La Ballena

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La Ballena owner Nanni Antonante and his wife.
All photos this page: ©2007 Scott Doggett, Special to WhozHereNow.comLa Ballena owner Nanni Antonante and his wife.

All photos this page: ©2007 Scott Doggett, Special to WhozHereNow.com

Owned and operated by an Italian couple who were among the first wave of foreigners in recent years to open a business in Bocas, La Ballena’s homemade Italian cuisine is a nice departure from Panamanian fare, and the pleasant restaurant contains the only wine bar in this part of Panama.

That said, a decent, inexpensive bottle of Chilean red can be found at the market across the street from the Hotel Laguna. Dinners off Ballena's main menu lean toward pricey, but the restaurant offers a menu turístico for the working class, and breakfasts here are delicious, extra-large and one of the best bargains in town.

Location

Avenida E between Calles 2 and 3
Bocas Town, Isla Colón
Bocas del Toro
Panama

 
Restaurant Type
Italian
Budget
moderate
Atmosphere
friendly

La Ballena
Bocas del Toro
Avenida E between Calles 2 and 3
Bocas Town, Isla Colón
(507) 757-9089

Location

Avenida E between Calles 2 and 3
Bocas Town, Isla Colón
Bocas del Toro
Panama