Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 1410 reviews

What User doesn't like about Riesen:
Although the food is delicious, well presented and impressive the whole experience was way too long. I understand they cook everything fresh but we arrive at 7:30 and had to eat our main dish after midnight. We felt hostage under the tasting menu that isn’t organized well and could only leave after 1AM (and that with asking the dessert to go) Overall food is great, staff is very friendly If you’re into 6 hour experie... View all feedback. What User likes about Riesen:
I've never had such an incredible or holistic experience at a restaurant as I did tonight! The food was the best I've ever had and I can't believe this is not on the list of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America when it far surpasses the ones in Panama City that are. Honestly it could be in the top 50 in the world. Not only is the food incredible but there are so many lovely touches a tour of the research kitchen,... View all feedback.

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Top-rated
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Haley
11.11.2023 - 06:18

We had the most wonderful birthday dinner at Riesen! The food, service, atmosphere, experience was all top tier. There wasn’t a dish I didn’t love. I can’t reco...

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Ella
11.11.2023 - 06:18

I’m not sure whether to stick with 3 or do 2 stars. Even though the food was interesting and the flavor combinations were unique and the presentation of the foo...

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Jadon
11.11.2023 - 06:18

I have been to more than my fair share of incredible restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. I can’t think of any that offered a better experience than...

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Gregory
11.11.2023 - 06:18

Incredible experience, each dish has its own complexity once in the mouth, flavours are powerful and unique. The chef takes great proud of preserving Panamanian...

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L
11.11.2023 - 06:18

This was truly a combination of a best in class dining experience mixed with the welcome and hospitality of a family gathering. Chef Hernan was very patient wit...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

I've never had such an incredible or holistic experience at a restaurant as I did tonight! The food was the best I've ever had and I can't believe this is not o...

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Cal
15.09.2023 - 12:04

Astounding experience. Incredible food. Great service. Outstanding drink pairings. Takes on food that I had never thought of or experienced before. Worth every...

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Tien
15.09.2023 - 12:04

The service and the food was exceptional. Every dish was delicious and presentation was exquisite. Farm to table. Very homey and personal feel. Friendly hostess...

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Riesen is a wood-fire based, farm-to-table, Panamanian restaurant. The restaurant is run by the chef and his mother. My husband and I let them know before hand...

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Julian
15.09.2023 - 12:04

My girlfriend and I had an absolutely amazing and memorable tasting experience at Riesen. Each dish was a thoughtful mix of european-style dishes, with a local...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 385 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 309 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 696 reviews

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