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5.0 2,451 reviews

#10 of 999 Restaurants in Panama City

Travellers' Choice2023

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Seafood, Spanish, Grill, Argentinian, Vegetarian Friendly

“The seafood was excellent and all dishes were beautifully plated.”“We were not rushed and the octopus croquettes and sweetbreads were amazing!”“The squid ink croquetas, sea bass carpaccio, crispy sweetbread, white tuna an...”“... and we loved ever dish we had- octopus, empanadas, croquetas, and oso buc...”

Location and contact

Avenida Eloy Alfaro Corner with Calle 11, Casco Viejo, Panama City 0801 Panama

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Very good restaurant

"We had an amazing time and the food was excellent!"

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2. Wonderful meal.

"The food was soo good I highly recommend"

819leaz

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3. Great service and food!

"Great service and food, had a skirt steak, shrimp for starter "

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Details

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PRICE RANGE

US$18 - US$30

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner, After-hours, Drinks

CUISINES

Seafood, Spanish, Grill, Argentinian

FEATURES

Takeout, Television, Reservations, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Digital Payments, Live Music, BYOB, Dog Friendly, Family style, Gift Cards Available

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Caroline K

1 review

Reviewed yesterday

Wonderful dinner in Casco Viejo

We went to Santa Rita for my birthday and we had such a wonderful evening! We got multiple plates to share and everything was so so good! Highly recommend! Special shoutout to our waiter Mumu ☺️More

Date of visit: December 2023

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Dear Caroline, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

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narjsingh

3 reviews

Reviewed 1 November 2022 via mobile

Amazing dinner and drink selection!

I stayed next door and decided to try out a local spot. This restaurant is romantic, with professional and a knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend their steak options. Cooked FRESH with amazing service. Go and try!

Date of visit: October 2022

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Thank you so much for the kind words!!! We really appreciate!! Looking forward to seeing you again. Warm regards

J5746UAtarak

1 review

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Amazing service and food.

Had an amazing dinner tonight. Jonathan was an amazing server. Food was outstanding! Very adorable restaurant. Will definitely come back again when in Panama.More

Date of visit: December 2023

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Dear J5746, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

jasonspears

1 review

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Santa Rita Super Tasty

This restaurant was amazing selection and great ambiance, Frances was super fun and made experience another reason to come back. And an after lunch Panamanian shot on the house!!More

Date of visit: December 2023

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Dear Jason, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

Randy P

1 review

Reviewed 3 days ago

Great restaurant

Great Service. Great Food Izta and Beatriz was Awesome and Johnathon was Superb. And very happy my first in your restaurant I come backMore

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Lrandyp, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

Tiffany L

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

absolutely wonderful experience-no regrets.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Cannot recommend it highly enough. I was commenting to my husband how they’ve thought through everything from the food, to the culture and atmosphere. Incredible food, attentive and lovely service. Francis was our server, and she was incredible. Very knowledgeable about the...menu and enthusiastic. The host was wonderful as well and made sure we were well taken care of!More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Tiffany, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

ChrisDiBenedetto

5 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing restaurant in Casco Viejo

What a friendly, charismatic and delicious establishment!!! We had the best dinner in Casco Viejo that was reasonably priced and well worth the trip!!! Highly recommend Santa Rita. Every single table in the restaurant was raving about their dishes. Pasta, oxtail, garlic shrimp, and chocolate...lava cake. All perfectoMore

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Chris, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

kswji

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing Dinner

The food and the ambience were excellent! Our waiter, Henry and Beatriz, were really helpful and kind.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Peanutb, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

75idaw

4 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great ambiance and service!

Jonathan and Beatriz took great care of us, we had a wonderful family dinner, thank you!! We would love to come back soonMore

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Idaw, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

LaNisha B

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Casco Viejo Gem

Great food, great service, great atmosphere! If you’re visiting Casco Viejo it is a must try. Perfect for a special occasion!More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Lanishab, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

Nathalie B

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great experience-

Great service, ambience, and food. Truly enjoyed the experience! The wait staff were attentive and helpful. I had one of the specials a pork dish and it was phenomenalMore

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Nbrunache, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

Navigate541161

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Excellent Spanish Fare in Old Town

Frances was a wonderful waitress and all the staff were very kind. The food was delicious and just enough.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Navigate, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

rrossiter

6 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lovely meal at Santa Rita

Fantastic food, with a lovely ambience, calm and friendly staff (Henry was great). Service was attentive but not overwhelming - relaxed and pleasant evening.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Rrossiter, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

Connector28169306360

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Place for Dinner!

Food was unique and delicious. We had a bunch of little plates. A stand out was the empanadas.Great place for dinner!More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Connector, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We...More

kj g

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing vibes and amazing food

We loved it! Our first time visiting Panamá so we had to stop here. The reviews that you’ve read are correct, the food is absolutely amazing.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear 509KJG, thank you very much for your comments on behalf of the entire Santa Rita team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much...More

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Laura M

What is the dress code?

25 December 2018|

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Casual, but not flip flop casual, it is a nice restaurant

Laura M

What is the dress code?

25 December 2018|

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I'd say smart casual? Nothing fancy but not super fancy either. We stopped in the first time for lunch just wearing nicer shorts and shirts? I think we were maybe a little better dressed when we went for dinner but still... More

29sofiar

Can you take a 13 year old here?

21 November 2018|

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Of course! Looking forward to have you in our Restaurant

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rita Casco Viejo

Yes, Santa Rita Casco Viejo offers takeaway services.

Yes, Santa Rita Casco Viejo is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Santa Rita Casco Viejo is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:

Food: 5
Service: 5
Value: 4.5
Atmosphere: 5