Founded by two friends, Daniel Kruger and Murray Hunter-Smith - who share a passion for food and restaurants, Aruba Restaurant & Bar came to life from a dream that was once thought to be impossible. Aptly named Aruba, Daniel emphasises that their main objective was to create a vacation-like experience for diners. The restaurant aims to offer diners a 'communal' setting, with Aruba’s neighbours planning to open in the next two months and share the outdoor balcony dining space. Led by chef Darren Allsopp, the menu, while small, has been tailored to exude fresh and simple ingredients of the Mediterranean coastline and the bold, spicy notes of Caribbean fare. The bold, flavour-rich dishes reveal a culinary experience that is both thoughtful and delicious.