Grand Café 'Gouverneur De Rouville'
Experience exceptional dining at Grand Café 'Gouverneur De Rouville' in Curaçao, rated 4.6 stars. Enjoy local flavors and waterfront views. Book your table today.
About Grand Café 'Gouverneur De Rouville'
Nestled along the waterfront in Willemstad, this popular establishment offers a delightful dining experience with a 4.6-star rating. Diners consistently praise the refreshing local beverages, such as the passion fruit juice with lime and mint, and the unique, flavorful dishes like the keshi yena – a comforting chicken stew baked within a distinctive Curaçaoan cheese crust. The picturesque patio, overlooking the water and the iconic floating bridge, provides an ideal setting for a relaxing meal. With good value for money at $$ and the option for outdoor seating, it's a favored spot for both locals and visitors seeking authentic island cuisine in a memorable atmosphere.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Restaurant in Willemstad
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
I had an excellent lunch at De Gouverneur today. The passion fruit juice with lime and mint was incredibly refreshing — one of the best drinks I had on the island. I ordered the keshi yena, which was fantastic and truly unique: a flavorful chicken stew baked inside what feels like a Curaçaoan cheese pot pie. Comforting, rich, and full of local character. The setting is hard to beat. The patio overlooks the water with a perfect view of the floating bridge, making it an ideal spot to relax, enjoy the breeze, and watch the city come to life. Great service, great food, and one of the most scenic lunch views in Willemstad. Highly recommend. Beautiful view from the balcony. We got to see the bridge open several times during dinner. Food was very good. We had the mushroom appetizer with goat cheese that was delicious. My husband had the mixed grill which he liked very much. I had the fish special corvina with a butter sauce that was very good. We made reservations a few days before to ensure we were seated on the balcony. Wanted to get a light lunch in Curacao, and read about this restaurant, which is situated along the river looking across at the beautiful multicolored buildings, giving a definite Amsterdam vibe - hardly surprising given their ties to the Dutch. I would love to experience more of their menu on a future visit, but people had spoken glowingly of their Cuban banana soup, so decided to at least get some ice cold beers and try out the room temperature banana soup, as I was not super hungry. It was absolutely outstanding! Creamy, flavorful, with some great Caribbean spices complementing the puréed banana base. I have seen recipes for this type of soup in a chunkier variety, but I think the puréed version they served here is vastly superior with a better mouth feel. The weather was hot and humid, but still pleasant enough to sit on the patio, where there were fans to generate a breeze. The banana soup alone is reason enough to try this place out, but other items on the menu looked excellent as well.
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De Rouvilleweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
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Recent Reviews
Morgan Y.
November 15, 2025
I had an excellent lunch at De Gouverneur today. The passion fruit juice with lime and mint was incredibly refreshing — one of the best drinks I had on the island. I ordered the keshi yena, which was fantastic and truly unique: a flavorful chicken stew baked inside what feels like a Curaçaoan cheese pot pie. Comforting, rich, and full of local character. The setting is hard to beat. The patio overlooks the water with a perfect view of the floating bridge, making it an ideal spot to relax, enjoy the breeze, and watch the city come to life. Great service, great food, and one of the most scenic lunch views in Willemstad. Highly recommend.
Dee F.
October 16, 2025
Beautiful view from the balcony. We got to see the bridge open several times during dinner. Food was very good. We had the mushroom appetizer with goat cheese that was delicious. My husband had the mixed grill which he liked very much. I had the fish special corvina with a butter sauce that was very good. We made reservations a few days before to ensure we were seated on the balcony.
Scott S.
October 8, 2025
Wanted to get a light lunch in Curacao, and read about this restaurant, which is situated along the river looking across at the beautiful multicolored buildings, giving a definite Amsterdam vibe - hardly surprising given their ties to the Dutch. I would love to experience more of their menu on a future visit, but people had spoken glowingly of their Cuban banana soup, so decided to at least get some ice cold beers and try out the room temperature banana soup, as I was not super hungry. It was absolutely outstanding! Creamy, flavorful, with some great Caribbean spices complementing the puréed banana base. I have seen recipes for this type of soup in a chunkier variety, but I think the puréed version they served here is vastly superior with a better mouth feel. The weather was hot and humid, but still pleasant enough to sit on the patio, where there were fans to generate a breeze. The banana soup alone is reason enough to try this place out, but other items on the menu looked excellent as well.
Ken D.
November 4, 2025
Excellent flavor. The texture of the food was perfect. The starters we tried we want to replicate at home. And I cannot spend the time to remake the smoked bbq brisket for which I am quite sad. Also allowing us to get a table without making a reservation (which I recommend doing) was a great kindness I am thankful for.
Shayna J.
August 12, 2025
Hands down our favorite restaurant on our girls trip. The restaurant is beautiful and every one of the 10 women enjoyed their food!!! Service was great too. I had the Cuban banana soup and the vegan burger. wow! It was all so good. Didn’t expect to like the soup as much as I did. Highly recommend!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Restaurant in Willemstad special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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