Awards: Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2007); Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine Best of the Caribbean: Restaurant (2005)
Madame Janette
Aruba Restaurants
The kitchen staff prides itself on preparing most of the dishes a la minute and it features a specials menu. Steaks, grilled meats from the rotisserie, salmon and sole as well as local fish like mahi mahi and grouper, fresh pasta and a wide choice of appetizers are some of the choices you'll find at Madame Janette's.
Madame Janette was founded April 2, 1999 by Ramon Helgers and Karsten Gesing. Their collaboration resulted in a place which offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Ramon is responsible for the exotic fruits, herbs and vegetables you will find in not only our dishes but also in most supermarkets on Aruba. Karsten, a European Master Chef trained in 'old school' traditions creates, with help from his knowledgeable, international oriented staff, tasteful and creative dishes. Their combined worldwide experience give their dishes an original flavor with a touch of Caribbean in them. We call it the Madame Janette experience!
Rated by Angerie on 06/28/09 Fam. Dumoulin, uit Roermond. Vrijgezellenavond Leon en Marian.
Geweldige avond en uitstekend gedineerd.
Bedankt Ramon en speciaal Jorge voor jullie gastvrijheid.
Jullie suggesties waren top!
Bedankt voor een zeer geslaagde avond.
Rated by MARIE ELLIS on 03/04/09 My favorite restaurant
in Aruba. We starting dining there 6 yrs ago and make it a point to eat there 2x each February. Love the food,atmosphere & prices are reasonable. They don't have a kids menu but will let you get 1/2 order of anything on the menu (which most restaurants won't do) Looking forward to 2010 although we've only been home 12 days so far! Marie & Joe (and kids)
Rated by Amy on 03/02/09 This is the second year in a row we vacationed in Aruba. Everyone told us to eat at Madame Janette and we ate there both times twice. The food is amazing, especially the almond grouper. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. We loved sitting near the entertainment. This is definitely our favorite restaurant in Aruba.
Rated by laura on 02/25/09 have dined there several times during our stays for the past 9 years. this year was the first disappointment. caeser salad was limp and dressing tasted like it was bottled. portions definitely much smaller. staff still attentive, overalll nice, but can't compare to past years. going again tonight, hope it will be better
Rated by Bob Rosenblum on 02/24/09 We loved everything about Madame Janettes - the food, ambience, service. It is definitely on our list of places to return to next time we're in Aruba.
Bob Rosenblum
Rated by ron Goldberg on 02/24/09 Excellent as usual and ate there twice this year.
Geat Tammahawk steak.
Rated by janice smink on 02/02/09 We dined at Madame Janette twice while in Aruba this January. Everything was wonderful. we look forward to dining there again next January. We have been going to Madame Janette's for ten years and have never been disappointed.
Rated by Christine Woodworth on 01/08/09 Although the restaurant service and food were both excellent the restaurant itself was much too hot - not enough air conditioning and therefore the dining experience was unpleasant. Both my friend and I couldn't wait to get out of there, especially when you have been out in the sun all day.
Rated by Debbie Alvarez on 01/07/09 My daughters and I love Madame Janette's and recommend it to all our friends. There is nothing lacking - great food, atmosphere, wait staff, ambience. We wish it was in New Jersey so we could enjoy it more than once a year.
Rated by Faryn on 01/07/09 One of the best meals on the island. Loved the live music and great atmosphere. You must eat here if you plan on visiting Aruba!
Rated by Ann Power on 01/07/09 We go to Aruba every year and Madame Janette's is one of my favorite restaurant on the island. My husband wasn't happy last summer as the flies were bothering him while he was eating.
Rated by Harriet on 01/07/09 As always, Madame Jeanette's is the best meal we have when we visit Aruba. WE have been coming down for 8 years now. Huge and delicious portions! We can't wait to go back next year.
Rated by ckosloski on 12/02/08 First time in Aruba and it rained, I had heard it never rains there. Just my luck! The highlight of my visit was Madame Janette's, great food, service and atmosphere. Beware! the portions are very large, enough for sharing on some items great things don't always come in "small" packages.
Rated by chip on 12/01/08 Outstanding Food, great atmosphere We go twice a year !
Rated by Peggy Murphy on 11/05/08 This is one of my favorite places to dine in Aruba! Love the atmosphere and the food! Best beef tenderloin I have tasted in a long time.----------
Rated by freda sesnovich on 12/04/06 I hope this goes thru
we want two reservations one for 2/18/07
and 2/23/07
Rated by freda sesnovich on 12/04/06 I hope this goes thru
we want two reservations one for 2/18/07
and 2/23/07
Rated by tom carlson on 11/12/06 Love this place
great service, fantastic food, reasonably priced and we never leave hungry no trip complete without a trip or two to MJ's
Rated by Donna & Bob on 10/02/06 The food was good and portions large. Outdoor dining was good. All four of us enjoyed our meal.
Rated by Sue Ann on 09/18/06 I just got back from 9 days in Aruba and went to our favorite place to eat at Madame's. Started our vacation there and ended it as well. They are the best! You will never be disappointed! Will be back in February for Valentines and can't wait!
Rated by Sue Ann Votta on 08/21/06 I have been to Aruba 6 times so far and always make it a point to visit our favorite place to dine :) Madame's is always the best and the onion/vineger combo to dip your bread is heavenly! You will never have a bad meal there!
Rated by ROBERT GOUDEY on 02/16/06 WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH EVERY THING WE HAD ON OUR NITE OUT. WE HAVE EATING HERE BEFOR AND MUST SAY THIS WAS THE BEST MEAL SO FAR.LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 07 TO DO IT AGAIN ROBERT&CAROLYN GOUDEY
Rated by mary adams on 01/23/06 very crowded on Fri. night. Portions are huge, but quality not the best. Marandis and Papiamentos are my favorite restaurants.
Rated by NLane on 01/13/06 We've eaten at all the finest restaurants Aruba has to offer & MJ beats them all...Fab food, very good service and reasonable prices too!
Rated by wbjones on 11/30/05 There were 6 of us and we all had a great meall and good service. Atmosphere is lovely and you really feel like you are on vacation when you eat here.
Rated by Jen Kaplan on 01/17/05 The food was fantastic, but the service was lacking. It was unbearably slow. I do have to say that the ambience, and the food were amazing~!
Rated by Elise on 11/09/04 Our favorite restaurant on the island! A beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, and the best salmon I've had in my life - what more could you ask for?
Rated by Dorothy Ouellette on 09/24/04 Have been to Aruba 34 times. Will be there next week. Aruba never fails!! Love the people, the weather and the wonderful restaurants. Favorite places are the French Steak House, Madame Janetttes, and ElGaucho. Heaven on earth.
Rated by Angerie on 06/28/09
Rated by laura on 02/25/09
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