Excellent staff. Very friendly. Food and drink beyond amazing. Calamari is a must. The Caipirinha is amazing. Best one I’ve ever had

Ambiance and Presentation: The dining experience started with a rather ordinary presentation, particularly the old fashioned cocktail, which failed to impress due to poorly shaped ice and a merely satisfactory flavor. Adding to this, the use of plastic bottles for pepper and salt, as well as paper napkins, detracted from the upscale ambiance one might expect from a fine dining establishment. Appetizer - Tuna Tataky: The flavor of the tuna was pleasing and well-prepared, though marred slightly by excessive saltiness. The quality of the tuna itself managed to redeem this initial dish, demonstrating freshness and culinary expertise. Main Course - Oxtail: A generous portion of oxtail showcased the chef's skill in preparing a flavorful main dish. The inclusion of something to contrast the robust cow tail flavor would have elevated the dish further. Unfortunately, the slightly undercooked potatoes were a minor setback, yet they did not significantly affect the overall enjoyment of the meal. Dessert - Profiteroles: The dessert was a highlight of the meal, especially for those with a sweet tooth. The appealing presentation and delectable chocolate filling managed to captivate the senses, creating a memorable ending to the dining experience. Overall: Despite a few missteps in presentation and seasoning, the restaurant delivered a satisfying dining experience.

Celebrated my 30th birthday, phenomenal experience! Can’t recommend this place enough! Had a party of 10 (family and friends) and the menu and service catered to both. Food and vibe was fantastic!

The place is cosy and really nice, you feel really comfortable. The waiter take care of you like his best friend. What to say about the food…it was amazing!!! I took sea bass carpaccio, squid ink rice and profiteroles, everything was amazing. Also the white wine was good. Honest price for what you get. Recommended, especially for a romantic dinner.

Very nice place, excellent service , the steak was tender and cooked perfectly as ordered.

A cute Spanish influenced restaurant in Panama City! The restaurant itself is beautiful and the food was quite good. They do have a few vegetarian/vegan options as well. The tuna and risotto was definitely the star of the dinner. Food and drinks here are pricer compared to other places though!

Have to start out by saying that our kids were here a few months before and raved about this place. So we put it as a must stop and see if we decided to visit the old town. So glad we did. It is a casual dress kind of place, which is very nice considering the place gives off a dressier atmosphere. There is a large selection on the menu and when we went they also had a chalkboard with special items of the day as well. I will say that this place is delicious. From the first bite of the appetizers to the tasty and sweet morsels of desert. I started off with the clams in garlic and white wine, it was delicious nothing I haven't enjoyed back in the states. I also ordered two empanadas which omg these were absolutely to die for. It was freshly sliced beef inside a perfectly cooked flaky crust. My wife who is picky as a kid trying new things even loved them. I had the oxtail with rice for dinner and it was absolutely delicious, a very interesting take but something I had to try. The wife got the filet as she and her family loves steak, it was perfectly cooked and the chimi churri they had to accompany it was amazing. The crepes were an amazing desert and I can not stress this enough but you have to give this place a shot when you venture out this way. You can walk in and be served but I strongly recommend making a reservation I can see it filling up fast. With appetizers dinner desert a glass of wine and three bottles of water the bill/check(whatever yall wanna call it) was $100.00, I knew it would be up there as I was over indulging my senses with this trip and I was not disappointed one bit. For the price the taste was worth every penny.

An incredible experience at Restaurante Santa Rita in Casco Viejo. The entire team went above and beyond to make my cousin's 25th birthday dinner truly magical. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance of the restaurant was charming and cozy, adding to the overall atmosphere. The highlight of the evening was the exceptional service. Our waitress, Francis, paid attention to every detail, ensuring that we had a memorable dining experience. She was attentive without being intrusive, and her recommendations for dishes and wine were spot on. The food itself was outstanding. Each dish was prepared with care, and the flavors were exquisite. From appetizers to dessert, we were impressed with the quality and presentation of every course. The Santa Rita Chuleton Especial was incredible, highly recommended ordering it to share next time you’re there. To top it all off, the team surprised us with a special birthday treat for my cousin, complete with a beautifully presented dessert and a heartfelt birthday song. It was a thoughtful gesture that truly made the evening unforgettable. The flan and cheese cake are out of this world good. I can't say enough about Restaurante Santa Rita. The combination of impeccable service, delectable cuisine, and a warm atmosphere makes it a must-visit in Casco Viejo. I highly recommend it for any special occasion or simply for a memorable dining experience. Thank you to the entire team, especially Francis and Itza for making my cousin's birthday dinner so magical. Last, but not least special shout out to Justo - Thank you so much for entertaining us with your cooking skills all night and explaining all the dishes we didn’t get a chance to try! We'll definitely be returning soon!

We really wanted to love this restaurant but it unfortunately didn’t meet our expectations. The front of the restaurant is very cute with little twinkle lights and flowers. The back of the restaurant, with higher tables, is unfortunately darker, right near the not very pretty bar, and too close to the comings and goings of the kitchen. We ordered three tapas to start with and two sangrias. The drinks were lovely but the tapas were average. We thought about leaving at that moment but decided to order our main entrees as the reviews had been so incredible. We ordered two different fish dishes. Both were very average. We also ordered dessert which was beautifully presented but again, nothing amazing. After all our other incredible meals in Panama, this was by far our least favorite. It felt as though the reviews didn’t match our experience. As a side note, the clientele from 5pm-7pm is mostly Americans and after 7pm, the clientele seemed more local.

My wife and I wandered into Restaurante Santa Rita on a Friday evening without a reservation. No problem--we were cheerfully greeted and promptly seated at the bar (which we're always fine with). Michel took excellent care of us, recommending ceviche, eggplant croquettes, and a remarkable artichoke and ibérico ham dish. All three were equally delicious as were our cocktails! Highly recommended

Highly recommend visiting this restaurant when you’re in the Panama area. It was ranked #6 of 12,000 restaurants listed on Trip Advisor so we thought to visit it. The restaurant looks upscale, but the prices are moderate. I ordered the stuffed Chicken. It was moist and lays on top of mash potatoes. The sauces was a mixture of a red wine reduction sauce and olive oil. The wifey ordered the Salad which includes tomatoes,avocados, feta cheese. It was a well balanced dish with The feta being super creamy. Pro tip: - Go on the weekday during lunch. I heard it can get busy during dinner time. - They are more well known for their steaks and red meat items.

What a great experience ! We were warmly welcomed and the service was professional, kind and very attentive. Talking about food : we loved it so much. The taste, the colors, the design were incredible. Muchas gracias !!!

Santa Rita was all that! I began with an exquisite bloody Mary. I skipped the appetizer because I wanted to save room in my belly for dessert. I ordered the salmon with lemon sauce and capers, served in a bed of finely cut potatoes. The salmon was baked to perfection! The generous portion was moist and flavorful. Simple elegance. I vacilated a bit about dessert (because I was very satisfied with my meal) but I caved! I ordered the tres leches with a cappuccino. The tres leches was out of this world great! It was topped with fresh strawberries and a side of heaven; melted caramel! Dammm!!! I loved it!

(Translated by Google) Santa Rita is a finely decorated restaurant, very tasteful in every detail ... The interior is elegant and cozy. I was on her terrace with my friends because we wanted fresh air and we had a great time !! Live music, exquisite attention from the owners and all the staff. Delicious food, preparation and presentation not to mention !! Highly recommended whether you go alone or in a group. And try to make a reservation before. They also comply with all biosecurity measures. (Original) Santa Rita es un restaurante finamente decorado, muy buen gusto en cada detalle... El interior es elegante y acogedor. Estuve en su terracita con mis amigas porque nos apetecía aire fresco y la pasamos genial!! Música en vivo, una atención exquisita de sus propietarios y todo el personal. La comida deliciosa, la preparación y la presentación ni se diga!! Muy recomendado tanto si vas solo como en grupo. Y trata de hacer reserva antes. También cumplen con todas las medidas de bioseguridad.

Beautiful space. The food is AMAZING, I had the rollitos de salmón, osobuco en salsa de vino y mouse de maracuya. The staff is so so kind and welcoming. Bonus, it’s all reasonably priced for superior quality.

(Translated by Google) Excellent!! Very good service, delicious food in a beautiful location. (Original) Excelente!! Muy buen servicio, comida deliciosa en un hermoso lugar.

Food quality is one of the best in Panamá. The atmosphere in the inside and also in the outside is very relaxing You will make no mistake if you eat here. Highly Recommend This Place for good taste. Only at Santa Rita.

Sad to say, but the food is not as good as it once was. Everything was over salted. Smaller portions. Less attention to presentation. Not bad but a little disappointing. Still Nice atmosphere tho. Am very Happy they do not blast loud music like so many other restaurants. One can actually have a conversation there. Lots of tourists, but SR also still had some local regulars, it seemed. Service remains very good. But the cuisine needs some attention if SR wants to compete with all the new restaurants popping up close y and elsewhere in Panama.

I selected this restaurant for our last night in Panama and it certainly did not disappoint! The food had the most incredible flavors, striking a perfect balance between sophistication and satisfaction. The staff's attentiveness added a personal touch, creating a welcoming atmosphere that elevated the overall experience. The ambiance struck the right chord, making it an ideal setting for a memorable evening. I wholeheartedly recommend and should I find myself back in Panama I will certainly return.

One of the best restaurants in Casco Viejo. Nice Food, super ambiente and lovely owners. Exzellent *****

Service was exceptional from the moment we were outside the door. Friendly, attentive staff, generous and knowledgeable. I had the chicken roulade (BEAUTIFULLY PLATED AND DELICIOUS), my boyfriend who is vegetarian was satisfied with the cauliflower croquettes, spicy fries.

We had a weekday (Friday) lunch here. Beautiful and stylish decor, extremely clean. Excellent service and food. I loved my steak tartar. We also thought the prices were very reasonable for the quality. We'll be back!

Jonathan was warm and friendly. He gave us excellent recommendations. Our food was delicious. Have the salmon, it could change your life. The croquettes as an appetizer was fantastic. This is a must stop for dinner.

The staff was very attentive to our needs and we felt welcome right away. The tuna tataki (appetizer) was delicious. The food is a bit expensive considering the small portions. The lobster pastas were disappointing, a bit flavorless. Be aware that the surroundings of the restaurant were loud and smelly since it is located in front of a highway.

Oh Santa Rita! Thank you for so many wonderful memories! This is one of my favorite spots in the city. I’ve been here so many times for both lunch and dinner. The energy in this place is awesome. Super friendly service and food is outstanding! And they have a great selection of Argentinian and Spanish wines. I’ve tried almost ever dish on the menu and have loved them all!

What a wonderful restaurant, the food is excellent and the staff there is amazing and kind! Thank you Michelle for being so kind to our family!

Our dining experience at this restaurant was truly exceptional. The service was top-notch, and our waitress displayed an impressive knowledge of both the menu and the wine selection. The specials were thoughtfully presented on a board above the kitchen, adding a personalized touch to the dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food—remarkable would be an understatement. We had the croquettes, coconut shrimp (a special of the day), and steak, each dish surpassing expectations. The coconut shrimp, in particular, stood out as a highlight, and I highly recommend exploring the specials for unique and delightful surprises. The restaurant boasts an extensive selection of wines, catering to various preferences. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with great lighting that complements the homey and clean atmosphere. Easy to find, this restaurant offers not just a meal but an overall delightful dining experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a memorable and tasteful evening.

Amazing food. Everyone was supper nice and made us feel like we are part of their family. The owner came and checked on us and helped serve us although she had so much help she felt the need to come and make sure we are welcomed and enjoying it all. She gave us free shots on the house. We had the best time ever. Highly recommended.

They spot was absolutely awesome!! The food was great, nice wine selection. We spoke no Spanish but the staff was very accommodating to us. There was live music and a great ambience. Highly recommend.

Tasty special occasion dinner at Santa Rita Restaurant in Casco Viejo area of Panama City. Tapas style Spanish restaurant. Unless you’re ordering a steak, I recommend two appetizers per adult as plenty of food for dinner. Flavorful shrimp dish (like a scampi style) with bread was our favorite! Nice selection of wine by the glass, reasonable prices. Lovely location, option of outdoor seating. Beautiful romantic atmosphere inside the restaurant. Attentive professional wait staff, manager visible and involved in assuring every table was well taken care of.

Had the grilled octopus appetizer and the Entraña steak. Both were outstanding! Also great wine selection and a fantastic waitstaff

Excellent food, service and staff! Variety of food, good wine and dolce!

Everything was solid and the service was great. Highly recommend this place.

The service and food was excellent. I enjoy places that have attention to detail and create experiences. This restaurant absolutely nails this. Every item I ordered was delicious and was a great value! I highly recommend.

(Translated by Google) Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, personalized attention of its owners, highly recommended .... (Original) Excelente comida, excelente ambiente, atención personalizada de sus propietarios, altamente recomendado....

This place was absolutely the most delicious meal I had in Panama. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for fine dining. They had a great wine and cocktail selection too!

We ate here twice (despite our rule not to 🙂) and both times everything was just perfect: the food (e.g. white tuna tataki with mushroom risotto or pacific salmon with garlic source), the service (the restaurant is full never mind the day of the week) is fast, attentive and their teamwork is just amazing: we lost the track who exactly served our table but we had water, wine and food served right on time! Great restaurant, absolutely recommended!

Lunch was one point. Got like 5 things and scarfed it down. Amazing drinks and service as well. Go hang out here

The best dinner experience in Panama City. We went there on Friday night and enjoyed live music and great food. We love shrimps for an appetizer and salmon as a main course. We actually went there 3 times in one week because we loved the food. Great hospitality!

Highly recommended! The food is absolutely delicious, the staff is super kind and professional and the place is beautiful. The Spanish food of the menu is so good, I would recommend the croqueta rellenas de bacalao y pimiento de piquillo, also the meat was unreal!

No matter what's the reason you are in Panama city, find a moment to visit Santa Rita. Located in old town, the place offers great service, incredible food selection, fantastic wine list, and cocktails are well represented. We did a little sampling of 4 dishes and couple of cocktails. Reach palettes of flavors and nearly Micheline style presentation are complemented by a personal attention by the staff. Rarely can you find a place that offers high end food and equally good service, this is one the hidden gems of Panama city.

A good Resrurant, not the best I have been to in Panama. But have very high expectations. Had the entrecôte and it was delicious. I asked for medium, but was a little bit over, think it is because of the thin cut. But the sauce and the taste was really good. I recommend going here if you are in Panama, but remember to reserve a table.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

Excellent restaurant, one of the best I have been to in Panama. The food is delicious, the service is awesome and really quick. Great atmosphere, beautiful surroundings. The staff is really nice. Numerous gluten free/celiac options. Special touch for a birthday anniversary. Highly recommended.

Very celiac-friendly upscale restaurant. Service was prompt even on a busy Saturday night. My sea bass was perfectly prepared (see picture). Try the crepes for dessert, my daughter loved them. Can be a bit loud with lots of happy people (including families) enjoying themselves.

100% would return here. Excellent food, atmosphere and the passion fruit (Maracuya) is sooo good. Service was excellent too.

(Translated by Google) Whenever we have visited this restaurant we have good experiences. The food is excellent and the attention the same. Always attentive if we need something and very good recommendations. (Original) Siempre que hemos visitado este restaurante tenemos buenas experiencias. La comida es excelente y la atención igual. Siempre atentos si necesitamos algo y muy buenas recomendaciones.

(Translated by Google) Super recommended. With biosafety measures. Excellent food and atmosphere. (Original) Super recomendado. Con medidas de bioseguridad. Excelente comida y ambiente.

(Translated by Google) Very good rooftop (Original) Muy buen rooftop

Espectacular!!! Service, food, everything!!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent attention!!! Delicious carpaccio (Original) Excelente atención!!! Delicioso carpaccio

(Translated by Google) Delicious everything. The ribeye almost brought tears to my eyes. The place is tastefully decorated and the service is impeccable. It's nice to dine in places like that. We repeat for sure. (Original) Riquísimo todo. El chuletón casi hace que se me salgan las lágrimas. El sitio está decorado con gusto y el servicio es impecable. Da gusto cenar en sitios así. Repetimos seguro.

Great looking venue, fantastic service. Nice all round atmosphere with a great seat in front of the kitchen and live music. The pulpo is their most popular dish and it’s easy to see why. Ordered the artichoke to accompany which was excellent. Also enjoyed the picanha, but had better earlier the same day Lemon meringue dessert to share was a pleasant, refreshing finishing note

(Translated by Google) It is perfect (Original) Es perfecto

(Translated by Google) Very good service and food (Original) Muy buena atención y comida

Amazing food and drinks. Cozy atmosphere.

(Translated by Google) Order the Chop for two, boneless. Spectacular flavor and very smooth. You will not regret it. (Original) Pidan la Chuleta para dos, sin hueso. Espectacular sabor y muy suave. No se arrepentirán.

Prime food !!!

Nice place. Beautiful. Service is very good. A bit noisey during the evening service. The entrances and main plates are delicious. The tataki tuna with the truffles and mashed potatoes is very good! A bit pricey for small quantities but thats how gastronomic restaurants works. Still a good place to try. No regrets only for the mojitos which are bad and the lime key which is way too sweet with no lime taste in it.

This place is simply superb. Service first class, food is out of this world and the whole restaurant shines with thought and consideration. I can't recommend it enough. Plus, they have lemon meringue pie which is my absolute favourite. :)

We loved the food, the vibe, the experience. The chef comes to the table and makes sure all is great. Warm atmosphere. Some dishes were made in a way I had never tasted before. Most definitely a must in Panama City

The food and service is very good but you have to wait at least 45 minutes for your food. The bull tail dish is excellent.

Absolutely fabulous, this has to be the best Tapas in Panama 🇵🇦 so far! Excellent attentive and knowledgable staff, beautifully presented plates, chilled and relaxed atmosphere with live music that did not drown conversation but audible when you wanted to listen. An absolute credit to the very attractive lady owner 😉. A must visit restaurant if you ever find yourself in Panamá Old Town!

This was our favorite restaurant in Panama. All the food was amazing and Anna (one of the managers) was especially brilliant with her food recommendations translating everything into English so our waiter could understand. Highly recommend coming here. Be sure to book. We were lucky to get a table because we arrived early but the whole place filled up later on. I can definitely recommend having the grilled Octopus starter and the oxtail and entrecôte.

1st class place. Cant say enough about how wonderful it is.

Breakfast was delish! Dinner was outstanding. Vino was fabu and decently priced. And the staff was wonderful, engaging, accommodating and kind! It might be the prettiest interior design I've ever seen! Love this spot!

(Translated by Google) The super welcoming staff and top food will make you remember this place for quite a while (Original) La super accoglienza del personale e il cibo top vi faranno ricordare questo posto per un bel po

(Translated by Google) Awesome! (Original) Eccezionale!

(Translated by Google) I loved it ... (Original) Me encantó 😍...

The food, the service, everything was top notch and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend from start to finish. Do not leave without trying the passion fruit mousse!

(Translated by Google) I missed Spanish food (Original) Echaba de menos la comida española

(Translated by Google) Tuna on mushroom risotto that delight highly recommended a pleasant atmosphere and very good attention. (Original) Atún sobre risotto de hongos que delicia altamente recomendado un ambiente agradable y muy buena atención.

We spent 3 nights at Casa Panama Hotel and Santa Rita provides the breakfast. Leo the server is friendly and does a great job, good food, juice, fruit, eggs coffee. Our driver recommended the place for dinner Very Impressed everyone was so nice friendly the chef/owner his wife, sister beautiful people. The food impeccable, steak, fish, salads, chicken. We ate their 3 nights out of 3 do you think we were impressed...Absolutely ! Be sure to include this on your list.

(Translated by Google) Very good good atmosphere impeccable service (Original) Très bon bonne ambiance service impec

(Translated by Google) Super welcome and amazing food (Original) Super accoglienza e cibo strepitoso

(Translated by Google) Excellent to share and have a drink! (Original) Excelente para compartir y tomar algo!

Loved it!! Everything we tried was delicious. It was so good I forgot to take photos. If you are in the area this is place to be, but make reservations!

We love this restaurant!! Everything we have eaten here is excellent. You cannot miss the Moyejas de Ternera! The service is good and the staff is very friendly. They really make you feel welcome and at home. And the prices are quite reasonable.

We came here as we saw the good ratings. The food is okay. We ordered the garlic shrimps which didn't taste like garlic. The 25 dollar Entrecote should have been medium rare and it was medium well done served which is a no go for me. The Maracuja cocktail tasted like they used only juice with alcohol to mix it. We loved the beef empanada the most which is funny cause it was the cheapest. It is also very loud in the restaurant as people come in and out. The service feels like they quickly want to serve you so that they can make the table faster free for other guests. For me this is not a restaurant for a cozy couple dinner.

Overhyped and expensive, food was good but small portions especially the Risoto with oxtail. The maracuya drink my partner got was overly frozen as they added water and ice to make it less sugary. The oddest part of the evening was the host, who was very friendly but only asked my partner for his email and review as if mine did not count. Then when he refused to give his email is when she turned to me and asked for mine. I said I would review it regardless. I would choose Lazotea next door...great music and views.

(Translated by Google) Excellent atmosphere, A + attention and fabulous food (Original) Excelente ambiente, atencion A+ y la comida fabulosa

(Translated by Google) Good place and location! (Original) Buono il posto e la posizione!

(Translated by Google) Excellent place and service (Original) Excelente lugar y servicio

(Translated by Google) Very good.. (Original) Muy bueno..

(Translated by Google) It is a very nice and super cozy restaurant. The menu is typical of Panama coub twist super gourmet. All delicious as always and exceptional attention. The old clothes with green rice. Very good (Original) Es un restaurante muy lindo y super acogedor. El menu es tipico de Panama coub twist super gourmet. Todo delicioso como Siempre y la atención excepcional. La ropa vieja con arroz verde. Buenísima

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, the best quality of its products, delicious dishes and a very pleasant atmosphere. They are taking the necessary biosecurity measures to attend now after the quarantine time (Original) Una excelente atención, la calidad de sus productos de la mejor, platos deliciosos y un ambiente muy agradable. Están tomando las medidas de bioseguridad necesarias para atender ahora después del tiempo de cuarentena