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Oranjestad●●○○#255 of 316 Places to Eat in Oranjestad

Sbarro

★★☆☆☆2.3 out of 5 · 61 reviews
casual
pizza
fast_food
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About

Sbarro sits inside the airport terminal at gate 5, which tells you most of what you need to know. It's the New York-style pizza chain, same as anywhere, serving slices and pasta in a food court setting before your flight out. The ranking — #255 out of 316 restaurants in Oranjestad — matches the ratings across the board. Food scores a 2.4, atmosphere a 2.5, and the general consensus from 61 reviews is that it does the job when your options are limited. Service edges slightly higher at 2.7, which in an airport context means the line moves and you get what you ordered. If you're killing time before boarding and want something filling without leaving the gate area, it works. Expectations should be calibrated to mall pizza. There are better ways to eat on the island, but you're already through security.

At a glance

Area
Oranjestad
Vibe
casual
Price
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Reservation required
Kid friendly
Cuisine
pizza
fast_food
Dietary options

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