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“Highly recommended”

Aya La Vida Restaurante, Cocina Panamena
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Thu, 05/12
20:00
Ranked #13 of 1,578 Restaurants in Panama City
Price range: $31 - $51
Description: Aya la Vida | Es un rincón culinario excepcional que transporta a sus comensales a un viaje sensorial a través de la rica y diversa tradición gastronómica de Panamá. Somos un restaurante de alta cocina panameña es un tributo a la vida y a la pasión por la buena comida. Con un ambiente elegante y acogedor, "Aya la Vida" fusiona la autenticidad de los sabores locales con técnicas culinarias innovadoras, ofreciendo platos exquisitamente presentados que resaltan la frescura de los ingredientes locales. Cada bocado es una experiencia única que celebra la diversidad de la cocina panameña, desde los sabores caribeños hasta los influjos de la cultura indígena. Contamos con música en vivo de jueves a domingos, ambiente familiar, espacios pet friendly, valet parking y un amplio menú con comida vegana, vegetariana y kosher friendly food.
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Description: Aya la Vida | Es un rincón culinario excepcional que transporta a sus comensales a un viaje sensorial a través de la rica y diversa tradición gastronómica de Panamá. Somos un restaurante de alta cocina panameña es un tributo a la vida y a la pasión por la buena comida. Con un ambiente elegante y acogedor, "Aya la Vida" fusiona la autenticidad de los sabores locales con técnicas culinarias innovadoras, ofreciendo platos exquisitamente presentados que resaltan la frescura de los ingredientes locales. Cada bocado es una experiencia única que celebra la diversidad de la cocina panameña, desde los sabores caribeños hasta los influjos de la cultura indígena. Contamos con música en vivo de jueves a domingos, ambiente familiar, espacios pet friendly, valet parking y un amplio menú con comida vegana, vegetariana y kosher friendly food.
Reviewed 22 September 2024

Great atmosphere! Great customer service and the food was beyond exceptional !! Local taste, fresh ceviche, the empanadas, the ribeye, and cocktails were so good we went again the next day for a burger and fries. Definitely recommend. Prices were decent for the food quality, atmosphere, and live music all weekend.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank Katally S
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Aya La Vida Cocina Panameña Restaurante Casco Viejo Panama, Propietario at Aya La Vida Restaurante, Cocina Panamena, responded to this reviewResponded 23 September 2024

Hi!! Thank you very much for your comments from the entire Aya La Vida team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We hope to see you soon, this is your home!

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Reviewed 15 September 2024

Beautiful setting with an atrium, green plants, and relaxing decor. The staff was warm and welcoming, ensuring a good experience. My mojito limón was delicious!

Date of visit: September 2024
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Aya La Vida Cocina Panameña Restaurante Casco Viejo Panama, Propietario at Aya La Vida Restaurante, Cocina Panamena, responded to this reviewResponded 17 September 2024

Hi Jennifer! Thank you very much for your comments from the entire Aya La Vida team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We hope to see you soon, this is your home!

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Reviewed 14 September 2024

Very nice place nice music excellent service! Dont miss the clams !! Beautiful decor . I will def come back ! Very nice surprise

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank Sharon A
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Aya La Vida Cocina Panameña Restaurante Casco Viejo Panama, Propietario at Aya La Vida Restaurante, Cocina Panamena, responded to this reviewResponded 17 September 2024

Wow! Thank you very much for your comments from the entire Aya La Vida team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We hope to see you soon, this is your home!

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Reviewed 13 September 2024 via mobile

Service: excellent!
Food: excellent!
Atmosphere: excellent!

Everything about my experience was amazing. This is the spot to try amazing traditional food and watch traditional dances to live music. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I will definitely be coming again and would recommend it to anyone!

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank Kyle B
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Aya La Vida Cocina Panameña Restaurante Casco Viejo Panama, Propietario at Aya La Vida Restaurante, Cocina Panamena, responded to this reviewResponded 17 September 2024

Dear Kyle, thank you very much for your comments from the entire Aya La Vida team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We hope to see you soon, this is your home!

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Reviewed 7 September 2024 via mobile

This was our second time - we celebrated my wife’s birthday, 8 people in total.

We ordered individually which they handled very well, and the food is just amazing. Very high level in all aspects.

We were superbly served by Elias and Claudio, they made it a memorable night.

Live music and a great vibe was the final touch to a great evening. We can’t wait to come back!

Date of visit: August 2024
Thank 292madsh
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Aya La Vida Cocina Panameña Restaurante Casco Viejo Panama, Propietario at Aya La Vida Restaurante, Cocina Panamena, responded to this reviewResponded 9 September 2024

Thank you very much for your comments from the entire Aya La Vida team, it makes us very happy! It was a pleasure to welcome you to our house and that you liked our dishes that we offered you with so much love. We hope to see you soon, this is your home!

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