Dal Toro Restaurant
Fine grilled meats and seafood with an Italian touch, on the Waterfort waterfront
Known for a terrace over the sea at the Waterfort Arches · lobster flamed at the table · mixed grill and red snapper · Thursday Punda Vibes fireworks from the terrace · live Caribbean music some evenings
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About
Dal Toro Restaurant is a grill and seafood restaurant with an Italian touch inside the Waterfort Arches, the vaulted arches of the old fort on the Punda seafront of Willemstad, at Waterfortstraat 16 (the address is also written as Waterfortbogen 16 or Waterfort Arches 16). The terrace stands over the water: waves run under the tables and the view takes in the harbour mouth and the sunset. As of September 2026 it holds a 4.3 rating from more than 1,100 Google reviews and a 4.3 on TripAdvisor, where it ranks in the top 50 of Willemstad restaurants and carries a Travelers' Choice award.
The kitchen mixes Italian heritage with Caribbean and South American flavours: fine grilled meats, seafood and pasta. Reviewers come back for the lobster flamed at the table, the mixed grill of steak, chicken and pork chop, red snapper and mahi mahi, garlic shrimp, carbonara and gnocchi, and a tenderloin pizza. Gluten-free pasta is available, and the menu carries vegetarian options. Prices on this page are in Caribbean guilders, copied from the restaurant's card.
Dal Toro opens Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00 and on Sunday from 15:00 to 23:00. On Thursday evenings the Punda Vibes street event ends with fireworks over the water at around 20:15, and the terrace is one of the spots to watch them from; reservations are advisable that night. Live Caribbean music plays some evenings. From the Mathey Wharf cruise dock it is a few minutes on foot through Punda; from the Mega Pier, cross the Queen Emma Bridge and allow about 20 minutes.
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00 - 23:00 |
Note: Sunday from 15:00.
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Good to know
Where is Dal Toro Restaurant in Willemstad?
Dal Toro Restaurant is at Waterfortstraat 16, Waterfort Arches, on the seafront behind the fort, Punda, Willemstad, Curaçao. Punda is the historic east side of the bay, the side with the coloured Handelskade waterfront.
What kind of food does Dal Toro Restaurant serve?
Dal Toro Restaurant serves Sea Food, Steakhouse, Caribbean, Italian and American food, with a menu of 13 sections including Tapas, Bread and Salads. Prices are in the $$ range and listed in XCG, the Caribbean guilder.
What is Dal Toro Restaurant known for?
Dal Toro Restaurant is known for a terrace over the sea at the Waterfort Arches, lobster flamed at the table, mixed grill and red snapper, Thursday Punda Vibes fireworks from the terrace and live Caribbean music some evenings. The full menu with prices is on this page.
Does Dal Toro Restaurant serve seafood?
Yes, seafood is part of the menu at Dal Toro Restaurant, for example Shrimp Cocktail, Tropical Ceviche and Pulpo alla Gallega. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
Does Dal Toro Restaurant serve steak?
Yes, steak is part of the menu at Dal Toro Restaurant. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
Does Dal Toro Restaurant serve Caribbean (krioyo) food?
Yes, Caribbean (krioyo) food is part of the menu at Dal Toro Restaurant. Dish names and prices on this page are copied from the restaurant's own card.
What are the signature dishes at Dal Toro Restaurant?
Dal Toro Restaurant marks Guava BBQ Loin Ribs as its signature dish on the menu. Prices for each are listed on this page in XCG.
What is on the menu at Dal Toro Restaurant?
The menu at Dal Toro Restaurant has 13 sections: Tapas, Bread, Salads, Soups, Carpaccio, Seafood Starters, Lasagna, Risotto, Pastas, Main Meats, Main Seafood, Extras and Kids Menu. Every dish is listed on this page with its price in XCG.
How much does a meal at Dal Toro Restaurant cost?
Menu prices at Dal Toro Restaurant run from Cg 9.50 to Cg 172.00 (XCG, the Caribbean guilder, pegged at about 1.79 to the US dollar), which puts it in the $$ range for Willemstad.
What are the opening hours of Dal Toro Restaurant?
Dal Toro Restaurant is open Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 23:00, Sunday 15:00 to 23:00.
Is Dal Toro Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, Dal Toro Restaurant is open on Sunday 15:00 to 23:00.
Does Dal Toro Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu at Dal Toro Restaurant marks vegetarian options, such as Arepitas, Hummus and Home Breads. Look for the marked dishes on the menu and confirm details with the restaurant.
Can I reserve a table at Dal Toro Restaurant?
Yes. Use the Reserve a table button on this page (a US$10 booking fee, not taken off your bill, and an optional taxi there and back), or message Vacation Deals Curaçao on WhatsApp at +599 9 560 5422.
How do I get to Dal Toro Restaurant from my hotel or cruise ship?
Vacation Deals Curaçao runs private transfers across the island and can drop you at the door in Waterfort Arches, on the seafront behind the fort, Punda. From the Mathey Wharf cruise dock it is about 5 minutes on foot; from the Mega Pier about 20 minutes via the Queen Emma Bridge. See the transfers page to arrange a ride.
How far is Dal Toro Restaurant from the cruise port?
Ships at the Mathey Wharf dock are about 5 minutes on foot from Dal Toro Restaurant; from the Mega Pier allow 15 to 25 minutes, crossing the Queen Emma Bridge into Punda.
How do I cross the Queen Emma Bridge to reach Dal Toro Restaurant?
The Queen Emma pontoon bridge links Punda and Otrobanda and swings open for ships several times a day. When it is open, a free ferry crosses the bay in a few minutes from the same spot.
Is Punda safe at night?
Punda is one of the most visited and best lit parts of Willemstad, with the waterfront busy into the evening; normal city care applies. Thursday evenings bring the Punda Vibes street event.
What currency does Dal Toro Restaurant use?
The menu at Dal Toro Restaurant is priced in XCG, the Caribbean guilder (Cg), which is pegged at about 1.79 to the US dollar. Most restaurants in Willemstad also take US dollars and cards; change comes in guilders.
Do I need to tip at Dal Toro Restaurant?
In Curaçao a service charge of 10 to 15 percent is often already on the bill. When it is not, tipping 10 to 15 percent is customary; US dollar tips are welcome.
What is the dress code at Dal Toro Restaurant?
Casual. Willemstad restaurants are relaxed; smart casual is plenty for dinner and beachwear is best left at the beach.
What is krioyo food?
Krioyo is Curaçao's own cooking, a blend of African, Dutch, Spanish and Arawak influences: stobá (stew), keshi yená (stuffed cheese), funchi (cornmeal) and fresh fish. Dal Toro Restaurant lists its Caribbean dishes on the menu on this page.
What is the view like at Dal Toro?
The tables stand on a deck built over the sea at the Waterfort Arches on the Punda seafront, with the harbour mouth, passing ships and the sunset in front of you; on Thursdays the Punda Vibes fireworks go up over the water at about 20:15.
What is the lobster on fire at Dal Toro?
A whole lobster finished at the table with flaming butter, the dish reviewers mention most often, alongside the mixed grill, red snapper and garlic shrimp.
Is Dal Toro Italian or Caribbean?
Both: the owners describe it as fine grilled meats and seafood with an Italian touch, mixing Italian heritage with Caribbean and South American flavours. Pasta, pizza, steaks and fresh fish share the menu.
How is Dal Toro rated?
As of September 2026 it holds a 4.3 on Google from more than 1,100 reviews and a 4.3 on TripAdvisor with a Travelers' Choice award. Reviews praise the setting and the staff and mention slow service on busy nights, so book ahead for Thursday.
Is Dal Toro open for lunch?
Yes. It opens at 12:00 Monday to Saturday and at 15:00 on Sunday, and serves until 23:00 every day.