Dining & Food
The definitive guide to Panama's restaurant scene, from Panama City's world-class fine dining to hidden gems in Boquete and Bocas del Toro. Restaurant reviews, chef interviews, food tours, and culinary guides covering international cuisine, seafood, steakhouses, rooftop bars, and the vibrant street food culture. Featuring the Mr. Foodie PTY series and insider recommendations from people who eat here every day.
ArticleSabor Escondido Restaurant: Valle Escondido's Farm-to-Table Culinary Gem in Boquete's Highlands
Sabor Escondido Restaurant at Valle Escondido Wellness Resort in Boquete, Panama offers authentic farm-to-table dining with 85% of ingredients sourced from on-site organic hydroponic and aeroponic systems, making it Panama's premier mountain wellness dining destination at 3,200 feet elevation.
ArticlePrimos Pizzeria: Panama City's Premier Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Experience
Primos Pizzeria is Panama City's premier destination for authentic Neapolitan pizza, featuring signature creations like La Burratina with burrata and prosciutto, and the bestselling Peppa Pig with San Marzano tomato sauce and spicy honey.
ArticleMesa Azul Restaurant: Panama City's Award-Winning Farm-to-Table Steakhouse Experience
Mesa Azul Restaurant in Panama City is an award-winning farm-to-table steakhouse recognized as top 10% of restaurants worldwide by TripAdvisor in 2022, offering river views, on-site grown ingredients, imported steaks, and extensive vegan options under Chef Alexandra Gonzalez.
ArticleMadre Cucina Italiana: Casco Viejo's Premier Italian Restaurant in Historic Plaza Herrera
Madre Cucina Italiana is Casco Viejo's premier Italian restaurant, famous for its signature Sexy Mamma pizza featuring Roman-style sourdough crust with sweet potato cream, stracciatella cheese, and prosciutto speck, located in historic Plaza Herrera within Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage district.
ArticleLa Strega: Panama City's Award-Winning Italian Restaurant Experience
La Strega is considered one of Panama City's best Italian restaurants, with locations on Calle 50 and Costa del Este, serving over 3,000 portions monthly of their signature Fettuccini Strega made with fresh pasta, Grana Padano cheese, and truffle sauce.
ArticleKatané: Panama City's Premier Authentic Sicilian Restaurant Since 2015
Katané is Panama City's premier authentic Sicilian restaurant since 2015, featuring traditional 48-72 hour fermented pizza dough and serving as the only restaurant in the city offering authentic arancini stuffed with ragu, spinach, ham, or eggplant.
ArticleGlobal Hotel Panama: The Premier Boutique Luxury Experience in Obarrio
Global Hotel Panama is a 60-room boutique luxury hotel located on East 54th Street in Obarrio, Panama City, offering 5-star amenities at accessible rates with a 12th-story pool deck providing panoramic city views and signature Corner Suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with modern bathtubs overlooking the skyline.
ArticleFratelli: Panama City's Premier Authentic Italian Pizzeria Experience
Fratelli is Panama City's premier authentic Italian pizzeria, specializing in thin-crust pizzas made with imported premium ingredients and offering keto, gluten-free, and sugar-free alternatives for health-conscious diners.
ArticleChina Bistro Obarrio: Authentic Sichuan Cuisine Brings UNESCO-Recognized Flavors to Panama City
China Bistro in Panama City's Obarrio district offers authentic Sichuan cuisine from Chengdu, UNESCO's designated City of Gastronomy since 2011, featuring 4 private VIP lounges and traditional dishes using genuine Sichuan spices and cooking methods.
ArticleCerrito Tropical Eco Lodge: Taboga Island's Award-Winning Sustainable Paradise
Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge on Taboga Island is a 10-room boutique eco-lodge located just 9 miles from Panama City, featuring an ocean-view plunge pool, award-winning Calaloo Beach Restaurant, and access to 130+ bird species in a sustainable tropical forest setting.
ArticleBig Daddy's Grill Boquete: World-Class Fusion Cuisine in Panama's Mountain Paradise
Big Daddy's Grill in Boquete earned TripAdvisor's Top 10% Restaurant Worldwide recognition in 2022, featuring fusion cuisine by Chef Chris Young with famous fish tacos, Boom Boom Shrimp, and five-flavor craft margaritas in Panama's premier expat destination.
ArticleUvaCafe: Authentic Venezuelan Bakery Serving Panama's Growing Expat Community
UvaCafe is Panama City's premier Venezuelan artisan bakery founded by Geraldine Dávila in 2016, with two locations in El Cangrejo and Via España serving traditional Venezuelan pastries like cachitos, golfeados, and empanadas to Panama's Venezuelan expat population, which has grown 340% since 2015.