Maito Restaurante

The food here is amazing. It's flavorful and just makes you want to order more. Service was good, staff was very attentive and if you needed English they would speak to you in English as well. They have plenty of parking as well as seating both in and outdoors.

We were so lucky to discover Maito while in Panama. Maito is a beautiful restaurant where price surpasses value. Their tasting menu pays a stunning tribute to the rich history and diverse cultures that make up Panama. Each dish is a delightful journey through the country's culinary heritage, beautifully presented and thoughtfully curated. The ambiance is elegant, the service impeccable, and the overall experience is truly exceptional. Maito is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the flavors and traditions of Panama.

Before visiting Panama, I did some homework on where I wanted to go and the things I wanted to see. When it came to dining, Maito came up as a highly recommended option. In reading the reviews, it checked all the boxes for what I was looking for in a dining experience and better yet, I was able to make a reservation on OpenTable quick and easy. So I was definitely looking forward to the experience. When we got there, I was very pleased. The welcome, the atmosphere and the overall vibe of the restaurant felt perfect. I knew we were in for a treat. You know how sometimes you go somewhere and it isn't as good as what you expected? That didn't happen here at all! EVERYTHING was perfect; the service, the food, the drinks, the ambience, everything! Our waiter Eric was a star and so were all the other members of the team. There was immaculate attention to detail and everyone really made sure we enjoyed our experience. They've been recognized as being in the 50 best restaurants in Latin America for multiple years and they deserve every accolade. I can't wait to return!

Believe ALL the hype! Everything about the experience is worth it. The tasting menu flavors are BEYOND divine and each course builds up to the very special ending. I have never had pour over coffee made table side before, and it was a beautiful first time experience. I’ve had dinner at another top Latin American restaurant and that one left me a bit underwhelmed. You don’t have to worry about that here, and the entire service team is incredible which just adds to it all! If you find yourself in Panama, do your tastebuds a favor and stop in!

The food - fantastic. Beautiful, tasty, interesting, creative. The atmosphere, just tranquil and lovely. Service was... mixed. The waitstaff themselves were delightful and friendly, and did their best. But the restaurant had accepted a large party of about 30-35 people who arrived at the same time I, and several others, did. And in what was a very poor logistical decision, the kitchen slammed out all of our food - half a dozen plates, all within about ten minutes - just to get it out of the kitchen before the order for the big table was worked on. We, and other diners, had more food on our tables than comfortably fit, and didn't get a nice, leisurely experience spread out over several courses. In the end, we just left us annoyed after a very quickly over evening, since we were rushed out in under an hour.

Absolutely amazing! Service is impeccable and it’s a beautiful restaurant. The tasting menu is so delicious. The food really represents the mix of cultures found in Panama.

I had one of the most amazing meals of my entire life at Maito! Full disclosure, the menu was a little intimidating, but our server took his time to explain it to us. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. The appetizers were a tomato salad and a crab dish. The crab is possibly the best thing I have ever eaten. The tomato salad was light and delicious. For entrees, we had prawns and chow mein with duck. The chow mein was one of my favorite dishes ever as well. The next time we're in Panama, we will definitely go back!

We had a great meal at Maito. My brother visited my family and we wanted to go out somewhere special. We had two drinks each. All are unique riffs that were very tasty. I liked my Porto based NY sour riff. Was awesome. All the meals were well prepared and presented. Service was fast while allowing sobre mesa after we ate. We got several desserts, but the frescas and crema were awesome and fun to crunch. The Pulpo was presented differently than I’ve seen, but was perfectly cooked with a great sauce. We will be back.

The food here is amazing. It's flavorful and just makes you want to order more. Service was good, staff was very attentive and if you needed English they would speak to you in English as well. They have plenty of parking as well as seating both in and outdoors.

We were so lucky to discover Maito while in Panama. Maito is a beautiful restaurant where price surpasses value. Their tasting menu pays a stunning tribute to the rich history and diverse cultures that make up Panama. Each dish is a delightful journey through the country's culinary heritage, beautifully presented and thoughtfully curated. The ambiance is elegant, the service impeccable, and the overall experience is truly exceptional. Maito is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the flavors and traditions of Panama.

Before visiting Panama, I did some homework on where I wanted to go and the things I wanted to see. When it came to dining, Maito came up as a highly recommended option. In reading the reviews, it checked all the boxes for what I was looking for in a dining experience and better yet, I was able to make a reservation on OpenTable quick and easy. So I was definitely looking forward to the experience. When we got there, I was very pleased. The welcome, the atmosphere and the overall vibe of the restaurant felt perfect. I knew we were in for a treat. You know how sometimes you go somewhere and it isn't as good as what you expected? That didn't happen here at all! EVERYTHING was perfect; the service, the food, the drinks, the ambience, everything! Our waiter Eric was a star and so were all the other members of the team. There was immaculate attention to detail and everyone really made sure we enjoyed our experience. They've been recognized as being in the 50 best restaurants in Latin America for multiple years and they deserve every accolade. I can't wait to return!

Believe ALL the hype! Everything about the experience is worth it. The tasting menu flavors are BEYOND divine and each course builds up to the very special ending. I have never had pour over coffee made table side before, and it was a beautiful first time experience. I’ve had dinner at another top Latin American restaurant and that one left me a bit underwhelmed. You don’t have to worry about that here, and the entire service team is incredible which just adds to it all! If you find yourself in Panama, do your tastebuds a favor and stop in!

The food - fantastic. Beautiful, tasty, interesting, creative. The atmosphere, just tranquil and lovely. Service was... mixed. The waitstaff themselves were delightful and friendly, and did their best. But the restaurant had accepted a large party of about 30-35 people who arrived at the same time I, and several others, did. And in what was a very poor logistical decision, the kitchen slammed out all of our food - half a dozen plates, all within about ten minutes - just to get it out of the kitchen before the order for the big table was worked on. We, and other diners, had more food on our tables than comfortably fit, and didn't get a nice, leisurely experience spread out over several courses. In the end, we just left us annoyed after a very quickly over evening, since we were rushed out in under an hour.

Absolutely amazing! Service is impeccable and it’s a beautiful restaurant. The tasting menu is so delicious. The food really represents the mix of cultures found in Panama.

I had one of the most amazing meals of my entire life at Maito! Full disclosure, the menu was a little intimidating, but our server took his time to explain it to us. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. The appetizers were a tomato salad and a crab dish. The crab is possibly the best thing I have ever eaten. The tomato salad was light and delicious. For entrees, we had prawns and chow mein with duck. The chow mein was one of my favorite dishes ever as well. The next time we're in Panama, we will definitely go back!

We had a great meal at Maito. My brother visited my family and we wanted to go out somewhere special. We had two drinks each. All are unique riffs that were very tasty. I liked my Porto based NY sour riff. Was awesome. All the meals were well prepared and presented. Service was fast while allowing sobre mesa after we ate. We got several desserts, but the frescas and crema were awesome and fun to crunch. The Pulpo was presented differently than I’ve seen, but was perfectly cooked with a great sauce. We will be back.