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Best Restaurants in Bella Vista, Panama City

4 hand-verified restaurants

Bella Vista links the colonial city to the financial towers, and its small restaurant scene is surprisingly strong for its size. Four spots — including Umi, ranked among Latin America's 50 Best restaurants and arguably Panama City's most precise Japanese kitchen — make this a worthwhile destination for those who know where to find them. The neighbourhood is easy to navigate and the restaurants reward booking ahead.

Brutto
BELLA VISTA · Asian
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Brutto brings bold Asian flavours to Bella Vista — expect umami-rich broths, miso-glazed proteins and precisely crafted small plates in a sleek, moody room.

Umi
BELLA VISTA · Japanese · Omakase · Sake Bar
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Latin America's 50 Best — Panama City's most precise Japanese kitchen. Omakase counter dining, an expert sake list and the kind of focus that turns a meal into a ritual.

Cantina del Tigre
BELLA VISTA · Latin American · Small Plates
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Sharing plates made for the table — a Latin America's 50 Best pick best enjoyed with a group.

UMI
BELLA VISTA · Japanese · Omakase
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Latin America's 50 Best — the most precise Japanese kitchen in Panama. Omakase and sake list.

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