Il Grillo

Tuna tartare at Il Grillo, Costa del Este, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Risotto Dr. Mendoza
  • One of 13 Italian spots in Costa del Este

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Italian and Mediterranean menu spanning pasta, risotto, pizza, and mains
  • Signature portobello and truffle-forward risottos
  • Established Costa del Este neighborhood Italian

The food

Risotto Dr. Mendoza

House portobello-mushroom risotto.

Popular
Ossobuco

Braised veal shank.

Popular
Linguine al tartufo

Linguine in a truffle sauce.

Risotto de salmon

Salmon risotto.

Carpaccio de res

Thin-sliced raw-beef starter.

Berenjena rellena de parmesano

Eggplant baked with parmesan cheese.

Where it is

Av. La Antigua, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Costa del Este, Panama City
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Good to know

Av. Centenario, Plaza 507 / The Corner, Costa del Este

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMWeekend dinner is busiest
Easy tableMon-Tue eveningsRelaxed, easy to seat
Sweet spotThu, 7 PMDinner buzz without the wait

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Il Grillo serve?

Il Grillo serves Italian. The menu includes Risotto Dr. Mendoza, Ossobuco, Linguine al tartufo.

What's good at Il Grillo?

Italian and Mediterranean menu spanning pasta, risotto, pizza, and mains. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Il Grillo open?

Il Grillo serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 10:00 PM.

Where is Il Grillo?

Av. La Antigua, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Costa del Este, Panama City.

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Around Costa del Este

Il Grillo is one of 148 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Costa del Este, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Pizza.

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