Dining - Panama City, Central America

DiningGuide was updated: 16. September 2024

It's safe to say that Panama City's food scene is an attraction on its own. The city's heterogeneous culinary offer will cater to your every whim! Wander around Casco Viejo for traditional local food or explore the city to find delicious Italian restaurants, vegetarian recipes or cosmopolitan, breathtaking rooftop bars.

Super Gourmet

A landmark in Casco Viejo offering freshly prepared deli foods for all budgets. Super Gourmet serves gourmet products from around the world and is also the home of the Caribbean Chocolate Company. Here you can find a wide selection of meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, wines and liquors, desserts, snacks, organic cacao and chocolate, coconut oils and more.

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Napoli Ristorante & Pizzeria

A family owned traditional Italian restaurant serving Panamanians for more than 28 years. Consistency, good food and fast service have created great loyalty amongst their ever-increasing clientele. The restaurant is known for its extensive and traditional menu offering up dishes such as lasagna, cannelloni, ravioli, parmigiana steak, and their antipasto selection of clams, octopus, jumbo shrimp, eggplant and ceviche.

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El Trapiche

Opened in 1983, El Trapiche is one of the most acclaimed traditional restaurants in Panama City, famous for its wide choice of dishes, its authenticity, its relaxed and laid back atmosphere, but most importantly for its commitment to supporting the local farmers who provide fresh ingredients to the establishment.

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Riesen

Experimentation, innovation and perfectionism blend with the most ancient Panamanian culinary tradition in this family-run restaurant located right on the ground floor of the family's mansion.

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Restaurante Tinajas

Just like teachers strive to make a subject more appealing to their students, the Restaurante Tinajas will do its best to make you passionate about Panama and its culture. Not only will visitors taste classic Panamanian dishes, but they will also enjoy after-dinner shows portraying local folklore through music and dancing.

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Tantalo Kitchen

Have you ever wondered how it feels to overtop a city, its bay, and observe the conflict between the ocean's still waters and the streets' chaotic motion from above? No need to wonder longer. The Tantalo Hotel's rooftop offers that and much more, where "more" stands for delicious cocktails, tapas style menus and a unique cosmopolitan vibe.

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Mi Ranchito

Family owned restaurant offering various Panamanians dishes with a focus on seafood. Mi Ranchito succeeds in delivering a high-quality culinary experience while preserving its informal, chilled out, fun atmosphere. The restaurant is set in a prime location: the Amador Causeway, a lively promenade linking Panama city with four islands.

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El Caribe

Located in the multicultural neighborhood of El Cangrejo, this restaurant offers a broad selection of authentic Caribbean and Costeñan food. Whether you prefer meat, fish or vegetables, the chef will know how to please your palate with tasty traditional specialties.

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Mahalo Snack Shack

In the heart of Casco Viejo, concealed by exotic plants, the intimate and cosy Mahalo awaits you. This laid back restaurant, founded and managed by two Canadian sisters, stands out for the fresh, healthy, local food it offers. Explore a culinary world made of colors, try vegan and vegetarian recipes, taste the pressed juices and have fun playing board games with your friends.

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Dining in Panama City, Central America

Super Gourmet

Napoli Ristorante & Pizzeria

El Trapiche

Riesen

Restaurante Tinajas

Tantalo Kitchen

Mi Ranchito

El Caribe

Mahalo Snack Shack