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The Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Panama City

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Panama City is an impressively kid-friendly metropolis. Peppered with plush parks and ice creameries, many of the city’s best restaurants are also great locations for full family outings. Here are some of the best child-friendly restaurants in town.

Barrio Pizza

Pizzeria, Restaurant, Contemporary, Italian

Barrio Pizza is a multi-cuisine pizzeria in Casco Viejo, with another location in Costa Del Este. Perfect for families, kids, groups, and walk-ins, as well as takeout and delivery, Barrio Pizza has a delectable assortment of pizzas on offer, along with the option to build your own.

Fonda Pritty Pritty

Restaurant, Panamanian, Chinese

Sancocho de Gallina Criolla
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For a taste of the local comida tipica, which translates to typical food, Panamanian home cooking can be found at the neighborhood fonda, frequented by locals more than tourists. Come for delicious rice, plantains, and Panama’s signature sancocho.

Fonda Lo Que Hay

Restaurant, Panamanian, Spanish, Central American

This affordable establishment translates to “whatever’s around,” and it is a pop-up fonda featuring comfort food from Panama’s famous chef, José Carles, of the award-winning restaurant Donde José. While the latter is far more formal, Fonda Lo Que Hay is a great place to bring kids as it is cozy and casual.

Cayucos Bar Restaurante

Diner, Restaurant, Bar, Contemporary, Beer

This restaurant boasts a family-friendly environment, delicious food, and a spectacular view. With reasonable prices and a top-notch service, customers come happy and leave happier. This is a fun place for dining for more than just a meal; it’s an experience.

Alberto's

Restaurant, Bar, Contemporary, Italian, Seafood

Seafood
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This family-friendly restaurant offers Italian fare with delicious pizzas and seafood. The dishes most talked about are pizzas, followed by chicken and seafood. Along with fine fare is the remarkable view and superb location near lots of shopping and other activities on the Causeway.

Gelarti Panama

Restaurant, Cafe, Dessert Shop, Contemporary

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This sweet-tooth special is perfect for your after-dinner splurge. Come for the gourmet ice cream experience, a classic banana split, and delicious scones. This is a family-friendly sweetery to be enjoyed.

Tre Scalini Ristorante

Diner, Restaurant, Italian

This Italian restaurant is a staple in Costa Del Este for pasta lovers who enjoy family-friendly fine dining. The seafood pasta is said to be out of this world.

About the author

Brittney is a global writer and editor fluent in wanderlust with work also published in Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide, Time Out, International Living, and more. Hailing from Detroit, MI, she first moved to NYC, then LA, and from there, NOLA, before venturing overseas to Panama. Follow Brittney on Instagram at @existential_bls.

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