Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Food is top notch especially the pasta! Sam behind the bar is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Cummings
Panacea is the perfect local Pub with elevated, very accessible food and drink. You can order house-made pasta, salads, Steak, Burgers, or just snack on appetizers and sides; everything is wonderful. The owners have impressive culinary pedigree and natural hospitality instincts. The staff is wonderful and very engaged.
Alexandra Pogatchnik
We were so impressed with the food, service and ambience. All the dishes were creative and well executed. The service was so welcoming and the old house made for a cozy ambiance. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Daniels
The first thing they’ll let you know when you sit down is that you’re under a 90 minute time limit to finish your meal. Nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Brian Abut
Our new local go-to. Owners Khendum and Jacob genuinely care about the restaurant and the people who frequent it; making rounds to every table whenever they can and it's never forced or intrusive...just warm and welcoming. (Imagine actually putting the 'hospitable' in hospitality!)
The food is outstanding; the pasta is made fresh and the dishes are inventive and delicious. The steak is melt-in-your-mouth and the sea bream is delightful. Feel free to order any starter or market side as we've tried them all and have never regretted it.
The pub room and bar feel like a cozy city neighborhood bar and the cocktails are perfect. The outdoor seating is surrounded by large hydrangea and make it feel as though you're eating in your own garden...(or what you'd like your garden to be.)
This is the perfect third place. Our neighborhood is lucky to have it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne Shisler-Hughes
Panacea has become our go-to weekend spot. A sophisticated menu refined by chef/owner experience in esteemed NYC restaurants made with local ingredients. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucker Pforzheimer
The kind of place that makes you nostalgic for meals as you’re having them; heart and soul hospitality and deeply satisfying cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Sampson
Absolutely amazing restaurant, went with family and everything was great. The staff was very friendly, the food was amazing, and the drinks were perfect. Highly recommend and will be going back to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meg Clayton
Older 1880s building beautifully finished for a lovely evening - with pillar candles in the fireplace. The staff was super friendly and both owners came by to say hello at different points in our meal. I went with two of my sons and we had such a great experience! The signature cocktails and the spicy tuna and crispy rice appetizer were delicious. My sons had the truffle cheddar bombolini and a golden beet salad. So many layers of flavors! Then we ordered all three pasta dishes with the burrata cheese and, after sampling each other's plates, spent the rest of that course arguing about which was the best - we each liked our own dish the most, of course! For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pudding (oh my goodness, soooo good!), the yummy chocolate mousse and a root beer float made with root beer from Saranac. We left stuffed and so happy! Jacob and Khendum have created a thoughtful, locally and artisanally sourced, and delicious menu. Clearly a lot of love has gone into their place. We will be back!!
Panacea is an absolute gem. The campanelle was to die for, perfectly executed and bursting with flavor. What truly sets this place apart is the warmth of the owners, who came to our table to check on our meal and share the story behind the restaurant. That personal touch made an already incredible dining experience unforgettable. This is now my go-to spot when I'm upstate. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. You won't regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan
Charming yet unassuming location. Extremely well prepared. Inviting menu with quality ingredients. What a gem for the region.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Perry Landsman
This place is amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to go out to dinner in the Amenia area. The food is delicious and all with a unique twist on every dish that is unlike any place I’ve ever been. The staff makes you feel like home and the experience was top notch from the moment we walked in. Hard to say which was my favorite but the steak and Japanese sweet potato was to die for. And don’t forget to have dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Kletter
I was in town and decided to stop in for a drink and a quick bite. I’m glad I did. Very warm, inviting atmosphere. I sat at the bar and ordered a drink (pictured) from the happy hour menu. The bartender Sam was very friendly and knowledgable about the drinks. We got to talking about our dogs because who doesn’t love talking about our pups. I ordered the burger and fries(pictured). It was delicious. Perfectly cooked and flavorful. The homemade fries were some of the best Ive ever had. I then got their mezcal cocktail. If I didn’t have to drive, I definitely would’ve gotten another one of the mezcal drinks. It was right up my alley. I will definitely be back to try their pastas and the fried chicken, as well as to get that mezcal cocktail. If you’re in the area, you must stop here. If you’re not in the area, you should get there for their food, drinks and hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophie Lilian
I’ve now eaten at Panacea many times — always coming back (this week, two times in a week!) because this restaurant is consistently delicious and creative. Amenia and the neighboring areas are lucky to have such talented, kind and innovative chefs and their friendly crew in our small town area.
I wish I had photos of my most recent meals, which include the P.F.C. (Panacea Fried Chicken, batter made with rice flour) and a gluten-free vegetarian pasta dish. I also regularly get their sea bass pho. The curried spinach, bok choi and Japanese sweet potato side dishes are insane too.
DO NOT skip out on dessert!! Homemade ice cream, sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate mousse, root beer float…there’s something for everyone.
Do yourself a favor and give it a visit
For my fellow GF-ers: I’m a massive foodie who had to go gluten in the last year and I’ve searched far and wide for the best gluten-free fried chicken and pastas in NYC and in London. Panacea’s is easily the best. I have been let down by many a gluten-free pasta and this homemade pasta is just as good — if not better — as the best fresh, non gluten-free pasta I’ve had anywhere in the world. I’m just down the road but would seriously drive hours to come to this restaurant.
Best fried chicken!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Food is top notch especially the pasta! Sam behind the bar is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Panacea is the perfect local Pub with elevated, very accessible food and drink. You can order house-made pasta, salads, Steak, Burgers, or just snack on appetizers and sides; everything is wonderful.
The owners have impressive culinary pedigree and natural hospitality instincts. The staff is wonderful and very engaged.
We were so impressed with the food, service and ambience. All the dishes were creative and well executed. The service was so welcoming and the old house made for a cozy ambiance. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The first thing they’ll let you know when you sit down is that you’re under a 90 minute time limit to finish your meal. Nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Our new local go-to. Owners Khendum and Jacob genuinely care about the restaurant and the people who frequent it; making rounds to every table whenever they can and it's never forced or intrusive...just warm and welcoming. (Imagine actually putting the 'hospitable' in hospitality!)
The food is outstanding; the pasta is made fresh and the dishes are inventive and delicious. The steak is melt-in-your-mouth and the sea bream is delightful. Feel free to order any starter or market side as we've tried them all and have never regretted it.
The pub room and bar feel like a cozy city neighborhood bar and the cocktails are perfect. The outdoor seating is surrounded by large hydrangea and make it feel as though you're eating in your own garden...(or what you'd like your garden to be.)
This is the perfect third place. Our neighborhood is lucky to have it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Panacea has become our go-to weekend spot. A sophisticated menu refined by chef/owner experience in esteemed NYC restaurants made with local ingredients. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The kind of place that makes you nostalgic for meals as you’re having them; heart and soul hospitality and deeply satisfying cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing restaurant, went with family and everything was great. The staff was very friendly, the food was amazing, and the drinks were perfect. Highly recommend and will be going back to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Older 1880s building beautifully finished for a lovely evening - with pillar candles in the fireplace. The staff was super friendly and both owners came by to say hello at different points in our meal. I went with two of my sons and we had such a great experience! The signature cocktails and the spicy tuna and crispy rice appetizer were delicious. My sons had the truffle cheddar bombolini and a golden beet salad. So many layers of flavors! Then we ordered all three pasta dishes with the burrata cheese and, after sampling each other's plates, spent the rest of that course arguing about which was the best - we each liked our own dish the most, of course! For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pudding (oh my goodness, soooo good!), the yummy chocolate mousse and a root beer float made with root beer from Saranac. We left stuffed and so happy! Jacob and Khendum have created a thoughtful, locally and artisanally sourced, and delicious menu. Clearly a lot of love has gone into their place. We will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Panacea is an absolute gem. The campanelle was to die for, perfectly executed and bursting with flavor. What truly sets this place apart is the warmth of the owners, who came to our table to check on our meal and share the story behind the restaurant. That personal touch made an already incredible dining experience unforgettable. This is now my go-to spot when I'm upstate. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. You won't regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charming yet unassuming location. Extremely well prepared. Inviting menu with quality ingredients. What a gem for the region.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place is amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to go out to dinner in the Amenia area. The food is delicious and all with a unique twist on every dish that is unlike any place I’ve ever been. The staff makes you feel like home and the experience was top notch from the moment we walked in. Hard to say which was my favorite but the steak and Japanese sweet potato was to die for. And don’t forget to have dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in town and decided to stop in for a drink and a quick bite. I’m glad I did. Very warm, inviting atmosphere. I sat at the bar and ordered a drink (pictured) from the happy hour menu. The bartender Sam was very friendly and knowledgable about the drinks. We got to talking about our dogs because who doesn’t love talking about our pups. I ordered the burger and fries(pictured). It was delicious. Perfectly cooked and flavorful. The homemade fries were some of the best Ive ever had. I then got their mezcal cocktail. If I didn’t have to drive, I definitely would’ve gotten another one of the mezcal drinks. It was right up my alley. I will definitely be back to try their pastas and the fried chicken, as well as to get that mezcal cocktail. If you’re in the area, you must stop here. If you’re not in the area, you should get there for their food, drinks and hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve now eaten at Panacea many times — always coming back (this week, two times in a week!) because this restaurant is consistently delicious and creative. Amenia and the neighboring areas are lucky to have such talented, kind and innovative chefs and their friendly crew in our small town area.
I wish I had photos of my most recent meals, which include the P.F.C. (Panacea Fried Chicken, batter made with rice flour) and a gluten-free vegetarian pasta dish. I also regularly get their sea bass pho. The curried spinach, bok choi and Japanese sweet potato side dishes are insane too.
DO NOT skip out on dessert!! Homemade ice cream, sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate mousse, root beer float…there’s something for everyone.
Do yourself a favor and give it a visit
For my fellow GF-ers: I’m a massive foodie who had to go gluten in the last year and I’ve searched far and wide for the best gluten-free fried chicken and pastas in NYC and in London. Panacea’s is easily the best. I have been let down by many a gluten-free pasta and this homemade pasta is just as good — if not better — as the best fresh, non gluten-free pasta I’ve had anywhere in the world. I’m just down the road but would seriously drive hours to come to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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