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Kaandela Restaurant

American$$$~Casco Viejo
Perfect forDate nightOutdoor seating
$32 to $120 a mainHow we list and verify
Colonial facade with arched doors and Kaandela signage in Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Pork belly pops
  • Typical spend: $32 to $120 a main
  • One of 5 American spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Distinctive open-fire cooking with a strong Panamanian ingredient identity from its own highland farm
  • Consistently praised food quality and service in an intimate, design-led setting
  • Well-regarded tasting menu with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings

The food

Pork belly pops$18

Slow-cooked pork-belly lollipops with kimchi and a raspadura-kombu glaze; a repeated bestseller.

Popular
Beef short rib ahumado$61

Low-and-slow smoked short rib with organic-pepper demi-glace and seasonal bean guacho.

Popular
Rib eye cowboy a la brasa$120

22oz prime rib eye over the coals with bone-marrow butter and recao chimichurri.

Popular
Koftas de cordero$17

Spiced lamb koftas with tzatziki, tomato jam, and aji-chombo pickle on house naan.

Popular
Crudito de pescado y papaya$17

Raw fish with green papaya, tree tomato, passion fruit, and a ginger-chili note.

Zapato de langosta$35

Atlantic lobster with Caribbean coconut curry and criollo rice.

Where it is

Casa 3, Amarla Casco Viejo Boutique Hotel, Av. Central España 24, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Reservations recommended (online, OpenTable, or phone)Open-kitchen chef's counter plus covered courtyard/patioPrivate events up to ~32 seatedBar with cocktails and wine pairingsTasting menus: 6-course $90, 8-course $120 (pre-tax)Prices before 17% tax and service

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMPrime weekend dinner service
Easy tableTue-WedQuieter room, easier reservation
Sweet spotThu, 7:30 PMFull service, calmer pace

Notable mentions

Chef Edy Acedo / Kaandela was nominated by El Buen Tenedor (2023) among Panama's best restaurants.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Kaandela Restaurant serve?

Kaandela Restaurant serves American. The menu includes Pork belly pops, Beef short rib ahumado, Rib eye cowboy a la brasa.

What's good at Kaandela Restaurant?

Distinctive open-fire cooking with a strong Panamanian ingredient identity from its own highland farm. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at Kaandela Restaurant cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $17.00 to $120.00 ($$$ overall).

When is Kaandela Restaurant open?

Kaandela Restaurant serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 5:00 PM, 6:30 – 10:30 PM.

Where is Kaandela Restaurant?

Casa 3, Amarla Casco Viejo Boutique Hotel, Av. Central España 24, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

Nearby alternatives

Saucesalicious by El Caribe

International

Athanasiou

Cafe

Athen's Pizza

Greek

Around Casco Viejo

Kaandela Restaurant 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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