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La Tartaruga Italian Restaurant, Buccoo, Tobago Named after the giant leatherback turtles that nest on nearby shores, La Tartaruga is Tobago's premier Italian restaurant.

Offering a choice of al fresco dining on our covered terrace or in our indoor restaurant, we serve only the very finest Italian cuisine: homemade pasta, fish and rock lobsters, in-house desserts and Gelato. A full vegetarian menu is available. Herbs are home grown, breads are home baked, and only the finest olive oils, olives and cheeses are imported from Italy, while local ingredients are sourced from the best suppliers on the island.

Our award winning wine cellar brings the glory of Italy's famed wine regions to the tranquil shores of Tobago.

La Tartaruga's Italian owner, Gabriele, and his youthful staff will delight you with their high speed enthusiastic service.

Vegetarian Menu

Price Range TT$20-115 (US$3-19.50) - click Vegetarian for details

Wine Cellar

Winner of the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Our wine cellar provided a choice of over 200 Italian labels, 42 of which are available by the glass. Click Wines for details.

Take Away

Choose from our exciting range of Cakes and Cheesecakes, Parmigiano and Olive Oil or visit our Wine Shop. Delivery is available in some locations. Click Take Away for full details.

Ciao Café

Ciao Café is an offspring of La Tartaruga. This popular Gelateria and Italian cafe’ bar is located in Burnett Street, in downtown Scarborough. The café is open Monday to Saturday (09:00-22:00), Sunday & Holidays (17:00-22:00).

Ciao Café produces daily on site over 20 flavours of Italian gelato ice cream, Espresso and Cappuccino (Illy Café), cocktails and wine bar. Italian Lasagne, pizza, café food and many different cakes and cheesecake. The café is fully air-conditioned, or patio cafe’ tables outside.