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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 May 2023 via mobile

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!!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 28 November 2022 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 18 April 2022 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 3 March 2020

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.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 11 July 2019

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!

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 12 March 2019 via mobile

Large plates...I had to share mine. Clean place and fast service. Parking is good as long as it does not rain

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 19 February 2019 via mobile

The breakfast buffet was great, the fresh cappuccinos were fabulous and the pizza restaurant attached to the hotel was very good. Service was excellent!!!

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 14 February 2019

The food is good and the service is great, soup, salad bar, a few choices for meat and side dishes as well as desert

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 29 October 2018 via mobile

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!More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 27 August 2018 via mobile

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.

Date of visit: October 2017
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Gran Hotel Naci... G, sub-gerente at Gran Hotel Nacional Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 4 September 2018

Thank you for coming, we are glad to know that you liked our food. come back soon.

Reviewed 6 August 2018

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.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Gran Hotel Naci... G, sub-gerente at Gran Hotel Nacional Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2018

We always do the best for our customers. I hope you can come back soon. Thank you.

Reviewed 28 February 2018 via mobile

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.

Date of visit: February 2018
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Gran Hotel Naci... G, Sub Gerente at Gran Hotel Nacional Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 25 July 2018

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.

Reviewed 31 December 2017 via mobile

Best coffee and brunch for under 20 bucks for two. Great service they have a omelet station. You can sit for hours.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 3 October 2017 via mobile

The food here is pretty good. The portions sizes are generous enough that two can share one dish and both be satisfied. The service is good and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Went as a couple dining out but saw that they were very...accommodating to groups and families as well. Most people dining here seemed to also be hotel guest but they also have a good number of local regulars that come for the good good in a nice but relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anyone.More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Gran Hotel Nacional Restaurante is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4