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Caleta
Price: Expensive•International•4.9(159)Neo-Brasserie style restaurant with a local flare by Michelin starred chef Lorenzo Di Gravio.Maito
Price: Expensive•Panamanian•4.7(196)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.
Popino
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Latin•4.7(75)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.La Tapa Del Coco
Price: Moderate•Panamanian•4.7(105)La Tapa del Coco es un restaurante movimiento gastronómico que investiga, recupera y resguarda la tradición cultural afro panameña en Panamá poniéndola a disposición del mundo a través de distintos formatos, experiencias, marcas, productos y subproductos.
Su plato estrella es el One Pot Colonense y su ambiente es casual con toques juveniles.
Trapiche Bella Vista
Price: Moderate•Panamanian•4.6(20)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.Francis Rasenna
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(113)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.
La Vespa Vistamare
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(247)Coming Soon!Filomena
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(123)Nuevo concepto 100% Italiano - Cucina di Mare.
Ubicado en la Avenida Balboa de la Ciudad de Panamá, Filomena te recibe con una vista inigualable. Su diseño es impactante, moderno y pulcro, al igual que cada uno de sus detalles.
Cada uno de los platos tiene una historia, un trayecto, pero sobre todo ingredientes sorprendentes. Traídos directo de Italia o hechos en casa, son la clave para lograr los sabores que te transportan.
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- AalbertVIPGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat experience. Super good dishes. Even better serviceMore infoPopinoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Latin• Panama City•4.7
- AAudreyMinneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoBeautifully prepared sushi finished with a tasty dried meringue dessert. Wonderful rolls too.More infoAzahar PanamáPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Panama City•4.6
- MMarinaNew York City •11 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 20, 2025Superb dining experience: amazing service, expertly prepared dishes full of flavor, terrific decor. Highly recommended!More infoAya la Vida Restaurante - Cocina PanameñaPrice: Moderate• Panamanian• Panama City•4.5
- FFernandoVIPGreater Boston •10 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 20, 2025Amazing service and food. The breakfast package offers everything you would want in a breakfast meal, highly recommend.More infoCaletaPrice: Expensive• International• Panama City•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerToronto / Ontario •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 12, 2025Exceptional tapas. Ask for the snack bar menu! We’ll be back on out next trip to Panama City. We shared 8 tapas dishes and had two glasses of Cava (sparkling rose) for under $70. before tax and tip. My wife thought it better than the very good tapas she’s had in Spain. For reference, I do very few comments on here.More infoEl Jardín de GaudíPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Panama City•4.6
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Dog friendly restaurants in Panama City include Harrison's Kitchen & Bar, Bruma Seafood & Wine and La Vespa Vistamare
Child friendly restaurants in Panama City include Trapiche Bella Vista, Harrison's Kitchen & Bar and Cielo Rooftop