Francis Rasenna

4.6

77 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Bienvenido a "Francis Rasenna: Un Viaje a Través del Tiempo y el Sabor" – un lugar conceptualizado para aquellos que buscan la calidez de sabores italianos cocinados en casa y el encanto de la cultura etrusca. Ubicado en el corazón de Panama, nuestro íntimo refugio de pasta hechas en casa es más que un simple restaurante; es una exploración de una cocina italiana simple pero apasionada, abrazada por la atracción de excelentes vinos y cócteles, todo ello en el cálido abrazo de una terraza inspirada en trattorias de todo el mundo.

Welcome to "Francis Rasenna: A Journey Through Time and Taste" – a haven for those seeking the warmth of home-cooked Italian flavors and the charm of the Etruscan culture. Nestled in the heart of Panama, our intimate pasta haven is more than just a restaurant; it's an exploration of simple yet passionate Italian cuisine, embraced by the allure of great wines and cocktails, all in the cozy embrace of a terrace inspired by trattorias from around the world.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
399-6501
Website
https://francisrasenna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Calle Los Crisantemos & Calle 68 Este, Panama City, Panama 00000
Neighborhood
Panama City
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Panama
Innovative
Panama
Healthy
Panama
Great for fine wines
Panama
Romantic
Panama
Good for special occasions
Panama
Most Booked
Panama City
Innovative
Panama City
Healthy
Panama City
Great for fine wines
Panama City
Romantic
Panama City
Good for special occasions
Panama City
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francis Rasenna is celebrated for its "incredible" food and "impecable" service. Known as the "best restaurant in Panama," it offers freshly made pasta and a diverse wine list. Guests rave about the "amazing open table experience" and "ridiculous" flavors, making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

77 Reviews

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Belen
Hong Kong
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. Everyone should try the tiramisu, it’s delicious!
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alcides
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Un lugar excelente , lo único es que la música es muy alta para el ambiente de Cena
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Maria
Panama
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time we visited. First time was incredible, it was when the restaurant first opened. Yesterday was disappointing. The only dish that was worth eating was the mushroom with melted cheese. The lobster entry and the pasta was tasteless. The icecream had weird lumps in it. Service was good but with the high prices, quality of food should be excellent.
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Caleb
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pasta offering is on different level than anybody else in Panama City.
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Johanna
Miami
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely coming back to try more dishes! The cocktail was super good! And the pastas perfectly cooked. Our server was so nice and her recommendations were just perfect.
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Rodrigo
Panama
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant has a very interesting ambiance. As it is divided into some spaces you always feel like you are in a small house which is great. Service is excellent without being intrusive. Food is great as well with the pasta being freshly prepared each day. The complimentary focaccia to start was very tasty. And the main courses were all great (we had the one with pesto and pistachio, the one with sausage and the funghi risotto). And to finish the tiramisu was very light and creamy. All very good. We will definitely come back more often.
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Lisette
Panama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Todo nos pareció delicioso, las entradas, el pappardelle, el agnolotti, los raviolis, el tiramisú, pero la reina indiscutible fue la pannacotta de pistachos tanto que pedimos otra pero lo que si es que vino con menos frutos secos encima qué la primera lo que fue un no no. Todos los platos deberían venir iguales y le quito el contraste del crunchy con la cremosidad. Pero volveremos porque nos gustó mucho.
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Marisela
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Full recomendado! Deliciosa experiencia, creativas opciones en el menú y maravillosa atención. El ambiente intimo y agradable, la única observación es que la música estaba muy alta. De seguro volveré!
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Rafael
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente servicio con una atención esmerada. Probamos varios planos del menú, entradas, pastas frescas, planos fuertes y postres; todos excelentes. Es una cocina clásica italiana. Los felicito! Regresaremos pronto!
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Yilseth
Panama
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Lugar lindo y acogedor sin embargo estando embarazada y en mi cumpleaños no me hicieron sentir lo más cómoda ya que se veía la indiferencia por otra parte la comida buena
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Francis Rasenna is rated 4.6 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Calle Los Crisantemos & Calle 68 Este, Panama City, Panama 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Panama City
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://francisrasenna.com/
Phone number
399-6501

Francis Rasenna

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What 77 people are saying

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