We visited Cafe Rene a few days ago while in Panama City. We were blown away by the attentive service and felt right at home, the food was delicious and the chef was very accomodating to our dietary needs. The owner even accomodated a last minute request for a birthday cake! When in panama city , this is a must... More

This was a decent restaurant with a set menu of whatever was local and fresh. Near the cathedral in the old town (Casco Viejo), the area around the restaurant is under heavy construction, but at night the noise stops. The food was good, more homey than nouveau, and it did taste fresh. What wasn't "innovative" was still delicious and the... More

Good food at reasonable price. Staff was great. There are only about 7 tables so make reservations.. Owner made us feel right at home. Would definitely go back. More

I loved the place, very original. Unbeatable location in Casco Viejo. Yummy food. More

Cozy bistro style - the seating and the kitchen share the same room. Attentive service. More

We knew that the restaurant was small and decided that we would beat the crowds and eat early--well, it was a little too early--in fact they weren't officially open yet, but they invited us in and served us water and coffee if we wanted. At lunch, we had only one choice to make and that was what kind of entre... More

The food was delicious and generous, with a nice presentation. The service was very friendly and caring. Good value for money. The location is perfect The only disappointing thing was the terrible decoration. More

This small restaurant is located in one of the nicest places, next to the Cathedral of Panama City. The food itself is plentiful and inexpensive, but average homestyle fare. The staff is helpful and try their best. One of the places to go and walk afterwards on the park in front of the restaurant. More

My wife and I are gluten-free and by calling ahead, Rene Cafe put together an extraordinary meal to meet our needs. Every course was flavorful, different, and delicious. The ground plaintain, palm fruit, chicken, and olives served on a leaf was too good to put into words. We couldn't finish all the courses, and the friendly staff gladly gave us... More