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KAANDELA, Panamá, Provincia de Panama

KAANDELA

4.1
4.1
152 Reviews
$31 to $50
Panamanian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
We invite you to join us for our playful exploration of flavour, that is equal parts: intuition and experience. With often primitive methods of concoction such as fermentation, smoking, raw dishes, curing, pickling and the magic and unpredictability of cooking over wood fire – all coming together with elegant execution in dishes designed for sharing and pairing. Purposefully a little disruptive, we take an approach to dining that is fun, and encourages looking at traditional ideas from a new angle. This can be anything from getting stuck in with your hands, to rehashing recipes with funky local produce. We never stand still and continue to evolve – just as fire refuses to hold a single form.

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What 152 people are saying

KAANDELA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Panama

    Lively

  • Panama

    Most Booked

  • Panama City

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KAANDELA in Panama City offers an exceptional dining experience featuring "amazing food," with standout dishes like pork belly lollipops and seafood casserole. Guests rave about the attentive service, especially at the "chef's table," and the restaurant's "beautiful setting." It's noted for its "unique and memorable dining experience" and "excellent" atmosphere.

152 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most memorable meals of my life. Could not recommend more.
    KAANDELAResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for visiting us!!!

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  2. LaurenB VIP

    Dallas3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat in front of chef window so witnessed all the food coming out. A salad was sent to a table of 20+ guests that was sent back and sat under the heat lamp for 50+ mins. I ordered the pork shank and when our food finally came out, they served that wilted salad as my “mixed vegetable” side. I was so digested and shocked considering we were right in front of the window where food comes out. We also saw our appetizer sit under the heat lamp for almost 15 mins before it was served to us. The service wasn’t good.
    KAANDELAResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Lauren, we thank you so much for coming to Kaandela. We have sent you a private message for further follow up to your comments. Our kindest regards.

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  3. Scott VIP

    Minneapolis45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Outstanding service. Our salads were very good. Our entrees were just ok.
    KAANDELAResponded on 6 March 2025
    Dear Scott, thank you so much for visiting Kaandela!

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  4. Neil VIP

    Chicago38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The dishes on the limited menu are excellent. Each member of our party of 4 enjoyed their meal. Our server was very good but over occupied with other tables due to staffing. The noise level in the dining area was extremely loud. Dining in the bar was much more relaxed but they only have booths for two.
    KAANDELAResponded on 6 March 2025
    Thank you so much for reviewing us, dear Neil!

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  5. Jimena VIP

    Mexico City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food. Don’t miss the pork belly pops and the kofka. Elias gave us a great service
    KAANDELAResponded on 27 February 2025
    Thanks so much, Jimena!

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  6. Steven VIP

    Miami99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service from Yenny and the team. Interesting flavors and preparation. Lovely time!
    KAANDELAResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thanks so much for your kind review, dear Steven!

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  7. Kirill VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The guys were really trying to do the great service and food. But actually nothing special. The only thing is a nice cheerful atmosphere and very friendly staff
    KAANDELAResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you for visiting Kaandela and for sharing your experience, dear Kirill.

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  8. Doug VIP

    Toronto51 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the menu is quite innovative and the food good, our service at Kaandela was nothing short of terrible. My main course arrived 20 minutes after my wife’s, which by that time was cold. Our dessert never did arrive. After many requests the bill was eventually presented. This was the worst experience we experienced during our visit to Panama City.
    KAANDELAResponded on 21 February 2025
    Dear Doug, we are truly heartbroken to hear about your experience at Kaandela. What you described is far from the standards we uphold and the experience we are committed to delivering to every guest. We deeply regret the delays and service lapses you encountered, and we sincerely apologize for falling short of your expectations. While we understand that the discount we applied to your bill cannot make up for your experience, it was meant as a small token of our appreciation for your visit and our regret for the situation.

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  9. jill VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    True moments of spectaculars however, a couple of missed opportunities. The pork was very dry. One of four patacones was cold . the cocktails were delicious. Dessert was outstanding and the pork belly was terrific. It took way too long to settle. The bill. service was at best questionable Unfortunate because the potential is truly there.
    KAANDELAResponded on 21 February 2025
    Dear jill, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about our cocktails, dessert, and pork belly! We’re sorry to hear that some aspects of your meal didn’t meet your expectations. Please know we take your comments seriously, especially regarding the pork and the timing of the service. We're also grateful for your observations about the wait staff, and we’ll be sure to address these points with our team to ensure a smoother experience moving forward. We’re committed to making every visit memorable, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for a more seamless experience!

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  10. Maria

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, good service and delicious food

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KAANDELA is rated 4.1 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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Av. Central España, Panamá, Provincia de Panama 00000

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 18:30–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef José Aparicio
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