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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
features
Is this restaurant good for special occasions?
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I would like to review the main (of 3) restaurant in the Gran Hotel National. This is the best restaurant that I found in David, Panama and very reasonably priced.
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, 有泊車位, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.0
203 reviews
Excellent
74
Very good
70
Average
37
Poor
15
Terrible
7
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Mary K
4 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
We had the breakfast buffet, a pizza, and evening barbecue. The cappuccino and omelette at breakfast were fine, the rest was nothing special. The topping on the pizza was good but the crust was doughy. The evening barbecue was ok if you love meat. My tenderloin beef kabob was tender and plentiful, but my companion got a gristly steak. I judge restaurants by their attention to detail on salads, vegetables and sides. The salad bar was uninspired, baked potato only came with a little tub of butter, and the corn on the cob was tough and unedible. Cost was pretty high for less than quality meals. We also atem at Stylos and had far better food for similar cost.
Written 3 March 2020
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Matthew H
Panama City1 contribution
Aug 2023 • business
This buffet was an exceptional experience. The variety of dishes was amazing, from fresh salads to delicious meat and fish options. The quality of the food was second to none; Each bite was an explosion of flavors. The service was attentive and friendly, making sure we always had fresh drinks and clean plates. The atmosphere was cozy, with charming decor. Plus, the desserts were a delight, with an impressive selection of sweets and cakes. In short, this buffet is a culinary gem that deserves to be visited again and again. Highly recommended!
Written 25 September 2023
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HAMPTONUNIVPIRATE
Las Vegas2302 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
Very clean dining room. The complimentary breakfast is very tasty and complete. The hotel offers many amenities. We always stay here when we are in the area!!
Written 23 May 2023
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alexalmeida2017
Houston17 contributions
Nov 2022 • family
We decided to go to this restaurant as the reviews were great and many of our other choices for a restaurant were closed because it was Sunday. The staff was friendly, no ambiance to this restaurant as it was so brightly lit you felt like you were in a cafeteria. I had pizza based on the reviews and it was probably the worst I’ve eaten in a long time. My husband had a steak entree which looked nice, but tasteless. Not sure I’d ever go back. I really don’t like to give negative reviews, but this entire meal was not worth the money.
Written 28 November 2022
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Sylvia G
26 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
My fiancé and I might have gotten a bit of food poisoning after eating at this restaurant. We ordered room service and shared the Caesar salad & spaghetti with meatballs. 15 mins after we ate we both felt nauseous and had diarrhea the rest of the night.
Written 22 July 2023
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PanamaCMC
Panama City543 contributions
Apr 2022 • solo
Never thought I would go for Italian food in Panama, but being Easter Sunday, the restaurant selection was very limited. What a pleasant surprise. Local Beer, sea bass ceviche appetizer and excellent spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread. Everything was tasty, fresh and the meatballs were loaded with chunks of fresh garlic, which I love! Reasonably priced. Exceeded expectations on Easter Sunday.
Written 17 April 2022
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tamy k
4 contributions
Jul 2019 • family
the food is really good! my fav restaurant in David
The pizza was amazing and the corvina al ajillo
the staff was also very good!
Written 10 July 2019
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Rob
2 contributions
Mar 2019 • family
Large plates...I had to share mine.
Clean place and fast service. Parking is good as long as it does not rain
Written 12 March 2019
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macraes2017
Manitoba102 contributions
Feb 2019 • couples
The breakfast buffet was great, the fresh cappuccinos were fabulous and the pizza restaurant attached to the hotel was very good. Service was excellent!!!
Written 19 February 2019
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surfbum34438
Miami6 contributions
Feb 2019 • family
The food is good and the service is great, soup, salad bar, a few choices for meat and side dishes as well as desert
Written 14 February 2019
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MKTBE
Topeka4090 contributions
Oct 2018 • couples
While traveling through David, Chiriqui we stopped at the Gran Hotel Nacional Restaurant. The hotel and restaurant were very attractive. The wait staff were friendly and welcoming. We were very hungry, so we chose the buffet meal, which was perfect - fast and filling! The food selections were numerous, with various salads, rice & pasta, pork & chicken entrees, bread and one type of dessert. Everything was delicious! We would love to dine at the Gran Hotel Nacional when visiting in the Chiriqui Province again!
Written 28 October 2018
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Reinaldo I
David37 contributions
Oct 2017 • family
Have been to this restaurant a few sundays and they serve a very good and moneywise buffet lunch. It has a wide variety of seafood, meat and chicken plates and also side dishes such as paella, pasta and french fries.
Written 27 August 2018
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Gran Hotel Naci... G
Thank you for coming, we are glad to know that you liked our food. come back soon.
Written 4 September 2018
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IndiraIE
Omaha29 contributions
Jul 2018 • family
Nothing beats starting the day with a good breakfast. To some Panamanians like myself, that involves options such as liver and onions with hojaldras, or tasajo, oatmeal with fixings, papaya, among other local foods. I have had breakfast here off and on over the past 20 years and it never disappoints. The service always exceeds expectations and this time around, I noticed that my coffee had a pretty design (I ordered a "café con leche"). Start your day in David by having breakfast here.
Written 5 August 2018
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Gran Hotel Naci... G
We always do the best for our customers. I hope you can come back soon. Thank you.
Written 16 August 2018
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Franklin W
213 contributions
Feb 2018 • solo
the food is great here. the menu is also varietied. but i think the staff needs to be a little more accomodating to the foreigners.
Written 27 February 2018
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Gran Hotel Naci... G
we really know that, and now we are working for improve that part of the staff. thank you for coming, we are grateful with you.
come back soon.
Written 25 July 2018
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SL1889
Hilo3 contributions
Dec 2017 • couples
Best coffee and brunch for under 20 bucks for two. Great service they have a omelet station. You can sit for hours.
Written 31 December 2017
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