Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Panama

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Panama? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, 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 Nov 22, 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.

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 Dec 11, 2024

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

Azahar Panamá

4.7

4.7 (413)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Panama City

About the restaurant

Un moderno y chic restaurant. Gastronomía única y servicio a la altura de nuestros más distinguidos y exigentes clientes. Entre la propuesta culinaria se encuentra una exquisita combinación de estilo fusión y cocina mediterránea clásica, siempre cuidando crear platillos de excelente calidad y brindar una gastronomía versátil. Se deleitará con pastas hechas en casa con los más finos rellenos, risottos, cortes de carnes, variedad de platillos a base de pescados y mariscos finamente preparados, ceviches, tiraditos, sushi, así como pastelería de primera, donde se conciben los más exquisitos postres que deleitan a nuestros comensales. Gozamos de una exclusiva bodega de vinos y espumantes con más de 90 etiquetas, permitiéndonos brindarle el maridaje perfecto para cada ocasión. Encontrará el perfecto equilibrio entre una cocina gourmet de altura, un servicio único y un selecto ambiente.

Top review

michaelVIP

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Everything about Azahar was exceptional, from the personal attention paid to us by Franklin, to the ambiance- the terrace allowed gorgeous views of Panama bay… Mushroom risotto was mouth watering), as the food in general… an amazing, unforgettable experience… cannot wait to return for the sushi & live music !

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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juan

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Amazing food! They have a 5 course tasting menu that was amazing. It’s about $60/person and totally worth it! The service was great and everyone was very friendly. Perfect spot for a romantic date or relaxing solo dinner at the bar

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 Dec 8, 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.

Filomena

4.7

4.7 (104)

$31 to $50

Italian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Nuevo concepto 100% Italiano - Cucina di Mare.
Ubicado en la Avenida Balboa de la Ciudad de Panamá, Filomena te recibe con una vista inigualable. Su diseño es impactante, moderno y pulcro, al igual que cada uno de sus detalles.
Cada uno de los platos tiene una historia, un trayecto, pero sobre todo ingredientes sorprendentes. Traídos directo de Italia o hechos en casa, son la clave para lograr los sabores que te transportan.

Top review

Brian

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great experience as always at Filomena! Special shout out to the best manager in the world Victor!

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.

Top review

ShelleyVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

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

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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 Dec 12, 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.

Tomillo Steak House

4.5

4.5 (15)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Panama City

About the restaurant

Tomillo es un restaurante de estilo rústicamente elegante, con una parrilla de carbón y leña única en su estilo.

Contamos con nuestras neveras de añejamiento donde preparamos carnes y pescados.

Su amplia terraza, bar, salón principal y sala privada cuenta con todos los ambientes para las necesidades de los clientes. Brindamos un servicio de calidad para que el comensal viva una experiencia inigualable.

Top review

Annette

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

it is really good food, staff and variability. i recommend this place and plates!

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