Maito Restaurante

Outstanding food and service on their beautiful patio. The menu is a bit intimidating, with no specific descriptions of the dishes, but our server described each dish to us in detail, helped us determine how many dishes we should order to share, and recommended several dishes that we enjoyed. Cocktails were creative, tasty and beautifully presented. We would return in a heartbeat.

Their reputation is well-deserved. Beautiful setting with a great menu and very nice wine list. Everything from the starting cocktail to the offered rolls and even the restroom decor was on-point. Top notch service, thanks to all the staff!! Will definitely return!

Review of Maito – A Culinary Gem in Panama City Maito exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we stepped in, the service was impeccable—attentive, warm, and professional. The staff made us feel truly welcomed, adding a personal touch to our dining experience. The food was simply outstanding. Every dish was a perfect balance of flavors, showcasing the richness of Panamanian cuisine with a modern twist. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. Whether it was seafood, meat, or a vegetarian dish, everything was cooked to perfection. The ambiance of Maito added to the experience—elegant yet relaxed, making it the perfect place for a special evening. It’s no surprise that this restaurant is consistently ranked among the best. If you’re in Panama City and looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Maito is an absolute must-visit!

We had a very lovely experience, a couple of friends were visiting Panama and we took them to Maito. We all had the tasting menu, which was amazing. We had tried the tasting menu a year ago and didn’t love it, this time around they elevated the menu and each plate was better than the last one. Good value for your money. Our waiter was great, explained every dish in English which made the experience for our guests even better.

Had the tasting menu. Great for dates or groups. Generally very good, probably the best in Panama and surely the best with Caribbean and Chinese mix. Some plates were delicious like the Fish and Pork, the Dim Sum with Afro-Caribbean touch some were a bit more so-so (good but not delicious). I think they could work a bit more on textures and take more risks. Deserts were very good but lacked a WOW effect. Service was ok but not as good as you would expect from fine dining (interrupted several times by waiters, they took dishes too quickly, some explanations were not as detailed, etc.).

First time visiting Panama and first meal was here. What an absolutely incredible gastrointestinal experience. This place is an absolute MUST! The flavors were so incredible and perfectly balanced. You must experience their menu. Chef even came out and made recommendations for the vegan in our party. We made sure to even try a dessert even though we were beyond satisfied with all of our meals. Very very memorable experience. Thank you so much for starting our trip off on a high note!!!

Went to maito for the tasting menu. It was overall exceptional. There were ~9 courses. The soup was beyond expectations. The small bites were good but not the standouts. We had three seafood main courses each increasingly better. The desserts were top notch. Eqch course had unique ingredients and a story to Panamá and the cuisine of the country. Our waiter was friendly and smiling and seemed genuinely excited to share the food with us. We sat outside on the patio since the weather was so nice in Panama in December at night. Decor is simple but elegant. Definitely recommend if you have the time and want a tasty and elegant meal in Panama.

4.1 | Food was good, services decent although a bit slow at times, and ambiance was pretty. Upon arrival they were a bit rude after being 10m late due to local traffic so we were seated in a non-ideal portion of the restaurant. Food was largely good, but a few dishes fell flat like the chow mein. Overall an interesting mix the chef is striking with Panamanian with an Asian flare.