Carte Blanche Restaurant

Hubby and I had a lovely dinner on their official 1st day of 2.0! Really nice intimate vibe at this restaurant that offers 3-6 course/plates tasting menu in downtown Oranjestad. Amazing exquisite food prepared by Chef Dennis and service was attentive. Glen and Milly were so friendly and very pleasant to chat with. There are 10 dishes on the menu to choose from and we opted for the 4 course/plate with wine pairing. Below are the dishes we tried: -Beefsteak Tomato (interesting name for an octopus dish :P ) -Pumpkin Tortellini -Rosada & Shrimp -Sea Bass -Caribbean Rock Lobster x 2 -Veal Cheek -Skirt Steak Everything was so delicious and in good portion. Tasty tortellini, fresh seafood, perfectly cooked sea bass. I don’t know what magic Chef Dennis did on the spaghetti in the rock lobster dish, it was outstanding. And the veal cheek was absolutely phenomenal. The night exceed our expectation! We are visiting the island from NYC and have been to many tasting restaurants all over. Carte Blanche 2.0 is definitely one that I would recommend. Great value and incredible experience. If anyone is looking for a quiet intimate fine dinner or want to indulge on a special occasions, be sure to make a reservation in advance as there are limited tables. Glen, we will see you again on our next visit!

We attended a nice dinning experience! Food was amazingly delicious. The chef was very kind and courteous. The host was also very knowledgeable and made our experience more refined( sorry I missed your names!) They accommodated my food restrictions with grace and still made me a delicious meal that I will always remember.

This review is updated with pictures from our 2017 dining experience. Hopefully it is better now. Let me start by saying my wife and I have been to Aruba many times. The food and wine at the restaurant was great, the customer service not so much. As the night went on (and after much drinking from the Chef and Glenn) their arrogance started to come out. Such a shame, could be a great place if the duo knew how to handle customers well and not ask the women for a lap dance. They were pretty arrogant with smart remarks to other couples as well. Lucky they didn't get a punch in their big mouth. Will not be returning and will go to 2 Fool's and a Bull instead next time. They should probably be careful who they talk to that way especially someone who's day to day is in the Internet marketing industry who can really hurt their business.

For anyone who rated this amazing restaurant poorly or complained about others attending, I'd suggest trying again. This is my favorite restaurant in Aruba and potentially overall. Chef Dennis is a phenomenal, friendly chef and Glenn is a great host and really compliments Chef Dennis. The food here was impeccable, flavorful and perfectly portioned. We had the pleasure of trying Chef Dennis's braised short rib. It was hands down the best short rib I had ever had, and when I complimented it, Chef Dennis gave me another helping. For the wine lovers out there, I'd suggest the wine pairing. It is definitely worth it and compliments this amazing meal perfectly. Please a do yourself favor and book this restaurant on your next trip to Aruba. I know I will!

We have been going to Wilhemina since it opened but never made it to Carre Blanche because it is closed over Christmas and New Years. Well, we found ourselves back in Aruba early so we jumped on 2 seats and are happy we did. The concept is perfect, 12 adults at one large table (Covid-compliant) with a private chef cooking 10 feet away. Great food, great wine, met great people. Just a great evening. Dennis has handed over the cooking but stays close and Glen runs the show and knows his wines. Most people are repeat diners so book early. We had an amazing octopus salad to start, an absolutely stupendous truffle carpacio, snapper next and then 5-hour short rib with an Asian flair.

Every year we visit the island we are sure to go to Carte Blanche. Dennis and Glen truly create an exceptional environment and experience. The small semi circle seating creates a sense of intimacy while encouraging you to socialize with the people around you. The plates offers a variety of new foods as well as truly ingenious ways of preparing and pairing them together. The wine pairing brings out flavors you didn't think would pop and overall the entire experience is fantastic. We have been going for 5 years and we look forward to it each and every year!

I've been to Michelin star restaurants before, so all I can say is the food is good. We were in the waitlist and got the call, so of course we said yes! I had the wine pairing with the menu. Some things were a bit questionable like having pork belly with red wine before going back to fish and white wine. The wine pairing was really good though. At the beginning of the meal, it felt really rushed, as I assume many USA Americans come here to dine and are used to eating fast rather than savoring their meal. As soon as the chef split everyone into two groups, the pace slowed down a bit. I am still used to eating a lot slower, though. If you expect it to be a quiet dinner, then don't come here. It's filled with loud USA Americans. Luckily the couples who sat next to us were more refined than the other guests. It was a great experience, but I would not go here again for that price. I would rather go to a proper Michelin restaurant.

This our second time. here and it is just as amazing as it was 4 years ago. I am glad to see they are doing well and it’s Same owner Dennis who is also the chef . Glen his right hand is also still there and They are a great team . Entertaining, funny and knowledgeable. The food is amazing and so is the service. Have sent many people here and never a disappointment. Can’t wait to go back .