Curaçao Food and Drink

Restaurant styles vary from informal bistro to the very expensive.

Specialities:

• Traditional Dutch food (particularly using fresh seafood and cheeses) is popular.
• Creole food (criollo) makes good use of the great variety of fresh fish.
• French, Italian and other international cuisines are also on offer.

Tipping:

Bar staff, waiters, porters and doormen expect a 10% tip.

Regional drinks:

Curaçao liqueur (made from the sun-dried peel of a bitter orange and a mixture of spices) is popular.

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