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Two Unique Dining Experiences: The Open Kitchen: Immerse yourself in the heart of our culinary world by sitting at bar level in our open kitchen. Here, you can witness the evolution of our dishes, crafted meticulously by our chef and kitchen team. From the crackling fire of our open grills to the precise preparation of each plate, this area offers a symphony of sights and sounds. It’s an interactive experience, perfect for our inquisitive foodie patrons who love to observe and engage in the culinary process. The Intimate Patio: Step into our serene and intimate patio, shaded by palm trees and adorned with flowering orchids. This tropical oasis features our mixology bar, centrally located in the courtyard of a historic home.
Hours
| Thursday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–5 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: Amarla Casco Viejo Boutique Hotel, Av. Central España 24, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Phone: +507 6747-0682
Website: https://kaandela.com/reservations/
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Reservations: kaandela.comopentable.com
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onceuponatimemonii
Kaandela Restaurant is an absolute gem in historic downtown Panama! Located in the heart of the city just minutes from the cathedral, the restaurant is surrounded by stunning architecture and breathtaking views that create an unforgettable atmosphere.
A special thank you to Luis Afu, the restaurant manager, who provided extensive and thoughtful details about food preparation and perfect wine pairing options. His knowledge and passion truly elevated the entire dining experience.
The staff is fantastic — welcoming, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can genuinely feel their passion for hospitality from the moment you arrive.
Chef Jose Aparicio even came out, and we had the opportunity to meet and personally thank him. He is such a young and talented chef with a true passion for the art of cooking. From the rich flavors to the beautiful plating, every dish is presented like art and tastes just as incredible. I can’t emphasize enough how delicious the meal was.
I will definitely be back to continue experiencing the food, culture, and vibrant energy this place brings. Highly recommend!
P.S. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to book a stay in this exclusive location — which makes the experience even more special.
… moreA special thank you to Luis Afu, the restaurant manager, who provided extensive and thoughtful details about food preparation and perfect wine pairing options. His knowledge and passion truly elevated the entire dining experience.
The staff is fantastic — welcoming, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can genuinely feel their passion for hospitality from the moment you arrive.
Chef Jose Aparicio even came out, and we had the opportunity to meet and personally thank him. He is such a young and talented chef with a true passion for the art of cooking. From the rich flavors to the beautiful plating, every dish is presented like art and tastes just as incredible. I can’t emphasize enough how delicious the meal was.
I will definitely be back to continue experiencing the food, culture, and vibrant energy this place brings. Highly recommend!
P.S. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to book a stay in this exclusive location — which makes the experience even more special.
Desiree Bergquist
A truly exceptional experience. Staff were very attentive and engaged. It was a joy to dine at the bar and watch the chef and sous chefs approach every plate with intention. We highly recommend this restaurant. It is small, reservations recommended. Jaime was a most excellent host/server.
… morebubbles
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! Definitely recommend. It’s an impressive array of dishes that highlight the diverse flavors of Panama. From fresh seafood caught daily to locally sourced ingredients used in their signature recipe. it is a very intimate restaurant. It is divided in two areas. First, the open kitchen, where you can sit at bar level and observe the evolution of dishes with the chef and kitchen team. The courtyard of the hotel offers a chic tropical vibe with palm trees and orchids. Great cocktails w/ unique flavours. Fish and papaya salad a highlight w: the perfect amount of spice. Seafood risotto was good but nothing outstanding, but a lot of seafood! Beef tongue amazing. And the tomato salad refreshing classic and great. Amazing service. All around great experience.
… moredid67a
The best passion fruit cocktail in town! The food was very flavourful and delicious! Definitely worth the hype. Service exceptional – waiter Luis made sure I’m well taken care off. If you are in Panama City – must visit restaurant
… moreJames Milin
Absolutely fabulous experience. We sat right near the fire so we could watch the magic happen. We had a great chat with Lewis as well who told us about the history of the restaurant and how the dishes embody the Panamanian spirit. I can’t recommend this place highly enough and hope you get a chance to visit.
… moreAdeola Glover
Everything was great. The service, food and atmosphere. Miguel was our server and he was awesome. He was super knowledgeable and was able to answer all or our questions regarding the food: preparation and ingredients. The papaya salad, pork pops, short rib and lobster and rice was amazing. We will definitely go back.
… moreLena katharina
The main course and dessert were delicious — which is to be expected at this price point. Unfortunately, the starters didn’t quite live up to the same standard.
The highlight of the evening was definitely the atmosphere; the setting is beautiful and inviting. While some of the waiters were very kind and attentive, our waiter, Juan, was not, which was a bit disappointing.
… moreThe highlight of the evening was definitely the atmosphere; the setting is beautiful and inviting. While some of the waiters were very kind and attentive, our waiter, Juan, was not, which was a bit disappointing.
Joe Volcano
I really enjoyed this place. If you’re gonna visit Panama, this is a great restaurant too stop at. Make sure you make reservations! The Lam falafel was the best! I will get two of those. Personally, I didn’t like the duck sausage. I loved all the cocktails. They were super good! The Caribbean coconut curry was amazing, I just wish they put more sauce and it was more thicke. The coconut rice that comes with it, I wish was or tastier.
I really love the seating, especially against the wall when he first come in if it’s only two of you. Highly recommend getting one of those seats. The Customer Service was hands-down the best. Jenny was a great waitress and very funny. We had a great time with her.
… moreI really love the seating, especially against the wall when he first come in if it’s only two of you. Highly recommend getting one of those seats. The Customer Service was hands-down the best. Jenny was a great waitress and very funny. We had a great time with her.
K EBRON
Absolutely amazing! Delicious food and outstanding service! Especially from Juan, Miguel and Luis! They made us feel like VIP and we didn’t even have reservations. Everything from the Lamb Kafta to the Prawns and Duck skillet. Even the Sticky toffee pudding and chocolate mousse was off the charts. Truly enjoying Panama and this visit makes it extra special.
… moreKen Bupp
We came on for my wifes birthday and attended with a friend. The food was amazing but yhe service Miguel provided truly stood out. His knowledge of the menu and his recommendations were fantastic.
The short ribs…. chefs kiss!
This is a must try, we will be back to visit our next trip to Panama.
… moreThe short ribs…. chefs kiss!
This is a must try, we will be back to visit our next trip to Panama.