I had lunch at Manolo's after walking around Casco Viejo for a few hours. It did not look like much at first sight, but I returned to take a closer look and I was glad that I did. The restaurant only opens a small area for the lunch crowd. It has a very homey feels. There are wine bottles and... more

The atmosphere: Simple, straight forward though upscale seating with excellent local art and lovely open kitchen. Little attention paid to lighting. The Service: Refreshingly professional and understated. The Food: Manolo is the first restaurant in Panama City that uses the tasting menu format. Portions are quite small though often sufficient depending on who's cooking. Dishes are very simple and feature... more

I visited this restaurant on the strength of the many outstanding reviews it had received on this site, and I have to say it's the first that fell well short of the hype. The positives: located in a safe and beautiful part of Casco Viejo. The decor was great. The semi-open kitchen with the huge copper venting was enticing. As... more

If you're looking for a great place to just relax while you dine, this is the place to consider. Since it's a fixed menu, the stress of ordering is removed from the equation. You get whatever the chef felt like cooking that day. That being said, it isn't for the picky eater as you have to be willing to try... more

Manolo's 12-course meal is amazing. Just pace yourself, it's more food than you can imagine even though it comes in small portions. The atmosphere is comfortably casual and the service is great. A "must" in experiencing Panamanian fine dining. more

Very accommodating. We walked in without a reservation and they were able to seat us at the window overlooking the square. Lovely view and atmosphere. The food was very good and we enjoyed being surprised by the tapas that we were served. more

I have eaten at Manolo Caracol twice in the past few months, and though the atmosphere is lively but comfortable, the prices are a little much even after you consider the "Casco Viejo" tax. Also the plates that come to the table seemed. more

Been to Manolo's and the food was good--nothing out of the ordinary...At first, I thought I was attending service at a Catholic Church; all those saints and photographs!!! But, wait!!, there was the holy of the holiest, Saint Che Guevara!!!, that was enough for me...couldn't take it----guess the owner is a marxist capitalist--imagine Saint Che eating at Manolo's at having... more

This restaurant was rated #2 on Trip Advisor so my husband and I decided to dine there. This restaurant is located in an area that they are renovating in Panama City so it is a bit sketchy when you get out of the cab. Even though this restaurant was rated #1, the only thing that I was really impressed with... more