. Here is where it comes from, what to order and who it suits.

Patrizia’s of Aruba at a glance

  • Cuisine: Italian, with homemade pasta, veal, chicken and seafood
  • Area: Palm Beach
  • Best for: families, groups and pasta lovers
  • What to order: Fioretti alla Boscaiola, linguine vongole, veal marsala, grilled octopus
  • Price gauge: $$$ (our estimate)

From the Bronx to Palm Beach

The Patrizia’s story starts with two brothers, Giacomo and Gennaro Alaio, who were born in Naples and grew up in Brooklyn. The group’s own history says they opened the first Patrizia’s in the Bronx in 1991, and have since opened more across New York, New Jersey, Florida and Aruba. The company calls itself a family-oriented concept and says each location is individually owned and operated.

Pearl’s guide to the Aruba location describes it as a sit-down Italian dinner spot and mentions outdoor seating as well.

What to order at Patrizia’s of Aruba

The Aruba menu reads like a classic Italian-American trattoria. Our picks, in our own words:

  • Grilled octopus on chickpea hummus with grape tomatoes, or the burrata, served with roasted peppers and prosciutto di Parma, to start.
  • Cacio e pepe arancini, rice balls filled with pecorino and black pepper, set on a gorgonzola sauce.
  • Fioretti alla Boscaiola, the house signature: cheese-filled homemade pasta with porcini, peas and prosciutto in a tomato cream sauce.
  • Spaghetti cacio e pepe, or rigatoni carbonara with pancetta and pecorino romano.
  • Linguine vongole in a white or red clam sauce, or linguine fradiavolo with octopus, shrimp, calamari and clams.
  • Gnocchi ripieni, stuffed gnocchi with sausage, porcini and black truffle.
  • Veal marsala or chicken francese, each with a side of penne or spaghetti.

From the sea there is shrimp scampi over linguini, a salmon Riviera and a Mediterranean branzino with vegetables. From the grill come a skirt steak and New Zealand lamb chops. Several dishes are marked vegetarian, among them the eggplant rollatini and the penne alla vodka, and whole wheat or gluten-free pasta can be swapped in. The bar list includes an Aperol spritz, a pistachio martini and an espresso martini made with Lavazza.

Who Patrizia’s suits

Families are well covered: the kids’ menu has penne with butter, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmigiana and a Margherita Roman pizza. Groups can build a spread of antipasti for the table, such as the cold antipasto of imported cheeses and salami, the fried calamari and the Le Polpette di Franco meatballs, then add pastas and mains. Couples can keep it simple with a pasta each and a glass of prosecco from the wine list.

If you are staying on Palm Beach, our Palm Beach guide covers the area, and our guide to the best restaurants in Aruba has more ideas for your trip. When you are ready, book a table at Patrizia’s of Aruba for the night you want.

Price level

Price level: $$$. Price level is our estimate, not exact pricing. It is based on the dinner prices on the restaurant’s current menu, checked November 2026.

FAQ

Is Patrizia’s of Aruba worth it?

Yes, if you want a classic Italian dinner built around pasta on Palm Beach. The menu runs from cacio e pepe and carbonara to veal marsala and branzino, and families get a kids’ menu.

What should I order at Patrizia’s of Aruba?

Start with the grilled octopus or the cacio e pepe arancini, then try the Fioretti alla Boscaiola, the linguine vongole or the veal marsala.

Does Patrizia’s of Aruba have vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Yes. The menu marks vegetarian dishes such as the eggplant rollatini, the penne alla vodka and the eggplant parmigiana, and whole wheat or gluten-free pasta is available.

Is Patrizia’s of Aruba related to Patrizia’s in New York?

Yes. It is part of the Patrizia’s group that brothers Giacomo and Gennaro Alaio started in the Bronx in 1991.

How does booking a table at Patrizia’s of Aruba work?

The Table Desk is an independent reservation service by All Tours Aruba, not affiliated with the restaurant. You choose your date, time and party size, we book your table at Patrizia’s of Aruba and send your confirmation by email. If we can’t book it, your full $20 comes back.

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