Kaandela Restaurant

We enjoyed the six-course tasting menu at KAANDELA, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our server, Yenny, was lovely and attentive — there was a slight language barrier at times, but she made sure everything went smoothly and we felt well taken care of. I did the wine pairing with the tasting menu, and each pairing complemented the dishes beautifully. The flavors felt authentically Panamanian, giving us a real taste of the local culture and cuisine. The lobster course was the star of the show — perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor! We also loved the intimate ambiance and the thoughtful presentation of each unique dish. Overall, an excellent dining experience that highlights the creativity and flavor of Panama. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true culinary experience in Panama City!

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.

This restaurant is humble fine dining. Our server and the rest of the staff were very attentive. The ambience is cute and enamoring. The food was more than delicious. It was a superb experience overall. The cocktails and N/A beverages were crafted exceptionally well. The wine list has something on there for everyone. Glynis was a fantastic server. Will recommend to anyone.

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.

Kaandela is absolutely fantastic! Juan, the super friendly and high energy manager, took complete and total care of our entire dining experience, from top recommendations to fantastic descriptions that were spot on and delicious! The food preparation was perfect and all servers were kind, prompt and attentive! Highly recommended! Standouts were the fresh fish and green papaya salad and the duck skillet! Do NOT miss the Buscando Guayaba for dessert!

More than just a dinner — our time at Kaandela was an experience. Louis and Juan were excellent servers & took us on a journey with our meals, they were super knowledgeable. Not only was the food awesome, but the restaurant itself was beautiful with a lot of detail. Will for sure be coming back, and highly recommend to anyone living in/visiting Panama.

The service was excellent! Attached to a Boutique Hotel, this fine dining spot is very intimate and thought out. The interior designer / architect really did a great job. The food is elevated and tries a new approach to food. I had the tongue, the lamb and the duck sausage. All terrific, but the like lamb ball tacos were spectacular. Tried the red cocktail and wasn’t too sweet or boozy. Really excellent experience.

Amazing food! Unique Panamanian dishes. The tasting menu was incredible along with the drinks. Also tons of mocktails to choose from. Yenny, Juan & Luis were incredible 10/10 recommend