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Luigi's Cucina Povera

ItalianCasco Viejo
$16 to $35 a mainHow we list and verify
Trattoria dining room with set tables, banquettes and patterned tile floor at Luigi's Cucina Povera, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Carpaccio di vitello
  • Typical spend: $16 to $35 a main
  • One of 9 Italian spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • A 'cuisine of the people' concept built on simple, high-quality ingredients rather than fussy plating.
  • House pasta and risotto range plus a rustic-pizza section.
  • Intimate, richly decorated dining room within a landmark restored-convent hotel.

The food

Carpaccio di vitello$12

Thin-sliced beef with mushrooms, arugula and white truffle oil.

Carpaccio di polpo$14

Octopus with roasted garlic, tomato and a citrus dressing.

Arancini di funghi portobello$12

Portobello-mushroom risotto croquettes in a fontina sauce.

Pappardelle with mushrooms and truffle

Wide ribbon pasta from the pasta-and-risotto section.

Ossobuco alla milanese

Braised veal shank, a mains-menu anchor.

Lobster tortellini

Filled pasta from the pasta list.

Where it is

Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Inside Hotel La Compania on Av. Central at Calle 7a Oeste, Casco AntiguoOpen to outside diners, not just hotel guestsOpen daily from late morning to about 10:30pmSides run a flat $6; antipasti roughly $10 to $16

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

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Luigi's Cucina Povera serve?

Luigi's Cucina Povera serves Italian. The menu includes Carpaccio di vitello, Carpaccio di polpo, Arancini di funghi portobello.

What's good at Luigi's Cucina Povera?

A 'cuisine of the people' concept built on simple, high-quality ingredients rather than fussy plating. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at Luigi's Cucina Povera cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $12.00 to $14.00.

When is Luigi's Cucina Povera open?

Luigi's Cucina Povera serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:30 AM and closes around 10:30 PM.

Where is Luigi's Cucina Povera?

Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

Luigi's Cucina Povera 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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