Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Panama

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Panama? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Popino

4.8

4.8 (84)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Latin

Panama City

About the restaurant

Experience a gastronomic fine dining at Casa Popino, a refined restaurant located in the modern Wanders and Yoo building in Panama. With a contemporary culinary perspective, Popino blends signature cuisine with modern touches, selecting the finest local products to create exquisite flavors using modern techniques. The blend of jazz sounds completes an unforgettable experience at Popino.

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JohannaVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Amazing experience! The food and cocktails are perfection, the place decoration is gorgeous and the service is superb 👌🏻(specially Santiago)

Bruma Seafood & Wine

5.0

5 (22)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City

About the restaurant

A vibrant fusion of American and Panamanian seafood traditions, our restaurant offers a unique coastal dining experience. Savor sustainably sourced, fresh catches prepared with bold, regional flavors, complemented by a curated selection of obscure and rare wines. Whether you’re indulging in a classic ceviche with a twist or a hearty crab boil, our open kitchen and retro, maritime décor create the perfect setting for both casual lunches and lively dinners. Perfect for seafood lovers and adventurous wine enthusiasts alike.

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Nadina

Dined 5 days ago

Best seafood I’ve ever had! Will definitely return!

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Experience

Happy Hour

Restaurante richa

4.8

4.8 (31)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Panama City

About the restaurant

r.i.c.h.a. is the contemporary Mediterranean cuisine restaurant by Chef Roberto Richa, where fresh, high-quality ingredients take center stage. The atmosphere is simple and elegant, offering a welcoming setting to enjoy a unique culinary experience. The service is personalized, attentive, and excellent, ensuring every visit is memorable. In addition, there is an extensive wine list, along with a special selection that is part of the Chef’s exclusive wine cellar.

At r.i.c.h.a., you can enjoy a variety of appetizers, ranging from octopus and shrimp to a fresh zucchini salad. For the main course, choose from fresh fish accompanied by a selection of vegetables, a premium grilled steak, homemade pastas, or a delicious Mediterranean rice dish.

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Dago

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Amazing culinary and sensory experience experience coupled with outstanding service. The Cordero dish, slow cooked for 8 hours was absolutely delicious.

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Experience

Cena Maridaje Bodega Chacra

Francis Rasenna

4.7

4.7 (119)

$30 and under

Italian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Bienvenido a "Francis Rasenna: Un Viaje a Través del Tiempo y el Sabor" – un lugar conceptualizado para aquellos que buscan la calidez de sabores italianos cocinados en casa y el encanto de la cultura etrusca. Ubicado en el corazón de Panama, nuestro íntimo refugio de pasta hechas en casa es más que un simple restaurante; es una exploración de una cocina italiana simple pero apasionada, abrazada por la atracción de excelentes vinos y cócteles, todo ello en el cálido abrazo de una terraza inspirada en trattorias de todo el mundo.

Welcome to "Francis Rasenna: A Journey Through Time and Taste" – a haven for those seeking the warmth of home-cooked Italian flavors and the charm of the Etruscan culture. Nestled in the heart of Panama, our intimate pasta haven is more than just a restaurant; it's an exploration of simple yet passionate Italian cuisine, embraced by the allure of great wines and cocktails, all in the cozy embrace of a terrace inspired by trattorias from around the world.

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Mario

Dined on May 16, 2025

Just awesome experiece!!!! great food paired with great wines!

Trapiche Bella Vista

4.7

4.7 (23)

$30 and under

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

For more than 40 years, El Trapiche has served the best and most traditional recipes in Panamanian gastronomy. In our brand-new location, in Calle 51 east and Federico Boyd Avenue, Bella Vista.

We are complementing our traditional cuisine with live folkloric musical shows for your entertainment, every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, starting at 7pm.

Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and get a taste of authentic Panamanian food while you visit our beautiful country.

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Rissa

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

It was wonderful. Food was awesome. Staff was very accommodating. We had a big group and we were seated nicely

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Experience

PANAMA RUM TASTING

Experience

EXPERIENCIA FOLKLORICA PANAMEÑA

Experience

PANAMANIAN FOLKLORIC DINNER SHOW

Caleta

4.9

4.9 (159)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City

About the restaurant

Neo-Brasserie style restaurant with a local flare by Michelin starred chef Lorenzo Di Gravio.

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FernandoVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Amazing service and food. The breakfast package offers everything you would want in a breakfast meal, highly recommend.

La Vespa Vistamare

4.6

4.6 (256)

$30 and under

Italian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Ayanna

Dined on May 18, 2025

Everything was so delicious it was the best experience

Maito

4.7

4.7 (197)

$31 to $50

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Maito celebra la rica identidad culinaria multicultural de Panamá, donde la fusión de influencias afro, asiáticas y caribeñas se traduce en un menú que refleja la diversidad de sabores criollos, inspirados en el mar, la montaña y la tierra panameña. Maito ha mantenido su prominencia en la escena gastronómica, logrando durante siete años consecutivos un lugar destacado en Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, llegando al impresionante puesto número 6. Además, ha sido reconocido internacionalmente al figurar en la prestigiosa lista The World's 50 Best Restaurants, ocupando la posición número 100.

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Alyssa

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

This was a hidden gem with delicious food and great ambiance! Definitely worth it!

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Experience

Menú de degustación vegano

Calle Dragones

4.7

4.7 (21)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Panama City

About the restaurant

Panama City's Hottest Night Awaits. Tropical by nature. Fusion by fire. Prepare for an unparalleled experience in Panama's heart, where cultures ignite. Our kitchen delivers a bold clash: intense Latin Caribbean flavors meet Asian precision, all mastered by the grill. Savor succulent charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, vibrant tropical tastes, and surprising Asian hints. It's not just dinner—a dynamic sensory journey where rhythm and flavor collide, creating an electrifying vibe. Your destination for an authentic, energetic night. Live the legend, taste the fusion, dance to the live music. The most vibrant entertainment in Panama City awaits! Book your unforgettable night of music, food, and fun now.

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ChenoaVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Excellent experience! Def a stop when visiting Panama Thank you!

Aya la Vida Restaurante - Cocina Panameña

4.6

4.6 (31)

$30 and under

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Aya la Vida Restaurante representa lo mejor de la cocina Panameña en un Solo lugar. Desearás volver a probar nuestra deliciosa comida.

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Natalia

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

This place is a must try when in Panama City. The food,the ambience, the service was amazing. The clam appetizer was amazingggg, I was blown away ! 10/10 experience.

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