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Villa Ana 1928

French$$~Casco Viejo
Perfect forRooftop barsCocktail bars
$12 to $24 a small plate (El Atico menu; full mains not published online)How we list and verify
Art Deco dining room with set tables and starburst chandeliers at Villa Ana 1928, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Lobster roll
  • Typical spend: $12 to $24 a small plate (El Atico menu; full mains not published online)
  • One of the few French kitchens in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Set in a restored Jazz-Age mansion, with white-tablecloth service across several ornate rooms.
  • Live jazz evenings in the El Atico speakeasy are the experience to time a visit around.
  • Unusual multi-level format under one roof: art gallery, dining rooms, cigar lounge and rooftop.

The food

Lobster roll$24

Lobster-filled roll from the El Atico small-plates menu.

Smoked short rib tostada$18

Crisp tostada topped with smoked short rib.

Beef tartare cone$15

Hand-cut beef tartare served in a cone.

Kampachi gravlax$15

Cured amberjack prepared gravlax style.

Truffled mushroom and fontina arancini$15

Fried risotto balls with truffle and fontina.

Corvina quesadilla$12

Local corvina folded into a quesadilla.

Where it is

Plaza Catedral, Edificio Villa Ana, Calle San José 1928, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

On the cathedral square (Plaza de la Independencia), San Felipe / Casco AntiguoNo-phone policy - devices are secured in a pouch you keepSmart, elegant dress code (no shorts or sandals)Open Mon-Sat 11:30am to 1am; closed SundayCards and cash; wine listGallery and rooftop spaces available for private events

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

Notable mentions

Featured as a fine-dining pick in Forbes' 'An Essential Guide To Panama City's Casco Antiguo' (2025).

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Villa Ana 1928 serve?

Villa Ana 1928 serves French. The menu includes Lobster roll, Smoked short rib tostada, Beef tartare cone.

What's good at Villa Ana 1928?

Set in a restored Jazz-Age mansion, with white-tablecloth service across several ornate rooms. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at Villa Ana 1928 cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $12.00 to $24.00 ($$ overall).

When is Villa Ana 1928 open?

Villa Ana 1928 is open most of the week and closed Sunday. Most days it opens around 11:30 AM and closes around 1:00 AM.

Does Villa Ana 1928 take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is Villa Ana 1928?

Plaza Catedral, Edificio Villa Ana, Calle San José 1928, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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