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Al Basha

Staff have basic vegan awareness but the menu is poorly marked and the waitresses were not familiar with vegan in 2020. The kitchen serves meat so cross-contact is possible. Confirm options with staff before ordering.

AddressC. 49 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Cuisine
Websitewww.albashapty.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Vegan

confidence 55% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

Staff have basic vegan awareness but the menu is poorly marked and the waitresses were not familiar with vegan in 2020. The kitchen serves meat so cross-contact is possible. Confirm options with staff before ordering.

Honest caveat: Staff unfamiliarity with vegan distinctions has been reported, leading to ordering mistakes.

Vegetarian

confidence 55% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

Vegetarian dishes are available on the menu (hummus, fattoush, vegetarian pizza without cheese) but the menu is poorly marked and staff have basic understanding at best. Confirm with staff which dishes are suitable.

Honest caveat: Staff have confused vegetarian and vegan orders, so double-check your specific needs.

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 35% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

Limited information: we researched Al Basha across 8 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorAl Basha - Panama City Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing; staff unfamiliar with vegan in 2020, diners must figure out suitable dishes.fetched 2026-06-09[2] aggregatorGoogle Places listing , GoogleGoogle Places scaffold with no allergen content.fetched 2026-05-19[3] blogAl Basha - Mediterranean, Vegan Salads in Panama City | Spinach , spinach.guideSpinach guide rates menu 'Poorly marked' and staff 'Basic understanding'; advises confirming options.fetched 2026-06-09[4] blogabillion is closing its doors , abillion.comAbillion closure announcement; no venue content.fetched 2026-06-09[5] blogAl Basha, Panama City, Panama - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comWanderlog aggregator with no allergen information.fetched 2026-06-09[6] aggregatorVegan Restaurants in Panama City, Panama , HappyCowHappyCow city listing; notes options may vary and lists possible dishes.fetched 2026-06-09[7] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Panama City, Panama - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree city list; Al Basha not mentioned.fetched 2026-06-09[8] blogAl Basha Panamá — Restaurante Libanés en Ciudad de Panamá , albashapty.comVenue's own website; no allergen or dietary information.fetched 2026-06-09

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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