Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Panama

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

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 Barbara

4.8

4.8 (86)

$30 and under

Sushi

Panama City

About the restaurant

Dedicated to craft cocktails and fresh sushi, La Barbara x Aki was created to bring a social and intimate but comfortable lounge to the community of Casco Viejo. Originally from LA & Toronto, Canada, we are two owner-operators who truly believe in creating a unique experience for every customer. Pass by and say hi!

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Ciro

Dined on May 31, 2025

La Barbara is hands-down one of my go-to spots in Casco. I regularly bring clients here, and they always make sure the experience is on point. The vibe, the food, the cocktails—everything is consistently excellent. Whether it’s a business night out or just good company, this place never misses. I highly recommend.

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Experience

4-Course Dinner with Whisky Pairing by Glenfiddich

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)

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

Azahar Panamá

4.7

4.7 (450)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Panama City

About the restaurant

Un moderno y chic restaurant. Gastronomía única y servicio a la altura de nuestros más distinguidos y exigentes clientes. Entre la propuesta culinaria se encuentra una exquisita combinación de estilo fusión y cocina mediterránea clásica, siempre cuidando crear platillos de excelente calidad y brindar una gastronomía versátil. Se deleitará con pastas hechas en casa con los más finos rellenos, risottos, cortes de carnes, variedad de platillos a base de pescados y mariscos finamente preparados, ceviches, tiraditos, sushi, así como pastelería de primera, donde se conciben los más exquisitos postres que deleitan a nuestros comensales. Gozamos de una exclusiva bodega de vinos y espumantes con más de 90 etiquetas, permitiéndonos brindarle el maridaje perfecto para cada ocasión. Encontrará el perfecto equilibrio entre una cocina gourmet de altura, un servicio único y un selecto ambiente.

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Tawny

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Everything was outstanding. What a wonderful restaurant. Best meal we had in Panama City

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

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!

RICŌMINCIARE | CUCINA ITALIANA

4.7

4.7 (5)

$30 and under

Italian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Ricōminciare, esta ubicado en una zona exclusiva de Ciudad de Panamá como lo es Punta Pacifica, invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia de alta cocina italiana que combina ingredientes de primera calidad, técnicas tradicionales y un enfoque moderno. Nuestra cocina ofrece auténticos sabores italianos con un toque innovador para deleitar a los paladares más exigentes. El ambiente es elegante e íntimo, perfecto para ocasiones especiales, cenas románticas o eventos privados, creando un entorno acogedor y de buen gusto. Un servicio atento y personalizado que cuida cada detalle para que cada comensal se sienta especial. En Ricōminciare, la cálida elegancia se une con la excelencia culinaria para brindar una experiencia inolvidable en Panamá.

Il Vero lieto fine è no smettere mai di Ricōminciare...

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Carlos

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience and mood. Will be back for sure.

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

Umi

4.5

4.5 (31)

$50 and over

Japanese

Panama City

About the restaurant

Welcome to UMI

A refined and modern Japanese bar/restaurant offering masterfully crafted cocktails and our chef's acclaimed culinary creations. At Umi, we present an à la carte menu in an informal and welcoming atmosphere

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Patricia

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Amazing experience having dinner! The drinks were a dream and the food was delicious! ❤️‍🔥

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