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El Santuario

IndianCasco Viejo
Perfect forOutdoor seating
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Monastery stone-and-brick dining room with vaulted ceiling and glass pendant lights at El Santuario, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Paella de mariscos
  • One of the few Indian kitchens in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • The setting - a restored Jesuit convent with stone arches, high ceilings and a courtyard - is the standout.
  • Seafood paella is the most-cited plate.
  • An eclectic, cross-cultural menu that draws locals back, not just hotel guests.

The food

Paella de mariscos

Seafood paella; the dish reviewers mention most.

Popular
Spicy tuna tartare

Tuna tartare with a chili kick.

Popular
Serrano octopus

Octopus starter.

Popular
Salmon with squash puree

Salmon plated with squash puree and coconut cream.

Ropa vieja

Panamanian-style shredded braised beef.

Smoked lamb with beetroot hummus

Smoked rack of lamb with beetroot hummus and crispy chickpeas.

Where it is

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Inside Hotel La Compania, Avenida A and Calle 8, Casco AntiguoServes breakfast through dinner dailyIndoor convent dining room plus garden courtyard seatingCards (Amex/Visa/Mastercard), parking, Wi-FiReservations advisable

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMWeekend dinner is busiest
Easy tableMon-Tue eveningsRelaxed, easy to seat
Sweet spotThu, 7 PMDinner buzz without the wait

Notable mentions

Profiled by Honest Cooking, which credited chef Luis Artigas and singled the restaurant out as worth a dedicated visit.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does El Santuario serve?

El Santuario serves Indian. The menu includes Paella de mariscos, Spicy tuna tartare, Serrano octopus.

What's good at El Santuario?

The setting - a restored Jesuit convent with stone arches, high ceilings and a courtyard - is the standout. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is El Santuario open?

El Santuario serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 6:30 AM and closes around 10:30 PM.

Does El Santuario take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is El Santuario?

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

Nearby alternatives

Panadería de La Compañia

Bakery

French Bistro 1739

International

Marzola Parrilla Argentina

International·$$

Around Casco Viejo

El Santuario is one of 149 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Panamanian.

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