Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Panama

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Panama? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Santa Rita - Casco Viejo

4.8

4.8 (209)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Panama City

About the restaurant

Fusionamos lo mejor de la gastronomía Española y Argentina, con una propuesta exclusiva para ti! Visitanos en la entrada del Casco Viejo

Top review

ChristopherVIP

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

All of the food was great. The waiter was attentive to details and the menu wonderful. The portions are huge so a stray dog had a wonderful price of steak after dinner.

Maito

4.8

4.8 (114)

$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.

Top review

Gaynl

Dined 5 days ago

The menu has an excellent selection. We had lunch on the patio, which was perfectly relaxing. The service was warm and knowledgeable. I would like to eat there again.

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Experience

Menú de degustación vegano

Popino

4.8

4.8 (50)

$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.

Top review

Christy

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

We loved everything about Popino!! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

Intimo Restaurante

4.7

4.7 (39)

$31 to $50

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Intimo Restaurant is a dining experience that takes local cuisine and traditions combined with a full beverage program. In the heart of the culinary neighborhood of San Francisco you can enjoy the small intimate mess hall with an open kitchen or enjoy the outside cozy dining experience by our outdoor garden.

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Matt

Dined on 26 Nov 2024

An amazing experience from start to finish. The chef's selection menu is a 5 course selection of some of the items on the menu - and includes a dessert. The vibe is cool and relaxed with a great playlist to set the mood. Definitely deserving of their recognition on the Top 100 restaurants in Latin America.

La Vespa Vistamare

4.7

4.7 (219)

$30 and under

Italian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Jason

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Good except for the first two things we order they said they didn’t have. Not a good start but the food was delicious and the environment was nice.

Atope

4.7

4.7 (15)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City

About the restaurant

Atope comienza con un concepto de menú español, que con el tiempo, fue fusionando sabores de la riqueza gastronómica panameña. Así nace su identidad, una fusión de tradición española con los sabores frescos y vibrantes de Panamá.

En nuestro restaurante, cada plato es una celebración de la diversidad de ingredientes locales y del mundo, combinados para despertar tus sentidos. Nuestro equipo se enorgullece de innovar constantemente, creando platos que sorprenden y deleitan a nuestros comensales.

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ManuelVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

The seafood curry special and the grilled shrimp were amazing

KAANDELA

4.6

4.6 (109)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City

About the restaurant

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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ShelleyVIP

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Fantastic food. Great cocktails and attentive service. A must go in Casco Viejo!

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Umi

4.6

4.6 (17)

$50 and over

Japanese

Panama City

About the restaurant

Welcome to UMI

"The Bar Experience"
We offer handrolls, Japanese raw dishes, and cocktails, a unique experience!

"The Table Experience"
Where small plates and mixology take center stage.

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Tania

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

Best quality of fish in all of Panama. Beautiful decoration

Francis Rasenna

4.5

4.5 (86)

$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.

Top review

Diana

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Excellent service, delicious food, divine cocktails.

Salvaje - Costa del este

4.5

4.5 (52)

$30 and under

Japanese

Panama City

About the restaurant

Ubicado en el moderno y dinámico sector de Costa del Este, Panamá, Salvaje Costa del Este es un restaurante que promete una experiencia gastronómica única y sofisticada. Aunque nuestro menú es diverso y siempre está innovando, nos especializamos en ofrecer platos creativos y de alta calidad que fusionan sabores internacionales con un toque contemporáneo. Ya sea que busques una cena elegante, un almuerzo de negocios o un lugar para celebrar ocasiones especiales, Salvaje Costa del Este te ofrece un ambiente auténtico y un servicio impecable.

¡Ven y descubre lo mejor de la gastronomía en un entorno vibrante y exclusivo!

Top review

Bria

Dined 2 days ago

I attended this restaurant for my birthday…the food, ambiance, and drinks were amazing! They have entertainment sessions about every hour and celebrate everyone’s birthday individually. My next visit to Panama, I will definitely return.

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