Pana Dining

4.8

9 Reviews

$30 and under

Venezuelan

Good for groups
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Join me, Maya Rotman-Zaid, owner of BellaRu Catering, and my staff for the 2nd season our Pana Dining Experience in our commercial kitchen in Highland Park. "Pana" is a common phrase in Venezuela and means "friend" or "buddy". Experience traditional Venezuelan cuisine in a unique environment.
New this year we are adding Patacones - a traditional plantain sandwich and an Arepa Cabimera - a Venezuelan twist on nachos.
Next available dates for Reservations are Feb. 9 and 10 and Feb 16 and 17. Please call for larger parties and we can accommodate other dates.
You can also order online Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm for pickup or delivery ONLY.

2020 BBB Torch Award Winner- Women Owned Business
2020 Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award
2020 & 2021 Nominated for International CK Prahalad Award
2021 Highland Park Community Hero Award Recipient
2022 Highland Park Community Foundation Award
2022 Roger Kaufman Awards, best in class, For Profit Social

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Venezuelan, Contemporary Latin, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(224) 707-0332
Website
https://www.bellarufandb.com/panadining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Maya Rotman-Zaid

Location
1480 Old Deerfield Rd Suite 1,2,3, Highland Park, IL 60035
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Cross street
1st set of RED DOORS. 4 Speed Bumps.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.2Ambience
4.6Value

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9 Reviews

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Sbrooks
Chicago
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent as always. Highly recommend Pana Dining.
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RachelK
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this pop up, and really any of her food! We look forward to coming every year it comes back. Definitely recommend! Everything tastes delicious!
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ChristinaM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate at Pana Dining last night and absolutely loved it. There were six of dining and we could all actually hear one another which is rare in most restaurants. The food was unique and delicious. We tried a little of everything on the menu and it was all wonderful. The tres leches cake for dessert was truly exceptional. Somewhat hard to find, but that was half the fun. We will be back very soon.
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LeonardE
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so authentic and the service was excellent. My first time trying Venezuelan cuisine, and I will certainly be back. The flavors were familiar, but not the same as Mexican, Cuban, or Puerto Rican. It was like I found a long, lost friend! The food was so fresh, it was amazing! Recommendation? Start out with the Teque Yoyo... they will just wake up your taste buds for the treat. I had the Pabellon, which was so flavorful, tender and fresh, it was a wonderful surprise. Also, try the empanadas or you will hate yourself for missing out.
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MayaS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent! This was my first time eating Venezuelan food. We really enjoyed trying everything, including the drinks. Very worth it! I highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
What a fun jem! They say it's a popup so it will be gone before it has time to catch on so run and enjoy.
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Great
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique pop up in commercial kitchen. Food was delicious and authentic. Staff was friendly and attentive. I loved the sweet corn pancakes the most but all of it was delicious!
Pana DiningResponded on February 24, 2023
Thanks for coming, we are so glad you liked it. The Cachapas are one of our favorites as well. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Mmkee4
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely delish and fresh food that makes you want one of everything on the menu :) my children even loved everything (and they are picky). You can tell the food is handmade and that they care what they are serving.
Pana DiningResponded on February 24, 2023
Thanks for coming. We are so glad you and the kids enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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MaryP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Avery fun and tasty evening. Fun to be in an unusual setting and among staff wanting to do something out of the box.
Pana DiningResponded on February 24, 2023
Thanks for coming. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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FAQs

Pana Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 707-0332.

Pana Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1480 Old Deerfield Rd Suite 1,2,3, Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional information

Cross street
1st set of RED DOORS. 4 Speed Bumps.
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Venezuelan, Contemporary Latin, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Maya Rotman-Zaid
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bellarufandb.com/panadining
Phone number
(224) 707-0332

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