I had a truly delightful experience at La Tartaruga in Buccoo, Tobago during my Christmas vacation. The authentic Italian cuisine surpassed my expectations, with each dish showcasing fresh ingredients and expertly crafted flavors. The warm and inviting ambiance, coupled with impeccable service, made this dining experience truly memorable. I highly recommend La Tartaruga to anyone seeking an exquisite taste of Italy in the heart of Tobago.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crème Caramel
The pasta is solid, but the desserts look better than they tasted. The affogato was delicious though. Great service and very friendly owner.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mix Italian Regional Appetizers
Full house for weekend dinners but La Tartaruga does not ever disappoint. Great for family, friends or a date. A must visit if you’re in Tobago and feeling for a laid back evening with an elegant feel. Accepts card transactions. Reservations recommended.
Noteworthy mention: this is also doubles as a wine and cheese shop!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Recommended dishes
Grilled Shrimp
I love this restaurant!!! I've been here a couple times. Food is always of excellent quality and the service is always great. Only sometimes if it's busy it can be easy to be forgotten by staff but it's never for long. They always try to make you feel special. The ambience is nice just can be warm considering how the climate has been lately. I have no serious complaints or criticisms about here. I absolutely love it and once they're open I will be going
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Crème Caramel
Service is always excellent. I love that they have a vegan menu. However the pizza is very crispy and overpriced for the size. The other vegan items like the pasta dishes are just okay.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Walk in. Nice ambiance. Attentive servers. Waiting time was acceptable. Antipasti was 9 spices shrimp, which was the best. Main was grilled seafood with vegetables. Dessert comprised cheesecake and chocolate cake. Moscato was delicious. Will definitely return.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I love it when a restuarant keeps the dining area simple, cozy and small. The food was absolutely amazing and excellent service. Love it!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
If you visiting Tobago and you love Italian food, pay them a visit. The best tiramisu we ever had. Such delicious and fresh food. Best of all, their customer service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu
All I can say is wow the food was so good and my son who doesn't like to eat anything cleaned his plate and the owners made us feel welcomed and comfortable. I would definitely return again to try out more of their Italian food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
From over the phone service to the greeting to the food, it was overall an experience. Better food than any high end restaurant I have been to in the twin island Republic. The chefs were so enthusiastic warm and welcoming..explaining the food pairings and origin. Worth every cent.