Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano image

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano

Restaurant Cafe Italian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Italian restaurants in Bella Vista


Address

Plaza Downtown El Cangrejo, Vía Veneto, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Website

www.pomodoropanama.com

Contact

+507 387-4455

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (35) service (21) pasta (17) Italian (14) Panama (12) restaurant (12) comida (11) nice (9) buena (9) Great (8)
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  • 4/5 Aaron C. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    I came in for lunch with my family. Parking is a bit tight and limited. Recommend you come in early! The ambiance is nice very clean and calm piano music. Great for a date or to bring family. They serve bread with olive oil as beggining offering. I order the shrimp pasta and it was delightful and very well seasoned! Everybody in my family also enjoyed their dishes! I would recommend to anyone seeking a high class Italian eating experiance!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Makare B. 1 year ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Very nice. The portions were good and the meals very affordable. Great service as well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zohar S. 6 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Great and simple pasta place in the center of Panama City. Excellent service and reasonable prices. Large portions and all the ingredients were very fresh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Missy T. 5 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    I have been here for both lunch and dinner and have not been disappointed. The meals are flavorful and delicious. I had a sandwich for lunch and it filled me up. My dinner meal of pasta Funghi was very good. The wine was good too. I ate outside both times. I like to take advantage of the dry season in Panama while I can. It is HANDICAPPED friendly too. there are many places to park nearby. it was moderately priced. The servings were large. We all took leftovers home at dinner. FYI, it is SMOKER friendly outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Melina A. 4 years ago on Google
    It's an old time favorite but to be honest the food is alright. The serving portions are too big, almost too much for one person.The service is old school, the staff don't write anything down and once they serve the food they never come back again to ask of you need anything. The wine list is alright, probably better than many restaurants of this level which is a plus, but they need to train their staff on gow to present and offer the wines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ricardo C. 6 years ago on Google
    Italian restaurant, good for casual family dining and drinks. Many years of good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nef M. 4 months ago on Google • 215 reviews
    Food was just average. I had the pasta with meat sauce and a glass of red wine. The waiter never came by to ask if I needed anything.

  • 4/5 Alan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Found this place while continuing my exploration of different panama city neighborhoods. They have a very nice menu of authentic Italian dishes. I was there at lunch time and had a perfect size for 1 thin crust pizza. I would definitely go back to try their dinners. There is a beautiful old church nearby, good for photos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Karina B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really didn't like the food! To be an Italian restaurant, their pasta was not well prepared. When we entered we did not receive attention, we had to call to be treated and still it was not immediately. When the waitress was taken care of, she had a good attitude although she did not know the menu, so she could not give us recommendations or inform us of the ingredients in some dishes. If you visit, publish your experience to see if I repeat or not 😊 (Original) La verdad no me gustó la comida! Para ser un restaurante italiano su pasta no estaba bien preparada. Al entrar no recibimos atención, nos toco llamar para que nos atendieran y aún así no fue enseguida. Al ser atendidos la mesera tenia buena actitud aunque no conocía el menú, por lo que no pudo darnos recomendaciones o informarnos de los ingredientes an algunos platos. Si lo visitan publiquen su experiencia para ver si repito o no 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David A. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent Italian restaurant. I preferred it when it was at the location next door, with the outdoor garden. It provided a much nicer ambiance. The location now feels more industrial/commercial. The food was decent during my most recent visit, not as good as I remember it at the old location, but still good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and customer service. The live sax music gave it a Little ambiance and good atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rubén M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The restaurant maintains the proper separation of the tables, they maintain the prompt service and excellent attention ..... not to mention the food .... excellent !!! (Original) El restaurante mantiene la separación de las mesas de forma adecuada, mantienen el rápido servicio y excelente atención..... no hablar de la comida....excelente!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alvaro Tejada (. 2 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Thiw place is a nice Italian restaurant. Dishes are tasty. Honestly I feel they are pricey considering the cooking quality, but overall it's good.

  • 4/5 G E. 3 months ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    Very good food and service. I recommend anything with seafood, but ESPECIALLY the seafood pizza 😋

  • 5/5 Leonardo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it (Original) Me encanta

  • 3/5 Edgar A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food well, but the waiters service not so much. (Original) Comida bien, pero el servicio de meseros no tanto.

  • 5/5 Hans C. 4 years ago on Google
    Verry nice authentic fresh pasta

  • 4/5 Charlyn C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great, the sangria is spectacular (Original) Buenísimo, la sangría es espectacular

  • 5/5 Juan David Maldonado S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great meal (Original) Gran comida

  • 2/5 Ilka B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A while ago I wanted to go to Pomodoro because many years ago I went when I was in Torres de Alba but total disappointment !! We did not like the food and it was also unbearably hot, the attention was good. (Original) Hace rato quería ir a Pomodoro porque hace muchos años fui cuando estaba en Torres de Alba pero decepción total!! La comida no nos gustó y además hacia un calor insoportable, la atención fue buena.

  • 5/5 FABRICE M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super service, good food and nice place (Original) Super servicio , buena comida y lugar simpatico

  • 5/5 Maria Fernanda Rogers M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly service (Original) Muy Agadable servicio

  • 5/5 Yunuen T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good seasoning, good meat, good attention Thank you !!! (Original) Buen sazón, buena carne, buena atención Gracias!!!

  • 3/5 Marilu S. 4 years ago on Google
    The attention was kinda mediocrity but the food was ok

  • 5/5 Janeiro M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was great the service could use some work.

  • 2/5 Henning L. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant was really good, but this time was very disappointing. Looks old and dirty. The pasta was ok!

  • 2/5 Nina K. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered a pizza and found it a bit overprized ($15). Unfortunately, it didn't taste too good and caused some stomach pain. Wouldn't go there again.

  • 5/5 W K. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing,fast and plenty. If in the area make sure to make this one of your stops. Desert was just as amazing as the main course.

  • 4/5 R L. 2 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Great dinner! Highly recommend when you’re in Panama City, Panama. Outdoor seating available; very European in that they don’t bother you and your dinner is enjoyable yet they are attentive. Excellent service. Muy buen restaurante!!

  • 1/5 Sandra L. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here looking for a tiramisu…complete disappointment. It was just layers of terribly syrupy bread and tasteless “cream”. My SO ordered a tres leches and it was the worst I have ever tried. Don’t ever order a dessert here, it’s a waste :(

  • 5/5 Sydney F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great indoor and outdoor seating, was recommended by a local guide. Wide variety of pasta options, sauces, and proteins!

  • 4/5 Lauren F. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the lasagna bolognese. The sauce was very yummy. The bread and oil they gave to the tables were just okay, kind of more like a toast than dipping bread which is why the -1 star. Waiter was very nice and quick

  • 5/5 Lizzie G. A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice spot, fast service, I ordered Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine and it was not amazing, but was really good. My favourite part was the tiramisu, it was really moist, the coffee flavour was strong but it was still in a perfect point of sweetness. Would have given 4 stars, but the smooth service pushed them to 5.

  • 5/5 Jason P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing Italian meal and probably one of the best meals I had in my week in Panama!

  • 1/5 Amit J. 11 months ago on Google
    The name of the restaurant has changed. It's called pasta plaza vinegar. The food is not authentic Italian. We ordered bruschetta al pomodoro. It didn't taste good. We also ordered the arrabiata capetillini. They put too much garlic in the food. There are many better options in Panama to try. I would choose another better restaurant. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Helen H. 7 months ago on Google
    We’ve been going to Pomodoro’s for years. The food is delicious with a nice variety, service is efficient & friendly and relaxing atmosphere never feel rushed. If in Panama experience an evening or lunch out. Sometimes we just go there to have coffee and dessert.

  • 5/5 Yvette R. 8 months ago on Google
    The address needs to be updated. We tried to dine here on our return trip to Panama and could not find it. My family was very disappointed. The food was great.

  • 5/5 Suriel 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent. (Original) Excelente.

  • 5/5 Khrystyna Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this Italian restaurant! My favorite dish was “pasta vongole veraci” and for dessert I always ordered oreo cake. Delicious! (Original) Me encanta este restaurante italiano ! Mi plato favorito era “pasta vongole veraci” y de postre siempre pedía tarta de oreo. Delicioso !

  • 4/5 cesarp v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good one of the best luares in panama (Original) buena uno de los mejores luares en panama

  • 4/5 Edgardo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) great everything. maybe the bathrooms a bit ugly. (Original) buenísimo todo. quizás los baños un poco feos.

  • 5/5 Troy M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

  • 5/5 Carlos J. Solís J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love. Restaurant of a lifetime, delicious food, fresh pasta, good atmosphere. (Original) Me encanta. Restaurante de toda la vida, rica comida, pasta fresca, buen ambiente.

  • 2/5 Boban J. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't mind to pay more for a good food. But this was expensive and food was really bad. At least sangria was good.

  • 3/5 Monica G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good sangria. Burger service too long. (Original) Muy buena la sangría. El servicio de la hamburguesa muy demorado.

  • 5/5 Problema R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food at good prices a cozy place with good service (Original) Comida exelente a Buenos precios un lugar acogedor con una buena atención

  • 1/5 alberto v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Take a long time (Original) Tardan mucho

  • 5/5 Edwin H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pizza and pasta, maybe a bit hidden but worth finding and dinning... 🍕🍝

  • 4/5 Pamy H. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely pasta, swift but unobtrusive service and inexpensive

  • 4/5 M. E. 4 years ago on Google
    The pasta is great but the service can be better.

  • 5/5 Dominic R. 6 years ago on Google
    Best Italian in the city. Lovely terrace with live music mon-sat

  • 5/5 Anayansi B. 4 years ago on Google
    Casual eating place. Good atmosphere. Good food.

  • 5/5 Randy C. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife seen this on our walk and felt we should give it a try. Well worth going to. We had calamari, caprese salad, shrimp in a red garlic sauce and the chef special Burregate Sicilian(Croaker fillet with garlic olive sauce). Food was excellent and the place was very busy. Service was played back but very good.

  • 5/5 Christian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot for an authentic Italian meal. I had a pizza and glass of wine while I waited for my clothes at the laundromat directly across the street. Delicious!

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Your Excellency (Original) Excelentísimo

  • 5/5 Dan K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Restaurant with a very pleasant atmosphere and reasonable prices. Chato Marciano pizza is one of the best pizzas in Panama. (Original) Restaurant con un ambiente muy agradable y precios razonables. La pizza Chato Marciano es de las mejores pizzas de Panama.

  • 4/5 Sandra S. 4 years ago on Google
    Actually had lunch in 1985 which is one of the sections of this popular restaurant. Everything was delicious. Served partly home style. Roast pork loin.

  • 4/5 pablo e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good all food and attention, whenever we travel we spend there to eat with the family .. And all very good. (Original) Muy bueno todo comida y atención, siempre que viajamos pasamos x ahí a comer con la familia.. Y todo muy bueno.

  • 4/5 Dey A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to try Italian food in Panama. (Original) Buen lugar para probar comida italiana en Panamá.

  • 5/5 Analiz V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to chat with friend, good atmosphere. (Original) Excelente lugar para conversar con amigo, buen ambiente.

  • 5/5 Alvaro M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious (Original) Delicioso

  • 3/5 A A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The quality of the food has fallen a little and honestly the previous place was much better the outdoor terrace, the attention also a little slow (Original) Ha bajado un poco la calidad de la comida y honestamente el local anterior era mucho mejor la terraza al aire libre, la atención también un poco lentos

  • 4/5 Siglenys Q. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Have a nice time. Good food (Original) Se pasa un rato agradable. Buena comida

  • 4/5 Diego D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Italian restaurant Very good attention (Original) Excelente restaurante italiano. Muy buena atencion

  • 4/5 Diego C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good products (Original) Buenos productos

  • 4/5 javier o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service and quality (Original) Buena atención y calidad

  • 4/5 Helen S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Service was great! Price-performance ratio in good. Food was good. (Original) Service war top! Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis in gut. Essen war gut.

  • 2/5 Darxipa 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a bit expensive (Original) Es algo caro

  • 5/5 Ivanka B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good italian food (Original) Buena comida italiana

  • 1/5 Luis S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They lowered the level (Original) Bajaron el level

  • 1/5 asmiley18 3 years ago on Google
    We came to this restaurant on our first night in Panama last night and it was horrible. The service was ok as we still managed to order even with my limited Spanish skills. But the food was bland, tasteless, stale, not hot and barely warm. It tasted like it was straight out of the microwave. Not fresh at all. If you're looking for great tasting Italian food, skip this place and thank me later!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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