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Auténtica comida panameña, con la mejor atención. - Aya la Vida Restaurante - Cocina Panameña, Panamá, Provincia de Panama

Aya la Vida Restaurante - Cocina Panameña

4.6
4.6
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Panamanian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Hot spot
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
Aya la Vida Restaurante representa lo mejor de la cocina Panameña en un Solo lugar. Desearás volver a probar nuestra deliciosa comida.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian, Dining Bar, Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    6588-4855
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ivan Iberico
  • Private party facilities
    Si deseas reservar para tu grupo o evento puedes escribirnos tambien al correo: ventas@ayalavidarestaurante.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Panama City
  • Cross Street
    Entre Calle 12 y Calle 13 Avenida A, San Felipe
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Panama

    Best Value

  • Panama

    Good for groups

  • Panama

    Hot spot

  • Panama

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Panama

    Great for fine wines

  • Panama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Best Value

  • Panama City

    Good for groups

  • Panama City

    Hot spot

  • Panama City

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Panama City

    Great for fine wines

  • Panama City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama City

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aya la Vida Restaurante offers a delightful culinary journey into Panamanian tradition. Guests rave about its "amazing food," "beautiful decor," and "great vibe." Signature dishes like arroz con pollo and marisco guacho showcase vibrant flavors. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's "fantastic service dance" creates memorable dining experiences. A must-visit in Panama!

20 Reviews
  1. Marvel Gentry

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and exquisite service. I highly recommend!

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  2. Evans

    West Virginia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and food were wonderful! The noise level was a little high, which was great when the band was playing, but not so great when the DJ was playing. We really felt like we got a great taste of Panamá cuisine there which was what we were looking for!

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  3. Jim

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nellie the bartender was very attentive and very pleasant. We had dinner at the bar, since they had no tables. In a rough neighborhood but there are police stationed on the corner, we felt safe.

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  4. Bebie

    VIP

    Miami

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter sat us down and never returned ! We had to get the hostess to take our orders! But everything else was great! I recommend!

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  5. Marcus

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The location of the restaurant is not correct. We searched the two block area for 25 minutes and could never find this restaurant. Not sure how Open Table allows reservations to a non restaurant. Very disappointed in this attempted dining experience.

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  6. CARLOS

    Miami

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Un excelente ambiente , falta mejorar un poco el servicio ya que es un poco lento, pero con muy buena actitud , un lugar muy espacioso para disfrutar Muchos éxitos

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  7. Tamara

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, this place is a must when in Panama. Great food, great vibe, and absolutely beautiful decor.

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  8. Jackqueline

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere and great service! Everyone was attentive to our needs and accommodation.

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  9. Karen

    VIP

    Detroit

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food and ambiance. We were seated in time in a very nice table as requested in our reservation. Our appetizers, main dishes and desserts were all perfectly cooked and served as requested. Great Panamanian food and hospitality. We will recommend to others visiting Panama and will return here on future visits.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Giovanni

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful homage to Panamanian tradition! Greeted by friendly host to our table. The mood is festive with Panamanian music playing. The restaurant is curated with simple and elegant Panamanian decor. Our server the best! Claudio, ask for him, attentive and friendly! The food wow where to begin. We had appetizers to share. The octopus, the ceviche, the corn fritters and the empanadas stuffed with meat and the other with shrimp. All was tasty, fresh and delicious ! For meals we had the hamburger, the arroz con pollo with poached egg, wow what a combo!, ropa vieja with rice and coconut and guandu and the marisco guacho, which is like a risotto. All were flavorful and good portion sizes. These traditional dishes all had amazing twists to them. And dessert the maracuya mousse!! Wow what an ending! Fabulous gastronomic experience! Highly suggest to visit! At night they have live entertainment from Thur to Sunday.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Aya la Vida Restaurante - Cocina Panameña is rated 4.6 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Aya la Vida Restaurante - Cocina Panameña

C. 12 OesteCalle Pablo Arosemena, Panamá, Provincia de Panama 07090

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Entre Calle 12 y Calle 13 Avenida A, San Felipe
  • Neighbourhood
    Panama City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian, Dining Bar, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ivan Iberico
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    6588-4855
  • Private party facilities
    Si deseas reservar para tu grupo o evento puedes escribirnos tambien al correo: ventas@ayalavidarestaurante.com
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