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KAANDELA, Panamá, Provincia de Panama

KAANDELA

4.6
4.6
103 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
We invite you to join us for our playful exploration of flavour, that is equal parts: intuition and experience. With often primitive methods of concoction such as fermentation, smoking, raw dishes, curing, pickling and the magic and unpredictability of cooking over wood fire – all coming together with elegant execution in dishes designed for sharing and pairing. Purposefully a little disruptive, we take an approach to dining that is fun, and encourages looking at traditional ideas from a new angle. This can be anything from getting stuck in with your hands, to rehashing recipes with funky local produce. We never stand still and continue to evolve – just as fire refuses to hold a single form.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    6747-0682
  • Website
    http://www.kaandela.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef José Aparicio
  • Private party facilities
    At Kaandela, we offer private dinners, corporate events, intimate weddings, and family gatherings in a cozy and exclusive setting. Our space is designed to provide a unique and personalized experience, tailored to your needs, creating unforgettable memories in an intimate and elegant environment.
  • Location
    Av. Central España, Panamá, Provincia de Panama 00000
  • Area
    Panama City
  • Cross Street
    Avenida Central entre Calles 3ra y 4ta. <br />Casco Antiguo, Ciudad de Pana
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Metro Stations:<br /><br />Estación 5 de Mayo: Located about a 15-minute walk from Casco Viejo. It’s one of the nearest metro stations on Line 1.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    USD 58.85 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Thanksgiving Dinner Menú: Pavo glasé de frutos rojos - Puré de papas gratinado -Ensalada tibia, zanahoria, judías, bruselas, feta y bacon -Pan de maíz - Pecan pie. No incluye bebidas. $55+7% taxes Traemos para ustedes un menú delicioso con toques panameños, rompiendo las reglas tradicionales para brindarles una experiencia gastronómica inolvidable. Fecha: 28 de noviembre de 2024 Turnos: 6:30pm o 9:00pm

  • Dia de las madres en Kaandela

    8 Dec 2024 only
    Celebra el Día de las Madres en Kaandela Este 8 de diciembre, honremos a las mujeres más importantes de nuestras vidas con una experiencia llena de sabor y detalles únicos. Cortesía especial: Un mocktail de bienvenida para cada madre en la mesa, preparado con todo el cariño que ellas merecen. Menú a la carta: Disfruta de nuestras creaciones culinarias en almuerzo y cena. Haz de este día un momento inolvidable en un ambiente acogedor y lleno de gastronomia. ¡Te esperamos!

Menu

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What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Panama

    Best Food

  • Panama

    Best Service

  • Panama

    Innovative

  • Panama

    Good for groups

  • Panama

    Hot spot

  • Panama

    Romantic

  • Panama

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Best Food

  • Panama City

    Best Service

  • Panama City

    Innovative

  • Panama City

    Good for groups

  • Panama City

    Hot spot

  • Panama City

    Romantic

  • Panama City

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KAANDELA offers a "fiesta in your mouth" with inventive dishes and a perfect blend of modernity and historic charm. Highlights include the seafood casserole, pork belly, and lamb koftas. The chef's counter provides a unique experience, while attentive service from staff like Jenny and Kei enhances the delightful ambiance.

103 Reviews

  1. megan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding but service was so poor I would never go back. I found a white hair in my food and didn’t even receive an apology. I was told no one has white hair so it was probably mine, I don’t have white hair. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant unless they get better service.

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  2. Geudy

    Costa Rica

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tuvimos una excelente experiencia culinaria, comimos y tomamos súper rico. 100% recomendado. El ambiente es tranquilo perfecto para hablar.
    KAANDELAResponded on 28 October 2024
    Muchas gracias por visitarnos, querida Geudy

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  3. Jasmine

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. The fish was incredible, the pork belly was amazing. The cocktails were great. 10/10!

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  4. Karene

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional. The ambience was beautiful and contributed to a wonderful dinning experience.

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  5. Kristen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kei and Yenny made my dining experience even more enjoyable. Great food and attentive service in a lovely ambience. Gracias!
    KAANDELAResponded on 28 September 2024
    Thanks so much, dear Kristen!

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  6. Elle

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very flavorful epicurean meal! Must not miss this restaurant while in Casco.
    KAANDELAResponded on 27 September 2024
    Thanks so much, Elle!

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  7. Brendan

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and wonderful service! Our server, Kei made it such a wonderful experience.
    KAANDELAResponded on 24 September 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with Kei. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to them. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful meal!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Supeeeerbb food and service! I really recommend this place as a must in your next visit to Panama
    KAANDELAResponded on 6 September 2024
    Thanks so much for these beautiful comments!

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  9. Jose

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good but not wao for the price. A bit too cold as well.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Panama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kaandela Restaurante exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an atmosphere that perfectly blends modernity with history. The pork belly and seafood casserole are among the best dishes I've ever had. The service was impeccable; the staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready to offer recommendations that enhanced our experience. The ambiance, with its mix of casual elegance and the charm of Casco Viejo, made our dinner even more special. I’ll be back soon.
    KAANDELAResponded on 19 September 2024
    Dear guest, thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Kaandela Restaurante exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the warm hospitality and the unique atmosphere we strive to create. We're delighted that you loved the pork belly and seafood casserole—they are favorites among our guests! Our team takes pride in providing impeccable service, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another special dining experience in the charming ambiance of Casco Viejo.

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FAQs

KAANDELA is rated 4.6 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for KAANDELA

Av. Central España, Panamá, Provincia de Panama 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Avenida Central entre Calles 3ra y 4ta. <br />Casco Antiguo, Ciudad de Pana
  • Area
    Panama City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Metro Stations:Estación 5 de Mayo: Located about a 15-minute walk from Casco Viejo. It’s one of the nearest metro stations on Line 1.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef José Aparicio
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.kaandela.com/
  • Phone number
    6747-0682
  • Private party facilities
    At Kaandela, we offer private dinners, corporate events, intimate weddings, and family gatherings in a cozy and exclusive setting. Our space is designed to provide a unique and personalized experience, tailored to your needs, creating unforgettable memories in an intimate and elegant environment.
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