Bryan Morris - Aruba’s Premier Wedding Photographer

Yet another restaurant review.

I just can’t help it, I love good food and Aruba certainly is the place for this.

I’ve had lunch at Matilde.

I’ve separated myself and was trying to formulate the experience, but because of my finite vocabulary, I was at lost for words. So, I’ll just say it as ghetto as I can; Man they’re great!

I’ll be totally honest, I’m not paid for these reviews, this is my blog and I can do what I want.

Upon entering, the greeting lacked. My wife glanced at me as stating; “this might not be a nice experience.” I however totally understand that everyday is not your day so I gave the lady that greeted us at the door the benefit of the doubt.

Her second approach was improved a hundred fold, so I’ll say that a) She then found out who we were b) She realized that she was not in good spirits at the greeting and adjusted or c) It was just our imagination that the greeting wasn’t too nice, which I doubt!

Service 4 7/8 of a star, because of the first impression. First impressions do count.

Ambience 5 stars

Food 5 stars

The ambience was great, we sat in a little cozy/romantic corner. The restaurant went through a major renovation. The decor is very modern, trendy……..

I will use their own words to describe the restaurant.

“Chez Mathilde once again reinvents itself.
 After extensive renovations Matilde offers an entirely new “Caribbean Chic” but relaxing atmosphere under the same original owners and management.
 A more buttoned-down experience yet maintaining the same standards of excellence and world class cuisine we have always been known for.

Now you can be chic, trendy or both… only at Matilde.“

This could not have  been described better.

The food?

Tony the Tiger would say, “Grrrrrrrreeeeeaaaaaaaaat!”

Portions are not big but they are just right. Upon leaving the place you don’t feel stuffed, you feel like you’ve just had some good food.

Of course I have images of the food I ate……

Strawberry champagne was brought to our table as soon as we were seated. I’m not a fanatic of strawberries but the longer you let this sit in the champagne, the better it tastes.

This is the Crab Cappuccino, we both had this as appetizer, very good.

Matilde Burger, this is a real homemade hamburger covered in cheese. Shayenne couldn’t stop raving about this burger.

This is the Caribbean Grouper Filet.

Self Portrait of Shayenne.

Her second attempt at a self portrait.

Shayenne’s Dessert; Oven Baked Apple Tart. Yummo!

My dessert; Pumpkin Cake. Se magnifique

 Cappuccino to complete the lunch!

Blessings,

Bryan Morris